Rain Garden Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesInterested in building a rain garden in your yard but don’t know where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of rain garden design, implementation, and maintenance. Instructors, Kevin Perry and Haven Kiers will take attendees through considerations, helpful tips, and “how to’s” for the design, construction, and maintenance of a new rain garden. […]
Joint Climate Action Plan Workshop – The Coastside Climate: working together to improve Coastside life and combat climate change (English and Spanish)
Online CA, United StatesThe County of San Mateo and the City of Half Moon Bay are teaming up and looking for your feedback on both of their Community Climate Action Plans. These County and City plans will set goals and strategies to reduce the pollution that causes climate change and increase the quality of life for all residents. Do you live in […]
Integrated Pest Management & Natural Pest Deterrent (Online)
Online CA, United StatesInstructor: Suzanne Bontempo Hosted by City of Milpitas and the City of Sunnyvale Learn how to incorporate integrated pest management techniques and other natural alternatives to attract good bugs to your water-wise garden. Registration Closes Thu Oct 15, 12:00 pm Read more and sign up here
Landscaping with Succulents (Online)
Online CA, United StatesInstructor: Jennifer Ahlstrand Hosted by the City of Brisbane Learn how to design a visually successful succulent garden that requires low maintenance and little water. Learn how to design a visually successful succulent garden that requires low maintenance and little water. Registration Closes Tue Oct 20, 2:30 pm Read more and sign up here
Native Plant and Pollinator Gardens Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWELO Enforcement Training (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWhen: Thursday, October 22, 2020, 8:30am– 1pm Where: Online webinar Cost: $50 (Free for Alameda County Public Agency Employees) Who should attend: Public agency staff responsible for building and landscape permits, and anyone interested in learning more about enforcing WELO from a public agency perspective. This training, developed by StopWaste, will equip you with tools and knowledge […]
First Rain (First Flush) Online Training Event
Online CA, United StatesVolunteer for Water! An unprecedented fire season has everyone hoping for rain. But what happens to water quality when those rains finally come? The First Rain project seeks volunteers to help answer this important question. The First Rain project is part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s annual First Flush program, California’s longest-running community […]
Rain Barrels 101: Understanding If A Rain Barrel Is Right For You! (Online)
Online CA, United StatesLearn the benefits of rain barrels, what you need to get started at home, and what kind of maintenance is required. We'll also discuss how you can save money with the newly expanded rain barrel rebate incentive available to all San Mateo County residents. The workshop will feature: Discussion of the San Mateo County rain […]
Extreme Heat and Concurrent Hazards: Lessons Learned (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThe Climate Ready SMC Extreme Heat Task Force invites residents, city staff, community groups and policy makers to a virtual discussion about the unprecedented summer of 2020 when we experienced concurrent multiple disasters. We aim to capture the lessons learned from the experience of multiple high heat days while also dealing simultaneously with a pandemic, […]
Fall/Winter Gardening Essentials (Online)
Online CA, United StatesNow is the perfect time to plant and enhance the beauty and health of your garden! Join us for this free online webinar where we will discuss fall and winter gardening practices to support your garden and manage pests in a way that doesn’t harm our waterways. The presentation will be around an hour and […]