Join Contra Costa Fruit Rescue in harvesting backyard fruit that would otherwise go to waste.  Great activity for the whole family.  Everyone must sign up ahead of time.  More information will be found on the linked page.  REGISTER HERE

Native Plant Extravaganza - Talks at native plant nurseries in the East Bay

 More information at: https://www.bringingbackthenatives.net/native-plant-extravaganzas-2023

 Shop in-person at Oaktown Native Plant Nursery in Berkeley, East Bay Wilds in Oakl

Join Sustainable Lafayette and St. Mary's College for a screening of The Game Changers.

Directed by Oscar®-winning documentary filmmaker Louie Psihoyos,The Game Changers tells the story of James Wilks — elite Special Forces trainer and The Ultimate Fi

Third Actors will be meeting from 11am-1pm to let the banks/Chase, Wells Fargo/Bank of America and Citi Bank know we are withdrawing our funds and committing to no further investments, until they commit to no fossil fuel funding. Meet us on the corne

Have you ever wondered how stewarding chickens could help you live a more sustainable life and bring you closer to a zero-waste lifestyle?

 Republic Services and Sustainable Solano will be joined by UC Master Gardener Tina Saravia to discuss stewardi

There are now more resources than ever to switch away from natural gas appliances to efficient electric heating and create a climate friendly, clean energy home! The recent Inflation Reduction Act includes significant rebates and tax credits for clea

Welcome back to this dynamic in-person event!

Join secular and faith based-leaders advancing food security and sustainable agriculture.

$55 registration fee (early bird discount $45).

The Conference will be held at Niles Hall in Preservation Park.

Re

Ride and Drive Clean is here to help you Electrify Your Ride. They’re offering discounts on several EVs with pricing below MSRP. 

Sign up now and enjoy savings on a new EV in March!

The Climate Careers Chats are interactive, quarterly events that feature a broad and diverse range of speakers from the California Bay Area and beyond. These free events aim to educate anyone interested in environment-related careers, from students t

Did you ever wonder what happens to water when it goes down the drain? The Central San Citizens Academy (Central San Academy) provides an award-winning, behind-the-scenes look at one of your community’s core services: wastewater treatment. Participan

Join HomeGrown Bay Area as a community advocate! HomeGrown Bay Area is a coalition that’s mobilizing city teams and bringing forward solutions for a better food system. Our first priority is “Good Food for ALL” – making healthy, locally grown, climat

Back by popular demand - Acterra's biggest EVent of the year! This info-packed workshop previews 2023’s most anticipated models, presents up-to-date information on the New Clean Vehicle Credit that took effect January 1, and provides insider tips tha

Join us for a fun-filled day for kids at the Ruth Bancroft Garden! The day will include story time, crafts, activity tables to explore soil, seeds, and water-wise plants, and a special Garden bingo. Local groups, such as moms clubs, will present who

Join Clinical Herbalist, Anna Marie Beauchemin RH(AHG) of East Bay Herbals for a wintertime class all about the art of herbal tea blending. During this in-person class, we’ll explore how teas have traditionally been used for their medicinal value, an

Learn about the diverse tree collection at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in this comprehensive online lecture. 

Register here.

Please note that this will be a live, webinar workshop (offered via Zoom) and not a lecture at the Garden. After registration (see

Join us for our Sip and Paint Night hosted by Super Paint Party. You will paint an Agave design on a 16×20″ canvas made just for RBG! All members can purchase up to 4 tickets total at Member price! Listen to some music, sip on adult beverages, and cr

Are you new to the world of houseplants or do you experience shopper remorse when you impulsively buy a houseplant that doesn’t quite seem to thrive in your indoor space?  Join Jeremiah Harper, General Nursery Manager, for this in-person workshop on

Bring your love for plants to a whole new level! Nature journaling is the act of putting pen (or pencil) to paper to observe aspects of nature with curiosity and attention. At this in-person workshop you’ll learn about establishing (or enhancing) you

Learn about the Euphorbiaceae plant collection at the Ruth Bancroft Garden in this comprehensive online lecture. 

Register here: https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/webinar-dry-garden-botany-euphorbiaceae/ 

Please note that this will be a live, we

Fun, free, and healthy: 511 Contra Costa’s Winter Walk Challenge will get you outside and on the move. Sign up and receive a new challenge each Monday, January through March. You’ll complete fun and easy challenges while walking to earn entries in we