Virtual Fixit Clinic (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWant to try fixing from home? Register below to present your item to a global team of expert community repairers and get suggestions for things to try. After all items have presented we move to Zoom breakout rooms to implement the suggestions and, hopefully, fix the items. San Mateo County residents can get online help […]
Unlocking the Multiple Benefits of Tree Canopy (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThe County's Extreme Heat Task Force invites you to a one-hour conversation about “Leveraging data, partnerships, and policy to unlock the multiple benefits of tree canopy” for under-resourced and formerly redlined communities in San Mateo County. Three stellar presenters will showcase a new San Mateo County tree dashboard that will enable jurisdictions to prioritize hyperlocal areas for tree planting, […]
Worm Composting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesLocal composters Todd Sutton and Alejandra Warren will explain how to start and maintain a vermicomposting system at home, complete with some live demonstration! After attending this workshop, you'll be eligible for complimentary worm composting supplies. Vermicomposting is a great home composting solution for people without a backyard space, because you can site your worm […]
Taller de Jardinería de Verano (Online)
Online CA, United StatesEl jardinero Jesús Jiménez demostrará una variedad de técnicas de jardinería de verano. Estará presentando desde Viveros, su jardín en East Palo Alto. Él nos mostrará diferentes técnicas de recolección, riego y manejo de plagas, y responderá cualquier pregunta que tenga sobre su jardín. Este taller será solo en español. Háganos saber si hay algún […]
Environmental, Social, and Racial Justice Panel (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThis panel discussion will bring together an amazing group of people who work daily on issues of environmental and racial justice in San Mateo County: Ortensia López - Executive Director, El Concilio of San Mateo County; Dr. Omowale Satterwhite - President, Leadership Incorporated; Hector Camacho - President, San Mateo County Board of Education; Ofelia Bello - Executive Director, Youth United for Community Action; […]
Free Home Composting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesDo 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, […]
2021 Deconstruction Job Training Course
Portola Valley CA, United StatesThe Office of Sustainability is offering free deconstruction trainings from The ReUse Institute, the training division of The ReUse People of America, which has trained over 50 contractors and 500 deconstruction workers throughout the country. Deconstruction, also referred to as salvage, is a cost-effective and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional building demolition. Deconstruction is the systematic disassembly of a […]