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#emPOWER

Location
San Gabriel Valley
Project Category
Climate
Status
Completed

The emPOWER program helps people navigate programs to reduce their utility bills, make their homes more energy-efficient, switch to an electric vehicle, and ultimately, create a more sustainable home and community. Click SHOW ME THE SAVINGS to start saving on your utility bills! 

SHOW ME THE SAVINGS!

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Upcoming EVENTS

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Learn to Bike Class in El Monte - Beginner Friendly!

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Apr 5, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Build confidence on two wheels and learn safe riding skills in a supportive, step-by-step class. This free session teaches balancing, starting, stopping, and basic control. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow. Open to youth and adults.
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Bike Rodeo and Bike Skills Course in El Monte

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Apr 12, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Join us for a fun and active bike skills course designed for young riders. Participants will rotate through stations that teach turning, signaling, scanning, braking, and safe riding. This is an excellent way for families to help new riders build confidence. Bikes and helmets are available to borrow.
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Electric Cargo Bike Demo

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Apr 19, 2026
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9:00 am
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11:30 am
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
ActiveSGV invites you to a hands-on demo event where you can learn and witness the amazing capabilities of E-Family/Cargo bikes!
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Volunteer with us

ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in Alhambra

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Apr 4, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
1100 North Garfield Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.
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ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in South El Monte

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Apr 9, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
9909 Lawton Street South El Monte, CA 91733
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.
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ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Volunteer Day in Duarte

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Apr 12, 2026
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8:30 am
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12:30 pm
2436 Calmia Road Duarte, CA 91010
The ActiveSGV Rain Gardens Team invites you to volunteer with us! Together we'll be transforming a community member's garden into a water-saving, habitat-rich ecosystem — and you'll learn practical skills you can use at home.
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Upcoming Easy Access Events

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Easy Access To Whittier Narrows BMX: Free Demo and Test Rides

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Apr 4, 2026
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Ride out to Whittier Narrows BMX for a live demo, a look at the track, and a free one-day pass to ride the official BMX pump track.
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Easy Access Pop-Up: Walnut Creek Nature Park - 2 HOURS FREE E-BIKE RIDES

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Apr 12, 2026
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8:00 am
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2:00 pm
701 Frazier Street Baldwin Park, CA 91706
Join us at Walnut Creek Nature Park in Baldwin Park for our Easy Access Pop-Up and explore the trails on an e-bike! Simply bring a valid ID to enjoy a free two-hour ride and experience the beautiful surroundings on two wheels. No RSVP necessary!
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Square flyer for an ActiveSGV E-asy Access bike ride. At the top, orange text reads, “Free Event | 13 Miles | Giveaways!” Below is a photo of four people riding bikes on a river trail with mountains and power lines in the background. Large blue text says, “EASY ACCESS.” Orange text below reads, “Ride with AARP to La Madera Gardens and Soundbath.” Body text says, “Ride with ActiveSGV and AARP to La Madera Community Garden for a guided tour, relaxing sound bath, plants for sale, and a community raffle.” Event details list Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8 AM to 12 PM at Jeff Seymour Family Center, 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte. Logos for El Monte City School District, Jeff Seymour Family Center, and ActiveSGV appear on the right, with an image of a white e-bike at the bottom.

Easy Access: Ride with AARP to La Madera Gardens and Soundbath

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Apr 18, 2026
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8:00 am
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12:00 pm
10900 Mulhall St El Monte, CA 91731
Ride with ActiveSGV and AARP to La Madera Community Garden for a guided tour, relaxing sound bath, plants for sale, and a community raffle.
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Next project

Burke Heritage Park

The City of Alhambra is excited to introduce a new project at Burke Heritage Park and Marengo Yard, located at Marengo Avenue and Alhambra Road. This project will enhance stormwater management across 111 acres by installing a dry well, bioswale wetlands at Burke Heritage Park, and biofiltration areas in Marengo Yard.
Location
Alhambra
Project Category
Climate
Status
Completed
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