The City of Turlock Municipal Services Department celebrated its annual Go Green Week this past week.  Although a slightly different set-up this year due to COVID-19, the City still wanted to provide online and pre-recorded environmental education to participating schools throughout Turlock.  Through a partnership involving City staff, teachers, administrators, community organizations and volunteers, students learned about conservation and pollution prevention strategies such as recycling, composting, water conservation and waste reduction.

Now in its 14th year, the Go Green Program has helped to divert over 19,000 pounds of material from the landfill, plant over 222 trees, and assist with fundraising efforts to raise money for schools through recycling contests.  Go Green Week seeks to engage students in activities to improve their schools and the environment as well as inspire participation in solutions for a sustainable future.                            

If you would like to learn more about the City’s Go Green Week program, please call (209) 6685590 or visit http://ci.turlock.ca.us/education/schoolsstudents/gogreenweek.asp. Brought to you by the City of Turlock Municipal Services Department. For questions or additional information, please contact Municipal Services at 209-668-5590.

CONSERVATION TIP

Summer Watering Schedule: The City of Turlock started its Summer Watering Schedule on March 1. Odd numbered residences can water on Wednesdays and Sundays only. Even numbered residences can water on Tuesdays and Saturdays only. No watering is allowed between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. or within 48 hours after rainfall.