Events

These events will give practical, everyday knowledge about the carbon footprint of different foods and growing methods. We will have snacks and include eco-spirituality in each of these events and we will share some of the local and state-wide advoca

Mediterranean and drought tolerant gardens are low maintenance once you implement a plan. Proper maintenance practices such as pruning at the correct time, water management, insect identification, and proper fertilization are the key to a successful

Stock up on your favorite water wise plants at the Ruth Bancroft Garden's Fall Plant Sale - Sat/Sun Sept 7-8 from 10am - 5pm.

The nursery has stocked a wide variety of water wise plants including - succulents, cacti, CA natives, Australian and South A

Are you looking for a new and meaningful way to get involved and serve our community and our state? Have you ever considered applying for an appointment to a State Board or State Commission? There are over 200 opportunities to serve our state in a wi

By walking, biking and electrifying our transportation — cars, scooters, buses, shuttles, and more — we can tackle the largest source of our greenhouse gas emissions, while improving air quality and health for all.

Free and open to the public!

• Disc

Join us for Friday morning coffee meetups, where a group of like-minded community friends gather at local coffee shops to discuss environmental topics and issues impacting our community.

Contact Brad for more information.

Please join Contra Costa County Supervisors, staff, county-wide sustainability leaders, and community members to celebrate our new solar parking lot that will power the County’s New Administration Building with near Net Zero Energy (NZE) clean energy

Learn practical ways of applying permaculture principles in your garden and community. Join us at Shelter Solano in Fairfield for this FREE event.

Planning to plant, then planting to plan could be one of the most beneficial acts for our planet’s well

Don't toss your precious food scraps into the green can. Use them to make the best fertilizer EVER! Keeping a worm bin at home is easy, takes mere minutes each week, produces NO odors, and is fun for the whole family. Your garden and houseplants will

Climate scientists have warned us that we face a planetary emergency that threatens all life on the planet. Yet the world's most powerful governments and corporations insist on staying the same catastrophic course. Our only hope is to organize to ove

Learn about solar photovoltaic (PV) for your home. Understand the basics of solar PV, the economics benefits of going solar, the options you have and purchasing tips. Special focus will be on home owners with low electric bills averaging under $100/m

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