Events

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.

Vendor list and more information

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

Join us for a discussion on climate change and screening of Al Gore’s movie “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power” with Sustainable Lafayette. While enjoying light snacks, learn how to make a positive impact on climate change locally by Joining the

In this exciting, hands-on workshop you'll learn about simple, backyard rainwater harvesting systems. We'll cover common types of rainharvesting systems, storage options, system components, how to size a system, and irrigation methods. Led by the exp

1000's of locally grown organic vegetable, herb and flower seedlings, native plants, art & foodstuffs for sale, & free classes. DVC Culinary returns with Everick's amazing Jamaican BBQ (vegan items too). Petting zoo, cooking demonstrations, tours...

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

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

Help us keep this wildlife-friendly, water conservation demonstration garden looking good! Bring your favorite small garden tools. Wear comfortable clothing and dress in layers. Get a little exercise at the same time you are in a beautiful setting wi

We will explore the world of herbal medicine and its connections to the garden and kitchen. Many of our most common kitchen herbs and spices are not only powerhouses in the medicinal world but easy to grow in the garden. We will cover the definition