Events

The inaugural Sustainable Richmond Expo 2026 comes to the Richmond City Council Chambers Saturday, September 26, creating a new forum for the community to learn about sustainability and connect with those putting it into practice. The FREE event offe

Join us for the final Green Movie Night of 2026. Our first film explores the shift in attitudes about managing wildfires, from total suppression to using “good fire” as a tool. Includes indigenous perspectives on ancestral practices working with fire

Your kitchen is secretly a wellness studio waiting to happen.

​Join our Kitchen Herbalism Workshop and learn how to transform everyday plants like thyme, ginger, and lavender into natural, homemade remedies.

​The Scoop: A fun, beginner-friendly break

Sustainable Contra Costa will present the Leadership in Sustainability Awards at the 18th Annual Awards Gala in Pleasant Hill. This fun and inspiring event supports and celebrates local individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution

Wildfire is an increasingly urgent concern for California homeowners and communities. As wildfires become more frequent and destructive, understanding how to prepare your home and property has never been more important.

The good news? There are pract

Bike Family Fest is a super FUN and FREE community-wide event to encourage and support kids who want to BICYCLE! Bring the whole family to ride bikes, learn to ride bikes, and build skills around bicycling.

The BFF has two goals: to educate and build

Students can get up to two months of free bus rides with 511 CCTA’s Pass2Class program. Passes are available for County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, WestCAT, or AC Transit, up to two students per family, while supplies last. Learn more and apply at

This free community event is open to all! What Can You Bring?

• Small household items
• Small appliances (toasters, blenders, espresso machines, etc.)
• Jewelry
• Clothing
• Lamps
• Computers
• And more!

Please bring just one item per person, and our volunteer c

Learn how to grow your best winter vegetable garden ever! Join us for tips and tricks from UC Master Gardeners to get your longest winter harvest season, care for soil, and manage pests.

Karen is a UC Master Gardener volunteer, class of 2020, and a f

Calling all gardeners: Bring plant cuttings, seedlings and seeds from your home garden to exchange with other local gardeners.

Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.

Details HERE

Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Over Troubled Waters”, exploring the fight to stop the Delta Tunnels project and the search for a more sustainable water future for California

Following the film, Gary Prost, representing

What happens in Sacramento does not stay in Sacramento! The climate bills moving in Sacramento in 2026 affect us all—impacting our air, our wallets through energy bills and higher insurance costs, and our communities as we harden against firestorms a

The workshop is geared toward emerging leaders and advocates newly entering the bike movement.

The workshop will cover topics such as: the history of bike advocacy, how to get organized, effective political engagement, making the case, coalition buil

Our county has over 75 species of butterflies that can be found throughout the year. Join naturalist Michael Marchiano for a lecture and presentation showing photos of over 60 of them. Learn the host plant for their catepillars and many other fascina

Acterra is proud to present the East Bay Green@Home Tours 2026! This is a FREE, community-powered event that invites the public to explore innovative, electrified homes. Explore homes throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, ranging from new con

Big Oil and gas corporations have been profiting while our communities pay the price. But together, we can make a difference! Join us in Dublin on June 6 for the Tri-Valley Polluters Pay Town Hall—an energizing morning of inspiration, action, and com

Discover the beauty and benefits of water‑wise gardening! Visit a nearby participating garden for expert tips, tours, and resources. Learn about attracting pollinators, blooming native plants, growing food, large and small garden designs, building he