Peninsula – South Bay Watershed Forum on Representation in Environmental Fields
Online CA, United StatesWe live in an incredibly diverse area, but local leadership in the environmental sector does not reflect this population. At this meeting we will hear from a panel of local environmental leaders from different backgrounds about their personal paths, and what they see as the challenges and opportunities in our region for increasing representation in […]
Pest Management Practices that Help Your Garden and Support Pollinators
Online CA, United StatesDiscover how you can grow what you love without the use of harmful pesticides! In this free one hour online webinar, we will learn how to approach pests and diseases from a more holistic perspective. Our instructor is Charlotte Canner, a certified Integrated Pest Management Advocate, in association with Our Water Our World. […]
Day 1 – Vision and Economics: Green Streets for Sustainable Communities Symposium (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAbout this Event An online, three-part event to discuss and learn about how to holistically harness the benefits of city streets. Update: This event has been rescheduled to 3 on-line sessions, all from 9 am - 12 noon with optional networking at 8:30 am Day 1 – Vision and Economics (Thursday, September 10, 2020) Day 2 – Case Studies (Friday, September 25, 2020) Day 3 – Funding […]
Ask a Naturalist Live: Tips to #ProtectYourHappyPlace
Online CA, United StatesJoin @SMCHealth LIVE for a family friendly crash course in Coastal Clean Up Day on Thursday, September 3rd at 12pm with Sustainability Academy's volunteer coordinator and certified California Naturalist, Kamille Lang. More info about Coastal Clean Up Day and how to get involved all month long here. Organizer: County Of San Mateo, Office Of Sustainability
Vermicomposting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesLearn why and how to start composting with live worms! Vermicomposting supply discounts and rebates available to workshop attendees. Join this no-cost workshop to learn about the wonderful world of composting with worms! This workshop covers the basics of why composting is important, and how to start and maintain a vermicomposting system at home. After […]
Edible Home Gardening Support Group: Second Meeting! (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWant to start an edible garden at home, but not sure how? Sign up for our Edible Home Gardening Support Community, facilitated by a local community gardener! Everyone is welcome, from novices to experts. This is the second meeting of our Edible Home Gardening Support Group, a convening of people in San Mateo County who […]
Home Composting Workshop (Online)
Online CA, United StatesJoin this workshop to learn why and how to build a backyard compost pile. After attending this workshop, you'll receive a code for significant discounts on backyard composting bins. This workshop primarily focuses on hot pile composting, which works best if you have a backyard. If you don't have a backyard, check out our online […]
Virtual Volunteer Fair (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAre you looking for ways to support your community, even remotely? Need more volunteer hours to fulfill your Master course commitment? Join us at this Virtual Volunteer Fair, where we'll hear from organizations throughout San Mateo County looking for volunteers for remote and distanced in-person volunteer work. You'll be able to ask these organizations questions […]
Fixit Clinic (Online)
Online CA, United StatesWant to try fixing from home? Present your broken item to a global team of expert community repairers and get suggestions for things to try. After all items have presented we put items/participants and repairers in Zoom breakout rooms to implement the suggestions and, hopefully, fix the items. - Do you have a computer, phone […]
Rainwater Harvesting 101 Webinar: A (Rain) Barrel of Fun & Learning (Online)
Online CA, United StatesAre you interested in having an eco-friendly garden? Join for a one hour webinar as we learn how to capture and harvest rainwater from your roof. We’ll discuss how rain barrels help in pollution prevention, their many benefits, what you need to get started at home, and how you can save money with the installation […]