Workshops and Courses

Our hands-on community workshops are fun, engaging, and full of practical resources to help you integrate sustainability into your daily life. Below, you’ll find workshops we regularly offer, but we also host one-time events and special workshops. Explore our full events calendar to see everything coming up!

Regular Workshop Offerings

Get involved in sustainability through one of our workshops.

Compost Workshops

Discover composting methods that work for any space – including apartments. Find out how to recycle kitchen scraps and plant waste to enrich your garden soil, conserve water, and reduce waste!

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Deconstruction Trainings

Deconstruction, also referred to as salvage, is a cost-effective and environmentally responsible alternative to conventional building demolition. Learn step-by-step techniques to dismantle buildings sustainably, maximizing material recovery for reuse and recycling.

Participants who complete this training will receive certificates and will be eligible to be listed in a database of available deconstruction workers.

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Two women work together to fix a standing mixer at San Mateo County Fixit Clinic

Fixit Clinics

Join us for a fun, community-based Fixit Clinic where volunteer coaches will help you repair broken household items such as electronics, appliances, toys, and more. We’ll provide a workspace and specialty tools to help you troubleshoot and provide routine maintenance.

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