Active San Gabriel Valley

A person wearing a cap and gray shirt is crouching on cardboard outdoors, using a mallet on the cardboard.

A flyer with a header that reads "Volunteers Needed!" Below, it features the text "ActiveSGV Rain Gardens" alongside an illustration of a figure in a hat holding a shovel. Text describes a volunteer event to replace a lawn using cardboard, compost, and mulch to create a native rain garden. The event is scheduled for Sunday, 3/15 in Alhambra. A URL is provided: activesgv.org/rain-gardens.

A fun Sunday activity that also helps the planet? Say less.

Join ActiveSGV Rain Gardens in Alhambra this Sunday and help turn a lawn into a native rain garden using cardboard, compost, and mulch. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3NqpKY8

Nominations are open for Noche de las Luminarias! 🕯️✨

Help us honor the luminaries of the San Gabriel Valley at our annual awards ceremony!

📅 Nomination form closes March 13
🔗 bit.ly/nochenom26

A group of bicyclists stopped on a sunny street, surrounded by greenery and palm trees. Prominent logos read "Surly" and "Hardhats." The participants wear helmets and casual attire, and a mountain range is visible in the background, under a clear blue sky.

This is a promotional poster for the "Easy Access Feeder Ride to Baldwin Park Greenway Audit" event. It features a photo of a group bike ride on a sunny day. The event is on March 21, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. The poster mentions a free event with a 12-mile ride and giveaways. RSVP information is provided at the bottom.

Join Easy Access on March 21 for a feeder ride to the Baldwin Park Greenway Bike Audit! We’re heading out from the Jeff Seymour Family Center to check out Baldwin Park’s first greenway. RSVP: bit.ly/easyaccess32126

Promotional poster for e-bike safety featuring a large battery icon with the text 'SMART CHARGING = LONGER RIDING.' Hashtags for e-bike safety and logos from SGVCOG and Metro at the bottom.

Partial charges are better for the life of your e-bike battery. You don't need to drain it completely before charging. #EbikeSafety

A group of children on bicycles, each wearing a helmet, listen attentively to an instructor in a green safety vest. They are in a parking lot with traffic cones set up for a biking activity under a clear blue sky.

Our March Learn to Bike class was a big hit, with lots of smiles, growing confidence, and new riders in motion. Huge thanks to Around the Cycle for donating helmets and helping keep our participants safe as they build skills on two wheels.

This image is a promotional flyer for Baldwin Park Walk & Bike Audits. It features graphics of people walking and biking on a nature trail. The event details are provided in English and Spanish, with separate dates for the Bike Audit (March 21) and Walk Audit (March 28). Both events will be held at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park. RSVP links are included. Logos for the City of Baldwin Park and Active SGV are at the top.

Come check out Baldwin Park’s brand-new greenway with ActiveSGV! We’re walking and biking the trail to see what’s working, what needs help, and what the community wants next.

Bike Audit: bit.ly/BPBike321

Walk Audit: bit.ly/BPWalk328

A large group of people with bicycles gather near a stop sign at a street intersection labeled Parkview and Yocum. They are standing on a road with mountains and a tree-lined horizon in the background. The group appears enthusiastic and ready for a ride.

Illustration of a scenic landscape with mountains and a winding river under a partly cloudy sky. Two people ride bicycles on a pathway. Text reads: "Rivers & Mountains Explorer Series, West Fork National Scenic Bikeway, March 14th, 9 AM - 12 PM." Logos for Adventure Valley and Wild Life Fund are present.

Trade the usual Saturday for mountain roads and river views.

ActiveSGV is starting the Rivers & Mountains Explorer Series with a ride on the West Fork National Scenic Bikeway, Saturday, March 14, 9 AM–12 PM. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4rXd4ai

The image features a testimonial from a Shirpser parent, Mayra Marin Diaz, about the El Monte City School District's Living Schoolyard Project. The background shows an outdoor area with picnic tables and play structures.

The image features a testimonial from a Shirpser parent, Mayra Marin Diaz, about the El Monte City School District's Living Schoolyard Project. The background shows an outdoor area with picnic tables and play structures. Translated into Spanish.

The image features a testimonial from a Shirpser parent, Mayra Marin Diaz, about the El Monte City School District's Living Schoolyard Project. The background shows an outdoor area with picnic tables and play structures. Translated into Chinese

The image features a testimonial from a Shirpser parent, Mayra Marin Diaz, about the El Monte City School District's Living Schoolyard Project. The background shows an outdoor area with picnic tables and play structures. Translated into Vietnamese

Shirpser School is creating a healthier and engaging campus. Mayra Diaz shared, “My kids love being outside and asking questions, and these changes at the school will help them use their imagination while connecting with nature and greenery.” Learn more: emcsdlivingschoolyards.org

Paint is not protection. 🚲

South Pasadena may replace a protected bike lane on Fremont Ave with sharrows. Show up TONIGHT and ask for better.

📍 South Pasadena Library Community Room

📅 Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 PM

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4s2gMPR

Leave a Comment Online: https://bit.ly/4rTV3cU

A group of three people stand outside near a brick building with colorful doors. Two of them, wearing bicycle helmets, are looking at their phones. The third person, holding a clipboard, is showing them something. Vegetation surrounds the area.

What's the SGV you want to see? 🌿

The SGV Collaborative wants to hear from the people who live, work, and get around here. Take our 5-minute community survey and help shape priorities for housing, transit, green spaces, and more.

👉 surveymonkey.com/r/B3XPWQC

On our last transit adventure, we took Metro from South Pasadena to Long Beach to learn about LA County watersheds and where stormwater goes after it hits our streets.
Our next transit tour drops in April. To get the full details first, sign up for our newsletter.

Attention El Monte residents!!! We’re doing a free ebike membership giveaway on Saturday, March 15, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM at the Jeff Seymour Family Center.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/electric-b...

Two individuals ride bicycles on a scenic road surrounded by tall pine trees and mountains. One cyclist rides with arms outstretched. They are in a sunlit area, creating long shadows on the road.

Image of a promotional poster titled "Active SGV Winter Social: Bike Touring 101." The poster features a person on a bike waving while riding along a road, with scenic mountains in the background. Event details state the date as Wednesday, March 11, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte, CA. The poster includes logos of several organizations and highlights that all ages are welcome and light snacks will be provided.

Ready to start your bike touring era?

Come to Bike Touring 101 and learn the basics of bike touring, plus tips on bike choice, gear, and route planning so you can plan your next ride adventure.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4b81HoL

A group of people are outdoors in a garden setting, listening to a person speaking. The speaker is wearing a hat and holding papers. The garden is lush, with trees and various plants around.

Flyer for a "Gardening Class & Food Demo." It includes details about a gardening class led by Garden Yogi Juanita, and a recipe demonstration from Blue Shield Promise's new cookbook. The event is on March 15th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, at Lopez Urban Farm, 1034 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766. Features plant illustrations and a garden tool graphic. Logos of sponsors are at the bottom.

Flyer titled "Gardening Class and Food Recipes." Event details a gardening class with Garden Yogi Juanita and a cooking demonstration from Blue Shield Promise's cookbook. Includes date, March 15, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, location, Lopez Urban Farm, 1034 W. Mission Blvd., Pomona, CA 91766. Features illustrations of plants and cooking utensils. Logos of associated organizations are displayed at the bottom.

Join our Gardening Class with Garden Yogi Juanita, plus a food demo from Blue Shield Promise’s new cookbook, with simple ideas for turning fresh ingredients into an easy meal. bit.ly/4r0mctb #ThriveCookbook #ThriveGlobal #SharkNinja #BlueShieldCACares #BlueShieldPromise

Three people are standing in a yard holding shovels, with small yellow flags marking the ground. They appear to be working on a landscaping project. A house and some bushes are visible in the background.

Volunteer recruitment poster for ActiveSGV's Rain Gardens project. Features a cartoon figure digging and text inviting people to replace a lawn with a rain garden using cardboard, compost, and mulch. Event details: Thursday, 3/5 in Alhambra. RSVP link provided: activesgv.org/rain-gardens.

You free this Thursday? We’ve got plans for you.

Help us turn a yard into a rain garden, one layer at a time. Join ActiveSGV for a sheet mulching day in Alhambra on Thursday, March 5 from 9 AM to 1 PM. RSVP: https://bit.ly/4b1ezga

The image is a colorful flyer for the "La Puente Mixed-Use Places Workshop." It includes an illustrated cityscape with buildings and streets. Text details the event's purpose, date, time, and location: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the La Puente Community Center, California. RSVP information and a QR code are provided at the bottom.

The image is a colorful flyer for the "La Puente Mixed-Use Places Workshop." It includes an illustrated cityscape with buildings and streets. Text details the event's purpose, date, time, and location: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the La Puente Community Center, California. RSVP information and a QR code are provided at the bottom. Translated into Spanish

The image is a colorful flyer for the "La Puente Mixed-Use Places Workshop." It includes an illustrated cityscape with buildings and streets. Text details the event's purpose, date, time, and location: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the La Puente Community Center, California. RSVP information and a QR code are provided at the bottom. Translated into Chinese

The image is a colorful flyer for the "La Puente Mixed-Use Places Workshop." It includes an illustrated cityscape with buildings and streets. Text details the event's purpose, date, time, and location: Friday, March 13, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the La Puente Community Center, California. RSVP information and a QR code are provided at the bottom. Translated in Vietnamese

Join our community workshop to learn about the La Puente Mixed-Use Places project and share what you want to see. Your input will help guide ideas for vibrant, walkable places with community spaces where people can gather, shop, and spend time.

RSVP: bit.ly/lapuentemixeduse-workshop

Promotional poster emphasizing safety with the message 'Ride Safe. Ride UL Certified' above a close-up of the UL certification label on an e-bike battery. Logos of Metro and other partners are displayed at the bottom.

Choose UL-certified e-bike batteries for peace of mind and fire safety. #EbikeSafety #RideSafe

Upcoming events poster for "Easy Access Pop-ups & Rides." Events include rides on March 7 at Jeff Seymour Family Center and March 29 at Walnut Creek Nature Park, and pop-ups on March 8, 15, and 21 at Walnut Creek Nature Park. Times and location addresses are listed. Easy Access and ActiveSGV logos are visible at the bottom.

Mark your calendars! Easy Access has a full lineup in March. There are lots of ways to get outside, move your body, and enjoy local parks and river trails. Join us for intermediate community rides, or stop by a pop-up to borrow a GoSGV e-bike for a free 2-hour rental.

A silhouette of a head overlays a city skyline at sunset. Inside the silhouette is a warning icon resembling a computer pop-up. The text on the image reads: "Your name may have been used without your consent to oppose clean air rules. CALIFORNIA AG ROB BONTA & DA NATHAN HOCHMAN: Investigate the AI astroturf campaign.

Over 20,000 AI-generated emails flooded Southern California's air quality board opposing clean air rules.

Community leaders are calling on CA AG Rob Bonta and LA DA Nathan Hochman to investigate.
If you live in LA, check if your name was used:

https://publiccommentsearch.netlify.app/

A promotional poster for a "Bike Rodeo" event in El Monte. The top banner features the city's logo. The central image shows a person riding a bike outdoors. Text indicates it's a free, family-friendly event to teach bike skills, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The location is the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. Participants can borrow bikes and helmets. Logos at the bottom represent the event sponsors: California Department of Public Health, City of El Monte, Day One, and Jeff Seymour Family Center. There's a link to RSVP: bit.ly/bikerodeo3.

A promotional poster for a "Bike Rodeo" event in El Monte. The top banner features the city's logo. The central image shows a person riding a bike outdoors. Text indicates it's a free, family-friendly event to teach bike skills, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The location is the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. Participants can borrow bikes and helmets. Logos at the bottom represent the event sponsors: California Department of Public Health, City of El Monte, Day One, and Jeff Seymour Family Center. There's a link to RSVP: bit.ly/bikerodeo3. Translated into Spanish

A promotional poster for a "Bike Rodeo" event in El Monte. The top banner features the city's logo. The central image shows a person riding a bike outdoors. Text indicates it's a free, family-friendly event to teach bike skills, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The location is the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. Participants can borrow bikes and helmets. Logos at the bottom represent the event sponsors: California Department of Public Health, City of El Monte, Day One, and Jeff Seymour Family Center. There's a link to RSVP: bit.ly/bikerodeo3. Translated into Chinese

A promotional poster for a "Bike Rodeo" event in El Monte. The top banner features the city's logo. The central image shows a person riding a bike outdoors. Text indicates it's a free, family-friendly event to teach bike skills, scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The location is the Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. Participants can borrow bikes and helmets. Logos at the bottom represent the event sponsors: California Department of Public Health, City of El Monte, Day One, and Jeff Seymour Family Center. There's a link to RSVP: bit.ly/bikerodeo3. Translated into Vietnamese.

Join ActiveSGV for a fun-filled Bike Rodeo and Skills Course! This event is perfect for children to learn essential bike handling skills, practice safety rules, and gain confidence in a controlled, supportive environment. Register: bit.ly/bikerodeo3

Graphic that says “Intern Spotlight. Meet Jefferson Zhang: El Monte Clean Mobility Nexus Communications and Outreach Intern,” with a photo of Jefferson smiling and giving a thumbs-up in front of a transit map.

Meet Jefferson Zhang, one of our comms and outreach interns.

Jefferson shares what drew him to ActiveSGV and why he cares about making it easier for people to get around without relying on a car. Read more: bit.ly/4b7ikly

Promotional image for a bike safety event, featuring a group of cyclists riding on a road with mountains in the background. Text invites participation to learn bike riding basics and safe riding techniques. Logos of SGVCOG and Metro are visible, indicating partnership.

Group rides are a great way to meet other riders and learn safety skills. Find events at activesgv.org/events or gosgv.com. #EbikeSafety #RideSafe

This image is a poster for a "Learn to Bike Class" event in El Monte. The poster includes a photo of an adult assisting a child on a bicycle, both wearing helmets.

This image is a poster for a "Learn to Bike Class" event in El Monte. The poster includes a photo of an adult assisting a child on a bicycle, both wearing helmets. Translated into Spanish

This image is a poster for a "Learn to Bike Class" event in El Monte. The poster includes a photo of an adult assisting a child on a bicycle, both wearing helmets. Translated into Chinese

This image is a poster for a "Learn to Bike Class" event in El Monte. The poster includes a photo of an adult assisting a child on a bicycle, both wearing helmets. Translated into Vietnamese

Free bike lessons for ALL ages?? Yes please! 🚲

Join us on March 1 in El Monte and learn to ride from scratch — no experience needed, bikes + helmets provided. Just show up ready to have fun!

🔗 Register at the bit.ly/learntobike-3 (required!)

A large pile of cardboard boxes, many labeled "JEXCEL," is scattered on the grass. Several people are sitting nearby on the grass, with one partially covered by the boxes. A neatly trimmed hedge is in the background.

A group of people under a canopy, working in a garden. They are digging and using tools like shovels, with yellow flags marking certain areas. A house with a tiled roof is in the background along with some bushes and flowers.

Two people stand on flattened cardboard boxes in a backyard garden. They are dressed in outdoor work clothes, including hats and sunglasses. One holds a yellow bucket and lawn tools, while the other carries a tool. The garden has lush plants with trees and a wooden fence in the background.

A suburban yard with a wheelbarrow and gardening tools. A cartoon figure with a shovel stands on the right. Text overlay describes a volunteer event organized by ActiveSGV to create rain gardens, listing dates and locations: 2/21 in Alhambra, 2/23 in South El Monte, and 2/28 in Alhambra. RSVP information is included at the bottom.

Forget just touching grass—come help us smother it. 🌿💪

Join ActiveSGV to build drought-tolerant habitats:
🗓️ 2/21 - Alhambra: https://bit.ly/4c1w7ev
🗓️ 2/23 - SEM: https://bit.ly/4s41D09
🗓️ 2/28 - Alhambra: https://bit.ly/4c2Fv1j

🔗 More info: activesgv.org/rain-gardens

A group of people riding bicycles on a road with trees in the background. A poster overlaid on the image promotes "Easy Access Ride with Day One," a community bike event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Jeff Seymour Family Center, El Monte. There's an image of a parked rental bike at the bottom.

Join ActiveSGV & Day One for an E-asy Access ride on March 7!

Explore the Emerald Necklace & learn about our local water resilience. 💧🌿

⏰ 9 AM -1 PM
📍 Jeff Seymour Center, El Monte
⚡️ FREE GoSGV e-bike rentals!

🔗 Register: bit.ly/easyaccess0307

🚨 NEW: California's signature climate programs, the Cap and Trade program and Low Carbon Fuel Standard, funneled nearly $28 billion to corporate polluters between 2013 and 2024. Read the findings from our latest report: https://loom.ly/oe6LS2Q

Promotional poster titled 'Class in Session' describing different types of e-bike classes. Includes icons and brief descriptions of three classes, each highlighting unique features like pedal assist and maximum speed. Poster encourages safe e-bike practices, with sponsorship logos from Metro and SGVCOG at the bottom.

Class 1, 2, or 3? Know the difference to pick the right bike for your ride. 1: trails & pedal-assist. 2: throttle & cruising. 3: fast commutes. #EbikeSafety

A group of people standing behind a table covered with a colorful banner featuring a sun and plants. One person holds a pamphlet. A red heart-shaped decoration is on the wall behind them. A whiteboard is partially visible, displaying text.

Two people are smiling while making food on an electric griddle.

A person is mixing salad in a large bowl on a desk in a classroom. There are various papers, office supplies, and an American flag in the background.

Three individuals are gathered around a table in a kitchen setting. Two are preparing food with a large bowl and utensil, while another observes. The background features a wall decorated with large paper flowers, a rainbow painting labeled "Kindness," and a sign with inspirational words. Office supplies are visible on the table.

This Valentine’s season, our Healthy Communities team is sharing simple self-care tips that support your overall wellbeing.

Read the blog to see what we’ve been up to: bit.ly/462mEzP

A promotional poster by El Monte City School District featuring a quote supporting a schoolyard project for added shade and trees, emphasized with colorful icons and the name Maria Torres from Cortada Parent.

A promotional poster by El Monte City School District featuring a quote supporting a schoolyard project for added shade and trees, emphasized with colorful icons and the name Maria Torres from Cortada Parent. Flyer is in Spanish.

A promotional poster by El Monte City School District featuring a quote supporting a schoolyard project for added shade and trees, emphasized with colorful icons and the name Maria Torres from Cortada Parent. Flyer is in Chinese.

A promotional poster by El Monte City School District featuring a quote supporting a schoolyard project for added shade and trees, emphasized with colorful icons and the name Maria Torres from Cortada Parent. Flyer is in Vietnamese.

The EMCSD Living Schoolyards project is making real improvements. Maria Torres shared why the project matters to them: “I support the project because of the shade; the school didn’t have shade, benches, or a lot of trees before.”

Learn more at emcsdlivingschoolyards.org

This past Sunday we had a bike rodeo and every rider did an awesome job. It was fun watching confidence build at each station as riders practiced new skills, took on the next challenge, and cheered each other on along the way.

Join our next Bike Rodeo: bit.ly/bikerodeo3