Events

While our planet has benefitted in numerous ways from the Great Lull imposed by the pandemic, plastic use, especially single-use plastic, is on the rise. Join Hillside Club Vice President Arlene Baxter in conversation with Martin Bourque, Executive D

Backyard chickens are easier than ever! You can enjoy fresh eggs and the many benefits for your garden of these peaceful and low maintenance animals. The class will cover starting chicks, coop designs, food, bedding, health, egg birds vs. eggs & meat

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.

Episode 3: What

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.

Episode 3: What

Come learn how to capture rainwater, reuse it in your home landscape, and improve the environment by reducing the amount of pollutants that run into the Bay. This workshop will include a mock-up of a rain garden and rainwater harvesting system to dem

Drip irrigation is a fabulous way to save water, effort, and improve the health of your edible and ornamental landscaping. And yes, drip systems can be be really simple! Landscaper Seth Wright demystifies drip irrigation, so you can enjoy a hassle-fr

Contra Costa Water Distrct staff will present an overview of the Lawn to Garden Rebate Program including program eligibility rules and how to apply, including a moderated Q&A session. For the second presentation, staff will show attendees how to remo

Are you looking for ways to engage your kids in the garden? Many herbs, perennials and flowers stimulate the senses and attract pollinators like ladybugs and birds that help keep your garden healthy. Discover who might be visiting your garden as we e

Have you considered how various features in a landscape increase or decrease carbon in the atmosphere?

In this webinar, Kate Lenahan, Landscape Designer with CMG Landscape Architects, will discuss Climate Positive Design (CPD) - landscape design that

Looking for free summertime activities that are fun for the whole family? Check out 511 Contra Costa’s Summer Bike Challenge.

To start, download your free Challenge Card at 511cc.org/sbc. Then bike to as many destinations as you can, and cross off s

Contra Costa Water District is holding its first water efficiency webinar. During this webinar, Chris Dundon, our Water Efficiency Supervisor will present the basic components of a drip system and how to convert a sprinkler system to drip. This is ve

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.

Episode 2: Did y

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.

Episode 2: Did y

**This is a FREE live online webinar using Zoom** REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The shelter-in-place order is not going to stop us from learning. Ellen Osmundson of Windermere Diablo Realty presents a timely seminar about Smart Homes on May 16.
It’s easy to

Jessica Jane Robinson will share in-depth tools and techniques to illustrate how social media can be leveraged to create change. She will work with attendees to develop an environmental "call to action" that any group can use to influence behavioral

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day! Join us along with County Supervisor John Gioia and others on Saturday, April 25th at an online Zoom webinar and get inspired about all the ways you can take action for the Climate while Hanging Out at Ho