C4SM Broom Bash Nov 2025 Update

C4SM's Nov 2025 French Broom Bash Success!

Seven volunteers tackled French Broom on November 14th

The Friday, November 14th Broom Bash was a success! Seven volunteers tackled invasive French Broom in two key areas:

  • Imjin Road Crew (Bruce, Kaitlyn, Tim, and Anakin) cleared a wide swath of mature and juvenile broom—even in areas with poison oak. They exceeded their goal with determination and teamwork.
  • East Garrison Crew (Steve, Alan, John, and Julian) focused on Lee Ave Hill, removing mature broom and pulling out short but stubborn regrowth with thick stumps and deep taproots. More maintenance will be needed in that area.

Afterward, several of the volunteers enjoyed a well-earned lunch at Dametra Fresh Mediterranean, where they were treated to complimentary desserts by the owner!

🌿 Join Citizens for Sustainable Marina in sweeping out French Broom, one of the most widespread and invasive wildland pest plants in California. 

By Stone, ago

Monterey County’s First Miyawaki Forest Has Taken Root!

Exciting progress is underway at Del Rey Woods Elementary School in Seaside, where students, parents, teachers, and community volunteers came together on October 17 to plant Monterey County’s first-ever Miyawaki Forest!  Students had already laid the groundwork, turning a patch of dead dirt into nutritious soil – ready for planting.  They prepared the soil by layering cardboard, manure, mulch, and wood chips to build a rich foundation for native trees and plants.  

This project is part of CSMC’s community-funded “Big Idea” for 2024-2025, which involves creating Miyawaki-inspired microforests in local schoolyards and public spaces in Monterey County.  Each rapidly growing forest will become a lush, dense, vibrant habitat that
💚 Boosts biodiversity and wildlife.
💚 Fights climate change by capturing carbon.
💚 Improves air quality and cool urban areas.
💚 Restores soil health and fosters community connections, 

🌳 The students are experiencing the power of regeneration by growing the forests of the future! 🌳

Read about this project in a Monterey County NOW interview by Katie Rodriquez with CSMC President, Janette Leonidou:  A Microforest is Underway at Seaside’s Del Rey Woods Elementary School

Photo by Eyoel Kahssay on Sunsplash Unsplash.com/@eyoelkahssay

By Catherine Crockett, ago

Manage a Raised Garden Bed Plot

Manage a Raised Garden Bed Plot

The Monterey Adult School in Seaside is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Garden Program.  

  • Learn to grow your own organic veggies, herbs, and flowers
  • Manage a raised bed garden plot
  • Connect with others & enjoy the outdoors

Contact Najiha: (650) 515-0441 | nalasmar04@gmail.com

Apply today!  Spots are limited.

La Escuela para Adultos Monterey en Seaside acepta solicitudes para su Programa de Huertos Comunitarios 2025.

  • Aprenda a cultivar sus propias verduras, hierbas y flores orgánicas.
  • Maneje un huerto en bancales elevados.
  • Conéctese con otras personas y disfrute del aire libre.

Contacta a Najiha: (650) 515-0441 | nalasmar04@gmail.com¡

Solicita ya! ¡Cupos limitados!

The Monterey Adult School Spring 2025 catalog has information about the Saturday Garden classes and other offerings.  Find details in the Course Catalog at Issuu.com

El catálogo de primavera de 2025 de la Escuela de Adultos de Monterey contiene información sobre las clases de kínder los sábados y otras ofertas. Encuentre detalles en el Catálogo de Cursos en Issuu.com

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