Environteers was created in 2016, with a simple idea to provide a hub for environmental activism in Santa Cruz County. It has since become a beloved resource for individuals, families, friends, teams, and like-minded organizations in Santa Cruz County.
If you want to volunteer for local environmental projects, read the latest news, or take action on current issues, you’re in the right place.
Meet the Team
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Andy Carman
Psychologist, committed to full participation in restoring our environment and reversing climate change. Founding Director and Editor of website & Update newsletter.
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Terry Grove
Retired speech therapist, fine artist, and our Chief Morale Officer.
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David Thiermann
Career consultant and head of Impact Expansion. Founder, Santa Cruz University™ at santacruzuniversity.com
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Martha Burton
Architect, artist, and communications professional with a soft spot for people who want to make the world a better place.
Our Advisors
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Don Steiny
Don is an expert in information systems. We rely on him for…
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Nate Saucier
Web accessibility consultant
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Advisor
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Environteers in the News
“Environteers founder Andy Carman honored as Santa Cruz County Hero finalist”
For his work creating an online hub of local environmental organizations, news, volunteer opportunities and events, Andy Carman, founder and director of Environteers, was selected as a finalist in the Sentinel’s Santa Cruz County Heroes. Read more…
By Author, Santa Cruz Sentinel
“Unsung Santa Cruz: Andy Carman matches restless locals with volunteer opportunities in defense of the planet”
By Wallace Baine, Lookout Santa Cruz
Community volunteering is often about helping people — mentoring teens, caring for seniors, feeding the less fortunate, etc. And who could possibly argue that it should be any other way? Read More…
“Tying Our Community Together – Andy Carman and Bruce Van Allen Connect You to Activities and Volunteer Opportunites”
KSQD Talk of the Bay – June 18, 2023
Listen to the podcast here…