Climate Education & Action Committee (CEAC)
Who We Are
This is an active committee, meeting once or twice a month at a member’s home or on Zoom. Meetings are composed of an education component and an action component. Actions, such as our annual Earth Day Festival and interaction with city staff, are focused locally. To get involved, please contact Margaret at climate@aauwmh.org.
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January 27, 2026
Native Plants
Discover how native plants can transform your yard into a beautiful, water-wise, and wildlife-friendly space at this engaging presentation. You’ll explore the history of native plant cultivation in Morgan Hill and see how our own Hale Avenue Extension and walkway were successfully beautified while supporting a healthy ecosystem. You’ll learn how native plants naturally attract pollinators, why thoughtful plant grouping matters, and enjoy fascinating facts that reveal just how resilient and rewarding native gardens can be. Architect and horticulturist Lesley Miles and Master Gardener Jenny Redfern will share practical tips on choosing the right native plants for your area, along with guidance on fire-safe landscaping. Kathy Kellerman will walk you through the Valley Water Rebate Program, based on her recent experience with the program, showing just how easy it is to transform your lawn into a drought-tolerant pollinator haven – even if you don’t consider yourself a gardener. She’ll explain the application steps, highlight available resources, and provide helpful take-home materials. The presentation will wrap up with time for questions, and Sierra Azul Nursery will be on hand to share their expertise, showcase native plants, and offer plants for sale—so you can leave inspired and ready to get started.
The presentation is here: Go Native!
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Earth Day Festival
April 25, 2026
Join Us for a Fun, Friendly and Informative Earth Day Festival on April 25, 2026
Get ready to celebrate the planet in a big way! Morgan Hill’s 5th annual Earth Day Festival is coming up on Saturday, April 25, with a day full of activities, learning, and fun. The AAUW’s Climate Education and Action Committee is once again partnering with the City of Morgan Hill to promote climate awareness and practical action in our community.
The festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road. Whether you’re looking to pick up eco-tips, enjoy live entertainment, or just spend a great day outdoors with the family, there’s something for everyone.
You’ll find games, hands-on educational stations, free basic bicycle fixes like flat repairs and minor adjustments; local food trucks, climate-focused vendors, live music, a huge plant and craft sale, and more.
Kids will find plenty to keep them busy. Come to the Kids’ Zone for face painting, planting seeds, and decorating flower pots or birdhouses. You can meet the Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation Center’s (WERC’s) live animal ambassadors and learn ways in which the community can help protect local wildlife. New this year will be the Climate Ecology Carnival Games, where fun and laughter will abound for the whole family.
Families and individuals can also learn about fire safety in a fun way; and get straightforward advice from experts on recycling and composting, home electrification, EV cars, and much more.
This year’s special collaboration with the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority will give you the opportunity to learn about the milestones being achieved in our own Coyote Valley, a remarkable landscape located between San Jose and Morgan Hill that supports critical wildlife habitat, water management, archaeological treasures, agriculture and our economy. You’ll be invited to help shape the future by giving your feedback on ideas and designs for this crucial stretch of land.
So come out, enjoy the day, and pick up ideas on how you can make a difference for the environment.