Events

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference is a day-long learning and networking conference dedicated to helping Contra Costa businesses, academic, government and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability. 

Join us for the Pachamama Alliance "Introduction to Drawdown" workshop, part of a program designed around Paul Hawken's Project Drawdown.  This introductory workshop uses interactive exercises, discussions, and videos to share our excitement of Proje

A decade after An Inconvenient Truth brought climate change into the heart of popular culture comes the riveting and rousing follow-up that shows just how close we are to a real energy revolution. Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight,

Find out why food sustainability matters and what you can do to help preserve and strengthen your local food system.

Responsible land and water use, food cultivation and food distribution are essential to creating a sustainable food future. UC Davis D

Hurricanes, forest fires and heatwaves have dominated news coverage in the past few months. Do these extreme weather events, which appear to be occurring more frequently and with more destructive ferocity, have anything to do with climate change? Com

• Scads of beautiful California natives

• Free talk by Kelly Marshall on top natives for gardens in our area 10am-11am

…and as usual, many other beautiful and drought-tolerant plants from Mediterranean climates around the world.

The City of Concord presents
CONCORD'S "DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" NIGHT
A Family Friendly Music and Science Extravaganza 

featuring HOUSE OF FLOYD 
Performing all of Pink Floyd’s 
“Dark Side of the Moon” to a Laser Light Show

Thursday October 12th—6pm

An Ounce of Prevention... 

Food Safety is always top of mind when you are operating a commercial foodservice establishment. FSTC is teaming up with Abraham Wilson, AKA Mr. Food Safety to discuss the important role that preventative maintenance plays i

GREEN GROUP, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church presents

Andrew Gunther, Ph.D.

Learn the basics, physical principles and observations. What does climate change mean for the country in general and the Bay Area in particular?

I am trying to help

Conservation is not enough! Learn how YOU can help REVERSE Global Warming! 

CoCo San Sustainable Farm is modeling practices that help sink carbon (carbon sequestration) to reverse global warming.

Bahman Sheikh, Ph.D. will talk about the role of R

THIS WORKSHOP HAS BEEN POSTPONED. Stay tuned for the new date.

FREE WATER!

Learn how to capture the rain that falls on your roof for use in irrigating your landscape, seedling starts, mushroom cultivation, and emergency water storage.

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Get a fresh perspective that will inspire your landscape work with clients or at home in your personal garden. This full-day seminar on Thursday, October 12th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., features three industry experts sharing their knowledge and providi

Head on down to The Gardens to pick up some plants and vine-grown pumpkins for the season on Sunday, October 8th from 10am to 2pm, rain or shine.

Spend a Sunday strolling The Gardens and stock up for fall planting with many unique plant species and va

South Los Angeles – once known for gangs, drugs, abandoned buildings and vacant lots -- is blossoming from the efforts of urban gardeners and farmers. Residents are planting to transform their neighborhoods and are changing their own lives in the pro

Nutrition, labeling, and allergens go hand in hand.

Each year, millions of Americans have allergic reactions to food. Although most food allergy causes are relatively mild and minor in symptoms, some can cause severe reactions, and may even be life-th

A free, family-friendly autumn event with Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center and community partners, including Park and Rec, Historical Society, Herb Society, YMCA, Rotary Club, Friends of Pleasant Hill Library, and more! Bring the kids for pumpkin painti

Custom flavored teas make great hostess gifts and presents for the holidays.  Join Suzy Sherwood for this two hour workshop to learn how to create 4-5  different tea blends using classic tea bases of Assam, Darjeeling, Oolong. 

In class we will blend

Are you interested in public education and outreach? The CompostSMART Advanced Training Series might be for you! You’ll receive over 30 hours of in-depth, hands-on organics recycling education, including classroom instruction, outdoor training and to