(Updated: February 17, 2011)
Paper Shredder, so we can keep information safe.
PANTONE color formula swatch books (uncoated/coated), so we can make sure that the colors we use are correct, thereby making printing more efficient.
New MacBook or Mac desktop computers, for onsite and off-site staff and volunteer use.
12V water pump capable of a 1-2 hour continuous duty cycle, so we can set up a mobile irrigation system for dry summer months or droughts.
Large-format color poster printer/plotter, for GIS map data and informational posters.
Mulch, to help keep down weeds at our restoration sites.
Computer Design/Drafting software, to create native garden layouts for demonstration and school gardens.
Kid-sized gloves
Loppers
Pruning clippers
Wheelbarrows
Rakes
Scythes
Cordless drills with rechargers and bit sets. (Need 8)
Kill-a-watt meters. (Need 8)
Flathead and philips screwdrivers. (Need 8)
Long nose pliers. (Need 8)
Bicycle pumps. (Need 5)
3-foot stepstools. (Need 5)
Brass tire gauges. (Need 5)
Wrenches for installing faucets and low flow showerheads. (Need 8)
Energy saving upgrades that Green@Home can give to residents who receive a free home energy audit.
New CFLs of all types, especially 60, 70, and 100 watt equivalents, as well as different color varieties, CFL dimmables, and outdoor CFLs.
40 ft retractable clotheslines or wooden drying racks. (Need 50)
Faucet aerators. (Need 300)
Shopping bags. (eg. Chico)
3-4 Plantronics headset system (S12 or compatible) to help with hands-free phone calls.
Filemaker Server 10, and 10 licenses for Filemaker 10 for staff to track HouseCalls and volunteers.
DVDs and Books, to keep our collection current and informative. For more information about donating to the library, and to see a "wish list" of titles, please visit the
Acterra Environmental Library's "Donate Materials" website.


