Rain Barrel Hands-On Installation Workshop (Menlo Park)
Belle Haven School 415 Ivy Dr, Menlo Park, CA, United StatesJoin us for a FREE rain barrel workshop sponsored by Flows To Bay, the San Mateo Countywide Water Pollution Prevention Program. REGISTER HERE: https://www.flowstobay.org/belle-haven-workshop Learn the benefits of rain barrels with a pro and take part in an actual installation happening on the campus of Belle Haven Elementary School. Who knows—you may be inspired to […]
Shredding & e-Waste Recycling Event
Mills High School - Front Parking Lot 400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae, CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Come shred your confidential documents and recycle electronic waste for free! Donations for Mills High accepted! About this event Perisson Real Estate, Inc. (DRE# 02023299) will be hosting a Shredding & e-Waste Recycling Event on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 10:00AM to 1:00PM in the front parking lot of Mills High School at […]
City Nature Challenge Bioblitz
Stulsaft Park Recreation Way, Redwood City, CA, United StatesJoin Grassroots Ecology to explore Stulsaft Park and contribute to the City Nature Challenge! About this event Stulsaft Park is home to several distinct ecosystems within its small foot print! Join Grassroots Ecology staff to explore this park and document the amazing amount of biodiversity that can be found here. Participants can expect to see […]
Bayside Family Festival
Ravenswood Preserve Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA, United StatesCome celebrate Midpen’s 50th Anniversary of public open space preservation, protection, restoration, access and education. This free-admission family festival at Ravenswood Preserve and Cooley Landing of East Palo Alto is fun for nature lovers of all ages. Explore the Bay Trail through a Discovery Journey walk and scavenger hunt stopping along the route to talk with naturalists […]
Walk-in Plant Clinic
San Mateo Arboretum Kohl Pumphouse 101 9th Ave, San Mateo, CA, United StatesIn-person UC Master Gardener Plant Clinics are back at the San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS)! Come 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 […]
New Calflora Tools for Your Native Plant Ventures and Adventures
Online CA, United StatesJoin the California Native Plant Society to learn from Calflora’s Executive Director Cynthia Powell about new Calflora tools for CNPS native plant professionals, gardeners, and enthusiasts! Calflora.org is a comprehensive source of data on California’s wild plants that provides analytical tools and displays geographical plant occurrences. Calflora shares millions of plant observations across the state […]
Walk on the Cowell-Purisima Trail
Cowell-Purisima Coastal Trailhead Cabrillo Highway South, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful walk along the Cowell-Purisima trail that POST helped create by protecting adjacent farmland. While it may be foggy, we hope to catch gorgeous views of the ocean, nearby farmland, and glimpses of harbor seals, pelicans, hawks, rabbits, and whales during the winter season. You will be guided […]
Vegetable Gardening in Time of Drought
Online CA, United StatesDescription: Spring 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 […]
Natural History Field Trip
San Pedro Valley Park 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA, United StatesLeader: Paul Bouscal, CNPS board member and Certified CA Naturalist This field trip will be restricted to 12 persons, vaccinations encouraged. The Hazelnut Trail on Montara Mountain offers an abundance of diversity. It contains a rich mix of inland and maritime chaparral in the process of replacing a diverse grassland. In the absence of frequent […]
Signs of Spring Guided Walk
Pulgas Ridge Preserve 100 Edmonds Rd, Redwood City, CA, United StatesJoin docent naturalists Liz Foreman and Catherine Crawford-Swent to explore for signs that spring has arrived, including an array of wildflowers. You'll travel the Blue Oak and Dick Bishop trails and also climb to the top of a ridge on the Dusky-footed Woodrat trail to take in views of the Bay and surrounding hills. There […]