Events

Join us for a wonderful night of inspiration and celebration!

Sustainable Contra Costa will present the Leadership in Sustainability and Green Building Awards at the 10th Annual Awards Gala on September 20th. This fun and inspiring event supports and

Adios Summer

This is usually our annual, overstock, blow-out sale, so come back and check for more details.  All of our current inventory is especially suited for our late summer/early fall and winter conditions.

Why pay big bucks for kombucha when you can make it yourself? Learn all about kombucha (a fermented tea beverage) and why fermented foods are so good for you! This class will cover how to make kombucha safely at home with a focus on the double ferm

Don't miss a Sunday evening of swing, bop, blues and bossa as Bay Area bassist and bandleader, Tom Lilienthal, brings sensational jazz vocalist, Jennifer Lee and an all-star quartet to The Gardens at Heather Farm's Summer Concert Series.

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We invite you to the 27th annual celebration of the Rodgers Ranch journey. Celebrate our new brick pathway, new meadow lawn and plantings, meet the current board, and the enjoy the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting. Refreshments, and l

Do you have some great memories of summer camp—or did you ever wish you went to summer camp?Check out this 21 and over “Adult Camp” with Wild@Night here at Lindsay Wildlife Experience!

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Join Habitat for Humanity on Sunday, August 12^th for the Second Annual Oakland ReUse Fair as we celebrate sustainability with DIY demonstrations and reuse organizations who do more with less! Admission is FREE so come enjoy the fun, food, music, and

Getting lost amidst the push for a transition to 100% renewable energy is the transformation in economic and political life needed to make that renewable energy goal meaningful. Join Crystal Huang to explore how communities, through cross-pollinating

An informal discussion with Father Tom Bonacci, Executive Director of the Interfaith Peace Project. We’ll have a presentation from Father Tom on the Pope’s continued efforts to address the climate urgency and connect those causing the harm and who it

Enjoy what's blooming and see what's happening in the garden! Help us restore some of our beds or paths with cleaning up, adding compost and mulch, and replacing plant tag signs at upcoming garden work parties, usually on Sunday mornings from 9-12 pm

What has super powers, makes your garden grow and glow, is super easy, saves you money … and can be done at your convenience?  COMPOST!  You’ll get your “rot” on at this fun workshop and learn the 6 reasons compost can help not just your garden, but

Are you curious about aquaponics? Learn about this home-scaled method of growing fish and plants in one integrated system. Samanntha will introduce aquaponics through Power Point presentation and a discussion of common questions. Components from a

Want to expand your repertoire of easy care low water plants without breaking the bank?
Learn how to create a spectacular cactus and succulent garden by growing it from leaves, cuttings, offsets, and bare root plants.
Several kinds of cactus and succu

The City of Walnut Creek Youth Leadership Commission is holding its first Youth Conference on June 27. Our goal is to energize, engage and empower the next leaders in Walnut Creek. Join us to learn how to become more active in the community, engage w

Revel in the beauty of a summer evening in the gardens while enjoying an enchanting selection of classical favorites including Bach, Elgar, Piazzola, and more! Performers Larisa Smirnova (harp), Ernie Mansfield (flute) and Pawel Walerowksi (cello) pe

THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED. Stay tuned for news of future dates.

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

We've had another dry winter, and water conservation is crucial, but irrigation choices can be overwhelming. Samanntha demystifies various methods of irrigation that can save a great deal of water, including PVC, drip, wicking or self watering, olla

Summer’s Succulents and a Pollinator Posse

Summer is great for food — all those fresh veggies and fruits popping out of your yard.   But, if you really want a successful crop, don’t forget to feed the hardworking birds, bees, and butterflies that make