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Don’t forget to compost!

Don’t forget to compost!

Our friends on the Sustainability Commission remind us to help fight climate change by putting all food scraps in the green bin along with yard waste. Then add finished compost into your garden to add nutrients and help retain moisture.

During drought, prioritize Trees

During drought, prioritize Trees

There are many ways to reduce water usage both inside and outside our homes.  In your garden, you should prioritize irrigation of your trees and vegetables, because grasses and smaller plants will either survive or be easy to replace.

USPS thanks Green Thumbs!

USPS thanks Green Thumbs!

In June, Sausalito Beautiful’s Green Thumbs volunteers swooped in to clean up at the Sausalito Post Office. The team even included two volunteers from Sioux Falls, South Dakota whose father founded Sioux Falls Beautiful.

Green Holiday Workshop Dec 4 – Register Today!

Green Holiday Workshop Dec 4 – Register Today!

Let’s get into the holiday spirit by learning all about green holiday decor and gift giving with Yasmine McGrane of Sausalito Beautiful and owner of Maison Rêve. In this session, each participant will make their own organic wreath to take home with them. Get ready to be creative together while listening to holiday music and sipping apple cider.

Economic Value of Urban Trees

Economic Value of Urban Trees

Sausalito faces many competing funding priorities. Urban trees represent a low-cost policy intervention that provides significant economic benefits, in addition to the widely-recognized environmental and human health benefits.

Native Plant Week

Native Plant Week

Celebrate California Native Plant week by taking virtual tours of native gardens, buying plants and seeds, and contemplating replacing traditional plants with natives.