Events

The health benefits of medical marijuana and other Cannabis products are being discussed everywhere, and this ancient plant has the potential to be a natural home-grown remedy. But what are the facts, and what is hype? Our expert from the Rossmoor Me

Do you want to learn how to stop the spread of invasive plants in our creeks? The Walnut Creek watershed has over 250 stands of Arundo donax! 

Join us to learn how you can:

• Create a healthier creek system
• Learn about invasive species and stop their

A FREE screening of Paris to Pittsburgh, a new film from National Geographic, produced by Radical Media in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies — narrated by Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress and activist Rachel Brosnahan (“The Marve

Join Friends of the Creek as we participate in California Invasive Species Week. Work with like-minded people to remove invasive plants, improve the creek, and make new friends!  We'll be concentrating on Arundo, Poison Hemlock, and Ivy.  Bring glove

You can still have a beautiful garden, with plenty of fruits, veggies, and flowers on your patio, deck, or other small space. Learn all the tips and tricks for successful growing in containers and other confined areas. Certified Nursery Professional

Sustainable Contra Costa invites you and your colleagues to the 3rd annual Sustainable Enterprise Conference at the Cal State East Bay Concord Campus on May 22nd from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

The circular economic vision and approach give endless possibi

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

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

Shop for Mothers Day. Shop for your garden. Shop for unusual plants, pretty flowers, heirloom vegetables, hardy perennials, herbs, succulents, and house plants.

Shop also for gently used outdoor decor and garden-related accessories.

This annual plant s

More and more evidence of dangerous toxins in our home and beauty products are being revealed. Learn how to identify and lessen your exposure and create some natural products that work just as well. Make and take home some natural laundry soap and ha

Bike to Work Day is a celebration of bicycles as a fun and healthy way to get to work, as well as an opportunity for those who don’t usually bike commute to try it out! 

WHAT HAPPENS ON BIKE TO WORK DAY?

Energizer stations are located along Bay Area

Registration for the Fifteenth Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, which will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 10:00 to 5:00, is now open.  

This award-winning tour features thirty five beautiful Contra Costa and Alameda county gardens

Come enjoy the beautiful historic ranch and 18-acre nature preserve, rarely open to the public. Join a variety of activities for all ages, especially kids. Featuring wildlife fun at the Frog Pond (red-legged frogs and our resident western pond turtle

Join Sustainable Lafayette outside the Lafayette Library & Learning Center for a fun and educational, youth-centered, earth focused event.

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Get ready to embrace living green at Lindsay Wildlife’s first ever Eco-Fest! Co-presented by Lindsay, Sustainable Contra Costa and the City of Walnut Creek. Attend a worm compositing mini-workshop, learn about sustainable food choices and at 4 p.m. w

A day of ecologically oriented fun including a recycling contest!

Main Courtyard, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center – Walnut Creek.

Bernadette McCourt, Bernadette.M.McCourt@kp.org, for more information.

A fun filled morning at the Crockett waterfront!

Let’s keep our waterfront CLEAN and enjoy fun, family activities at Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center Greenhouse too! There will be a Project Tour by Carquinez Recover the Waterfront Co

John Muir inspired people all over the world to “keep close to nature’s heart.” In this spirit, we celebrate John Muir’s birthday at his former home, along with Earth Day, which brings us closer to knowing our planet and practical ways to help it thr

Join Ecology Center on April 16th for a Climate #SolutionSalon!

Thinking about buying an Electric Vehicle? EV 101 will discuss what vehicles are currently available, and their respective ranges. Other topics include charging and charging infrastructu