Events

April is Citizen Science Month.
Join us Earth Week in describing the wildlife (birds, insects, snakes & lizards, mammals) and the native and pollinator plants you observe from 4/18-4/25/21 at Pleasant Hill Instructional Garden, a sustainable demonst

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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San Damiano welcomes Gerard’Z Bees for this three-hour workshop. Attendees will witness the basics of beekeeping, learn how to build a honeycomb foundation and hive, and observe a live bee colony housed in see-through hives. Beekeepers will teach the

Are biofuels better or worse for the climate than fossil fuels?

Two Bay Area oil refineries recently announced a pivot from petroleum refining to the production of renewable diesel. And they’re not alone: in the face of current market uncertainties, t

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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Leaks can run, but they can't hide! Mark your calendars for this special webinar during national Fix a Leak Week. Join EBMUD Water Conservation Representatives Jolene Bertetto, Luke Sires, and Rolando Gonzalez to learn how to read your water meter, t

Learn how to convert your own washing machine into a water-saving laundry-to-landscape graywater system. This type of graywater system is low cost, does not require a permit, and is great for irrigating trees, bushes, and perennials. This webinar wil

Efficient irrigation saves water while still supporting healthy plants and landscapes. In this webinar, EBMUD Water Conservation Representatives Kristin Bowman, Lindsay Edelman, and Rolando Gonzalez will walk you through how to conduct a home irrigat

In this webinar, EBMUD Water Conservation Representative, Jessica Woodard and CNPS Horticultural Outreach Manager, Ann Marie Benz will discuss the benefits of native plants and provide tools and resources to help gardeners design a garden that saves

We all know that wasting less food is good for our wallets and the environment. But if you’re not sure where to start with trying new recipes or meal planning, check out this special event with Chef Alison of Ends+Stems!

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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Join Greenbelt Alliance at this online workshop to learn from residents and grassroots organizations about the best ways to influence cities as they update and work to ensure equitable and environmentally-progressive General Plans. You’ll hear lesson

Join Green Gardener John Davenport in discovering ways to create excitement in the garden for children! Learn about craft and scavenger hunt ideas that are sure to create learning opportunities for all.

Then keep tuned and hear from Sustainable Solan

In addition to saving water, water-wise gardens increase biodiversity, improve soil health, reduce the need for pesticides, and reduce carbon emissions through less maintenance requirements compared to conventional lawns.

In this webinar, EBMUD Water

Join us for SLIA's second Climate Careers Chat on January 28th! This youth-produced live interactive panel will feature two industry professionals in sustainability and conservation who will share their education and career pathways and participate i

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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