Fun With Kids In The Garden
June 27, 2020 from 10am to 12pmGardening In Containers and Small Spaces
July 18, 2020 from 10am to 12pmGrowing And Using Herbs
April 16, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm
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Latest Activity
"Welcome Karen, it's great to have you on the SCOCO Team!"
Pressure Canning Vegetables & Homemade Soups at Contra Costa Farm Bureau
March 12, 2020 from 1pm to 4pm
Do you have a pressure canner but have never used it or are nervous about using it? Would you like to liven up your meals during winter’s dreary days?UC Master Food Preservers can help.Learn how and why you should pressure can your vegetables and soups. Learn how to adjust the recipe of your favorite soups so you can pressure can them. Multiple styles of pressure canners will be shown and discussed to give you a strong understanding of what’s available. Canning scraps to help reduce food waste…See More
Gardening in a Changing Climate Series at Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm
February 22, 2020 at 9:30am to March 21, 2020 at 12pm
In this five-week series, you will learn how to create, cultivate and enjoy a home garden through the lens of a changing climate. With more extreme temperatures, UV rays, and unpredictable water on the way, set up your garden for success by learning about soil management, choosing the right plants, and making other productive decisions. Regardless of the size of your garden, you'll learn how to be more self-sufficient, conserve water and energy, and build community with your fellow gardeners.…See More
Replace Your Lawn With A Water-Smart Garden: Best Practices For Installation And Maintenance at Pittsburg Library Community Room
March 14, 2020 from 10am to 12pm
Learn to convert your thirsty lawn to a beautiful water-smart garden! This hands-on workshop will visit the beautiful Pittsburg Living Green Garden and share the low-cost, SIMPLE method of lawn conversion, without digging up your old lawn! Garden designer Kelly Marshall will teach you how to create a site analysis of your space, choose plants to create a picturesque drought-tolerant garden, and guide you through the step-by-step process of lawn conversion. Additionally, you will learn…See More
Welcome to the Sustainable Contra Costa Network
Step Up To The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge!
Step up to the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge and join us in taking action that honors the well-being of humanity and the planet. Measure your own footprint and commit to learning and using sustainable living skills that help you save money, build community, and preserve the planet.
NEW! Take part in the Winter Challenge! Complete as many actions as possible to earn points for a chance to win prizes and be recognized for your efforts. The Challenge started September 23, 2019 and goes until March 19, 2020! Compete as an individual or as part of team! The first 100 individuals to reach 5,000 points will receive a Tread Lightly Toolkit, which includes a reusable bamboo utensil set, a reusable stainless steel straw, and more!
Visit CleanerContraCosta.org to set up your profile, calculate your carbon footprint, find local resources, and track your individual and community’s progress.
Events
February 1
Saturday
February 8
Saturday
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Let It Rot: Home Composting The Easy Way
February 8, 2020 from 10am to 12pm – Environmental Center
February 16
Sunday
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Film Screening: This Changes Everything
February 16, 2020 from 11:30am to 1pm – Orinda Community Church
February 20
Thursday
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Backyard Beekeeping 201: The Next Level
February 20, 2020 from 10am to 12pm – Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
February 22
Saturday
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Gardening in a Changing Climate Series
February 22, 2020 at 9:30am to March 21, 2020 at 12pm – Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm
March 12
Thursday
March 14
Saturday
April 16
Thursday
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Growing And Using Herbs
April 16, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm – Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
May 16
Saturday
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Get A Grip On Drip Workshop
May 16, 2020 from 9:30am to 12:30pm – Pittsburg Environmental Center
June 27
Saturday
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Fun With Kids In The Garden
June 27, 2020 from 10am to 12pm – Pittsburg Library Community Room
Blog Posts
Join the Challenge to save energy, water, money and make a difference!
Posted by Tina King Neuhausel on December 28, 2019 at 11:06am
You've heard of a locavore, how about becoming a loca-shopper?
Posted by Tina King Neuhausel on December 11, 2019 at 3:30pm
Frequenty Asked Questions About the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge
Posted by Tyler Snortum-Phelps on October 22, 2019 at 10:21am
Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge - Fall Update
Posted by Tyler Snortum-Phelps on October 21, 2019 at 2:00pm
Forum
Test
Started by Tyler Snortum-Phelps in SCOCO Insights Newsletter on Wednesday.
Game Changer: Plant-Based Eating?
Started by Kimberly Lam in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Jan 4.
Let It Rot! Composting Is Always Is Season
Started by Tyler Snortum-Phelps in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Jan 4.
What's To Eat? Winter Foods in Season
Started by Alison Clary in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Dec 18, 2019.
Organics and Special Events diversion project needs dedicated person to implement
Started by Julie Haas-Wajdowicz in Job Openings - Volunteer and Paid Dec 17, 2019.
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