The State of California continues to be in a severe drought, with cities and counties calling on its residents to conserve and re-use water whenever possible. But, what about our existing landscapes and our trees that are helping to pull carbon out of the atmosphere? How do we maintain their health, while also [...]
Our state is experiencing severe drought, and many cities are calling upon their community to help to conserve water whenever possible. The Valley Water service area is asking the community to adjust their irrigation schedules in an effort to conserve water through properly programmed irrigation systems. This webinar was led by Shelkie Tao [...]
Thanks to multiple grants and an amazing partnership with Sonoma Water and the Gold Ridge and Sonoma Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs), limited rebates for both small and large systems are available on a first-come, first-served basis through a simple application process and proof of installation. This recording will introduce you to rainwater catchment [...]
On May 3rd, 2022, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Petaluma and Chris Clarke of Permaculture Artisans to host a free webinar focused on the various methods of harvesting rainwater. The program described the importance of harvesting rainwater; types of rainwater harvesting systems both passive and active, above ground and in-ground; pros [...]
On April 21, 2022, Daily Acts partnered with Valley Water, and Michael Pistininzi of Our City Forest to host a webinar focused on sheet mulching, healthy soils, and water savings. The program described the Do-It-Yourself process of sheet mulching, discussed methods for designing and choosing plants, briefly discussed how to convert your sprinkler [...]
On April 14th, 2022 Daily Acts partnered with Lori Caldwell to teach an intro to compost workshop! It was a fun and info-packed program which helped to inspire community members to transform otherwise "waste" into black gold! Composting is a great method for helping to create stronger and more climate-resilient plants! Having more [...]
Are you dealing with water shortage in drought and flooding in the rainy season, dust in summer, mud in winter, and manure all year round? Are you a horse enthusiast, stable owner, or manager interested in improving how well your land meets the needs of your operation? In partnership with the Sonoma County [...]
On February 17th, 2022 Daily Acts hosted a free webinar on Garden Design through our partnership with the City of Petaluma. In this introductory class, we instructed people on how to get started! Landscapes can feel like blank canvases, but also, they are vast and diverse ecosystems with living things already thriving above [...]
Here in Sonoma County, we are all preparing for the holidays. Whether that means preparing meals for friends and family, breaking out the holiday decorations, or purchasing gifts to share – it is a magical time of year. Daily Acts partnered with Recology to host a webinar that went over inspiring ways that [...]
On November 18th, 2021, Daily Acts partnered with the Town of Windsor to offer an introductory overview of the garden design process -- moving from vision to observation, careful planning to actualization. We discuss how to design your ideal landscape, converting it from a water thirsty lawn into a sustainable and biodiverse [...]
