Learn From the Experts!
Through partnerships with key community organizations, Marin Water is pleased to host or attend several upcoming webinars and in-person events to help customers with home outdoor water-savings.
Our webinar series partners include:
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UC Marin Master Gardeners: University of California-trained and certified volunteers who provide research-based knowledge and information on sustainable landscape practices, pest management and home horticulture to gardeners in Marin.
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The College of Marin: The College of Marin offers a series of workshops based on Marin Water's Watershed Approach to Landscaping (WAL) Handbook and is an introduction to making your garden into a micro-watershed. Learn more
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Sloat Garden Center: In partnership with Marin Water and the Master Gardeners, the Sloat Garden Center will host two free upcoming landscape webinars touching on resilient, fire-safe landscaping and more.
Click on the events below for more details about each one and to access registration information.
May |
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May 13 |
Outreach Event: Eco-Friendly Garden Tour | The Eco-Friendly Garden Tour is a public outreach and education program that promotes sustainable landscaping practices by showcasing inspiring gardens throughout Sonoma and Marin counties. | ||||
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May 20 |
WAL Class: Building Healthy Soil in Your Garden | Learn about the basic soil types common in Marin and how they can be improved with easy methods that mimic natural processes. This College of Marin offering covers different styles of home composting as well. $68. | ||||
| May 20 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Ember Stomp | Learn about your role as part of a fire-adapted community, and how to prepare for wildfire. Be sure to stop by Marin Water’s booth to learn more about the District's ongoing efforts to mitigate the threat of catastrophic wildfire on the Mt. Tam Watershed – home to the majority of your local water supply. | ||||
June |
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| June 10 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Outreach event: Canal Community Picnic / Fruit and Veggie Fest | Visit Marin Water's booth at this community health and wellness event! Pick up free household water-use efficiency fixtures and visit with Marin Water staff! (Marin County Health and Wellness Campus located at 3240 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael) | ||||
| June 10 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. June 11 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Fairfax Parade and Festival | Visit Marin Water's booth at this beloved community event! Pick up free household water-use efficiency fixtures and visit with Marin Water staff! (On the ball field at 4 School St, Fairfax) | ||||
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June 14 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Volunteer Opportunity: Litter Abatement | Learn how you can safely help keep the Mt. Tam Watershed pristine by taking part in a 20-minute litter abatement orientation. Led by trained staff, these orientations are available from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Just drop by the Sky Oaks Ranger Station on those dates or email volunteerprogram@marinwater.org. | ||||
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June 14 4-6 p.m. |
Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop Wednesday Section (series) |
The free online Climate Action Workshop with Resilient Neighborhoods offers practical guidance for making your home and lifestyle climate-friendly. This workshop has two tracks - Wednesdays and Thursdays - each consisting of five teleconference sessions over 10 weeks. |
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June 15 7:30 a.m.-11 a.m. |
Vitalant Blood Drive at Marin Water offices |
The Vitalant Bloodmobile will be on site at Marin Water offices, 220 Tamal Vista Blvd., in Corte Madera for a weekday blood drive with participation from Marin Water staff. But the event is open to the public! |
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June 15 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
Resilient Neighborhoods Climate Action Workshop Thursday Section (series) | The free online Climate Action Workshop with Resilient Neighborhoods offers practical guidance for making your home and lifestyle climate-friendly. This workshop has two tracks - Wednesdays and Thursdays - each consisting of five teleconference sessions over 10 weeks. | ||||
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June 28 9 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Volunteer Opportunity: Litter Abatement | Learn how you can safely help keep the Mt. Tam Watershed pristine by taking part in a 20-minute litter abatement orientation. Led by trained staff, these orientations are available from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Just drop by the Sky Oaks Ranger Station on those dates or email volunteerprogram@marinwater.org. | ||||
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June 28 10:30 a.m. |
Ranger Storytime @ Pickleweed Library |
Join Marin Water and One Tam staff for nature-related storybooks and activities, as well as information about the flora and fauna of the Mt. Tam Watershed at San Rafael’s Pickleweed Library, 50 Canal St. |
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