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City of Palo Alto Events & Workshops
The City of Palo Alto offers a variety of events and workshops focused on resource sustainability, emergency preparedness, community resilience, and more. Learn how to reduce waste, conserve water, save energy, and prevent pollution.
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Landscape Design 101 - How to Get Started
A professional landscape designer will walk you through the steps of creating a simple landscape plan. You will learn basic design principles, and get pro tips on plant placement & selection, setting goals, & budgeting. Create your own low water/low maintenance garden! Instructor: Deva Luna
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mitchell Park Library, El Palo Alto Room
3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
*Registration closes Friday, March 13th at noon
Walk-Ins are Welcome!
Landscape Conversion 101
Do you want to convert your existing landscape to a more efficient and drought tolerant landscape but don’t know where to start? Do you want to enhance the environment for bees and butterflies? In this workshop you will learn how to convert your high water use landscape, such as lawns and pools, to a low water use landscape that is rich in California biodiversity. This workshop will also cover how to retrofit your irrigation equipment with more efficient options and rebates available to you.
Instructor: Juanita Salisbury
Saturday, April 11th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mitchell Park Library, El Palo Alto Room
3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
*Registration closes Saturday, April 11th at noon
Walk-Ins are welcome!
Earth Day and Great Race for Saving Water
The Great Race for Saving Water is a family-friendly, pet-friendly 5K, 10K, Kids Dash fun run and walk, plus Earth Day festival. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day!
Free Earth Day Festival - After the race, join us for a celebratory expo with live music, food trucks, electric vehicle (EV) ride & drive, nature activities, raffle, Smokey Bear, community booths with environmental and public safety resources, and more!
Interested in helping support this event? Sponsorship information.
Saturday, April 25, 9am - 1pm
Baylands Athletic Center
1900 Geng Road, Palo Alto
Other Local Events & Workshops:
Regional Workshops
Lucie Stern Demonstration Garden
Palo Alto City Hall Demonstration Garden
UCCE Master Gardener's Demonstration Garden
Transition Palo Alto Share Faire
Document Shredding Events
Repair Café Palo Alto
Citywide Yard Sale
Last Updated: October 21, 2019