Events

Thanksgiving celebrates the love of family & friends. Let’s give thanks to our planet as well. Chef Alison returns to the Ecology Center Classroom to set you up to host (or attend) a more sustainable event this year. She’ll talk about shopping lists,

Did you know that with home battery storage, you can keep the lights on even during power outages? And did you know that with solar panels and electrification, you can heat your water, charge your car, and cook your meals using your own solar electri

As the climate becomes less human friendly, it’s also becoming less agriculture friendly. Hotter temperatures, drought, giant storms and species die-off all place great strain on our farms and ultimately our ability to feed our nation and the world.

Sustainable Contra Costa is excited to co-present this month’s episode of Sustainability LIVE with 350 Contra Costa, as part of Sustainability Week. Learn how your investments, credit cards, or bank may be financing the climate crisis. State pension

Most of us want to live healthy, happy lives that use a fair share of the Earth’s resources. The Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge is full of practical solutions and actions that we can take to conserve resources and money, reduce waste, and lighten our

Sustainable Walnut Creek and local climate action leaders invite you to a week of free events, screenings, and workshops on sustainable living and taking action against climate change. 

Get the full schedule of events and more information here.

Are you interested in energy efficiency and saving money?

SLIA and Sustainable Contra Costa (SCOCO) have partnered with Energy Upgrade California, a statewide initiative committed to encouraging Californians to be more energy efficient and make infor

Join us for this online FREE live broadcast every month as we interview special guests, share the latest tips and provide the inspiration, education, and camaraderie that will help us all live resilient lives in times of uncertainty.

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We are a charity farm. We donate our produce to those in need.

We are overwhelmed with crops to harvest and weeds to pull! We have already donated over 21,000 pounds of produce in the last 6 months and we have so much more potential.

Can you help? We n

Join Sustainable Contra Costa for the 13th annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards celebration on September 22nd. Our theme is "Emerging Stronger." We’re excited to be joined by County Supervisor John Gioia and special guest environmental scientis

Hear from Heroic Local Teens Taking to the Streets to Protest Climate Inaction
Are adults moving too slowly to combat the climate crisis? Many youth think so, and growing numbers are taking to the streets to demand action now! Hear from two amazing lo

Do you want to make your home more...

• Comfortable
• Healthy & Safe
• Efficient
• Durable

Our FREE 2021 BayREN Home Upgrade Workshop will provide you with information and contacts to make your home more energy efficient with rebates up to $5,000!

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Come one, come all!  The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center is celebrating its 10^th year with a COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, September 12 from 11am to 2pm. The event will focus on indigenous culture and feature two inspirationa

Project Drawdown and other research has shown that shifting our diet can be one of the most important actions we can take to reduce our climate impact. But what does that mean exactly? Can we still enjoy delicious, nutritious, and most of all EASY me

Can new technologies reverse global warming? With the Green Sofa Series you watch the month’s selected film at your leisure from the comfort of your own sofa. Then join a free Zoom presentation and interactive discussion to explore the film's topic m