Featured in Category Conservation | Leave the leaves, please By Indira Balkissoon and Julia Burke | November 14, 2023 Fallen leaves provide a natural mulch and helpful habitat for wildlife.
gavin newsom Once hailed as a drought fix, California moves to restrict synthetic turf over health concerns By Shreya Agrawal | CalMatters | October 19, 2023 California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.
Arts & Entertainment REMINDER: Local talent on display at upcoming Ikebana flower show By Agnes Kang | Reader Submission | October 11, 2023 Save the dates -- October 14 and 15 -- for "Expression Unbound" at the Orinda Community Center, featuring over 90 exhibits and daily Ikebana demonstrations.
Featured in Category Piedmont Adult School offers floral design workshops By Piedmont Adult School | September 1, 2023 Join fellow flower enthusiasts for this hands-on workshop offered in September and December.
Bay Area UC Botanical Garden in a sprint to renovate leaky Japanese Pool By Keith Burbank | Bay City News Foundation | May 31, 2023 The pool is home to two species of newt and is more than 80 years old.
Around Town These PRD summer camps still have openings By Piedmont Recreation Department | May 16, 2023 Check out the offerings -- from baseball and soccer to music and crafts -- there's something for everyone.
Around Town Grand display of natural beauty on view at flower show By Jan Zovickian | Piedmont Garden Club | May 9, 2023 A local garden club "uncorks" the talent of floral designers, photographers, horticulturalists, and gardeners from around the Bay.
Around Town 19th Annual Bringing Back the Natives | Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase By Kathy Kramer | Bringing Back the Natives | May 4, 2023 Register now for in-person tours on May 6-7.
Bay Area A state bat? You bet! By Janis Mara | Bay City News Foundation | April 14, 2023 The Pallid bat is a tiny golden insectivore.
City Celebrate Earth Day with free compost giveaway By City of Piedmont | April 14, 2023 On April 22 residents can pick up one cubic yard of free compost per household between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the Corporation Yard.