How to Be a Watershed Hero: Understanding & Preventing Stormwater Pollution (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWe’re inviting families to come and learn how to be a watershed hero! This webinar will empower youth and their families to take action at their home and community to prevent stormwater pollution. Discover how you can help support the health of our local creeks, the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and the animals that […]
Backyard Composting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThis workshop, instructed by local gardening and composting experts Najiha Al Asmar and Jesús Jimenez, will cover the basics of backyard hot pile composting via lecture and live demonstrations. By attending this workshop, San Mateo County residents qualify for a composting bin and discounted supplies. Please note that backyard composting (also known as “hot pile” composting) is a special […]
Prepping for Plastic Free July (Online)
Online CA, United StatesPlastic Free July is around the corner and RethinkWaste is hosting a virtual community discussion on exploring a low-waste lifestyle in celebration! If you’re looking for ways to decrease your plastic use or even just looking to chat with your community about environmental issues, join us!
Firescaping! (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAs California’s population and temperatures continue to grow, so does the likelihood of community destroying wildfires. The 10 most costly wildfires in U.S. history have all occurred in California—and the top 5 within the last two years. Join Douglas Kent, author of Firescaping, as he highlights the essential qualities of a protected property. Kent will […]
Neighborhood Chipper Program (La Honda)
CA, United StatesThe Neighborhood Chipper Program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. Residents are responsible for cutting, gathering and piling vegetation from around their homes to a roadside or drop-off location. We will provide chipping crews who visit neighborhood-by-neighborhood to chip vegetation either back on site or for removal. Chips will be hauled off […]
HHW Collection Event ( La Honda)
La Honda 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 […]
Compost Basics for Everyone (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThis class is part of the UC Master Gardeners Series. What do food scraps and plant trimmings have to do with gardening? They can be turned from trash to treasure by making compost for growing healthy plants. You can also save money and the planet by making this nutrient-rich soil amendment yourself. We'll cover basics […]
Neighborhood Chipper Program (Crestmoor)
Crestmoor CA, United StatesThe Neighborhood Chipper Program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. Residents are responsible for cutting, gathering and piling vegetation from around their homes to a roadside or drop-off location. We will provide chipping crews who visit neighborhood-by-neighborhood to chip vegetation either back on site or for removal. Chips will be hauled off […]
Neighborhood Chipper Program (Kings Mountain West)
Kings Mountain West CA, United StatesThe Neighborhood Chipper Program is based on a “you cut, we chip” model. Residents are responsible for cutting, gathering and piling vegetation from around their homes to a roadside or drop-off location. We will provide chipping crews who visit neighborhood-by-neighborhood to chip vegetation either back on site or for removal. Chips will be hauled off […]
Good Bugs – Bad Bugs on Edible Plants (Online)
Online CA, United StatesBefore you grab insecticide to rid your vegetable garden from all those creeping, crawling, flying bugs, learn to separate the "good bugs" from the "bad bugs.” This class will focus on encouraging the good bugs to work for you, saving money and time wasted on treating your garden with unnecessary insecticides and on keeping your […]