Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and the New Normal for California Landscaping – Online
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Training includes an expansive look at the ordinance and explores an array of design strategies that meet the standard. Speakers include two landscape designers, an irrigation specialist, a code reviewer and a compost specialist. It includes interactive design activities where you apply the concepts covered.
Webinar: Rain Gardens 101 (Online)
CA, United StatesInterested in building a rain garden in your yard but don’t know where to start? This workshop will cover the basics of rain garden design, implementation, and maintenance. Instructors, Kevin Perry and Haven Kiers will take attendees through considerations, helpful tips, and “how to’s” for the design, construction, and maintenance of a new rain garden. […]
Laundry-To-Landscape (L2L) Graywater Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Save your trees during the drought! Protect your trees from the drought by watering them with your laundry greywater. Learn about an affordable and simple method to save your trees with greywater! Laura Allen, lead author of "The San Francisco Graywater Design Guidelines for Outdoor Irrigation", will host a webinar on using graywater […]
Kids Crafting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesRethinkWaste is hosting its fourth annual Rethink Recycling Day (RRD) virtually with multiple events to celebrate waste reduction. One of those events is the a Halloween-themed workshop for young Waste Champions! This workshop is ideal for elementary-aged kids, grades K through 5. Event is available at no cost, but registration is required and spots are limited. Find more […]
Transitioning to a Winter Water-Efficient Edible Garden (Online)
Online CA, United StatesTransitioning to a Winter Water-Efficient Edible Garden Thu Oct 28, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Open to the Public Registration Closes Thu Oct 28, 5:00 pm Zoom Webinar Transitioning to a Winter Water-Efficient Edible Garden City of Milpitas Instructor: Loretta O'Brien Learn how to reduce water needs for Winter vegetables. Learn what plants thrive under […]
Fire-resilient Landscapes: Creating Beautiful Gardens for Defensible Space (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE The Need for Fire-resilient Landscape Design Increasing wildfire danger throughout California and other states has made it urgent that landscape professionals receive comprehensive, standardized, science-based education. Expectations can then be melded with strategies to reduce the very real threat that landscapes around homes can pose while enhancing and protecting biodiversity. With advanced knowledge, […]
Kombucha-Making Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin us on our journey to become better environmental stewards during RethinkWaste’s 2021 Rethink Recycling Day event! A hands-on learning workshop all about kombucha taught by the amazing guest teacher, Lila Volkas, from Kombucha to the People! In this workshop, we will learn about fermentation and flavoring, with the necessary materials to get started on your kombucha […]
Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Zoom Webinar Drip Irrigation for Beginners City of Milpitas Instructor: Frank Niccoli Drip irrigation is a very efficient way to water your garden. This class will cover an overview of drip options available and how to design a drip irrigation system. Participants will also learn how to utilize watering zones for different […]
Landscape Maintenance and Tree Care During Drought (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Landscape Maintenance and Tree Care During Drought Alameda County Water District Instructor: Charlie Dreschler Adapt to the drought. Learn about best practices for maintaining various landscape types so that it can survive through the drought!
In-Person Advice From a Pest Management Expert
Home Depot East Palo Alto 1781 E Bayshore Rd, East Palo Alto, CA, United StatesDo you have questions about less toxic products or methods to treat your garden’s pest problem? On Saturday, November 6 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 […]