Events

Drop-in to EBMUD's weekly virtual office hours to ask questions about our landscape rebate programs. EBMUD water conservation experts will be on hand to explain the rebate process, offer project advice, and answer your burning rebate questions. Learn more about our rebates at ebmud.com/rebates.

• Every Tuesday from 12-1pm: REGISTER HERE

What do you think is the most important ingredient to create a show-stopper demonstration garden? 

Join us for an interactive afternoon and explore the Richmond Low Water Demonstration Garden. Dawn Kooyumjian, UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator for Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, will present on the transformation of the Richmond Low Water Demonstration Garden, partnership with the City of Richmond, and overcoming barriers to create an eye-catching garden. A discussion on placemaking principles will be facilitated. In the garden, the UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa County will cover topics such as garden design, native and Mediterranean low water plant adaptations, eradication of Bermuda grass, irrigation system, and educational features. An update on State water conservation ordinances (AB1572 and AB1573), EBMUD water supply, and new rebates will also be covered at the event.

As the UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator, Dawn provides programmatic oversight and volunteer management to a vibrant and highly active Master Gardener Program in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Prior to joining then UC Master Gardener Program, Dawn was a Horticulturalist at Blake Garden in Kensington, California where she developed and curated a diverse collection of low water plants. Dawn holds Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley. 

Don't miss this comeback story!

Location:  Richmond Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804 (across the street from the Demonstration Garden)
Parking: Parking available at the Library and across the street in public parking lot. Carpooling encouraged. BART to Richmond Station and take a 13 minute walk.
What to bring: water, sun hat, comfortable shoes, pen, clipboard.
Event will take place with light rain or shine. Light refreshments provided.

Space is limited, registration required. 

REGISTER HERE

Drop-in to EBMUD's weekly virtual office hours to ask questions about our landscape rebate programs. EBMUD water conservation experts will be on hand to explain the rebate process, offer project advice, and answer your burning rebate questions. Learn more about our rebates at ebmud.com/rebates.

• Every Tuesday from 12-1pm: REGISTER HERE

We're back with our popular sheet mulching webinar! Ready to save water with a low-water use garden? Fall is the perfect time to sheet mulch and prepare your garden for winter planting. Sheet mulch expert Lori Caldwell guides us through the step-by-step process and provide specific tricks and tips to ensure successful results. Site preparation, materials, planting, irrigation, and maintenance considerations will be covered.

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Creating a low-water garden isn’t just about making pretty landscapes. Replacing lawn monocultures with local native plants helps to reduce species extinction, sequester carbon, and minimize water consumption.

With colorful photos, world renown entomologist Dr. Doug Tallamy will unfold the unique relationships of plants, insects, and birds and how the earth depends on these specialized interactions. Concepts such as biodiversity, keystone plant species, and getting your yard on the map will be discussed in this powerful presentation. The webinar will also include Q and A and information on EBMUD landscape rebate program.

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Join Pete Veilleux, owner of East Bay Wilds Nursery for an inspiring webinar on creating harmony in your garden with iconic California native plants. Pete will give design and maintenance tips highlighting manzanitas, ceanothus, buckwheat, sages, and more that thrive in local landscapes. EBMUD’s Super Rebate requires native plants, and this webinar is a great place to get started. Transform your yard, save water, and watch as butterflies visit your new garden.

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