Marine Microplastic Panel

Did you know that over an estimated 5 TRILLION tiny particles of plastic - microplastics - pollute our oceans? Hear from three incredible speakers: Marine Ecologist, Rikki Eriksen; Creator of the Cigarette Surfboard, Taylor Lane; and Marine Microplastic Educator, Evelyn Barajas Perez to learn more about this issue, the work that these three California residents have done related to this topic, and how we can all make changes in our daily lives to help protect our oceans. This is a special edition Green Drinks Panel that ECOSLO hosted to spread awareness on the issue of microplastics in our seas.

Recycling Myths Busted

Have you ever been about to throw something out and questioned whether or not it could be recycled?

Guest speaker and IWMA program director, Patti Toews discussed into recycling in SLO County - what can and cannot be recycled and how the industry of recycling has changed.

Food Rescuing with Glean SLO

Have you ever wondered what happens to farmer's leftover crops? Do you have a fruit tree in your yard that produces more than you can eat? Pour yourself a drink, and watch the recording to learn about gleaning - collecting food from leftover crops, gardens and people's backyards to donate to the local Food Bank. You will get to hear from Emily 'Willy' Wilson at Glean SLO, who will be talking about where and how they 'glean' and why it is so important in SLO County!

The Incredible World of Fungi

From the yeast we use to make bread, to producing essential medicine such as penicillin, humans benefit immensely from the diversity of fungi that exists on Planet Earth.  Guest speakers, Alex Torres-Tarver and Sienna Streamfellow talked about mycology (the study of fungi), the role fungi play in ecosystems, and some of the innovative ways humans are using fungi to solve problems. 

Beavers in the Salinas River

Winding for roughly 150 miles through the Central Coast landscape, the Salinas River is home to a large rodent with big teeth - the beaver. These powerful swimmers and dam-building engineers contribute to the health of our local watersheds by altering the flow of streams and rivers. According to National Geographic, beavers have the ability to manipulate their environment more than any other species besides our own.

Guest speakers, Devin Best and Stuart Suplick, talked about the unique role that beavers play in our local environment.

Recycling Myths Busted (During COVID-19)

Have you ever been about to throw something out and questioned whether or not it could be recycled?

Guest speaker and IWMA program director, Patti Toews discussed into recycling in SLO County and how COVID-19 has impacted our local waste management systems.