Composting: Nature’s Way of Recycling Organic Materials Why Compost? Cities, farms, windy storms, restaurants, zoos, riding stables … and others … all produce large amounts of bulky organic materials, like leaves, tree limbs, straw, food waste, and manure. These waste materials are typically sent to landfills. Composting, a process that speeds up natural decomposition, provides … Read moreUSDA-ARS Useful Information on Composting and Links to Resources

National Invasive Species Week February 28 – March 4 California Sea Grant funded research seeks to understand how non-native species can impact California’s lakes, rivers, and coastal ocean. Explore our research and resources: Strategies to manage invasive species Learn to protect kelp beds and reefs from invasive seaweeds Early detection monitoring for quagga mussels for managers … Read moreNational Invasive Species Week – February 28 to March 4, 2022

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO REFLECT ON WETLANDS AND THEIR ROLE IN ECOSYSTEMS – THE LINKS WILL TAKE YOU TO LOCAL EVENTS FOR WORLD WETLANDS DAY   https://www.worldwetlandsday.org/

Here is a useful article from a Blog of the US EPA on reducing food waste and having a greener Thanksgiving: https://blog.epa.gov/tag/thanksgiving/ Recognizing Leaders in Food Waste Reduction this Holiday Season By Mathy Stanislaus In just a few days, households across the nation will celebrate Thanksgiving, a cherished tradition of spending time with family and … Read moreHelpful tips for a greener Thanksgiving – reducing food waste