Start the new year as a citizen scientist and photograph the flooding impacts in our communities. The king tides will be as high as 9 feet in some locations on January 1 and 2. King tides are higher than normal high tides that occur naturally when the sun and moon align, causing an increased gravitational pull on the Earth's oceans.

 

Get your camera ready, go to the coast or bay, and snap away! Your photos will help identify current flooding and erosion impacts, including impacts to our roads, parks, neighborhoods, and other critical water and electrical infrastructure in our communities. Together we can plan ahead and prepare for sea level rise. Visit Sea Change San Mateo County's  website for more information! Winners will receive a climate change themed mug and be featured on the Sea Change SMC website, social media & newsletter!

 

The City of Burlingame is looking to recognize local businesses that help benefit the environment. Nominate your business or one you may know of for the City's Green Business Award . Awards will be presented at the Burlingame Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on January 18, 2018. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your green business practices and be highlighted in City and Chamber outreach materials.

 

Nominations are due December 29, 2017. To nominate a business, send a brief summary of environmental achievements to [email protected].

Youth Teen Recreation Services (YTRS) is pleased to offer scholarship awards to current high school juniors and seniors in an effort to provide financial assistance for those who have made positive contributions to their communities and/or the parks and recreation profession.

Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018.

For more information contact Ben Dieterle Recreation Coordinator, Youth Programs of Foster City Parks and Recreation Department at 650-286-3387 or by emailing  [email protected].

Come to the first Burlingame Sports Flea to donate, buy and sell gently used sporting goods. All proceeds will go towards the Burlingame Parks & Recreation Foundation, and 100% of the funds raised will go towards youth scholarships and back to the Burlingame community.

Buy

Come by Burlingame Recreation Center Gymnasium on Saturday, January 27 between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Admission is $3 per person or $5 per family. All admission fees will enter you into our raffle for cool prizes.

Donate

Drop off your items at the Recreation Center on Friday, January 26 between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Donations are tax deductible. A receipt can be provided upon request. Please donate only gently-used items in saleable condition. Items will be inspected and accepted based upon condition.

Sell

If you are looking to sell your gently used sporting equipment, then sign up to reserve your 6' table at the flea or get more information by clicking here. Sign up deadline is Wednesday, January 17.

For more information, click on this link.

Join us for cookies, bubbly cider, crafts, a dance party, and a countdown with a balloon drop at noon!