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Walk-in Plant Clinic
Walk-in Plant Clinic
In-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 […]
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New Calflora Tools for Your Native Plant Ventures and Adventures
New Calflora Tools for Your Native Plant Ventures and Adventures
Join 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 […]
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Walk on the Cowell-Purisima Trail
Walk on the Cowell-Purisima Trail
Join 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 […]
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Vegetable Gardening in Time of Drought
Vegetable Gardening in Time of Drought
Description: 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
Natural History Field Trip
Leader: 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 […]
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Signs of Spring Guided Walk
Signs of Spring Guided Walk
Join 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 […]
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Lawn Be Gone! Rebate and Water Wise Landscaping
Lawn Be Gone! Rebate and Water Wise Landscaping
Lawn Be Gone! Rebate and Water Wise Landscaping Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Host: Alameda County Water District Learn how to convert your lawn to water-efficient landscaping and how to maintain it. Information on the ACWD Lawn Be Gone Rebate Program will be featured. Click Here For More Information
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Afternoon Walk at Pillar Point Bluff
Afternoon Walk at Pillar Point Bluff
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for an afternoon walk at Pillar Point Bluff just north of Half Moon Bay! You will be guided by a POST representative who will share details about the area’s interesting natural history, from the coastal scrub habitat to the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve that hosts tide pools and breeding grounds for […]
Native Plants in the Built Environment
Native Plants in the Built Environment
It is well-established that native tree species in an urban forest provide habitat for the insect fauna and the avifauna. California and indeed, the globe, is in a potentially catastrophic biodiversity crisis. Forty percent of the world’s insects are threatened with extinction, as are 30% of bird species. Every effort must be made to restore, […]
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Green Streets Bioswale Bioblitz
Green Streets Bioswale Bioblitz
Want to learn more about bioswales? Come by the Half Moon Bay Library and chat with the Master Gardeners who will be constructing and planting a bioswale. Bioswales help introduce vegetation to urban landscapes and capture and clean rainwater. This is part of our Green Streets Stewardship Program which promotes sustainable stormwater management through the […]
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Poplar Beach Cleanup
Poplar Beach Cleanup
Come join the Surfrider Foundation for a beach clean-up from 10 am-12 pm. Drop-ins welcome. We will have gloves and buckets. We also encourage participants to bring their own gloves, grabbers, or buckets. Come on down and help clean up the beach! If you are feeling sick or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay […]
Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Arastradero Preserve
Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto at Arastradero Preserve
Volunteer your time to help increase biodiversity at Arastradero Preserve! About this event Together we will be working to improve habitat and increase biodiversity in the Gateway Garden and along Arastradero Creek by sheet mulching - shoveling and moving mulch with wheelbarrows, removing invasive plants from the planting areas and bucket watering native plants. Arastradero […]
San Mateo Shred & E-scrap Event
San Mateo Shred & E-scrap 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, […]
Summer 2022 Webinar Series for Home Gardeners in Sacramento County
Summer 2022 Webinar Series for Home Gardeners in Sacramento County
Rain Gardens: Enhancing Water Resiliency in Your Garden – Dave Phelps. Discover the benefits of rainwater harvesting and rain gardening. Learn the basics of how to keep rainwater on site, and build a gorgeous infiltration system to recharge your garden’s moisture banks. Get pro-tips to make the process easy and save on costs. About the webinar series: […]
Surfer’s Beach Cleanup
Surfer’s Beach Cleanup
The second Saturday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Sea Hugger holds a beach cleanup at Surfers Beach. Meet at the stairs to Surfer's Beach in El Granada, CA.
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Soils and Invasive Species, In-Person Mini Hands-On Seminar
Soils and Invasive Species, In-Person Mini Hands-On Seminar
Soils and Invasive Species In-Person Mini Hands On Seminar Instructor: Charlotte Canner Barbara Lee Senior Center (Room 140/141), 40 N Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035 Learn how to build healthy soil to grow healthy plants and what invasive plant to avoid. The instructor will also cover how to combat pesky bugs and weeds. The class […]
Braiding Sweetgrass – An Evening with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweetgrass – An Evening with Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer
Virtual Event: Sign-up here to participate for free in the online broadcast that will occur simultaneously, or to watch a recording that will be available through midnight, Sunday, June 4th The Muwekma Ohlone Preservation Foundation, in partnership with Peninsula Open Space Trust, is honored to host Indigenous Leader, Author and Scientist Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer […]
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Squirrel Pest Management (Online)
Squirrel Pest Management (Online)
REGISTER HERE About this event This webinar will help you learn about squirrel pest management. Presented by Dr. Niamh Quinn, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor in Southern California. Visit the Urban and Community Webinar website at https://ucanr.edu/sites/ucipm-community-webinars/ to learn more about this webinar series.
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Volunteer Outdoors in Los Altos Hills: Habitat Restoration @ Byrne Preserve
Volunteer Outdoors in Los Altos Hills: Habitat Restoration @ Byrne Preserve
Volunteer your time to help increase biodiversity at Byrne Preserve! About this event Help us restore a wildlife corridor that provides critical habitat for plants and animals at Byrne Preserve! Volunteers should expect to hike on hilly terrain, remove invasive weeds, and learn about ecological restoration techniques. We will spend lots of time kneeling on […]
Foster City Shred & E-scrap Recycling Event
Foster City Shred & E-scrap Recycling Event
Located in the Foster City – City Hall parking lot. For Foster City residents ONLY. On-site secure shredding. 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, printers, monitors, laptops, cables/cords, cell […]
National River Cleanup Day at Coyote Creek
National River Cleanup Day at Coyote Creek
Come celebrate National River Cleanup Day with this fun Creek Cleanup! Spend a few hours and help us work together for a healthy creek while we beautify this trail through a community cleanup. Come celebrate the Earth by improving the environment and enjoying nature! Free litter kits! Community service hours available. Group Registration available Location […]
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, May 21 from 11am to 3pm, our Pest Management Expert, Charlotte, will be tabling at The Home Depot Colma to answer all of your pest management questions! Stop by and look for Charlotte near the pest products aisle!
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Off The Grid: Menlo Park
Find a rotating selection of the region's best food trucks every Wednesday from 5pm - 9pm. Family & Pet Friendly! Sign up to our newsletter for information on special events, entertainment and pop-ups! Click here for more
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Selecting Native Plants
Selecting Native Plants
Is your yard too high maintenance for your lifestyle? Are you finally ready to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape? Learn about eco-friendly lawn alternatives such as California native grasses that provide benefits for the ecosystem. Plus, find out which low-maintenance plants are suitable for your yard. Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Register Here
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Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony (Online)
Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony (Online)
About this event Wed, May 25, 4:50-6pm PST Goldman Environmental Prize to Honor Environmental Heroes The Goldman Environmental Prize will announce the recipients of the 2022 Goldman Environmental Prize, the world's foremost award for grassroots environmental activists, on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Awarded annually to environmental leaders from each of the world's continental regions, the […]
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Small Business JOB Fair May 26th Hosted by City of Pacifica
Small Business JOB Fair May 26th Hosted by City of Pacifica
Hiring experts will be on-site to provide real-time resume input and interviewing tips. Or, if you want help before the job fair, use this link to book time –> https://calendly.com/jhoriuchi/30minmeeting **MANY POSITIONS REQUIRE NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE — Part-time and Full-time positions available** Preregistered attendees will be entered into a drawing for valuable prizes […]
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Surfers Beach & Bluff Cleanup
Surfers Beach & Bluff Cleanup
Meet on the coastal trail near the South Jetty in Half Moon Bay and the RV park (same location as Harbor Beach cleanup). More info: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/next-beach-cleanup-surfers-beach/ Register online today to volunteer: https://goo.gl/forms/liABpLmvaPu23fax1 more details» copy to my calendar Click Here For More Information
Harbor Beach Cleanup
Harbor Beach Cleanup
About the cleanup Site captains: Julie, Melinda & Laurel Where to Meet: On the coastal trail by the Pillar Point RV Park (4000 Cabrillo Hwy, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019). This is north of Surfer Beach and right next to the Half Moon Bay south jetty. Parking: Free if you park alongside the road. $10 […]
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COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday from April to third Saturday in December, 9am - 1 pm. Coastside 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 […]
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The Italian American Citizens Club to Host Rummage Sale in South San Francisco
The Italian American Citizens Club to Host Rummage Sale in South San Francisco
The Italian American Citizens Club (IACC) will be holding a multi-family rummage sale WHEN: Saturday, June 4th from 8:30 am to 4 pm WHERE: Bocce Courts at Orange Memorial Park MORE INFO Contact Winnie at IACC.SSF@Yahool.com There will be lots of clothes, toys, household items, etc. Something for everyone. Please stop by and shop with […]
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