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October 25, 2017
Wednesday

  • CROP SWAP & COMMUNITY EVENT

  • Oct 25, 2017 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm
  • Location: Center Ave. Community Garden
  • Description:
    Hello Everyone,
    This is a reminder that the October Crop Swap is this Wednesday, October 25th 2017
    Center Ave. Community Garden
    333 Center Ave
    Martinez / Pacheco
    Set up is at 6:30pm 
    Trading starts at 6:45pm
    Bring your extra bounty and trade for something e
  • Created by: Jennifer Brennan
October 24, 2017
Tuesday

  • Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events

  • Oct 24, 2017 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Hagerty Lounge, Saint Mary's College CA
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Kayla Martignetti
October 21, 2017
Saturday

  • Markham Arboretum - Autumn Natives Extravaganza Sale

  • Oct 21, 2017 from 3:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Markham Arboretum and Nature Park
  • Description:
    • 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.

  • Created by: Patrice Hanlon
October 19, 2017
Thursday

  • Concord's "Dark Side of the Moon" Night

  • Oct 19, 2017 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Todos Santos Plaza
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
 

  • Food Safety & Preventative Maintenance for Commercial Kitchens

  • Oct 19, 2017 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Food Service Technology Center
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Kiana Caban
October 17, 2017
Tuesday

  • Climate Disruption: A Scientific Call To Action

  • Oct 17, 2017 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Bortin Hall, Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
October 14, 2017
Saturday

  • DRAWDOWN: How To Reverse Global Warming

  • Oct 14, 2017 at 5:00am to Oct 15, 2017 at 8:00am
  • Location: CoCo San Sustainable Farm
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
October 13, 2017
Friday

  • POSTPONED: Rainwater Collection Workshop

  • Oct 13, 2017 from 3:00am to 5:00pm
  • Location: DVC Horticulture Department, Classroom H101
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
October 12, 2017
Thursday

  • Restoration Seminar for Landscape Designers and Garden Lovers

  • Oct 12, 2017 from 4:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
October 8, 2017
Sunday

  • Pumpkin and Plant Sale

  • Oct 8, 2017 from 4:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
October 5, 2017
Thursday

  • Film Screening: "Can You Dig This?"

  • Oct 5, 2017 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Town Hall Theatre
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
October 4, 2017
Wednesday

  • Nutrition Labeling and Allergens: What You Need to Know

  • Oct 4, 2017 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Food Service Technology Center
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Kiana Caban
October 2, 2017
Monday

  • Transition to Zero Waste Class

  • Oct 2, 2017 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Community Room, Richmond Public Library
  • Description:

    Interested in living a waste-free life? Join us and learn how to reduce waste in the home, office, on the go and at school. Get practical tips you can apply today that will reduce your environmental impact, save you money and simplify your life.

    The c

  • Created by: Anastasia Nicole
September 30, 2017
Saturday

  • Harvest Festival

  • Sep 30, 2017 from 4:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Alison Clary
September 23, 2017
Saturday

  • Making Custom Tea Blends

  • Sep 23, 2017 from 4:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Markham Arboretum and Nature Park
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Patrice Hanlon
September 21, 2017
Thursday

  • CompostSMART Advanced Composting Series 2017

  • Sep 21, 2017 at 12:00pm to Nov 16, 2017 at 12:00pm
  • Location: Walnut Creek Civic Arts Education Building
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Ashley Louisiana
 

  • Home Canning & Preserving

  • Sep 21, 2017 from 4:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
  • Description:
    Learn how to preserve the bounty of summer in this beginner's class!  We will share tips and pointers to get you started on home canning with confidence. In this hands on workshop, students will learn some easy methods of fruit jam preparation that w
  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
 

  • What's In the Water? Water Quality and the Commercial Kitchen

  • Sep 21, 2017 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Food Service Technology Center
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Kiana Caban
September 20, 2017
Wednesday

  • 9th Annual Leadership In Sustainability Awards Gala

  • Sep 20, 2017 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Hilton Concord
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
September 16, 2017
Saturday

  • Awakening the Dreamer Symposium

  • Sep 16, 2017 from 7:30am to 10:30am
  • Location: PHCH Great Room
  • Description:

    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
  • Created by: Anastasia Nicole