Resilient Landscaping: Gardening in the Defensible Space Zone Four-Part Series  Tuesdays: October 7, 14, 21 and 28 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Free Virtual Series   Learn how to create and maintain a fire-wise, sustainable garden that supports biodiversity while meeting county code requirements. We can help with plant selection, placement, and maintenance to preserve and even enhance wildlife habitat, while keeping your property and neighborhood fire-wise and sustainable.   This four-part, one hour per week, virtual workshop series will allow plenty of time for questions, and will provide: ·     Recommendations for fire-wise landscaping in the 0-5’, 5-30’, and 30-100’…

     Register today for this FREE English QWEL certification training course sponsored by Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership!   The QWEL training will be taught in English and facilitated in-person by one of our highly rated QWEL certified instructors and is available to professionals conducting work in Sonoma County, Marin County, and Mendocino County. Space is limited. Registration closes on 10/09/2025 or when class is full. The in-person classes will cover all sections of the QWEL reference manual. This includes topics on: Sustainable landscape design principles, Soil properties and health, Plant water needs, Overhead spray irrigation system audits, Irrigation system troubleshooting and maintenance, and Irrigation system programming and…

Do you have a lamp, small appliance, textile, or bike in need of repair? Bring it to the Repair Fair! Volunteers and specialized repair professionals will be on-hand to repair your items. We ask that you stay with your item while it’s being fixed, so you can learn tips for future maintenance, how to shop for repairable goods, and even how to repair things yourself! This event will also include a clothing swap. Please bring clothing items and accessories (clean and in good shape) to share and bring home something new to you!

With the arrival of some early fall rains, it is time to think about planting native species in your home garden. Cooler weather and winter rains enable the plants to get established without stress. In the fall, we focus on providing a wide range of shrubs as the start of the rainy season is the best time to plant them. We will also have a variety of perennials—old favorites plus some new choices this time around. All of these species offer great options for increasing the beauty and biodiversity in your yard. ONLINE ORDERS: Online sales open: Thursday Oct 9…

The Town of Windsor’s November Sustainable Saturday workshop will focus on indigenous ways of understanding and stewarding the natural environment. The interactive workshop will grant participants insights into traditional ecological methods that can be applied to contemporary environmental challenges. The event will be held at the Windsor Senior Center from 10:30am-12:30pm on November 1, 2025.

Come celebrate the completion of the Town of Windsor’s 2024 Sustainable Saturdays workshop series with the organizations that came to present sustainable solutions to Windsor this year. To learn more://www.townofwindsor.ca.gov/1577/Sustainability-Workshops