How to Be a Watershed Hero: Understanding & Preventing Stormwater Pollution (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWe’re inviting families to come and learn how to be a watershed hero! This webinar will empower youth and their families to take action at their home and community to prevent stormwater pollution. Discover how you can help support the health of our local creeks, the Pacific Ocean, San Francisco Bay, and the animals that […]
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, […]
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 […]
Collective Roots Organic Pest Management Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin us in the garden to identify and mitigate uninvited guests and avoid them eating your garden treasures. Also, how to attract the beneficial critters to your garden for better fruition and overall garden ecological health. Únase a nosotros en el jardín para identificar y mitigar a los no invitados y evitar que se coman […]
Irrigation Equipment Upgrades and Leak Detection (Online)
Online CA, United StatesIrrigation Equipment Upgrades and Leak Detection Instructor: Frank Niccoli Learn how maintenance of water-conserving landscapes differs from that of traditional landscapes. Discover how to identify irrigation system inefficiencies and repair minor leaks. Zoom link will be emailed before the event.
Reuse 101: Reusable San Mateo County (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin Reusable San Mateo County for a presentation on why reuse is the best alternative to single use. Learn why reuse wins (every time) for restaurants, customers, cities and neighborhoods, climate and health. Miriam Gordon, Policy Director of UPSTREAM will talk about how reuse policies reduce waste while protecting human health, climate, and the environment. […]
Family Workshop: How to Grow Your Own Salad (Online)
Online CA, United StatesNeed a social distance hobby? Join us by learning how to grow your own salad ingredients from scratch. This workshop will teach you techniques to conserve water in your garden by growing seasonal edible plants that you can harvest. This program is intended for the whole family, suggested ages 6 and older. Instructor: Suzanne Bontempo […]
Water-Wise Gardening and Landscaping (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAs summer approaches there are many things we can do in the garden to prepare our soil and plants for drought conditions which includes heat and less water. In this free webinar, we'll discuss techniques for developing and maintaining a garden that flourishes while conserving water. Topics will include: Building healthy soil Proper irrigation Capturing […]
California Plastic Crisis: Impacts and Solutions at Home and Beyond – Part 5 (Online)
Online CA, United StatesThis conference series will discuss plastic pollution in California - the scope of the problem and real solutions in California and beyond. About this event Hosted by the Newkirk Center for Science and Society and the University of California, Irvine (UCI) the goal of this 5-part conference series is to engage the community in a […]
Pandemic Pollution Prevention (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin San Mateo County’s Office of Sustainability and many local partners to chat about pandemic pollution prevention. We’ll be going live via the @CountyofSanMateo Facebook account on Thursday, May 27th at 12pm. We are going to be chatting all things waste related such as: The waste we have seen since the pandemic started, How to reduce […]