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Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 3:00-3:30pm; or Saturday, Jan. 25 | 3:00-3:30pm.
Volunteer Opportunity: Litter Abatement Orientation. Marin Water. Location: Sky Oaks Ranger Station. Litter abatement volunteers play a vital role in removing trash from high-use areas, such as along waterways and trails. This is a great independent volunteer opportunity on the watershed! To get started you will need to attend an orientation event at the Sky Oaks Ranger Station. You will receive all the information you need about when you can volunteer, where to pick up your gear, and where you will work on the mountain.
Wednesday, Jan. 15 | 12:00-12:30pm. EV Charging at Home. Electrify Now. Learn about home charging basics, including the differences between Level 1 and Level 2 chargers and what to consider so EV charging fits with other electrification measures you may be considering without triggering unnecessary expenses. They will discuss the process of installing a Level 2 charger at home, the variety of charger options available, ways to save money on installation, and how to take advantage of incentives. They will also cover time-of-use rates and how scheduled charging can reduce your overall charging expenses.
Thursday, Jan. 16 | 10:00am-11:00am. EV Tax Credits: 2025 Updates and Future Outlook. Plug-In America. Join EV experts for an hour full of what you need to know about the EV tax credits this year. They will discuss what tax credits are currently in effect, vehicle eligibility changes that took effect on Jan 1, 2025 and more.
Saturday, Jan. 18 | 9:00am-12:00pm. Habitat Restoration. Marin Water. Location: Meet at Lake Lagunitas Parking Lot. Join Marin Water on Mt. Tam for a “day on, not a day off” this MLK Day weekend. Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service at this habitat restoration event, followed by a guided nature walk. Spend time on the watershed with your friends and family while preserving Marin’s unique biodiversity. A guided walk follows at 12:30-2:00pm. Parking passes, tools, gloves, snacks, and water are provided to volunteers- bring a water bottle.
Tuesday, Jan 21 | 1:00pm-2:00pm. Introduction to California Native Plants
Marin Master Gardeners. Location: Belvedere Tiburon Library. Come see why CA native plants are all the rage! They will discuss what a native plant is, why they’re the cornerstone of a sustainable, Earth-friendly garden, and the many benefits these gorgeous plants offer the gardener as well as the broader environment. Participants learn which natives to grow and how to care for them.
Saturday, Jan. 25 | 10:00am-1:00pm. National Seed Swap Day Marin Master Gardeners and the Friends of the Novato Library are celebrating National Seed Swap Day. Location: Novato Library. Patrons can get seeds for spring and summer planting, exchange seeds, plant seeds with Master Gardeners, and learn what to plant in spring and summer gardens. Children's activities include seed tape, planting in biodegradable pots, and making seed balls.
Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 4:00-5:15pm PST. Is Cleantech’s future ‘Clear or Cloudy’ under the Inflation Reduction Act? Elders Climate Action. Join the ECA's National Call and Action Party with Climate & Energy Journalist, Amena Saiyid.
Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 7:00-8:00pm. What to Expect as a New EV Driver. Join Ride & Drive Clean for a deep dive into charging with clean, affordable energy at home, help you plan an EV road trip, and review incentives. They will help make your transition to driving electric smooth sailing.
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