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Mercury

Mercury is very toxic to people and wildlife, and some of its uses have resulted in widespread contamination of the environment. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Pesticides

Using less or non-toxic alternatives in your garden is important for a healthy garden, the beneficial bugs, our waterways, and our ecosystem. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Pet Waste

When pet waste is improperly disposed of, it can be picked up by stormwater runoff and washed into storm drains then directly to the river without being treated. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Trash

Litter from sidewalks, streets, parking lots, and nature areas eventually find its way into our rivers. Let’s work together to protect and enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods and throughout the community for our enjoyment now…and for our children’s enjoyment in the future.

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Events Calendar

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  • Sacramento Picks It Up – Orangevale/Fair Oaks Big Day of Service

    Sacramento Picks It Up – Orangevale/Fair Oaks Big Day of Service

    07:00 -12:00
    2023.05.06

    Location: Throughout Fair Oaks
    Time: 7:30 a.m.
    Difficulty Level: 1 – 2

    The Orangevale/Fair Oaks Big Day of Service is looking for volunteers for the 40+ projects scheduled for May 6th. Some of the projects are cleaning up Pecan Park and redoing the landscape at the Fair Oaks Post Office. There will be a street clean up in Orangevale and work on a number of the parks and schools in the community.
    You can scroll through the projects to see which ones interest you at: https://bigdayofservice.com/projects

    The Big Day of Service is an amazing event that starts with a breakfast for 1000+ people and then people head out with their teams to accomplish their project within a few hours. After the work is done, people are invited back for a post project celebration.

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  • Folsom – City Works Day

    Folsom – City Works Day

    09:00 -12:00
    2023.05.17

    Location: City Lions Park (Next to Folsom Public Library)

     

    The City of Folsom invites you to join us on May 17! Celebrate National Public Works Week and explore the City’s many services — meet the people that protect, serve, build, and maintain Folsom.

     

    City Works Day features dozens of fun hands-on attractions for families! It’s FREE!

     

    Hop in a fire engine or garbage truck cab or play at a stormwater table. Come see, touch, and even honk police vehicles and construction equipment.

     

    City Works Day is designed to inspire residents to discover the City’s wide variety of public services and programs.

     

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  • Urban & Community IPM Webinar Series – Birds: Friends or Foes?

    Urban & Community IPM Webinar Series – Birds: Friends or Foes?

    12:00 -13:00
    2023.05.18

    Birds are sometimes considered pests around homes, buildings, and in gardens, but they can also help to control other pests. This webinar will cover pest bird biology, identification, monitoring, and common types of damage; in addition to predatory birds and ways to enhance their control of pests.

     

    This presentation will be given by Breanna Martinico, Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor, Napa, Lake, and Solano counties.

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  • Sacramento Valley Conservancy – Bumblebee Photo Safari

    Sacramento Valley Conservancy – Bumblebee Photo Safari

    10:00 -12:00
    2023.05.21

    Calling all nature lovers, Camp Pollock’s gardens are open for you to enjoy! Join SVC staff and docents for a brief photo slideshow of common Camp Pollock pollinators followed by an in field photo tutorial on how to get a great shot!

     

    Date: Sunday, May 21st

    Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

    Location: Camp Pollock Lodge and Gardens

    Bring: Camera/phone, comfortable shoes and clothes for hiking, extra water and snacks

     

     

    Register by scanning the QR code or visit sacramentovalleyconservancy.org/event/.

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Please note: SSQP does not host or directly represent all events listed on this calendar. We encourage you to visit the official websites of the respective organizations for the most up-to-date information on events and any potential changes.

 

 

Man walking dog

Pet waste is a significant, yet preventable, water pollutant. Please clean up after your pet!

Not all bugs are bad! Learn how
good bugs can defend your home
against pests

Landscape and Nursery Expo

Businesses from all around participate in this annual event. Residents can learn various landscape techniques as well as purchase supplies, equipment, and attend educational seminars.

Tuesday, May 3

For More Information

Contact the Sacramento Stormwater Quality Partnership at

ssqpinfo@cityofsacramento.org