Past Workshops
Low-Fuel Gardens - How to Create Resilient Landscaping
Mission RCD will be hosting a free workshop February 9th about Low-Fuel Gardens. Our guest speaker will be Greg Rubin, President and Founder of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, Inc. In addition, Su Krauss of Moosa Creek Nursery will be providing plant samples and items for purchase. Space is very limited so please RSVP to make sure you get a seat!
Date: Saturday, February 9, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mission RCD - 130 E. Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, CA
Presenter: Greg Rubin, President and Founder of California’s Own Native Landscape Design, Inc.
Topic(s): Mr. Rubin will discuss:
> Choose plant material
> Reduce the need for irrigation
> Plant fire resistant species and California native plants
> Keep plants hydrated for longer periods
> Reduce or eliminate erosion
Su Krauss of Moosa Creek will provide:
> Sample plant materials for viewing
> Related products for purchase
Wildfire presentation 2019 Workshop (Greg Rubin).pdfSustainable Landscapes.pdf
RSVP to Courtney Provo via e-mail (redacted) or by phone at (760) 728-1332
Healthy Soils - How to Prepare your Garden for Spring Planting!
Date: Saturday, January 12, 2019
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mission RCD - 130 E. Alvarado Street, Fallbrook, CA
Presenter: Mary Matava
Topic(s): Ms. Matava will discuss:
Test your soils
> Choose the best natural amendments
> Explain the dynamics of soil biology
The benefits to your garden
> This soil improvement will help keep plants hydrated for longer periods
> Reduce or eliminate erosion
> Naturally provide nutrients to plants
Please RSVP for the workshop to Courtney Provo at (760) 728-1332 or (redacted)
Sustainable Landscapes for San Diego County
Date: Saturday September 8, 2018
Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Location: Fallbrook Public Utility Boardroom - 990 E. Mission Road
Presenter: Steve Sherman - WaterSmart Makeover Series
Topic(s): Mr. Sherman will discuss:
Healthy Soils—Soils that are rich in organic matter and hold more water
Climate Appropriate Plants—A selection of groundcovers, shrubs and trees compatible with our climate
High-Efficient Irrigation—Choosing the best technology in irrigation for your plant types
Rainwater as a Resource—How to capture rain both in the soil and in storage for later use
Fire and Drought
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018
Presenter: Alden Hough, Sky Mountain Permaculture Institute
Topic(s): Mr. Hough will discuss rainwater harvesting earthworks, post-fire erosion control, and creating fire resilient landscapes.
Presentation #2 - Fire and Drought
Presentation #3 - MRCD Programs
Backyard Composting
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017
Presenter: Mary Matava, Agronomist & owner of AgriService
Topic(s): Ms. Matava will discuss the basics of backyard compost systems. Learn how to turn your yard and food waste into a beneficial product that can feed the soil and reduce the need for added fertilizers and chemicals.
Presentation #3 - MRCD Programs
Living Landscapes for Southern California
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Presenter: Diane & Miranda Kennedy, owners of Finch Frolic Gardens
Topic(s): Diane & Miranda Kennedy will discuss ways to save time, money and resources when managing your home landscape. Plant guilds, companion planting, rainwater harvesting, and low water use plants will be discussed. Learn how to create a beautiful, beneficial landscape while protecting our waterways!
Presentation #2 - Living Landscapes
Presentation #3 - MRCD Programs
Ready, Set, Go! Fire Preparedness
Emerging Wood Pests in San Diego County
How homeowner’s can detect and respond to pests
Speakers: Dr. Tracy Ellis, San Diego County entomologist & Nick Basinski, San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights & Measures
Ready, Set Go Fire Preparedness & Living in the Wildland Urban Interface
Proper steps to prepare residents and homes before wildland fire
Speaker: Patty Koch, Deputy Fire Marshal North County Fire
Understanding your Fire Insurance Coverage
How to inventory possessions for documentation in case of loss
Speaker: Pete Bardeen, Farmers Insurance
FREE Residential Workshop
Rainwater Harvesting!
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016
Presenter: Diane Kennedy, owner of Finch Frolic Gardens
Topic(s): Ms. Kennedy will discuss ways the proper ways to harvest rainwater on your property! Proper rain barrel installation will be covered, as well as efficient usage of the captured water. Earthworks for runoff control will be discussed.
Presentation #2 - Rainwater Harvesting
Presentation #3 - MRCD Programs
Surviving the Storms
Location: The Boardroom at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016 (Already Occurred)
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Presenter: Daniel Holtz, NRCS Agricultural Engineer
Topic(s): Mr. Holtz, an Agricultural Engineer with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, will discuss ways to help take control runoff, reduce erosion, and manage stormwater on your property during and after heavy rain events. You’ll learn how to implement best management practices to make your property as protected as possible from rain and extreme weather conditions.
A free raffle will be held and the lucky winners will take home great prizes! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
To RSVP for this FREE workshop, or if you have any questions, please contact Karla Standridge at (760) 728-1332 or (redacted). We look forward to seeing you at this workshop!
Prepare Your Property
Location: The Boardroom at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2015 (Already Occurred)
Time: 9:30 to 11:10 am
Presenter: Vic Smothers, Retired NRCS Soil Conservationist
Topic(s): Mr. Smothers will discuss ways to help take control of your property and manage it for long term success. Information about erosion management, runoff control, and weeds and pest animal reduction methods will be covered during the presentation.
A free raffle will be held and the lucky winners will take home great prizes! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
To RSVP for this FREE workshop, or if you have any questions, please contact Karla Standridge at (760) 728-1332 or (redacted). We look forward to seeing you at this workshop!
Septic System Care and Maintenance
Location: The Boardroom at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2015 (Already Occurred)
Time: 10:00 to 11:30 am
Presenter: Lance DeClue, Department of Environmental Health
Topic(s): Learn about the proper care and maintenance practices for keeping a septic system healthy and fully functioning! Also, the signs and symptoms of a septic system that is about to fail or is experiencing failure and how to deal with an unhealthy system will also be discussed.
Workshop Presentation #1 Watersheds and Water Pollution 101
Workshop Presentation #2 All about Septic Systems
Workshop Presentation #3 Free Mission RCD Programs for District Property Owners and Residents
Fallbrook is not fire proof - Let's make it fire safe!
Location: The San Diego County Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Presenters: Patty Koch, Deputy Fire Marshal North County Fire and Sid Morel, Fire Marshal Deer Springs Fire
Topic: Ready, Set Go Fire Preparedness - Proper steps to prepare residents and homes before wildland fire
Presenter: Clayton Howe, Batallion Chief/Fire Mitigation Education Specialist
Topic: Living in the Wildland Urban Interface - After defensible space is accomplished, what else can we do?
Presenter: Pete Bardeen, Farmers Insurance
Topic: New Fire Insurance Grading Guidelines for Fallbrook - Checklist of Documents You Should Have at the Ready
Life After Lawn
Location: The Boardroom at the Fallbrook Public Utility District, 990 E. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Date: Saturday, August 22, 2015 (Already Occurred)
Time: 9:30 to 11:00 am
Presenter: Greg Rubin, Owner of California’s Own Native Landscape Design
Topic(s): Mr. Rubin will discuss how to create a climate appropriate landscape after your lawn has been removed. He will cover selecting the appropriate plant pallet based on soil type and water needs, how to correctly water the selected plants and how to maintain the new landscape so that it thrives.
Presenter: Lance Andersen, Mission RCD’s Agricultural Program Director
Topic(s): Mr. Andersen will discuss how to retrofit the existing irrigation system to one that is appropriate for the new landscape plants.
Workshop Presentation #1 Watersheds and Water Pollution Sources
Workshop Presentation #2 What To Do After The Lawn is Gone
Workshop Presentation #3 How To Retrofit The Existing Irrigation System
Workshop Presentation #3 Free Mission RCD Programs for District Property Owners and Residents
The Future of Avocado Production in Southern California
Location: The San Diego County Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2015 (Already occurred)
Presenter: Dr. Gary Bender, UCCE Farm Advisor-Emeritus
Contact Information: (redacted) or (760) 803-9073
Topics: Future Southern California avocado production methods, including high density farming and alternative agricultural water sources will be discussed. Avocado fertilizing requirements and methods will also be presented.
Ag Workshop Presentation #1 - Introduction
Ag Workshop Presentation #2 - First Half of The Future of Avocado Production
Ag Workshop Presentation #2 - Second Half of The Future of Avocado Production