Events

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."

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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

It’s time to let go of the past and move into the future.  We will be presenting an astrological and philosophical take on the current era, the nature of planetary-cycles as they relate to the current crisis, and theories that describe the paradigm s

Join us in September for a weekend of inspiring presentations, connecting with activists, farmers, scientists, and other global citizens passionate about soil-based solutions to climate change. Learn of action steps we can take to promote environment

Calling all Eco-Warrior Apartment-Dwellers in the Contra Costa region! Have you ever wanted to give back to your community and help divert valuable resources away from the landfill? Is it important to you to improve the waste systems where you live a

Bring a sketchbook or notebook as we spotlight one special plant in the garden. An easy-to-digest, informational talk gives you the inside scoop about these unique botanical beauties. Classes will conclude with the optional sharing of your art in eit

Contra Costa Progressives and Sustainable Contra Costa present a screening of the powerful film "Before The Flood".

Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of The United Nations said "Climate change is the single greatest threat to a sustainable future but, a

Join us for an inspiring and thought-provoking talk with educator, ecological desiger, farmer and musician, David Shaw! David works to help build connections with ourselves, each other, and with nature. His talk will focus on global sustainability, r

Join Master Gardener Monika Olsen in the garden to learn by doing. Help maintain a beautiful, water-conserving garden that demonstrates healthy garden practices using water recycling, mulch, drought-tolerant and native plantings, and no pesticides. G