Knowing the Weeds in Your Garden
About this Event
Workshop: Knowing the Weeds in Your Garden
Sunday August 30th, 10am - 12pm (PST)
Instructor: J.R. Blair
This IN-PERSON WORKSHOP will be hosted at Alemany Farm.
What exactly is a W**d and how do you identify them in your own garden and yard? What makes certain plants so successful ("weedy") in spite of the local climate, competition with other plants, and our seemingly endless efforts to control them? How can we effectively control weeds in our Bay Area gardens in a safe, non-toxic way? This workshop will be geared towards the weeds of the San Francisco Peninsula, but much of the information will be applicable to other parts of California and beyond.
The format of this class will be mostly discussion and lecture with live examples and an opportunity to go into the field for observations and further discussion.
J.R. Blair has been volunteering at Alemany Farm since 2021, primarily controlling certain pernicious weeds. Before his retirement in 2020, he was a lecturer of Biology at San Francisco State University, mainly teaching botany classes. He has been controlling weeds at his house in San Mateo County for over 30 years, seemingly a lifelong endeavor.
Suggested Donation: $35 No one turned away for lack of funds. Our workshops are sliding scale. Please give at the amount that is available to you and feels meaningful. Your contributions at the suggested donation level and above support the growing and distribution of free produce at Alemany Farm.
Accessibility Information: This workshop will be held outdoors. About two thirds of the workshop will be a lecture / discussion held under the shade of the willow tree and then an (optional) walking portion into the field to look at the plants more closely. Alemany Farm is not ADA accessible at this time. Pathways are on uneven ground. The bathrooms are accessible only by stairway. We apologize for any inconvenience.
FAQs
What do I do if I cannot afford the suggested donation?
We encourage everyone to make an offering commensurate with your means, and in an amount that feels powerful to you - such gifts make workshops like these possible. We also do not want money to be a barrier to entry. Therefore our workshop is offered freely: please select the "Equity Admission" option if it applies to you. If you can afford to make a bigger donation, your contribution will support this opportunity for those with more limited available funds. We also do not want money to be a barrier to entry. Please contact us if you are not able to make a donation at this time.
What happens if it rains?
Rain will likely cancel and we will try to reschedule. If rain is in the forecast, we will be in touch with you a few days before the workshop with more information.
Can I get there with public transportation?
Yes, please see the Get Involved page on our website. Note if you are taking BART, please use the walking directions provided here (google can lead you astray).
Is there parking?
Yes there is limited parking on the farm (on the gravel drive inside the fence). There is also street parking on Alemany Blvd and Ellsworth streets.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 7.18 to USD 76.54
