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Upcoming Events (15)

Resilience and Possibility in These Times

April 6, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm – Pachamama Alliance - Online Join this weekly conversation series to explore "Resilience and Possibility in These Times" with the global Pachamama Alliance community. Lynne Twist is is a Co-founder of Pachamama Allianc… Organized by Pachamama Alliance | Type: virtual, conversation

Basic Design Principles - Plant Selection

April 11, 2020 from 10am to 11am – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery Selecting the right plant or combination of plants is one of the keys to success in the garden. We will discuss site conditions, basic design guidelines, plant combinations and other factors. The cla… Organized by Alice Kitajima | Type: lecture, and, tour

Growing And Using Herbs

April 16, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm – Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center [Please stand by for information on taking this workshop as a virtual, live webinar. We will update this page shortly.] We will explore the world of herbal medicine and its connections to the garden… Organized by Sustainable Contra Costa | Type: workshop

Lose Your Lawn and Get a Garden - Lawn Conversion Workshops

April 17, 2020 from 9am to 12pm – Pittsburg City Hall Council Chambers Lose Your Lawn and Get a Garden – Lawn Conversion Workshop Are you tired of your lawn and ready for a landscape makeover? This inspiring and informative one-day workshop is designed for… Organized by Contra Costa Water District | Type: workshop

CA Native Garden Tour

April 18, 2020 from 12pm to 1pm – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery Join a Ruth Bancroft Garden docent for a colorful spring walk through the garden and you can learn about how you can incorporate natives into your water wise landscape. $5 members - $10 non-members Organized by Alice Kitajima | Type: lecture, and, tour

Earth Day 50 Virtual Kickoff

April 19, 2020 all day – Online Earth Day is 50 years old! This year organizers will use technology to show what activism can look like in the 21st Century and how we can empower one another to move things in a positive direction.… Organized by Earth Day Initiative | Type: virtual, festival
Wagner Ranch Wildlife Festival - POSTPONED UNTIL FALL 2020

April 19, 2020 all day – Wagner Ranch Nature Area **This Event is postponed until Fall 2020.** Come enjoy the beautiful historic ranch and 18-acre nature preserve, rarely open to the public. Join a variety of activities for all ages, especially… Organized by Friends of Wagner Ranch Nature Area | Type: festival
Lafayette Earth Day Festival

April 19, 2020 from 11am to 2pm – Golden Gate Avenue, behind Lafayette Library Join Sustainable Lafayette outside the Lafayette Library & Learning Center for a fun and educational, youth-centered, earth focused event. More information Organized by Sustainable Lafayette | Type: festival

Beginning Succulent Propagation

April 24, 2020 from 10am to 12pm – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery Would you like to expand your succulent collection with what you already have? Join us for a lecture with Walker Young, Assistant Curator, and learn how to properly take cuttings and propagate with l… Organized by Alice Kitajima | Type: lecture, and, tour

All About Airplants

April 25, 2020 from 10am to 11am – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery Dive into the world of air plants! Tillandsia, which are more commonly known as “air plants,” have over 500 varieties and are recognized for their ability to grow outside of soil. They are also rever… Organized by Alice Kitajima | Type: lecture, and, tour

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