HHW Collection Event (South San Francisco)
South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA, United StatesCome recycle your HHW items each Saturday of 2021! The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program provided by San Mateo County helps residents dispose/recycle their residential hazardous waste properly – for FREE! County residents may drop off a full range of HHW at our collection facilities and events year-round every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except major holiday […]
In-Person Pest Management Advice
The Home Depot Colma 2 Colma Boulevard, Colma, CA, United StatesDo you have questions about less toxic products or methods to treat your garden’s pest problem? On Saturday, October 2 from 10am to 2pm, our Pest Management Expert, Charlotte, will be tabling at The Home Depot in Colma to answer all of your pest management questions! Stop by at any time between 10am and 2pm […]
Fall Tips for a Pest-Free Garden (Online)
CA, United StatesIn this free webinar, we'll discuss eco-friendly pest management strategies to keep your garden healthy throughout the year and especially as we enter the fall months. We'll learn why fall is a fantastic time to plant, how to protect your home and garden from ants and rodents, and how to continue building healthy soil throughout […]
First Flush Volunteer Training
Online CA, United StatesJoin the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for their biggest volunteer event of the year! First Flush is the first big rain of the season, when pollutants that have accumulated across the landscape during the dry season wash off the land and enter storm drains and creeks and flow into the ocean. San Mateo RCD […]
San Mateo Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Beresford Park 2720 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA, United StatesLocated in the Beresford Park parking lot. On-site secure shredding and e-waste recycling. For City of San Mateo 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, […]
Design with Native Plants & Succulents (Online)
Online CA, United StatesDesign with Native Plants & Succulents City of Hayward and City of Milpitas Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Attendees will learn how to design a visually successful native plant and succulent garden that requires low maintenance and little water. Course will also cover how to care for, irrigate, and propagate succulents. REGISTER HERE
Bay Area Bats (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a fun online event where we will learn all about the bats of our area! Corky Quirk will join us from Northern California Bats, an organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. We’ll learn about the important role bats play for […]
Lawn Alternatives for Beginners (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThursday, October 14, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom Webinar, register here. Do you want to get rid of all (or part) of your grass lawn but don’t know where to start? This introductory workshop will cover the basics of designing a landscape plan, selecting the right plants for your garden, and how to keep it […]
Burlingame Compost Giveaway
Burlingame Parks Yard 420 Carolan Avenue, Burlingame, CA, United StatesLocated at the Park Yard near the grandstands. For Burlingame residents only and not for commercial use. Residents should bring shovels, gloves, and containers. Proof of residency will be required. Please note that the event will only be available until the time listed or while supplies last.
Euc-A-Thon
Pie Ranch 2080 CABRILLO HIGHWAY, Pescadero, CA, United StatesHelp pull invasive eucalyptus sprouts at the EUC-A-THON on Saturday, October 16th from 1pm to 5pm at Pie Ranch in Pescadero! This event will protect the land while raising funds for the post-fire recovery efforts of Amah Mutsun Land Trust, San Mateo RCD, and Pie Ranch. Register using this link. Eucalyptus were planted in California from their native […]