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Do you want information about how to stop climate change? (Online)
Do you want information about how to stop climate change? (Online)
Would you like to test your own ideas about climate change? Join this interactive presentation that is short and powerful. It is non-partisan and all are welcome. Elaine Salinger, a Citizens Climate Lobby member, is offering zoom meetings twice a week about climate change solutions and action. The response to the zoom meetings has been […]
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ReScape MWELO Reporting Community Workshop (Online)
ReScape MWELO Reporting Community Workshop (Online)
ReScape is partnering with Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to host five three-hour community workshops. Under regulations adopted in 2015, cities and counties are to report to the state each year on their landscape permitting activities that are in compliance with Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). These reports include much vital information for evaluating the success of […]
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Groundwater and Urban Growth in the San Joaquin Valley (Online)
Groundwater and Urban Growth in the San Joaquin Valley (Online)
About the Program The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) will help the San Joaquin Valley address groundwater overdraft while also building its climate resilience. This will require hard work, not only by farmers—the largest groundwater users—but also by the valley’s urban water utilities. Join the PPIC Water Policy Center and state and local experts for […]
WaterPalooza! 2021 (Online)
WaterPalooza! 2021 (Online)
Join hundreds of water leaders and decision makers from across the hydro cycle representing state and local governments, agencies, institutional users, engineering and service providers. WaterPalooza! features an amazing diversity of stories, experiences, insights and visions as we attempt to build a more resilient, equitable and prosperous Bay Area. REGISTER HERE! Speakers (A Partial Listing) Dr. […]
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HHW Collection Event (South San Francisco)
HHW Collection Event (South San Francisco)
Come recycle your HHW items each Saturday of 2021! The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program provided by San Mateo County helps residents dispose/recycle their residential hazardous waste properly – for FREE! County residents may drop off a full range of HHW at our collection facilities and events year-round every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except major holiday […]
In-Person Pest Management Advice
In-Person Pest Management Advice
Do you have questions about less toxic products or methods to treat your garden’s pest problem? On Saturday, October 2 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 […]
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Fall Tips for a Pest-Free Garden (Online)
Fall Tips for a Pest-Free Garden (Online)
In this free webinar, we'll discuss eco-friendly pest management strategies to keep your garden healthy throughout the year and especially as we enter the fall months. We'll learn why fall is a fantastic time to plant, how to protect your home and garden from ants and rodents, and how to continue building healthy soil throughout […]
First Flush Volunteer Training
First Flush Volunteer Training
Join the San Mateo Resource Conservation District for their biggest volunteer event of the year! First Flush is the first big rain of the season, when pollutants that have accumulated across the landscape during the dry season wash off the land and enter storm drains and creeks and flow into the ocean. San Mateo RCD […]
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San Mateo Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
San Mateo Shred & E-Scrap Recycling Event
Located in the Beresford Park parking lot. On-site secure shredding and e-waste recycling. For City of San Mateo residents ONLY. For Shred events: MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first. For E-Scrap, accepted items include: TVs, computers, […]
Design with Native Plants & Succulents (Online)
Design with Native Plants & Succulents (Online)
Design with Native Plants & Succulents City of Hayward and City of Milpitas Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Attendees will learn how to design a visually successful native plant and succulent garden that requires low maintenance and little water. Course will also cover how to care for, irrigate, and propagate succulents. REGISTER HERE
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Bay Area Bats (Online)
Bay Area Bats (Online)
REGISTER HERE Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a fun online event where we will learn all about the bats of our area! Corky Quirk will join us from Northern California Bats, an organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. We’ll learn about the important role bats play for […]
Lawn Alternatives for Beginners (Online)
Lawn Alternatives for Beginners (Online)
Thursday, 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 […]
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Burlingame Compost Giveaway
Burlingame Compost Giveaway
Located 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
Euc-A-Thon
Help 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)
Take Me to the Trees – A Redwoods Celebration (Online)
REGISTER 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 […]
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Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System (Online)
Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System (Online)
Build 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)
Build Your Own Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater System (Online)
Tue 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 […]
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Container Gardening (Online)
Container Gardening (Online)
Learn 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 […]
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Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and the New Normal for California Landscaping – Online
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and the New Normal for California Landscaping – Online
REGISTER 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.
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Volunteer Outdoors in East Palo Alto: Beautify the Bay at Cooley Landing
Volunteer Outdoors in East Palo Alto: Beautify the Bay at Cooley Landing
REGISTER 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)
Webinar: Rain Gardens 101 (Online)
Interested 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. […]
Belmont Shred Only Event
Belmont Shred Only Event
Located in the Belmont City Hall parking lot. On-site secure shredding. For Belmont residents ONLY. For Shred events: MAXIMUM 3 standard size banker boxes (10″x 12″x 15″) per household. Shred event lasts until the time listed or until the truck is full, whichever comes first.
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Houseplant Happy Hour (Online)
Houseplant Happy Hour (Online)
This event will be held by the UC Master Gardeners via Zoom on October 27, 2021, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Do you want houseplants but don’t know which to buy? Do you own houseplants but don’t know how to take care of them? Or maybe your houseplants just don’t look like they’re doing so great. If this sounds like […]
Laundry-To-Landscape (L2L) Graywater Workshop (Online)
Laundry-To-Landscape (L2L) Graywater Workshop (Online)
REGISTER 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 […]
SB1383 Town Hall (Online)
SB1383 Town Hall (Online)
RethinkWaste is hosting a virtual Town Hall about a new comprehensive organics reduction law, Senate Bill 1383. Join us on Wednesday, October 27th from 6:30pm-8:00pm to learn about the law, the changes to your residential and commercial waste services, including residents in apartments and condos, and participate in a public Q&A. Presentations will include representatives from […]
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Kids Crafting Workshop (Online)
Kids Crafting Workshop (Online)
RethinkWaste 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)
Transitioning to a Winter Water-Efficient Edible Garden (Online)
Transitioning 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 […]
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Fire-resilient Landscapes: Creating Beautiful Gardens for Defensible Space (Online)
Fire-resilient Landscapes: Creating Beautiful Gardens for Defensible Space (Online)
REGISTER 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)
Kombucha-Making Workshop (Online)
Join 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 […]
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Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
REGISTER 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 […]
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HHW Collection Event (South San Francisco)
HHW Collection Event (South San Francisco)
Come recycle your HHW items each Saturday of 2021! The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program provided by San Mateo County helps residents dispose/recycle their residential hazardous waste properly – for FREE! County residents may drop off a full range of HHW at our collection facilities and events year-round every Thursday, Friday and Saturday (except major holiday […]
COUNTY FRANCHISE AREA SHRED ONLY EVENT
COUNTY FRANCHISE AREA SHRED ONLY EVENT
REGISTER HERE Located in the Fair Oaks Library parking lot. For residents in the County Franchise Area ONLY. County Franchise Area includes the following communities: Burlingame Hills, San Mateo Highlands and Baywood Park (Crystal Springs area), Harbor Industrial, Devonshire Canyon, Palomar Park, Oak Knoll, Kensington Square, Emerald Lake Hills, Sequoia Tract, Trailer Rancho, and North […]
Landscape Maintenance and Tree Care During Drought (Online)
Landscape Maintenance and Tree Care During Drought (Online)
REGISTER 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!
Pumpkin Succulent Decorating Workshop
Pumpkin Succulent Decorating Workshop
Join the UC Master Gardeners outdoors at the Gardening Education Center for our first holiday class of the year. Get ready for the holidays and learn how to make beautiful succulent centerpieces with pumpkins. We will provide pumpkins, moss, succulents, plant material and all the tools you need. Using basic centerpiece design principles, you will […]
In-Person Advice From a Pest Management Expert
In-Person Advice From a Pest Management Expert
Do 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 […]
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