Events

It takes a lot of effort to maintain six acres of lush garden space, and as a small, nonprofit organization, The Gardens runs on volunteers. Each Wednesday, our Garden Manager and Volunteer Coordinator plan a series of garden tasks for the group. Lea

With no end in sight to the food truck phenomenon, many food truck owners are considering whether or not to transition their meals-on-wheels to brick-and-mortar concepts that will allow them to grow their business, expand their operating hours and th

Every Wednesday through August, 12:00-12:30 p.m.

Have an excess harvest of yummy and pretty things from your home garden? Bring fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers to share and swap with our community. All who participate must bring something to con

It takes a lot of effort to maintain six acres of lush garden space, and as a small, nonprofit organization, The Gardens runs on volunteers. Each Wednesday, our Garden Manager and Volunteer Coordinator plan a series of garden tasks for the group. Lea

Join us for a fun-filled, free, community event for the whole family

Activities:

• Combine your own herbal blend for teas, culinary, dream pillows

• Create an herbal headpiece

• Herbal “Sweet Shop”

• Tour the herb gardens next to a 150 yr. old farmho

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Please join us for our June Crop Swap! 

Wednesday, June 28th

333 Center Ave

Martinez / Pacheco

Set up at 6:30pm

Trading at 6:45pm

Bring your extra bounty and swap it for something else! We will be trading veggies, nuts, home canned goods, fruit, eggs

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 containers and other confined areas. Certified Nursery Professional

Are you ready to heal the planet?  Are you tired of living in a monocultural existence?  R.O.O.T.S. is a one-of-a-kind Permaculture Design Course exploring the indigenous origins of permaculture concepts, taught from culturally relevant perspectives

Celebrate The Watershed Project's 20th anniversary with an oyster picnic! We'll take a nature hike, do a quick shoreline survey, and have an oyster BBQ out at the pier. It's Father's Day, so bring your dad! Your canine companions are also welcome. Ti

There are many wonderful reasons for making your own condiments and sauces: You have control over what goes in them; the ingredients are fresher; they taste better; and, in many cases, they cost less. See how easy it is to make mayonnaise, mustard, k

Are you interested in creating a beautiful and drought tolerant garden but don’t know where to start? Join us for Water-wise Wednesdays to kick start your quest to sustainability.

This FREE workshop will be held the 2nd Wednesday of every month and f

Restaurants generate significant quantities of high quality food waste.

In 2017, restaurants that generate more than 4 cubic yards of organic waste will be required to arrange for organic waste recycling services.

In this seminar experts will discuss o

Did you know you use 45 - 55 gallons of water per laundry load? Or 3 - 10 gallons per minute to water your lawn? In this hands-on workshop at a private residence, you will learn and see how to install a greywater system and convert your washers from

This advanced class is designed to inform and educate participants on the importance of sustainability by having a deeper understanding of water and energy use and consumption, and how conservation of both is important to our environment.

• In-depth d

Pollinator Posse

This sale features –

• Hundreds of plants selected for the pollinators in our summer-dry climate.  Many are unusual or hard to find – see some examples below.
• A tour of our honey bee farm and if we’re lucky, fingers crossed, our own honey

This inspiring, informative, and FREE workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their water-thirsty lawns with beautiful water efficient landscaping. Experts will provide advice on landscape design, plants, and drip irrigation. In a

The FSTC's Todd Bell will take you from the classroom to the kitchen in this fast paced interactive seminar as he walks you through a kitchen ‘tune up.'

The class will start off with a quick road map for energy and water savings highlighting results b

Did you know you use 45 - 55 gallons of water per laundry load? Or 3 - 10 gallons per minute to water your lawn? In this hands-on workshop at a private residence, you will learn and see how to install a greywater system and convert your washers from

Free continental breakfast at 8:45AM for all volunteers.

Help remove trash and improve wildlife habitat in downtown WC creeks. This is a great family activity -- It’s your one chance to actually wade in beautiful parts of Walnut Creek!

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