Resources for General Public

For more resources see school sites and resources about pesticides/alternatives.

The following publications may be ordered by calling (415)499-6528 unless otherwise noted.

The Healthy Home and Garden for You, Your Family, and Pets - This booklet contains a series of fact sheets on managing ants, aphids, fleas, white grubs, spiders, yellow jackets, snails/slugs, weeds, and cockroaches. Also included are fact sheets on beneficial insects, lawn care, rose care, and safe use and disposal of pesticides.

Go Native! Using Native Plants for Your Yard, Patio and Creek - Identifies plants that are good for attracting beneficial insects, birds and butterflies. Includes materials on native, deer and fire-resistant and drought tolerant plants - as well as those good for planting near creeks.

Native Plants for Your Project - Where you can find natives near you!

Grow It! - Offers information on caring for your garden through the use of less toxic methods. Includes information on native, deer, and fire-resistant plants.

Control It! - A companion piece to Grow It! this booklet offers additional less toxic methods to control pests found in and around the home (as opposed to the garden).

Pests Bugging You? - A pocket guide to help you choose less toxic products on your next shopping trip.

Clean It! - Offers information on cleaning your home using less toxic methods.

Creek Care Guide - Discusses guidelines for improving creek health and offers tips for managing woody debris, protecting the riparian corridor, minimizing soil erosion, and engaging in creek friendly home maintenance and recreation. Especially important to anyone living near a local waterway. 
 
Yard Clippings and Your Creek Bank - Provides information on why dumping yard clippings on a creek bank is not a good idea. Offers information on yard waste pickup services.

Repairing Creekbank Erosion - A brochure outlining what should be done, and who to call, before attempting repairs on creeks.

Erosion Control for the "Weekend Warrior" - Offers tips on stabilizing soil and preventing erosion, seeding bare slopes, protecting storm drains, permit requirements, and more.

We're Dying to Tell You - Brochure highlighting effects of pollutants on marine mammals.

Growing Gardens from Garbage - A guide to composting, mulching and grasscycling. You may also call Marin Master Gardeners at 415-499-4204 for more composting information.

Swimming Pools and Spas - A brochure on how to properly drain your pool and spa and clean your filter. Also offers "creek friendly" tips to use when working in the yard.

Moving - Designed for people who are moving, this brochure offers information on what to do with hazardous products that are no longer wanted.

Animal Waste - A bookmark-style card offering information on how your pet can be a friend to the environment.

Keeping It All In Tune - How to plan auto repair projects to protect our creeks and Bay.

Horse Owners Guide to Water Quality Protection - A brochure highlighting conservation practices for horse owners.

How You Can Help Improve Coho Salmon and Steelhead Habitat - Brochure featuring what homeowners can do with their property to help improve fish habitat.

Recycling Resources - The Marin Hazardous and Solid Waste Recycling Guide has a comprehensive list of drop off locations for everything from aerosol cans to yard waste!

Used Motor Oil Recycling - Information on where to recycle used motor oil.

North Bay Mercury Pollution Prevention Outreach Materials - Sources and sollutions.

Waste Pharmaceuticals - Don't flush your pharmaceuticals! A guide to convenient drop off locations.