Events

As part of Walnut Creek’s 2024 Earth Month, discover the transformative power of vegetables in our enlightening 1-hour event, "How Vegetables Can Change Your Life." This session is designed to inspire and educate on the profound impact that incorpora

Local air quality has at times been compromised due to industrial incidents. As a consequence, grassroots organizations have formed to address, advocate and protect the community’s right to clean air and good health. Hear from community advocates, th

As part of Walnut Creek Earth Month 2024, join our sustainable fashion workshops, ‘Renew & Reuse: Creative Clothing Revival’, and breathe new life into your old or damaged clothes. In this 1 hour and 30-minute session,  with two possible dates, we wo

In partnership with Bike Concord, Central San will guide participants along a portion of their wastewater infrastructure following the Iron Horse Trail. Discover what’s happening beneath your wheels!

For 21 miles, the Iron Horse Trail pedestrian and

The excitement and anticipation are mounting. Since January, Master Gardeners have planted thousands of tomato and pepper seeds! With almost 80 one-of-a-kind heirloom and hybrid tomato varieties and 38 varieties of pepper on offer this year, we are c

Don't miss the famous Expo and Plant Sale! Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, historic house, and urban farm is one of Pleasant Hill's best kept secrets.

The Expo features:

• Thousands of Plants: Unique heirloom varieties from the farm; tomatoes, pepper

As part of Walnut Creek Earth Month 2024, join Ruth Bancroft Garden for a celebration of pollinators and friends! Learn what you can do to protect bees, birds, bats, butterflies, and other creatures both in their habitats and in a home garden. This f

Online Tours  - Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase

See Your Neighbors’ Native Plant Gardens and Electrified Homes! Four Days of Inspiration: Online and In-person. 20^th Anniversary Bringing Back the Natives Garden

As part of Walnut Creek Earth Month 2024, this lecture-style workshop covers the basics of backyard composting (hot/cold composting), Vermicomposting, mulching and grasscycling, with time for Q&A and troubleshooting.

Marian Woodard, compost expert, w

Are you interested in the latest innovations in water, energy, and green building? Looking to network and meet environmental leaders in the community? Join us on April 4 in San Ramon for the 21st annual Water Conservation Showcase, one of the most hi

Climate Careers Chats are interactive, quarterly events that feature a broad and diverse range of speakers from the Bay Area and beyond. These free events aim to educate anyone interested in environment-related careers, from students to seasoned prof

Join Bay Area Green Tours, 501(c)3, for an inspiring and immersive pre-conference tour March 27, 2024 in the beautiful San Francisco Bay. Bay Area Green Tours has again teamed up with the 35th Annual Bioneers Conference to present the Urban Foodscape

Spring is just around the corner! Come explore the Ruth Bancroft Garden with a guide to learn about the Garden’s history and be introduced to our unique plant collection. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a long-time member, this general tour wi

The Seed Swap is a free community event where attendees can trade and exchange edible and native plant seeds, learn about plant breeding, and get advice from seasoned gardeners. The seed swap is open to all, from beginners to experienced gardeners. 

Do you know that electrifying your home can save you money, protect your and your children’s health, help reduce global warming, and keep you more comfortable?

Come learn how on the upcoming, free Electrified Home Tour, a new program of the Bringing

Kick off 2024 in a healthy way! In an effort to celebrate Sustainable Contra Costa's Q1 Sustainable Movement Challenge, join us for a fun Walk N’ Lunch on Sunday, March 10. This is a great way to be healthy, connect with the community and to support

Brian Kemble never ceases to be awed by the “fearful symmetry” of agave plants, to borrow a phrase from William Blake. When he sees the light striking a plant in a certain way or notices a delightful detail when looking at a plant up close, out comes