Coastal Walk at Pillar Point Bluff
Pillar Point Bluff Airport St, Moss Beach, CA, United StatesJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide pools and breeding grounds for […]
All Preserves Great & Small: Purisima Creek Redwoods
Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve Halfmoon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin Docent Naturalists Frances Reneau and Helena Cohen for the 16th in the "All Preserves" series celebrating Midpen's 50th anniversary. Explore magnificent Purisima Creek Canyon, the centerpiece of this preserve. Even in a drought year the creek should flow in this deep canyon just outside Half Moon Bay. Reservations are required and will be accepted […]
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Brisbane Library 163 Visitacion Ave, Brisbane, CA, United StatesDescription: It’s time to plant your fall vegetables! In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to select seeds and seedlings that are most suited to your climate and conditions. Then you’ll learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and how to nurture them to yield the most bountiful fall and winter harvests. As a bonus, you’ll […]
Weed Warriors
Edgewood County Park & Natural Preserve CA, United StatesCome help the California Native Plant Society’s Edgewood Weed Warriors program and protect Edgewood’s amazing biodiversity by controlling and removing invasive, non-native plants. We’ll have great opportunities to see native wildflowers and other plants, and to learn about local ecology from other volunteers and local experts. Friday sessions run year round. Meeting locations are determined […]
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Portola Valley Library 765 Portola Rd., Portola, CA, United StatesDescription: It’s time to plant your fall vegetables! In this introductory class, you’ll learn how to select seeds and seedlings that are most suited to your climate and conditions. Then you’ll learn how to plant seeds and seedlings and how to nurture them to yield the most bountiful fall and winter harvests. As a bonus, you’ll […]
Bair Island Interpretive Walk
Bair Island CA, United StatesJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a walking tour at Bair Island! You’ll be guided by POST ambassadors who will share the history of this beautiful protected space, information about the species that live there, and what you can do to contribute. This easy 1.5 mile walk with little to no elevation gain will highlight […]
School Garden Leaders Workshop
UC Master Gardener Gardening Education Center 2495 S. Delaware St., San Mateo, CA, United StatesDescription: School Garden Leaders! Come to this in-person workshop at the beautiful Gardening Education Center to learn and share ideas. Topics covered include: Best plants for school gardens 3rd and 4th grade curriculum Plant propagation for class projects The workshop is open to residents or schools in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. A workshop fee […]
San Mateo Arboretum Society Plant Clinic
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 […]
Houseplant Basics
San Mateo Arboretum Kohl Pumphouse 101 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA, United StatesDescription: During the past two years, many people have spent much of their time at home and have increased efforts toward self-care and care for loved ones. Studies reveal that exposure to living near green spaces, and spending as much time as possible in nature, can improve mood, reduce stress, enhance cognitive skills, and promote […]
How Can I Become More Plastic Free? Seminar
850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA, United StatesPlastic experts will offer solutions for reducing and avoiding plastic waste at this free program presented by the Citizens Environmental Council. They include Shirley Freriks, who has specialized in recycling since the early 1990s, Alexandra Rinear of Recology, Laura Porter of Byrd's Filling Station and Karen Noryko of Ridwell. Ridwell is inviting each attendee to bring one bag of plastic film they would […]