Active San Gabriel Valley

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

Promotional poster for a community cleanup event on Merced Avenue, featuring an illustration of several people cleaning and planting. Event details include February 10, 10:00 AM - 12:26 PM at Hayward Way, South El Monte. Includes RSVP link and website for more information.

Join the Merced Avenue Greenway Project for a community cleanup and beautification day in South El Monte. Let’s build a more vibrant space together! 🌳💪

🗓️ Sat, Feb 28
⏰ 10 AM - 12 PM
📍 Hayward Way & Merced Ave

🔗 Register: http://bit.ly/beautifymercedave26

A group of individuals with bicycles gather outdoors on a sunny day. Trees and a building are in the background. Some wear helmets and casual clothing, engaging in conversation and adjusting their bikes.

ActiveSGV’s Learn to Bike classes and Bike Rodeos give children the experience and joy of cycling. We’re currently in need of kids’ bikes in the following sizes: 12-inch, 16-in, and 20-inch.

Please reach out to us at info@ElMonteNexus.org.

A promotional poster for a community bike ride event in El Monte. The heading reads "City of El Monte" with the city logo. Below, a photo shows people biking on a path. Text details the event: "Free Event | 17 Miles | Giveaways." The event is a community bike ride to Whittier Narrows with El Monte Clean Mobility Nexus. It takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. An RSVP link is provided. Logos of sponsors and partners are included at the bottom.

A promotional poster for a community bike ride event in El Monte. The heading reads "City of El Monte" with the city logo. Below, a photo shows people biking on a path. Text details the event: "Free Event | 17 Miles | Giveaways." The event is a community bike ride to Whittier Narrows with El Monte Clean Mobility Nexus. It takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. An RSVP link is provided. Logos of sponsors and partners are included at the bottom. Translated into Spanish

A promotional poster for a community bike ride event in El Monte. The heading reads "City of El Monte" with the city logo. Below, a photo shows people biking on a path. Text details the event: "Free Event | 17 Miles | Giveaways." The event is a community bike ride to Whittier Narrows with El Monte Clean Mobility Nexus. It takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. An RSVP link is provided. Logos of sponsors and partners are included at the bottom. Translated into Chinese

A promotional poster for a community bike ride event in El Monte. The heading reads "City of El Monte" with the city logo. Below, a photo shows people biking on a path. Text details the event: "Free Event | 17 Miles | Giveaways." The event is a community bike ride to Whittier Narrows with El Monte Clean Mobility Nexus. It takes place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM at Jeff Seymour Family Center in El Monte. An RSVP link is provided. Logos of sponsors and partners are included at the bottom. Translated into Vietnamese

Celebrate the season with us on our Lovebirds Ride! We’re partnering with the Nature Center for a special Lovebirds presentation where you’ll learn about local nesting habits, then we’ll head out for a guided bird walk along Woody’s Trail. RSVP: https://bit.ly/nexusride2

Promotional poster for a public transit adventure to Long Beach, featuring an illustration of a train. Event details include the date, time, meeting location in South Pasadena, and a link for RSVP.

Join us for a transit trip from South Pasadena to Long Beach. Learn how LA County’s watersheds connect across the region while riding Metro and exploring the coast. Bring a friend and spend the day learning and traveling with us!

RSVP: bit.ly/4qs3gUV

Join us for the SGV Carshare Demonstration Event on Saturday, February 14th, from 1 PM – 5 PM at the South El Monte Community Center! Learn how to access affordable, on-demand electric vehicles through the SGV Carshare program.

RSVP at bit.ly/3LtWbEf.

Promotional poster titled "Share the Road" emphasizing safe riding as a shared responsibility, featuring a road sign against a blue sky. Includes logos of SGVCOG and Metro, and a hashtag #EBIKESAFETY at the bottom.

Be a good road user. Yield to pedestrians, use your bell, and ride predictably. #EbikeSafety #RideSafe

Flyer for the City of El Monte advertising a free, beginner-friendly Electric Bike Demo for adult riders. Headline reads “ELECTRIC BIKE DEMO” with a photo of electric cargo bikes. Details: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Location: Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St., El Monte.

Flyer for the City of El Monte advertising a free, beginner-friendly Electric Bike Demo for adult riders. Headline reads “ELECTRIC BIKE DEMO” with a photo of electric cargo bikes. Details: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Location: Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St., El Monte. Translated into Spanish

Flyer for the City of El Monte advertising a free, beginner-friendly Electric Bike Demo for adult riders. Headline reads “ELECTRIC BIKE DEMO” with a photo of electric cargo bikes. Details: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Location: Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St., El Monte. Translated into Chinese

Flyer for the City of El Monte advertising a free, beginner-friendly Electric Bike Demo for adult riders. Headline reads “ELECTRIC BIKE DEMO” with a photo of electric cargo bikes. Details: Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Location: Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall St., El Monte. Translated into Vietnamese

Join El Monte’s Clean Mobility Nexus for a fun, hands-on demonstration designed to get you moving! See how electric cargo bikes can easily handle groceries, gear, and even the kids while running on clean energy. Register here: bit.ly/ebikeclass1

Shoutout to our site care volunteers this past Sunday! 🌱

Join our next Site Care day:
🗓️ Sat 2/14 | 9:30-1:30
🎨 Valentine’s Crafts & Care Day

🔗 RSVP Online: bit.ly/3M6jAvK

#ActiveSGV #Volunteer #ElMonte

A row of colorful bicycles, including red and pink ones, parked outside a building with a brick wall and some greenery nearby.

A person wearing a helmet and safety vest stands in front of a classroom, pointing at a whiteboard with cycling safety tips. An "I am going to college!" banner is displayed. An audience listens attentively, and one individual raises a hand to ask a question.

A group of people wearing helmets are riding bicycles in an outdoor area. One person, wearing a neon safety vest, appears to be instructing or guiding the group. The background features a fenced area with a mural, buildings, and a partial view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

A group of individuals riding bicycles near a set of orange cones on a paved area. Two people in reflective vests observe the activity. In the background, there is a playground with slides and play structures. Trees with sparse leaves are visible under a clear sky.

Great time at Learn to Bike last Sunday! 🚲

Join us this Sunday, Feb 8, at 9:30am for our youth-focused Bike Rodeo.

Sign up at ElMonteNexus.org 🔗

Supported by California Climate Investments.

Two riders on ActiveSGV e-bikes smile at the camera near a river channel and bridge on a sunny day.

A big group photo of riders and volunteers lined up with bikes, mountains stretching across the background.

Riders check in at an ActiveSGV table under a pop-up canopy, talking with staff and looking at a flyer before the ride.

A rider cruises on an ActiveSGV e-bike along the river path with power lines, water, and open sky in the background, another rider follows behind.

Here are some beautiful photos from our 1/17 ride to Santa Fe Dam. Huge thanks to Sarahi Apaez - Blue Veil Films for capturing these moments. These community group rides are so much fun because we’re riding together, exploring the SGV, and learning something new along the way.

Flyer for "Community Craft and Care Day" at Jeff Seymour Family Center. Event details include Valentine's crafts, scheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Location is 10900 Mulhall St, El Monte, CA 91731. RSVP link is provided. Design features hearts and crafting supplies.

Join ActiveSGV at the Jeff Seymour Family Center for a Craft & Care Day, part community cleanup, part creative hang. We’ll freshen up the space with simple site care, then make handmade Valentine crafts to share with someone you love. 🩷

RSVP: bit.ly/3M6jAvK

February is packed at ActiveSGV, come hang with us.

Visit ActiveSGV.org for details and RSVP info. Sign up for our newsletter so you’re the first to hear about new free community events as they drop.

See you out there!