Events

Bike to Work Day is a promotional event to encourage use of bicycles for transportation.  On Thursday, May 11, there will be over 400 Energizer Stations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area where cyclists can stop for refreshments and promotional it

Learn the basic ABC's of getting toxic pesticides out of your school districts and local parks: 

• basic pesticide toxicology
• pre-empting industry's spin
• community organizing tips
• key item not to miss when enacting the public records review act.
• least toxic

COMMUNITY TRAINING TO WEAN PUBLIC AGENCIES OFF PESTICIDES

Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 7th when the spirit of the tropics comes to Walnut Creek for Fiesta de Jardín, a Latin-inspired afternoon garden party on the beautiful, flower-filled grounds of The Gardens at Heather Farm. From 2 to 5 p.m., guest

A free, self-guided tour of 40 Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens.

This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from Al Kyte’s 40-year-old wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from large lots in the hills to small front-yard g

This is our only 2 day sale, so yeah, don’t miss it:

• Use our handy, 1 page Markham Nursery Guide to find your way around.
• A large selection of beautiful California natives – we’ll be back with our top picks, so check back for more details.

* Markham Nu

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Learn more about sustainable gardening, composting, recycling, soil - water quality and conservation, native plants, beekeeping and how to provide for pollinators at PHIG during the free Earth Day Celebration on Sunday, April

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

Cohousing communities across the country are welcoming the public for tours and visits. Individuals, families and groups are encouraged to attend this free event. Mark your calendar and plan your day now!  Tours of local cohousing communities, like P

Please join us for our April Crop Swap bring your extra harvest and join us! The way it works is you put all your offerings on the table and take what you want from the table. We will be trading fruit, nuts, ideas, veggies, eggs, recipes, honey, home

It is known that HVAC energy decisions influence the operating cost of a commercial kitchen.

Among new approaches is application of demand-controlled kitchen ventilation (DCKV). Rich Swierczyna- industry subject matter expert, will conduct a two-part

This fun family event is FREE and open to the public. Come enjoy pond critters, goats, garden activities, Native American drumming, arts & crafts, and more! This free outdoor event offers fun and educational activities for the entire family!  

• Pond

The City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with local non-profit organization Sustainable Lafayette, will host the city’s 12^th annual Earth Day Festival at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. The theme of this

John Muir inspired people all over the world to “keep close to nature’s heart.” In this spirit, we celebrate John Muir’s birthday at his former home, along with Earth Day, which brings us closer to knowing our planet and practical ways to help it thr

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The Keep Antioch Beautiful Committee is seeking volunteers for the 2017 Keep Antioch Beautiful volunteer cleanup event. The 8th annual event will be held on Saturday, April 22nd from 8:30-11 AM. Volunteers will be able to check in at 8:30am at the fo

Events Program Coordinator Shannon Griffin is planning Concord's second Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. to noon at Hillcrest Park, Olivera Road at Grant Street.

"We are setting this morning aside to celebrate our planet, and m

Sustainable Rossmoor’s Earth Day committee is busy preparing for the Second Annual Rossmoor Earth Day.  Last year well over 600 people attended and interacted with more than 50 businesses and organizations and we anticipate a higher turnout this year