Vegetable Gardening in Time of Drought (Online)
Online CA, United StatesSpring 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 more […]
Drought Hacks: Tips for Converting Your Lawn to a Water-Efficient Landscape (Online)
Online CA, United StatesDrought Hacks: Tips for Converting Your Lawn to a Water-Efficient Landscape Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Host: City of Milpitas The drought is here. Learn how you can replace your lawn with a water-efficient landscape that can thrive and remain beautiful during drought, all while lowering your water use! The class will outline recommended plants for the […]
Drought Hacks: Tips for Converting Your Lawn to a Water-Efficient Landscape
Online CA, United StatesDrought Hacks: Tips for Converting Your Lawn to a Water-Efficient Landscape Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Host: City of Milpitas The drought is here. Learn how you can replace your lawn with a water-efficient landscape that can thrive and remain beautiful during drought, all while lowering your water use! The class will outline recommended plants for the […]
Green Streets Bioswale Bioblitz
Half Moon Bay Library 620 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesWant to learn more about bioswales? Come by the Half Moon Bay Library and chat with the Master Gardeners who will be constructing and planting a bioswale. Bioswales help introduce vegetation to urban landscapes and capture and clean rainwater. This is part of our Green Streets Stewardship Program which promotes sustainable stormwater management through the […]
Montara Beach Cleanup
Montara State Beach - parking lot near La Costanera CA, United StatesMeet at Cabrillo Highway across from 2nd Street. Meet in the parking lot just to the right of previously known as La Costanera restaurant (right next to the restaurant on the north side). Sign up in advance: http://goo.gl/forms/knESPxzalt Click here for more information
Sharp Park Beach Cleanup
Sharp Park Beach - at the corner of Beach Blvd and Clarendon at the start of the Levee CA, United StatesSharp Park Beach, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA (map) From 9am to 11am. Site captains: Deirdre & Pauline Meet at the corner of Beach Blvd and Clarendon at the start of the Levee. More details: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/next-beach-cleanup-sharp-park/ Register online today to volunteer: https://goo.gl/forms/Iw9YNkf2FM9KPSB52 Click here for more information
Hillsborough Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Hillsborough Town Hall 1600 Floribunda Avenue, Hillsborough, CA, United StatesLocated in the Hillsborough Town Hall parking lot. On-site secure shredding and e-waste recycling. For Hillsborough residents ONLY. For Shred events: MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first. For E-Scrap, accepted items include: TVs, computers, printers, monitors, […]
LA HONDA WORKSHOP
La Hona Elementary School 450 Sears Ranch Rd, La Honda, CA, United StatesLearn how easy and fun it is to recycle your fruit and vegetable scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into compost in these free workshops! These workshops teach composting options suitable for those with or without a backyard. Apartment dwellers welcome! Compost provides valuable nutrients for your garden soil, helps retain moisture, which saves water, prevents erosion, loosens […]
San Mateo Arboretum Society Plant Clinic (Online)
San Mateo Arboretum Kohl Pumphouse 101 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA, United StatesCome anytime between 11am - 2pm for this walk-in plant clinic. Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions from general information to advice about specific problems. Bring samples of your problem plants for better diagnosis. If you suspect insect damage, try to include some of the insects so they can be correctly identified. MG […]
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA to Host Bark n’ Brewfest June 11th – In Person!
Washington Park 850 Burlingame Ave, Burlingame, CA, United StatesAbout this event Cheers to the Animals! Well-behaved dogs on leash are always welcome! Valid IDs will be checked at entry – you must be 21 years of age or older in order to participate in tasting! (Human years only, please! Your age in dog years will not be taken into consideration.) Don’t forget to check […]