Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto: Native Gardening at Bol Park
Bol Park Native Garden 935-901 Bol Park Bike Path, Palo AltoWeek of Events
Seizing the Drought: Water Priorities for Our Changing Climate (Online)
Seizing the Drought: Water Priorities for Our Changing Climate (Online)
REGISTER HERE The PPIC Water Policy Center will convene a diverse group of experts to discuss how to tackle the highly disruptive effects of climate change on our water system. It’s clear that we must step up our game to cope with the increasingly severe, warm droughts that are coming our way. This year’s conference […]
No-Sew Upcycled T-Shirt Reusable Masks (Online)
No-Sew Upcycled T-Shirt Reusable Masks (Online)
In conjunction with ReThink Waste, Teens in Grades 7-12 are invited to join us in learning to make a no-sew upcycled t-shirt reusable face mask. Registration is required. Register here! Supply lists will be provided after registration. *The first 10 people who sign up for both workshops will get a beeswrap. The next 17 people […]
Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
Drip Irrigation for Beginners (Online)
REGISTER HERE 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 plant types.
Free Home Composting Workshop (Online)
Free Home Composting Workshop (Online)
Do you want to start composting at home? Join us for a no-cost two hour workshop through the County of San Mateo's Sustainability Academy to learn the basics of starting your own backyard and worm composting systems! Learn how to turn your food scraps, leaves, and plant cuttings into nutrient-rich compost that helps your garden retain moisture, suppress weeds, […]
Lawn Conversion and Native Trees and Plants (Online)
Lawn Conversion and Native Trees and Plants (Online)
REGISTER HERE Registration Closes Wed Nov 17, 5:00 pm Zoom Webinar Lawn Conversion and Native Trees and Plants City of Palo Alto Instructor: Juanita Salisbury Native trees are our best tools in the fight against climate change. Easily accessible to just about everyone, planting native trees is a simple way to leverage the immense power […]
Understanding Pesticides (Online)
Understanding Pesticides (Online)
Pesticides can be a part of integrated pest management efforts to control pests around the home and landscape. However, it is important to understand how to use them safely and effectively to protect human health, nontarget species, and the environment. This webinar will cover pesticide basics of including types of pesticides, understanding pesticide labels, and […]
Secrets to Successful Succulent Landscaping (Online)
Secrets to Successful Succulent Landscaping (Online)
UC Master Gardeners via Zoom November 18, 2021, 4:00pm-5:30pm Learn the secrets to a successful, healthy and colorful succulent landscape. The discussion will include pre-planting considerations before you go out and buy a truckload of plants and then ponder where to put them. You will be provided garden design basics that include use of color, shapes, textures […]
Linda Mar Beach Cleanup
Linda Mar Beach Cleanup
INFO HERE From 9am to 11am Site Captains: Jim, Ana and Junior site captains Meet at the southern end of the main parking lot (near Taco Bell).
Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto: Native Gardening at Bol Park
Volunteer Outdoors in Palo Alto: Native Gardening at Bol Park
REGISTER HERE About this event Come help with the expansion of the Bol Park Native Garden! Volunteers should expect a morning of a variety of fall gardening tasks such as shoveling and spreading mulch to a new area of the garden and pulling weeds. Waivers/Registration: All volunteers attending the workday must be registered individually and […]