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Edible Weeds of Riverside City College

Preston Galusky, Riverside City College

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM — Garden

Get identification tips and the edibility potential of common weeds in the Riverside area, especially those found in the RCC Community Garden. Live samples of many of the plants discussed will also be on display. 

Preston is a faculty member in the Life Sciences department at RCC. He was the primary organizer and former manager for the RCC Community Garden.

Local Foods

Green Living Presentations

Cooking with Sunpower, an Introduction to Solar Cooking

Cooking with Sunpower, an Introduction to Solar Cooking

April 13, 2016
Irrigation System Tune-up and Soil Testing

Irrigation System Tune-up and Soil Testing

April 13, 2016
Composting and Vermicomposting (with Worms)

Composting and Vermicomposting (with Worms)

April 13, 2016
Rainwater Harvesting with DIY Rain Barrels

Rainwater Harvesting with DIY Rain Barrels

April 13, 2016
Subtropical Fruit Trees for the IE – Pushing the Limits

Subtropical Fruit Trees for the IE – Pushing the Limits

April 13, 2016
Background and Basics for Drought Tolerant Landscapes and Living in Western Riverside County

Background and Basics for Drought Tolerant Landscapes and Living in Western Riverside County

April 13, 2016
Water Saving and Garden Friendly

Water Saving and Garden Friendly

April 13, 2016
Bee and Pollinator Friendly Gardening

Bee and Pollinator Friendly Gardening

April 13, 2016
Creating a Fragrance Garden

Creating a Fragrance Garden

April 13, 2016
A Beginner’s Perspective on Landscaping with Natives

A Beginner’s Perspective on Landscaping with Natives

April 13, 2016
Selecting the Right Fruit Trees and When to Plant

Selecting the Right Fruit Trees and When to Plant

April 11, 2016
Recycling 101: The Waste Stream

Recycling 101: The Waste Stream

April 11, 2016
Creating A Backyard Wildlife Habitat

Creating A Backyard Wildlife Habitat

April 11, 2016

Local Foods Presentations

Spring and Summer Planting in the Garden 

Spring and Summer Planting in the Garden 

April 13, 2016
The Local Farm to Fork Movement

The Local Farm to Fork Movement

April 13, 2016
Preserving Backyard Bounty

Preserving Backyard Bounty

April 13, 2016
Protecting our Health and our Family from Harmful Toxins

Protecting our Health and our Family from Harmful Toxins

April 11, 2016
Healthy Cooking and Eating Made Simple and Sustainable

Healthy Cooking and Eating Made Simple and Sustainable

April 11, 2016
Edible Weeds of Riverside City College

Edible Weeds of Riverside City College

April 11, 2016
Herbs from Garden to Palate

Herbs from Garden to Palate

April 11, 2016

Smart Cities Presentations

Affordable Solar: The Truth About Solar Programs and Financing Options

Affordable Solar: The Truth About Solar Programs and Financing Options

April 13, 2016
Why We Need Trees, and How We Can Help Them Thrive

Why We Need Trees, and How We Can Help Them Thrive

April 13, 2016
Preventing Storm Water Pollution and Urban Watershed Management

Preventing Storm Water Pollution and Urban Watershed Management

April 13, 2016
What Makes a Smart, Sustainable City?

What Makes a Smart, Sustainable City?

April 13, 2016
The Future of the Urban Forest: Performance of Urban Trees under Climate Change

The Future of the Urban Forest: Performance of Urban Trees under Climate Change

April 13, 2016
City of Riverside Sustainability Overview

City of Riverside Sustainability Overview

April 13, 2016
Clean Air, Clean Energy and Environmental Justice: Taking Back Our Air Quality

Clean Air, Clean Energy and Environmental Justice: Taking Back Our Air Quality

April 11, 2016
Can We Save Money With Trees?

Can We Save Money With Trees?

April 11, 2016

Wild Riverside Presentations

Protection of Aquatic Resources in the Santa Ana River Watershed

Protection of Aquatic Resources in the Santa Ana River Watershed

April 13, 2016
New Directions in Open Space Conservation for the Inland Empire

New Directions in Open Space Conservation for the Inland Empire

April 13, 2016
Exploring Nature’s Pathways

Exploring Nature’s Pathways

April 11, 2016
The Western Riverside County Biological Monitoring Program: Local Wildlife and How YOU Fit In

The Western Riverside County Biological Monitoring Program: Local Wildlife and How YOU Fit In

April 11, 2016
Revitalizing Our Wildlands: Restoration and Stewardship of Natural Areas

Revitalizing Our Wildlands: Restoration and Stewardship of Natural Areas

April 11, 2016