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Signs of Summer
Signs of Summer
Join 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 […]
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Audubon Virtual Advocacy Day
Audubon Virtual Advocacy Day
Birds 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 […]
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Sick Plant Clinic
Sick Plant Clinic
The 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 SHRED ONLY EVENT
Located 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
COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
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 Pescadero, and the many visitors to the area, and offer a resilient forum […]
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Description: 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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In-person UC Master Gardener Plant Clinics are back at the San Mateo Arboretum Society (SMAS)!
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 damage, try to include some of the insects so they can be correctly identified. MG […]
Creating Sacred Space in the Garden (Online)
Creating Sacred Space in the Garden (Online)
Creating 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 […]
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Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Description: 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 […]
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Coastal Walk at Pillar Point Bluff
Coastal 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 […]
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Weed Warriors
Weed Warriors
Come help the California Native Plant Society’s Edgewood Weed Warriors program and protect Edgewood’s amazing biodiversity by controlling and removing invasive, non-native plants. We’ll have great opportunities to see native wildflowers and other plants, and to learn about local ecology from other volunteers and local experts. Friday sessions run year round. Meeting locations are determined […]
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Bair Island Volunteer Workday
Bair Island Volunteer Workday
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust and San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory (SFBBO) for this fun and unique opportunity to help restore Bair Island! This special volunteer activity has the capacity for approximately 20 volunteers. Volunteers will be guided by SFBBO’s staff and POST Volunteers, and you will spend the morning weeding invasives, or planting native […]
SAN CARLOS SHRED ONLY EVENT
SAN CARLOS SHRED ONLY EVENT
Located at the San Carlos Corp Yard For San Carlos 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. This is a SHRED ONLY event: Electronic waste recycling is available at the Shoreway […]
COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
COASTSIDE FARMERS MARKET
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 Pescadero, and the many visitors to the area, and offer a resilient forum […]
Drought Tolerant Native Plants – Gilroy
Drought Tolerant Native Plants – Gilroy
Fall is the ideal time to replace lawn or other high water use plants with drought tolerant California natives. They attract native bees, butterflies and birds. Pictures of these plants will be shown with a discussion on how they adapt to your yard. A handout will be available listing sun, soil and water requirements of […]
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Thorton Vista Beach Clean Up
Thorton Vista Beach Clean Up
DescriptionSite captains: Sierra & Cynthia Make sure to sign our online waiver to volunteer: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZTh0_PG_dIjYjuha43_AzF_6g1kHG3WcqxMvyt5CodaaTng/viewform More information on our website: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/next-beach-cleanup-thornton-vista/ more details» copy to my calendar Click here for more information
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Description: 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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Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Description: 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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Esplanade Beach Cleanup
Esplanade Beach Cleanup
Site Captain: Frank, Shannon, Gail and Junior Site Captains Meetup is at the top of the stairs on Esplanade Avenue next to Lands End Apartments. Parking on Esplanade Avenue. It's a high impact business area combined with high debris collection of litter from down Manor. More details: http://pacificabeachcoalition.org/take-action/monthly-adopt-a-beach-cleanups/esplanade-beach-cleanup/ Register online today to volunteer: https://goo.gl/forms/pi5tyWHcMF2qIYYg2 Click here for […]
The Bats of Alpine Pond
The Bats of Alpine Pond
Join Docent Naturalists Karen DeMello and Jan Hintermeister to learn some facts and dispel some myths about the world’s most misunderstood mammal: the bat! As the sun goes down, you’ll hang out near the Daniels Nature Center to see whether bats appear over Alpine Pond, returning to your car before darkness sets in. Bring binoculars […]
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Free Garden Tours – California Native Plant Habitat Garden & Herb Garden
Free Garden Tours – California Native Plant Habitat Garden & Herb Garden
Master Gardeners will give free tours of the two gardens, both at the San Carlos City Center. (No registration required.) The Native Plant Habitat Garden is three years old. It is a demonstration garden reflecting the use of low-water plants, without the usage of chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers. In addition to the aesthetic appeal of […]
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Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space Preserve
Morning Hike at La Honda Open Space Preserve
Join Peninsula Open Space Trust for a beautiful hike at Lower La Honda Creek Open Space Preserve where you’ll experience the area’s sweeping views and gorgeous rolling grasslands! The preserve is over 6,100 acres, of which POST has contributed 5,200 acres. You will be guided by a POST Ambassador on the meandering trails of Lower […]
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Transitions & Life Cycles
Transitions & Life Cycles
Explore transitions in nature's life cycles with Docent Naturalists Catherine Crawford-Swent, Helena Cohen, and Wendy Crowder. Hiking through the forest you'll encounter ferns, wildflowers (time of year dependent), Douglas fir and redwood trees along Sierra Morena, Steam Donkey, Gordon Mill, Timberview, and Methuselah trails. You'll discover how new plants form, identify plant strategies for survival, […]
The Bird Genoscape Project: Harnessing the Power of Genomics for Migratory Bird Conservation (Online)
The Bird Genoscape Project: Harnessing the Power of Genomics for Migratory Bird Conservation (Online)
Most populations of migratory birds are now threatened. It is estimated that the populations of 1 out of every 2 songbirds are declining in the Western Hemisphere with impacts predicted to worsen with climate change. However, because migratory birds have breeding, migratory, and wintering areas and may move vast distances between them, understanding where the […]
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Harbor Beach, Beach Clean-Up
Harbor Beach, Beach Clean-Up
From 9am to 11am Site Captain: Melinda, Meredith, Julie and Laurel Meet at Pillar Point harbor near the RV park, South of Sam's Chowder House and North of Surfer's Beach. Park on the side of the road or at the harbor. More details: https://www.pacificbeachcoalition.org/next-beach-cleanup-surfers-beach/ Register online today to volunteer: https://goo.gl/forms/liABpLmvaPu23fax1 Click here for more information
Mussel Rock Beach Cleanup
Mussel Rock Beach Cleanup
From 9am to 11am Site Captains: Helen, Chris, Julie & Joe Meet at the Mussel Rock carpark located at the lower coastal end of Westline Drive by the second entrance to Allied Waste Transfer Station. Drive north past the junction of Skyline Drive, avoiding the other Westline Drive that goes up a steep hill. More […]
BEACH CLEANUP – POPLAR BEACH
BEACH CLEANUP – POPLAR BEACH
Come join us for a beach clean-up from 9 am-11 am. 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! Click here to sign up! If you are feeling sick or are experiencing any […]
Harbor Beach, Beach Cleanup
Harbor Beach, Beach Cleanup
Pillar Point RV Park, 4000 Cabrillo Highway North, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, United States (map) DescriptionFrom 9am to 11am Site Captain: Melinda, Meredith, Julie and Laurel Meet at Pillar Point harbor near the RV park, South of Sam's Chowder House and North of Surfer's Beach. Park on the side of the road or at […]
Surfers Beach & Bluff Cleanup
Surfers Beach & Bluff Cleanup
Half Moon Bay Jetty, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA (map) DescriptionSite captains: Meredith, Melinda, Julie & Laurel but looking for new site captains to help! 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 […]
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Linda Mar State Beach Habitat Restoration with Pacific Beach Coalition (Pacifica)
Linda Mar State Beach Habitat Restoration with Pacific Beach Coalition (Pacifica)
Read our COVID-19 Regulations Please follow the following rules to keep everyone and our Habitat Restoration site captains, safe and healthy: Wear your mask and respect social distancing BYO tools: bring your own reusable gardening gloves, pruning shears, hand trowel and shovel We will keep the numbers of volunteers very limited so please sign up in […]
Linda Mar Habitat Restoration
Linda Mar Habitat Restoration
Meet at Crespi Community Center parking lot, 10 a.m. start time. Monthly Linda Mar beach habitat restoration: pull invasive weeds. COVID-19 Rules Wear your mask and respect social distancing BYO tools: bring your own reusable gardening gloves, pruning shears, hand trowel and shovel We will keep the numbers of volunteers very limited so please sign up […]
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point Bluff
Coastal 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 […]
Coastal Walk at Pillar Point Bluff
Coastal 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 […]
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All Preserves Great & Small: Purisima Creek Redwoods
All Preserves Great & Small: Purisima Creek Redwoods
Join Docent Naturalists Frances Reneau and Helena Cohen for the 16th in the "All Preserves" series celebrating Midpen's 50th anniversary. Explore magnificent Purisima Creek Canyon, the centerpiece of this preserve. Even in a drought year the creek should flow in this deep canyon just outside Half Moon Bay. Reservations are required and will be accepted […]
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Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Description: 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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Weed Warriors
Weed Warriors
Come help the California Native Plant Society’s Edgewood Weed Warriors program and protect Edgewood’s amazing biodiversity by controlling and removing invasive, non-native plants. We’ll have great opportunities to see native wildflowers and other plants, and to learn about local ecology from other volunteers and local experts. Friday sessions run year round. Meeting locations are determined […]
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Fall Vegetable Gardening
Fall Vegetable Gardening
Description: 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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