Events

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new kind of Christianity" -- just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common

A webinar covering direct sowing of edible garden seeds into your soil, with UC Master Gardener volunteer Andrea Salzman.

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On this moderate 4-mile roundtrip hike we’ll enjoy early bloomers in riparian, chaparral, grassland, and woodland plant communities, as we view 15-million-year-old marine fossils from long ago when an inland sea covered this area. As we walk, we’ll k

The City of Pleasant Hill is excited to announce upcoming workshops to shape our community’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). These workshops will provide a space to collaborate on strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance sustainability, and

Explore Berkeley's Aquatic Park and Marina, their history and evolution, and the many ways the city's waterfront areas provide habitat for wildlife and recreation for people. Along with panoramic views, we are likely to see birds, sailboats, houseboa

Walnut Creek's first city-wide repair cafe! Get your small household appliances, jewelry, bicycles and clothes repaired by experienced volunteers. 

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Start the new year off on the right foot by joining the Winter Walk Challenge. Complete the weekly challenges to earn entries in our Monday drawings for ten $20 Amazon gift cards. Plus, your name will be entered in the iPad Grand Prize Drawing just b

Information on how to identify and report maintenance issues and construction hazards, and get them fixed.

This session is part of Bike East Bay’s ‘Green Mobility Ambassadors’ program with topics offered, made possible with financial support from the

Resource Recovery Ambassadors is an exciting new training program starting January 2025 for all who live, work or play in Antioch to become experts in sorting discards for resource recovery & educating their community about composting to combat clima

Let your inner Druid shine on a winter solstice nature hike up Mitchell Canyon. As we walk, we'll search for signs of the season, including mistletoe, beard lichen, Christmas berry, and those natural tree ornaments, “ oak apple galls” and “California

This class is geared toward people who don't have a lot of space and want to grow their own food. Topics such as: maintaining soil fertility, best plants for container gardens & succession planting will be covered. Growing in containers is a great wa

Join SLIA in welcoming our two panelists: Christopher Lim, Executive Director of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, and Katie Noonan, Co-Chair of Rotary Nature Center Friends, who will share their unique educational and career trajector

A Celebration of the 20^th Anniversary of the Bringing back the Natives Garden Tour

Doug Tallamy will be our keynote speaker at two conferences, each with unique programs, and book signings. Join us for one day or for both. Dr. Tallamy helps us better

A Celebration of the 20^th Anniversary of the Bringing back the Natives Garden Tour

Doug Tallamy will be our keynote speaker at two conferences, each with unique programs, and book signings. Join us for one day or for both. Dr. Tallamy helps us better

 A short history of urban development in the United States, how to identify neighborhood impacts and advocate for equitable changes.

The public process for transportation infrastructure projects, plans, and policies can seem complex and daunting. Via

Join the UC Master Food Preserver program for a demonstration of high-acid canning vs. low-acid canning. They'll cover food safety issues, storage, and best practices for at-home canning. 

FREE, with registation required HERE.

After a five-year hiatus, we are thrilled to invite you to join us in a powerful demonstration of community, solidarity, and commitment to addressing climate change at the Walnut Creek Climate March. This event is a unique opportunity to come togethe

Christ the King, St. Stephen Parsh and Sustainable Contra Costa present a screening of the powerful film "Kiss the Ground."  Narrated and featuring Woody Harrelson, Kiss the Ground is an inspiring and groundbreaking film that reveals the first viable