Signs of Summer
Pulgas Ridge Open Space Preserve 100 Edmunds Rd, Redwood City, CA, United StatesJoin Docent Naturalist Liz Foreman to explore for signs that summer has arrived. 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 will be an elevation gain of about 600 […]
Audubon Virtual Advocacy Day
Online CA, United StatesBirds of a feather will flock together for Audubon Virtual Advocacy Day on August 3, 2022. Speak up for California’s birds and our communities via ZOOM meetings with your legislators. It’s fun, easy, and makes a BIG difference! We need your voice now. State legislators are making decisions that could save millions of birds and […]
Sick Plant Clinic
200 Centennial Drive 200 Centennial Drive, Berkley, CA, United StatesThe UC Botanical Garden’s monthly Sick Plant Clinic is reopening! Bring plant samples to the clinic to find out which diseases or pests are afflicting your plants. Entomologists and plant pathologists will diagnose and suggest effective and environmentally sensitive remedies. Please cover plants and disease samples in containers or bags before entering the Garden. The […]
MENLO PARK SHRED ONLY EVENT
Menlo Park Corporation Yard 333 Burgess Drive, Menlo Park, CA, United StatesLocated at the City of Menlo Park Corp Yard. For Menlo Park residents ONLY. Proof of residency is required. Residents must bring a utility bill or driver’s license with Menlo Park address, and businesses will need to provide a Menlo Park business license or business card. On-site secure shredding. MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes […]
COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
Shoreline Station 225 Cabrillo Hwy S, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesCoastside Farmers' Market a farmer-directed Certifed Market designed to link consumers with the Coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen and culinary artisans that produce some of the most beautiful, nutritious and creative food in the world. They serve the Coastside community from Pacifica to Pescadero, and the many visitors to the area, and offer a resilient forum […]
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Woodside Library 3140 Woodside Rd., Woodside, 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 […]
In-person UC Master Gardener Plant Clinics are back at the San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS)!
101 9th Avenue 101 9th Avenue, 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 […]
Creating Sacred Space in the Garden (Online)
Online CA, United StatesCreating Sacred Space in the Garden Description: The human need to create a quiet, peaceful place in the garden for contemplation, reflection, writing or meditation is as old as the garden itself and is exemplified both in literature and history. Early civilizations designated certain areas in the gardens as sanctuaries or protected space and bounded […]
Fall Vegetable Gardening
San Carlos Library 610 Elm St, San Carlos, 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 […]
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Description: This troubleshooting workshop will focus on backyard compost piles. A similar one on October 12 will address vermicomposting and worm bins, with registration opening in September. This 2-hour workshop will include: Ten-minute review of backyard composting concepts Answers to your questions (submitted by Wed., August 3) Live Q&A Do you have questions about your […]