BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Communities for Sustainable Monterey County - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Communities for Sustainable Monterey County
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Communities for Sustainable Monterey County
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20240310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20241103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251217T051312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T051349Z
UID:10003627-1768122000-1768129200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Fruit Tree Pruning Demo
DESCRIPTION:FRUIT TREE PRUNING DEMO — FREE & HANDS-ON\n\n\n Sunday\, January 11\, 2026\n 9:00 – 11:00 am\n Native Plant Garden at Santa Rita Park\, 290 E. Bolivar St.\, Salinas\n *On-street parking only — weekend parking can be tight*\n\n\n\nWhat’s happening?\n\nTara Keyser from the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey County will lead a hands-on demonstration covering fruit tree pruning and ongoing care—perfect for home gardeners of all levels.\n\n\n\n Volunteers welcome!\n\nHelp care for the native plant garden—bring gloves and a trowel or shovel if you have one. Other tools are provided.\n\n\n Snacks and water provided\n Free and open to the public\n\n\n\n **More info:** Robin Lee — rlee@csmc.eco mailto:rlee@csmc.eco
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/fruit-tree-pruning-demo/
LOCATION:Santa Rita Creek Park\, 290 E. Bolivar St.\, Salinas\, CA\, 93906\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Pruning-screenshot-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Salinas":MAILTO:leticiabhernandez@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250731T062048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171850Z
UID:10003466-1768122000-1768129200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Santa Rita Creek Park Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Santa Rita and Bolsa Knolls Watershed Group for a Work Day on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 9 am to 11 am at Santa Rita Park\, 290 E. Bolivar Street in Salinas.   MAP \nPlease bring work gloves\, a shovel\, and/or a trowel. Tasks may include weeding\, watering\, trash pickup\, soil prep\, and sheet mulching.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/santa-rita-creek-park-workday/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Santa Rita Creek Park\, 290 E. Bolivar St.\, Salinas\, CA\, 93906\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Salinas":MAILTO:leticiabhernandez@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250303T215924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T215924Z
UID:10002367-1768053600-1768060800@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Climate Café Monterey Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Climate Café® Monterey is focused on the Monterey Bay region of central California\, USA.  Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Saturday of each month\, 2-4 PM Pacific time. A Climate Café® is an in-person\, informal space to share conviviality and gently guided conversation about climate\, sustainability\, solidarity\, and resilience. All are welcome to bring friends and a planet-friendly snack to share. \nThe March 2025 Climate Cafe topic is The Climate Crisis and Mental Health:  Keeping the Conversation Going\nWhen: Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\, 2-4 pm\nWhere: The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (UUCMP) at 490 Aguajito Road Carmel\, CA 93923. Fireside Room \nEach monthly community gathering focuses on building productive conversation and community around topical climate-related issues. It’s part of a region-wide effort to decarbonize how we live\, work\, study\, recreate\, travel\, and worship. The genesis of this group came through the Climate Reality Project. \nFor more information\, visit the Climate Café Monterey website.  Coordinators: Charlotte Bear\, Nan Foster\, and Mibs McCarthy. See about us at Climate Cafe® Monterey – Climate Café®
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/climate-cafe-monterey-monthly-gathering/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Monterey Peninsula\, 490 Aguajito Road\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Cafe Monterey":MAILTO:climatecafe@uucmp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240508T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T041006Z
UID:10001211-1768039200-1768046400@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday\, 10 am to 12 pm\, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside\, California. FOSPA\, the City of Seaside\, Sustainable Seaside\, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.  \nFind the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE.  Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks. \nClick the park name for a MAP. \n\nBeta Park\nCapra Park\nDurant Park\nFarallones Park\nHavana Soliz Park\nHighland Otis Park\nLincoln Cunningham Park\nMartin Park \nMescal Neil Park \nPacchetti Dog Park\n\nFOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside\, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants.  Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.  \nFriends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside\, Public Works\, Sustainable Seaside\, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County\, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County\, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay\, a host of dedicated volunteers\, and other community partners. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/seaside-community-garden-workday-series/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Seaside Parks\, 986 Hilby Ave\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seaside Parks":MAILTO:fospa.info@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240721T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T160023Z
UID:10001466-1768035600-1768050000@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Oak Woodland Community Garden - Saturday Mornings with C4SM
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday morning\, C4SM is out maintaining our community garden at the Marina Library. Join us as we pull weeds\, water out plants\, transplant our native plants\, paint kindness rocks\, go on nature walks\, work on projects around the garden\, and much more!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/oak-woodland-community-garden-saturday-mornings-with-c4sm/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:Marina Library\, 190 seaside circle\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251107T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202419Z
UID:10003551-1767952800-1767960000@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Broom Bash Friday Series
DESCRIPTION:French Broom (Genista monspessulana) is a nasty\, tenacious\, invasive plant. \nBoth the plant and seeds are toxic to animals and other plant life\, even native plants. \n  \nPre-registration Required: \nMonterey County requires all participants to complete an online Munitions Training at: \nhttp://fortordsafety.com . Submit a copy of your completion certificate to: \nsustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com at least 3 days prior to each event. \n  \nHelp us to protect and beautify our public lands\,  \nincluding Fort Ord National Monument. \n  \nBruce Delgado\, City of Marina Mayor and BLM Botanist\, helps guide our efforts. \nBring your awesome self\, water\, garden gloves\, a hat\, and sunscreen. \nThis will be an exciting and educational experience! \n  \nContact and information:  \nJohn Mott (831) 324-0277  \nsustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/c4sm-broom-bash-friday-series-16/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Fort Ord National Monument\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Broom-Bash-Qtrly-Reports-banner.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251217T073746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T204000Z
UID:10003628-1767951000-1767958200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Advancing the Reuse Economy in Monterey County
DESCRIPTION:Explore how reuse-as-a-service can expand across Monterey\, Santa Cruz\, and San Benito Counties. This free event brings together sustainability leaders\, reuse service providers\, and food-serving businesses interested in transitioning to reusable foodware. Come connect\, learn\, and help build local momentum for the reuse economy. \nHosted by the Building Business Back program\, Monterey County Business Council\, and the California Green Business Network. \nDate: Friday\, January 9\, 2026Time: Registration 9:30 AM · Presentation & Mixer 10:00–11:30 AMLocation: Vista Del Mar Room\, Hilton Garden Inn Monterey\, 1000 Aguajito Rd\, Monterey\, CACost: Free · Light refreshments providedRSVP: tinyurl.com/reuse-1-9-26 \nWho Should Attend:\nThis event is particularly relevant for organizations and companies that have a large number of employees and provide meal service to guests\, customers\, etc. (Schools\, Hospitals\, Corporate Campuses\, Community Meal Providers). Industry leaders from the tourism and economic development sectors would also find value. Finally\, environmentally-focused professionals and community leaders interested in advancing tangible actions to meet policy goals and regulations related to waste reduction would be important stakeholders. \nTip: Invite a colleague—especially foodservice businesses considering reusable foodware
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/advancing-the-reuse-economy-in-monterey-county/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Monterey\, 1000 Aguajito Rd.\, Monterey\, CA\, 93940\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="California Green Business Network":MAILTO:info@greenbusinessca.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250322T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T150224Z
UID:10003351-1767893400-1767898800@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Hilltop Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm\, as we maintain our native plants and pull weeds around the park!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/hilltop-park-watering-with-c4sm-2/2026-01-08/
LOCATION:Marina Hilltop Park\, 9th St\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240508T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T041006Z
UID:10001210-1767434400-1767441600@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday\, 10 am to 12 pm\, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside\, California. FOSPA\, the City of Seaside\, Sustainable Seaside\, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.  \nFind the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE.  Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks. \nClick the park name for a MAP. \n\nBeta Park\nCapra Park\nDurant Park\nFarallones Park\nHavana Soliz Park\nHighland Otis Park\nLincoln Cunningham Park\nMartin Park \nMescal Neil Park \nPacchetti Dog Park\n\nFOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside\, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants.  Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.  \nFriends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside\, Public Works\, Sustainable Seaside\, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County\, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County\, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay\, a host of dedicated volunteers\, and other community partners. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/seaside-community-garden-workday-series/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Seaside Parks\, 986 Hilby Ave\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seaside Parks":MAILTO:fospa.info@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260103T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240721T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T160023Z
UID:10001465-1767430800-1767445200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Oak Woodland Community Garden - Saturday Mornings with C4SM
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday morning\, C4SM is out maintaining our community garden at the Marina Library. Join us as we pull weeds\, water out plants\, transplant our native plants\, paint kindness rocks\, go on nature walks\, work on projects around the garden\, and much more!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/oak-woodland-community-garden-saturday-mornings-with-c4sm/2026-01-03/
LOCATION:Marina Library\, 190 seaside circle\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250322T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T150224Z
UID:10003350-1767288600-1767294000@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Hilltop Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm\, as we maintain our native plants and pull weeds around the park!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/hilltop-park-watering-with-c4sm-2/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:Marina Hilltop Park\, 9th St\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251107T194335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202158Z
UID:10003608-1766912400-1766923200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Broom Bash Sunday Series
DESCRIPTION:French Broom (Genista monspessulana) is a nasty\, tenacious\, invasive plant. \nBoth the plant and seeds are toxic to animals and other plant life\, even native plants. \n  \nPre-registration Required: \nMonterey County requires all participants to complete an online Munitions Training at: \nhttp://fortordsafety.com . Submit a copy of your completion certificate to: \nsustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com at least 3 days prior to each event. \n  \nHelp us to protect and beautify our public lands\,  \nincluding Fort Ord National Monument. \n  \nBruce Delgado\, City of Marina Mayor and BLM Botanist\, helps guide our efforts. \nBring your awesome self\, water\, garden gloves\, a hat\, and sunscreen. \nThis will be an exciting and educational experience! \n  \nContact and information:  \nJohn Mott (831) 324-0277  \nsustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/c4sm-broom-bash-sunday-series-22/2025-12-28/
LOCATION:Fort Ord National Monument\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/C4SM-Broom-Bash-collage-6-20-23.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240508T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T041006Z
UID:10001209-1766829600-1766836800@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday\, 10 am to 12 pm\, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside\, California. FOSPA\, the City of Seaside\, Sustainable Seaside\, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.  \nFind the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE.  Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks. \nClick the park name for a MAP. \n\nBeta Park\nCapra Park\nDurant Park\nFarallones Park\nHavana Soliz Park\nHighland Otis Park\nLincoln Cunningham Park\nMartin Park \nMescal Neil Park \nPacchetti Dog Park\n\nFOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside\, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants.  Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.  \nFriends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside\, Public Works\, Sustainable Seaside\, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County\, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County\, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay\, a host of dedicated volunteers\, and other community partners. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/seaside-community-garden-workday-series/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Seaside Parks\, 986 Hilby Ave\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seaside Parks":MAILTO:fospa.info@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240721T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T160023Z
UID:10001464-1766826000-1766840400@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Oak Woodland Community Garden - Saturday Mornings with C4SM
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday morning\, C4SM is out maintaining our community garden at the Marina Library. Join us as we pull weeds\, water out plants\, transplant our native plants\, paint kindness rocks\, go on nature walks\, work on projects around the garden\, and much more!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/oak-woodland-community-garden-saturday-mornings-with-c4sm/2025-12-27/
LOCATION:Marina Library\, 190 seaside circle\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250322T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T150224Z
UID:10003349-1766683800-1766689200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Hilltop Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm\, as we maintain our native plants and pull weeds around the park!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/hilltop-park-watering-with-c4sm-2/2025-12-25/
LOCATION:Marina Hilltop Park\, 9th St\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250929T041515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T041515Z
UID:10003537-1766224800-1766232000@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Natividad creek park garden workday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/natividad-creek-park-garden-workday-5/
LOCATION:Natividad Creek Park\, Salinas\, 1395 Nogal St.\, Salinas\, CA\, 93905\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240508T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T041006Z
UID:10001208-1766224800-1766232000@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday\, 10 am to 12 pm\, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside\, California. FOSPA\, the City of Seaside\, Sustainable Seaside\, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.  \nFind the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE.  Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks. \nClick the park name for a MAP. \n\nBeta Park\nCapra Park\nDurant Park\nFarallones Park\nHavana Soliz Park\nHighland Otis Park\nLincoln Cunningham Park\nMartin Park \nMescal Neil Park \nPacchetti Dog Park\n\nFOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside\, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants.  Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.  \nFriends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside\, Public Works\, Sustainable Seaside\, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County\, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County\, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay\, a host of dedicated volunteers\, and other community partners. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/seaside-community-garden-workday-series/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Seaside Parks\, 986 Hilby Ave\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seaside Parks":MAILTO:fospa.info@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240721T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T160023Z
UID:10001463-1766221200-1766235600@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Oak Woodland Community Garden - Saturday Mornings with C4SM
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday morning\, C4SM is out maintaining our community garden at the Marina Library. Join us as we pull weeds\, water out plants\, transplant our native plants\, paint kindness rocks\, go on nature walks\, work on projects around the garden\, and much more!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/oak-woodland-community-garden-saturday-mornings-with-c4sm/2025-12-20/
LOCATION:Marina Library\, 190 seaside circle\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250322T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T150224Z
UID:10003348-1766079000-1766084400@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Hilltop Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm\, as we maintain our native plants and pull weeds around the park!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/hilltop-park-watering-with-c4sm-2/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:Marina Hilltop Park\, 9th St\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251216T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251206T073509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T235616Z
UID:10003626-1765875600-1765886400@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:MAS:  Native Garden Preparation Day
DESCRIPTION:NATIVE GARDEN PREPARATION DAY!  \n\nVolunteers! Join Monterey Adult School and Seaside community members as they kick off a new native pollinator habitat that will come to life next spring!\n\n\n\n Tuesday\, December 16\n 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n Monterey Adult School\, 1295 La Salle Ave.\, Seaside\n✅ Please check in at the front office before heading to the corner work site.\n\n\n\nNo experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm to help create a thriving habitat for our local pollinators!\n\n\n\n RSVP by scanning the QR code on the flyer below. Or visit the sign-up website.  Can’t make it? Scan anyway to join the mailing list for future volunteer days!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/mas-native-garden-preparation-day/
LOCATION:Monterey Adult School\, 1295 La Salle Ave\, Seaside\, 93955\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Seaside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/PrepDay-Dec-16-2025-post2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Seaside":MAILTO:crivera@csmc.eco
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240721T223455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T223455Z
UID:10001928-1765706400-1765715400@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:North Marina Community Clean-up with C4SM
DESCRIPTION:Join us Every Second Saturday of the month as we clean up Lapis Road and Del Monte Boulevard in North Marina! For helping clean the community\, you will be rewarded with a free pizza lunch!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/north-marina-community-clean-up-with-c4sm/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Lapis Rd and Del monte Blvd\, Junction of Lapis Rd and Del Monte Blvd\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250731T062048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171850Z
UID:10003465-1765702800-1765710000@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Santa Rita Creek Park Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join the Santa Rita and Bolsa Knolls Watershed Group for a Work Day on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 9 am to 11 am at Santa Rita Park\, 290 E. Bolivar Street in Salinas.   MAP \nPlease bring work gloves\, a shovel\, and/or a trowel. Tasks may include weeding\, watering\, trash pickup\, soil prep\, and sheet mulching.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/santa-rita-creek-park-workday/2025-12-14/
LOCATION:Santa Rita Creek Park\, 290 E. Bolivar St.\, Salinas\, CA\, 93906\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Salinas":MAILTO:leticiabhernandez@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250303T215924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T215924Z
UID:10002366-1765634400-1765641600@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Climate Café Monterey Monthly Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Climate Café® Monterey is focused on the Monterey Bay region of central California\, USA.  Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Saturday of each month\, 2-4 PM Pacific time. A Climate Café® is an in-person\, informal space to share conviviality and gently guided conversation about climate\, sustainability\, solidarity\, and resilience. All are welcome to bring friends and a planet-friendly snack to share. \nThe March 2025 Climate Cafe topic is The Climate Crisis and Mental Health:  Keeping the Conversation Going\nWhen: Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\, 2-4 pm\nWhere: The Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula (UUCMP) at 490 Aguajito Road Carmel\, CA 93923. Fireside Room \nEach monthly community gathering focuses on building productive conversation and community around topical climate-related issues. It’s part of a region-wide effort to decarbonize how we live\, work\, study\, recreate\, travel\, and worship. The genesis of this group came through the Climate Reality Project. \nFor more information\, visit the Climate Café Monterey website.  Coordinators: Charlotte Bear\, Nan Foster\, and Mibs McCarthy. See about us at Climate Cafe® Monterey – Climate Café®
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/climate-cafe-monterey-monthly-gathering/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Monterey Peninsula\, 490 Aguajito Road\, Carmel\, CA\, 93923\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Cafe Monterey":MAILTO:climatecafe@uucmp.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240508T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T041006Z
UID:10001207-1765620000-1765627200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday\, 10 am to 12 pm\, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside\, California. FOSPA\, the City of Seaside\, Sustainable Seaside\, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.  \nFind the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE.  Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks. \nClick the park name for a MAP. \n\nBeta Park\nCapra Park\nDurant Park\nFarallones Park\nHavana Soliz Park\nHighland Otis Park\nLincoln Cunningham Park\nMartin Park \nMescal Neil Park \nPacchetti Dog Park\n\nFOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside\, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants.  Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.  \nFriends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside\, Public Works\, Sustainable Seaside\, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County\, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County\, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay\, a host of dedicated volunteers\, and other community partners. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/seaside-community-garden-workday-series/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Seaside Parks\, 986 Hilby Ave\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seaside Parks":MAILTO:fospa.info@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251111T172631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T172631Z
UID:10003623-1765616400-1765645200@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Stanford Soil Testing In Salinas
DESCRIPTION:Join youth\, community members and\nscientists in identifying what is in Salinas\nsoils! Learn how to use DNA sequencing to\nidentify the microorganisms in Salinas\nsoils.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/stanford-soil-testing-in-salinas/
LOCATION:Natividad Creek Park\, Salinas\, 1395 Nogal St.\, Salinas\, CA\, 93905\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Salinas":MAILTO:leticiabhernandez@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240721T160023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240721T160023Z
UID:10001462-1765616400-1765630800@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Oak Woodland Community Garden - Saturday Mornings with C4SM
DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday morning\, C4SM is out maintaining our community garden at the Marina Library. Join us as we pull weeds\, water out plants\, transplant our native plants\, paint kindness rocks\, go on nature walks\, work on projects around the garden\, and much more!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/oak-woodland-community-garden-saturday-mornings-with-c4sm/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Marina Library\, 190 seaside circle\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20251107T185951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T202419Z
UID:10003547-1765533600-1765540800@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Broom Bash Friday Series
DESCRIPTION:French Broom (Genista monspessulana) is a nasty\, tenacious\, invasive plant. \nBoth the plant and seeds are toxic to animals and other plant life\, even native plants. \n  \nPre-registration Required: \nMonterey County requires all participants to complete an online Munitions Training at: \nhttp://fortordsafety.com . Submit a copy of your completion certificate to: \nsustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com at least 3 days prior to each event. \n  \nHelp us to protect and beautify our public lands\,  \nincluding Fort Ord National Monument. \n  \nBruce Delgado\, City of Marina Mayor and BLM Botanist\, helps guide our efforts. \nBring your awesome self\, water\, garden gloves\, a hat\, and sunscreen. \nThis will be an exciting and educational experience! \n  \nContact and information:  \nJohn Mott (831) 324-0277  \nsustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/c4sm-broom-bash-friday-series-16/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:Fort Ord National Monument\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Broom-Bash-Qtrly-Reports-banner.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251212T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250202T204807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T205507Z
UID:10002353-1765533600-1765540800@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Broom Bash Friday Series
DESCRIPTION:Call for Broom Bash volunteers!  Want to eradicate invasive French Broom\, one of the most widespread and invasive wildland pest plants in California?  Join Mayor Bruce Delgado and other volunteers for a “Broom Bash” to clear French Broom from Fort Ord’s East Garrison\, adjacent areas\, and the Fort Ord National Monument. \nEach Bash will focus on broom eradication in a particular location. Volunteer “weed warriors” armed with “weed wrenches” will uproot broom plants and strive for 100% eradication. Treated areas will be later planted with local wildflowers and shrubs. Treated areas will also be monitored to prevent brooms from reestablishing. \nPrior registration needed.  Pre-register 4 days in advance by contacting John Mott at sustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com.\nBring your gloves\, water\, and sunscreen. \nFor more information\, contact John Mott: (831) 324-0277 or sustainableeastgarrison@gmail.com \nFrench Broom (Genista monspessulana) is a nasty\, tenacious\, invasive plant. Both the plant and seeds are toxic to animals and other plant life\, even native plants.  The plants crowd out native plants thereby reducing essential food and shelter for our native birds\, insects\, and wildlife. \nFind more information about invasive weeds and their control is available at:\nwww.cal-ipc.org/docs/ip/management/wwh/pdf/18601.pdf
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/c4sm-broom-bash-friday-series-2025/2025-12-12/
LOCATION:East Garrison\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20250322T150044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T150224Z
UID:10003347-1765474200-1765479600@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:C4SM Hilltop Park Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Thursday from 5:30pm-7pm\, as we maintain our native plants and pull weeds around the park!
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/hilltop-park-watering-with-c4sm-2/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Marina Hilltop Park\, 9th St\, Marina\, CA\, 93933\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T034125
CREATED:20240508T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T041006Z
UID:10001206-1765015200-1765022400@sustainablemontereycounty.org
SUMMARY:Seaside Parks Pollinator Habitat Workday Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of Seaside Parks (FOSPA) each Saturday\, 10 am to 12 pm\, at a different “FOSPA” park in Seaside\, California. FOSPA\, the City of Seaside\, Sustainable Seaside\, and other community partners work together to maintain and enhance Seaside’s neighborhood parks.  \nFind the Schedule of Pollinator Habitat Gardening Workdays in Seaside parks HERE.  Workdays rotate between nine Seaside neighborhood parks. \nClick the park name for a MAP. \n\nBeta Park\nCapra Park\nDurant Park\nFarallones Park\nHavana Soliz Park\nHighland Otis Park\nLincoln Cunningham Park\nMartin Park \nMescal Neil Park \nPacchetti Dog Park\n\nFOSPA is a volunteer-led non-profit organization that supports the development and maintenance of parks and open green spaces in the City of Seaside\, California. Volunteers create thriving habitats for pollinators and wildlife by planting native trees and pollinator-attracting plants.  Volunteers are invited to each Saturday Pollinator Habitat Workday.  \nFriends of Seaside Parks Association is a 501c3 nonprofit and works collaboratively with the City of Seaside\, Public Works\, Sustainable Seaside\, Resource Conservation District of Monterey County\, Blue Zones Project of Monterey County\, Habitat Stewardship Project Monterey Bay\, a host of dedicated volunteers\, and other community partners. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablemontereycounty.org/event/seaside-community-garden-workday-series/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Seaside Parks\, 986 Hilby Ave\, Seaside\, CA\, 93955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Seaside Parks":MAILTO:fospa.info@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR