Events

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

School may be out for the summer, but it’s the perfect time to learn about recycling and respecting the environment at Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery (MDRR) sixth annual free Summer Camp. MDRR is offering once camp session that will each include a tour

Experience exhibits, activities, and entertainment that will guide you on how to reduce your impact on Mother Earth!! 

Bring a Picnic & spend the day at this family friendly event to raise environmental awareness. Everyone can get their "passports" s

Want to learn how to implement sustainability in your everyday life? Join us for Sustainable Saturday! Hands-on activities for children, live demonstrations, guest speakers, and more! Topics will cover sustainable gardening, water conservation, and r

Lose Your Lawn and Get a Garden – Lawn Conversion Workshop

This inspiring and informative one-day workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their water-thirsty lawns with beautiful water efficient landscaping. Experts will provide a

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Don't miss Sustainable Contra Costa's first-ever FUNdraiser party supporting Sustainable Contra Costa and commemorating 10 years of resilience-building community action and connection

Ever wonder what to do with lawn clippings, leaves, and fruit and vegetable scraps that you hate to throw in the garbage? Ever consider composting? Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic material, such as yard and vegetable wastes,

Markham Arboretum Spring Class
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That Incredible Iris: An International Tour

If you are intrigued about this elegant symbol of spring, come and hear Stan Morgan fill you in about this delightf

Just in time for Mother's Day! Buy colorful plants, as well as drought tolerant perennials, succulents, herbs, vegetables and houseplants. The "Garden Shed" section offers gently used garden tools and decor. Great deals, with many items priced for ch

Lose Your Lawn and Get a Garden – Lawn Conversion Workshop

This inspiring and informative one-day workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their water-thirsty lawns with beautiful water efficient landscaping. Experts will provide a

The Pony. The Funky Chicken. The Roger Rabbit.  For decades, people have been partying like animals.  Who are we to stop a good thing?! If the rhythm doesn’t get you, our friends from CaliCraft beer will. Prices start at just $20! It’s time to parti’

The Zero Waste Symposium is organized to draw awareness to regional zero waste opportunities.

Keynote Speaker – Captain Charles Moore

The event will bring government, institutions, businesses, and the community together to discuss zero waste best pra

You may already be 'voting with your dollar' on what and from where you buy, but consider aligning your assets with your values too through Impact Investing. SCOCO member Aubrey Beltran and the Women's Environmental Network will host an informational

From Cuba to Mexico and Puerto Rico to Peru, savor the flavors of Latin America at The Gardens at Heather Farm's annual gala fundraiser, Fiesta Nueva. The afternoon garden party takes place from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 6,  on the beautiful, flower-f

Free, but registration required!
• Passes to 40 gardens
• Garden Guide that provides details on each garden
• Garden talks scheduled throughout the day
The Tour is expected to fill, so register early to avoid being disappointed.

This delightful colle

Markham Arboretum will be participating in the Bringing Back the Native Tour. Come by and pick up some plants for your garden.The sale is from 10 am - 5pm

Join us for a free talk from 11 am - noon

A FREE Worm Composting Workshop will be offered at the Kensington Community Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

You will learn how to make your own worm compost. Vermicomposting (“vermi” is Latin for “worm”) is the process of us