Events

Explore the Bromeliaceae (such as Puya and Hechtia plants) and (non-agave) Agavoideae (such as Hesperaloe and Yucca plants) plant collection on this guided walk at the Ruth Bancroft Garden with the Curator, Brian K.  This class will proceed rain or s

Join us for the inaugural Dry Garden Botany series designed for the plant enthusiast interested in taking a deep dive into the Garden’s unique plant collection.

In this comprehensive online lecture, learn about the Bromeliaceae (such as Puya and Hecht

Join this online FREE workshop, part of the "Drought-Proof Your Yard" series. 

Are you tired of seeing the rain go down the drain or concerned about landscape water restrictions? Is your dried out lawn depressing to look at? In this free webinar land

Ride and Drive Clean is a non-profit collaboration with a mission to reduce carbon emissions by helping consumers go electric. Ebikes are a fun and healthy way for you and your family to avoid driving a gas car.

Whether you’re commuting to work, runn

Seasonal maintenance keeps your water-wise garden healthy. Fall garden maintenance includes adjusting your irrigation, pruning, sheet mulching areas with stubborn weeds, and replanting where needed to prepare for winter rains.

Join us for a hands-on

Don't miss the Second Annual Walnut Creek Sustainability Week, a community-wide undertaking for the public in and around Walnut Creek. EcoFest in Civic Park is the kickoff event, followed by daily opportunities to learn in person or online. The aim i

Join this online FREE workshop, part of the "Drought-Proof Your Yard" series. 

Is your irrigation system wasting water or watering unevenly? Now more than ever, efficient irrigation is vital. Learn the fundamental concepts and components of an irriga

The 2022 Film Festival features stories of grassroots activism and community resilience. Join us for an in-person kickoff event, followed by two weeks of online film streaming.  All proceeds from this event directly benefit the Rose Foundation's work

Join this online FREE workshop, part of the "Drought-Proof Your Yard" series. You'll learn how to create a garden that conserves water, is inviting to visitors, attracts butterflies and bees, and provides food for a robust population of songbirds. Ma

Welcome! We're excited to have you volunteer at Family Harvest Farm, John Muir Land Trust's thriving urban farm located in Pittsburg, California where youth and adults participate in a local regenerative food system. You'll be working alongside far

Greywater Design Mastery is a comprehensive greywater program to teach you how to design professional, well-functioning greywater irrigation systems.

• Do you (or your customers) want to stop wasting water and start reusing greywater in the landscape?

You are invited!!! The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center is celebrating its 11th year with a COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, August 28th from 11am to 2pm. The event is free and will feature inspirational speakers. Jim ‘Doc’ Hale

Join Sustainable Leaders in Action for the next Climate Careers Chat!

This event will feature two panelists from the governmental sector, Michael Cass from the City of Dublin and Cindy Darling from the Walnut Creek City Council, who will share their

 Welcome! We're excited to have you volunteer at Family Harvest Farm, John Muir Land Trust's thriving urban farm located in Pittsburg, California where youth and adults participate in a local regenerative food system. You'll be working alongside farm

Since 2004, hundreds of advocates, researchers, business leaders, product manufacturers and government officials have gathered every year to address the most pressing water issues and challenges facing the state of California. Join the U.S. Green Bui

Pollinators need our help. The good news is it is not too late to save them. In this talk, UC Master Gardener volunteer Annette Abbott will introduce us to various Northern California pollinators and show us how we can help them by creating a pollina

Congratulations on your new EV! We realize that making the switch to electric offers some new opportunities and you may have some questions. We’ll do a deep dive on charging with clean, affordable energy at home, help you plan an EV road trip, and re