LEAF's purpose is to provide environmental education to the Fremont community about sustainable and ecological practices, including local food production and organic gardening, waste reduction, green building, and resource conservation; and to build community among the diverse residents of Fremont, California.

Founding Board members are:
Justine Burt, Bruce Cates, Rachel DiFranco, Richard Godfrey, Michael Joss, Jenny Kassan, Steve LaGraffe