The Plants and Animals of Bay Area Oak Woodlands (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE About this event From tarantulas, moths, and rattlesnakes to ground squirrels, coyotes, and hawks, oak woodlands are positively humming with life! Join Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST) as we dive into the rich ecology of our local oak woodlands with Kate Marianchild, author of the widely popular book Secrets of the Oak Woodlands: Plants and […]
School Garden Leaders Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Zoom link to be provided following registration. Description: School Garden Leaders! Come to this virtual workshop to learn and share ideas. Topics covered at this session are Garden Science for Elementary Grades, Irrigation for Schools and Engaging Volunteers. Workshop is open to residents or schools in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Questions? Please contact […]
ReScape Design Qualification Training (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE About this event Cost: Early-Bird till 2/28: $495 per person | Regular: $550 per person | Group Rate (5 or more from the same agency): $495 per person Course Sessions, 9:00am - 3:00pm: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Thursday, March 31, 2022 This course will be presented in a live, online webinar format. Based on ReScape’s 8 Principles, this training […]
Invasive Species in California (Part 2) – Online
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE About this event Invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens. Learn more about actions you can take to reduce their spread. This webinar will be Thursday, April 21. This webinar will cover invasive species of concern in California, and what action you can take to reduce their […]
Rethink Earth Day Event (Online)
Online CA, United StatesIn celebration of Earth Day, RethinkWaste is hosting a virtual viewing party of the short film The Story of Stuff on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at 5:00 pm. The screening will be followed by a discussion and Q&A session with a panel of experts who will help us “rethink” how we can collectively work towards a more […]
Low Maintenance Yards
Online CA, United StatesIs your yard too high maintenance for your lifestyle? Are you finally ready to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape? Learn about eco-friendly lawn alternatives such as California native grasses that provide benefits for the ecosystem. Plus, find out which low-maintenance plants are suitable for your yard. Register Here
Vegetable Gardening in Time of Drought
Online CA, United StatesDescription: Spring is the time to plant your vegetable garden. At the same time drought is, once again, upon us. Most of California was dry farmed before irrigation systems were common. Zoom in and learn about what crops can tolerate little to no water, bring back some tried-and-true practices. Also, learn about ways to grow […]
Native Plants in the Built Environment
CA, United StatesIt is well-established that native tree species in an urban forest provide habitat for the insect fauna and the avifauna. California and indeed, the globe, is in a potentially catastrophic biodiversity crisis. Forty percent of the world’s insects are threatened with extinction, as are 30% of bird species. Every effort must be made to restore, […]
Braiding Sweetgrass – An Evening with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
Online CA, United StatesVirtual Event: Sign-up here to participate for free in the online broadcast that will occur simultaneously, or to watch a recording that will be available through midnight, Sunday, June 4th The Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation, in partnership with Peninsula Open Space Trust, is honored to host Indigenous Leader, Author and Scientist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer […]
Squirrel Pest Management (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE About this event This webinar will help you learn about squirrel pest management. Presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor in Southern California. Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website at https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/ to learn more about this webinar series.