Lawn Alternatives for Beginners (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThursday, October 14, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Zoom Webinar, register here. Do you want to get rid of all (or part) of your grass lawn but don’t know where to start? This introductory workshop will cover the basics of designing a landscape plan, selecting the right plants for your garden, and how to keep it […]
Burlingame Compost Giveaway
Burlingame Parks Yard 420 Carolan Avenue, Burlingame, CA, United StatesLocated at the Park Yard near the grandstands. For Burlingame residents only and not for commercial use. Residents should bring shovels, gloves, and containers. Proof of residency will be required. Please note that the event will only be available until the time listed or while supplies last.
Euc-A-Thon
Pie Ranch 2080 CABRILLO HIGHWAY, Pescadero, CA, United StatesHelp pull invasive eucalyptus sprouts at the EUC-A-THON on Saturday, October 16th from 1pm to 5pm at Pie Ranch in Pescadero! This event will protect the land while raising funds for the post-fire recovery efforts of Amah Mutsun Land Trust, San Mateo RCD, and Pie Ranch. Register using this link. Eucalyptus were planted in California from their native […]
Take Me to the Trees – A Redwoods Celebration (Online)
Online CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Creating the Next Generation of Redwood Parks & Reserves Take Me to the Trees is a benefit event to support the public access planning for two redwood properties recently protected by Save the Redwoods League: Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve, 730 acres of pristine coast redwood forest that features the tallest and biggest ancient […]
Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System (Online)
Online CA, United StatesBuild Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System Tue Oct 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open to the Public Registration Closes Tue Oct 19, 4:00 pm Zoom Webinar Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System City of Burlingame Instructor: Frank Niccoli Why send water from your laundry directly to the sewer when you can reuse it to […]
Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System (Online)
Online CA, United StatesTue Oct 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Open to the Public Zoom Webinar, register here. Why send water from your laundry directly to the sewer when you can reuse it to water plants and trees in your yard instead? Learn how to build a “laundry-to-landscape” graywater system for directing water from your clothes washer […]
Container Gardening (Online)
Online CA, United StatesLearn how to grow almost anything in a container: flowers, vegetables, shrubs, succulents, and citrus! UC Master Gardener Laurel Nagle will guide you through every aspect of successful container gardening: from what to consider before buying a plant to ongoing maintenance for long-term enjoyment. Before becoming a Master Gardener in 2009, Laurel studied landscape architecture […]
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.
Volunteer Outdoors in East Palo Alto: Beautify the Bay at Cooley Landing
Cooley Landing Education Center 2100 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto, CA, United StatesREGISTER HERE Join us for a morning of habitat restoration at Cooley Landing! Volunteers will help with the maintenance and installation of native plants in the park. Volunteers can expect to mulch, weed, water, and learn all about native California plants. Waivers/Registration: All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and have approved the online […]
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. […]