Community Events
Used Oil Filter Exchange Event April 26
Tire Recycling May 10
Controlling Pests with Common Sense May 15
| 2008 Earth Day Activities South County North County Coastside |
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More about Earth Day: www.earthday.net |
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Earth Day falls every year on April 22, in celebration of the importance of the environment and to encourage action. It was initiated in 1970 by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, who started a “teach-in” on the environment and lack of environmental protection laws. This eventually led to legislation including the Environmental Policy Act (1969), the Clean Air Act (1970), the Clean Water Act (1977) and fuel efficiency standards for automobiles. |
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Pride and Beautification Annual Spring Clean-up Celebrating Earth day! |
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Redwood City Targeted areas: Levees, Redwood Creek, entryways to Redwood City, Lagoon in Redwood Shores |
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Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
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| Time: |
8:30 am: Meet at Public Works, 1400 Broadway |
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| Event Description: |
At 9am clean up teams will be given supplies and directed to the targeted clean up areas. 12pm, free lunch back at Public Works Services, 1400 Broadway.Spring Cleanup Flyer |
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| Contact Information |
Deanna La Croix: 650-780-7308, or dlacroix@redwoodcity.org |
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| Presented by: |
Redwood City Pride and Beautification, and San Mateo Credit Union: http://www.redwoodcity.org/government/bcc/pride/ |
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Allied Waste Earth Day Celebration |
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San Carlos |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
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| Time: |
11:30am to 12:30pm |
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| Event Description: |
Join us at our 6th Annual Earth Day Open House
Tours of our facilities will be provided. We will also have light refreshments, and music |
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| Contact Information |
Space is limited and people must RSVP with yvette.madera@awin.com before April 10th |
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Allied Waste |
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Garden Design Concepts |
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| City: |
Redwood City |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 |
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9am-1pm, Water Wise Workshop Flyer |
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| Event Description: |
This class will show participants the importance of implementing a designprogram when installing or renovating their garden. The class will focus ondesign concepts which factor in the use of plant material and theirrelationship with the surrounding environment for a water efficient garden. |
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| Contact Information |
To register, please call 650-780-7436 |
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Green Building Exchange, http://www.greenbuildingexchange.com/calendar.html |
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| North County |
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| Event Title: |
San Mateo Library Earth Day Talks, Exhibits, and Demonstrations |
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| City: |
San Mateo, 55 West 3rd Ave |
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Tuesday, April 22, 2008 and Friday, April 25 |
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Schedule of Events |
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| Event Description: |
2-4pm Exhibits and Demonstrations, 6:30 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot, 7-8pm What is a Carbon Footprint? and Friday 3:30 Zun Zun Recycled Music Show. Free parking under Library. |
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| Contact Information |
www.smplibrary.org |
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San Mateo Public Library |
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Arbor & Earth Day Celebration |
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| City: |
Millbrae |
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Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
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| Time: |
10am until noon |
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| Event Description: |
Litter pick-up and tree planting at the Kiwanis Median
Island Strip on Skyline at Millbrae Ave. |
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| Contact Information |
(650) 259-2481
www.ci.millbrae.ca.us |
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| Presented by: |
City of Millbrae |
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Burlingame Lagoon Cleanup |
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Burlingame |
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Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
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9am until noon, Map & Cleanup Flyer |
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The City of Burlingame is looking for volunteers to pick up trash and litter along the Burlingame Lagoon trail. |
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| Contact Information |
To Volunteer contact: Eva Justimbaste, 342-3727 |
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The City of Burlingame |
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| Event Title: |
Colma Creek Restoration Project |
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Brisbane |
| Date: |
Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
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| Time: |
10am-12:30pm |
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| Event Description: |
Planting native plants at San Bruno Mountain State and County Park. April 26 (Earth Day Project). Ongoing dates: March 8, March 22, and April 12 |
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| Contact Information |
Joe Cannon, Project Leader, (650) 355-6635 |
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Department of Parks, San Mateo County |
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| Event Title: |
Pick it up, Pacifica for Earth Day |
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| City: |
Pacifica |
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| Date: |
Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
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9:30am -11:30am - cleanup, followed by Celebration Event with food from 12.00 - 2.00pm Sharp Park Picnic area near the pier. |
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City-wide cleanup and habitat restoration including cleanup of the beaches, bluffs, creeks, streets, parks, and parking lots throughout Pacifica. Groups can adopt their own areas or join in the beach cleanups. Habitat Restoration opportunities are available as well.Flyer |
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| Contact Information |
Lynn Adams: 650.355.1668, lynn4promos@aol.com |
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| Presented by: |
Pacifica Beach Coalition: www.pefplus.org |
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| Event Title: |
Nature Hike at San Pedro Valley County Park |
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| City: |
Pacifica |
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| Date: |
Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
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10am-3:30pm |
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Docent Volunteers will lead nature hikes at 10:30am and 12:30pm. Visiter Center with exhibits and bookstore/gift shop open throughout the day. |
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| Contact Information |
Contact Park Office at (650) 355-8289 for more information |
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Department of Parks, San Mateo County |
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Free Residential Tire Recycling Day
Do you have old tires that you need to get rid of?
The County of San Mateo will be hosting a series of FREE tire recycling days for
San Mateo County residents. Residents may attend any of the events free of charge.
Tire Recycling Event
May 10, 2008 - Half Moon Bay - location to be announced
All events will be held from 9am to 2 pm.
Print this coupon (PDF) to recycle up to 4 passenger car tires. Multiple vouchers may
be used.
For more information on tire recycling contact the County of San Mateo at 1-888-442-2666
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Funded by a Grant from the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Zero Waste-You Make It Happen!
Oil Filter Recycling Event, Redwood City
Do you change your oil filter in your car?
Bring your used oil filter for recycling and receive a new one for free!
Limited to one free oil filter per household.
Where: Kragen Auto Parts, 2411 El Camino Real, Redwood City
When: Saturday, April 26,2008
Time: 10:00am—2:30PM
For More Information: 650-599-1514 Map and Flyer
This program is sponsored by San Mateo County and funded by a grant from the California
Integrated Waste Management Board. Zero Waste—You Make It Happen!
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Controlling Pests with Common Sense
Tanya Drlik
Date: May 15,2008
Location: San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way (Located just off Alameda de las
Pulgas, 4 blocks south of Hwy 92)
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Cost: Free…Open to the Public…No advance reservations necessary
Author, researcher and lecturer for B.I.R.C., (Bio-Integral Resource Center) of Berkeley, CA,
Tanya is one of the nation’s most experienced and friendliest experts on home garden
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Her lectures are informal, practical and illustrated with
hands-on products. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to expand your knowledge of insect biology,
least toxic product use and many organic tips for gardening in a sustainable manner.
Future lectures are scheduled for July 29th, August 25th, September 17th, October 6th &
November 12th.
For additional information, please contact RecycleWorks at 1-888-442-2666 or
email info@RecycleWorks.org
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