Take Action!
Cool Future has (known locally as Cool Petaluma) has designed and tested block-based engagement since 2022.
The action plans below can be used by anyone, but the real power is doing it with friends, family, and neighbors through our Cool Teams program. By gathering people, we create a collaborative team spirit that makes it enjoyable to learn from each other and creates a culture shift that helps protect the future for the next generation.
Cool Future is a nonprofit that needs proof of your participation to share with funders to keep this program free to the community. Please report back when you take action so we can track your progress and tally our collective impact!
Get Started
How to Find a Team of Friends or Neighbors
Build Community Gathering Resources
Five Topic Gathering Resources
Topic 1: Prepare for Emergencies
Goal 1: Plan for Communication
Goal 2: Secure Your Home
Goal 3: Prepare to Evacuate
Topic 2: Rethink Consumption
Goal 1: Eat Wisely
Goal 2: Shop Smart and Share More
Goal 3: Vote with Your Dollar
Topic 3: Transform Transportation
Goal 1: Get Out of the Car
Goal 2: Reduce the Distance
Goal 3: Electrify the Vehicle
Topic 4: Improve Buildings
Goal 1: Reduce Water and Power Needs
Goal 2: Electrify to Get Off Gas
Goal 3: Use Sustainable Resources
Topic 5: Restore Nature
Goal 1: Protect and Grow Local Habitat
Goal 2: Restore Watershed and Ocean
Goal 3: Restore Land-based Ecosystems