If you happen to be bitten by a tick while out enjoying nature, you might try to panic-Google how to remove it or worry about contracting Lyme disease. While ticks are not risk-free, there are ways you can avoid them while outdoors and best practices to remove one if you are bitten.
Read MoreGrassroots Ecology’s Executive Director of seven years, Alex Von Feldt, has recently been joined in the executive ranks by Junko Bryant, formerly the Assistant Director—making them Co-Executive Directors!
Read MoreCome explore the future water lines in San Mateo County this month.
Venga a explorar los futuros niveles del mar en el condado de San Mateo este mes.
Read MoreOur native plant of the month is manzanita (Arctostaphylos spp.)! Learn about manzanitas and how to grow them:
Read MoreOur native plant of the month is oaks (Quercus species.), an important plant in our California ecosystems that provides habitat for hundreds of different mammals, birds, and insects. Learn about oaks and how to grow them:
Read MoreVolunteers help us install thousands of native plants every year. Pruning, or the removal of dead and unwanted parts of a plant, is a crucial part of maintaining their health. Grassroots Ecology staff recently sharpened their pruning skills at a workshop led by our Nursery Director Deanna Giuliano and Ecologist Siena Watson. Follow their tips below to learn how to prune in your own garden.
Read MoreLearn how to make native plant scented candles from one of our 2022 Summer Naturalist Interns!
Read MoreOur August native plant of the month is California fescue (Festuca californica), a great drought resistant native plant that provides habitat for local wildlife!
Learn about the wonders of California native grasses and how to grow California fescue:
Read MoreOur native plant of the month is California phacelia! Phacelia is a great drought resistant native plant to add to your garden or any outdoor space. Learn how to grow phacelia at home:
Read MoreOur native plant of the month is common yarrow! Yarrow is a great drought resistant native plant to add to your garden or any outdoor space that can handle a variety of sun and water conditions.
Read MoreOur native plant of the month is coyote mint. Learn how to grow this pollinator plant in your own garden!
Read MoreJoin us and volunteer outside to get your hands dirty, breathe fresh air, and make a difference in your local green spaces to help create a healthy planet! We’ve got 8 tips on how to prepare for your next volunteer day!
Read MoreWe have put together a list of staff book recommendations specially curated for the grassroots action curious person like you.
Read MoreOur staff have picked their favorite podcasts and Ted Talks that inspire them to care for plant and human communities. Give them a listen, and let the inspiration flow through you!
Read MoreA bit of exploration shows how much biodiversity there is to be found within a developed suburban community, even if not obvious at first glance.
Read MoreSlender salamanders, downy woodpeckers, striped skunks, glowworms, king snakes, water pennies…These are just 6 of over 60 species of wildlife we’ve seen with our own eyes at Hendrys Creek since we began our habitat restoration work there in 2017.
Read MoreCooley Landing’s location on the bay shore makes this open space a great place to see changing tides. On December 4th of last year, we were able to see an even more staggering difference in tide levels at our King Tide Naturalist Walk.
La ubicación de Cooley Landing en la orilla de la bahía hace que este espacio abierto sea un gran lugar para ver las mareas cambiantes. El 4 de diciembre del año pasado, pudimos ver una diferencia aún más asombrosa en los niveles de las mareas en nuestra caminata naturalista Mareas Reales.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce our 3-year Action Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), which will guide us as we work to engage and sustain a more socially diverse stewardship community. This plan is a reflection of the contributions and support of every staff and board member at Grassroots Ecology, many of whom devoted countless hours to this effort.
The October atmospheric river that combined with a “Bomb Cyclone” caused flooding throughout our urban and suburban infrastructure, increasing the severity of the flood event.
If you are looking to help mitigate flooding in your local neighborhood and/or creeks here are three GSI solutions that you can implement at home or share with your local city council:
Read MoreIt’s an exciting time at our Native Plant Nursery as we prepare to send off thousands of our young plants to more solid ground.
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