Events

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.

In this work

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

Did you know that there are two types of water in your kitchen?

Learn about the current state of the water, why it is changing and how it can affect not only your equipment but also your food and beverages. This seminar will cover the issues that wate

Sustainable Contra Costa will present the Leadership in Sustainability Awards at the 9th Annual Awards Gala. This fun and inspiring event supports and celebrates local individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and commitment t

Attend a free workshop created by the Pachamama Alliance—the community that’s committed to bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, socially just human presence on this planet.

• Learn where we are as a human family and how

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.

Plus, Robin Parer of Geraniaceae will b

The Gardens at Heather Farm is honored to present renowned San Francisco-based botanical artist, Tiffanie Turner for a book release, lecture and demonstration event on Thursday, September 14th. Publishing in August, Tiffanie’s first book is an inspir

Are you sustaining your own energy?

"Each individual's willingness to take action to sustain and improve his or her own energy produces a powerful influence that has the potential to affect healing throughout the community and even the world."

Roger Jh

As burger trends are starting to become more popular in the foodservice industry, many restaurants are trying to figure out how to make their burger standout from the rest.

From selecting the right equipment to identifying premium toppings, the FSTC's

Sustainable Solano, in partnership with Republic Services, presents an educational series for Benicia “Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet”.

Are you looking for a more sustainable way to landscape your yard? Do you want to grow more nutritious and delicious