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Past Events (1833)

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October 19, 2024
Saturday
  • Fall Tree Planting Event

  • Oct 19, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:30am
  • Location: Larry Lasater Park, Pittsburg
  • Description:

    Plant a tree and watch it grow for the future!

    Wear clothing that can get dirty! Gloves and shovels will be available, but please bring your own in case we run out.

    One lucky participant will win a raffle prize at this event! Receive a raffle ticket

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
October 17, 2024
Thursday
  • Fall Garden Maintenance - Demonstration & Discussion

  • Oct 17, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek
  • Description:

    Spring bloom brings fall prune - Are you ready for a fun outdoor gathering to exchange ideas on pruning, sheet mulching, planting, and other fall garden maintenance tips?

    Join us for an interactive maintenance workshop at the 6-acre Gardens at Heathe

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
October 12, 2024
Saturday
  • Free Virtual Backyard Composting Workshop

  • Oct 12, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Let it rot! Practically anyone can learn to compost or improve their existing compost techniques by following some basic steps. Free instructional materials on home composting will be provided via email and upon request.

    The instructor, Todd Sutton,

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
 
  • Bike & Hike for Clean Air Day

  • Oct 5, 2024 from 8:30am to 12:30pm
  • Location: Point Pinole Regional Park, Richmond
  • Description:

    Join Moving Forward 510 for an interactive Clean Air Day Bike and Hike. We will gather at 8:30am at Unity Park in the Iron Triangle area of Richmond, CA. We'll be leading the bike ride-out at 9 am to Dotson Family Marsh, which is a 5 1/2 mile ride. O

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
September 18, 2024
Wednesday
  • Home Composting for Busy People

  • Sep 18, 2024 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    This virtual workshop will provide the basics of composting organic material at home, from home! Learn about the tools and composting methods, resources available to you, and the product you’ll create to grow healthy food, plants and flowers – compos

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
September 14, 2024
Saturday
September 7, 2024
Saturday
  • Tarantula & Scorpion Hike

  • Sep 7, 2024 from 6:45pm to 8:45pm
  • Location: Mt. Diablo State Park, Mitchell Canyon Staging Area
  • Description:

    Explore the habitat of local scorpions and tarantulas along the north face of Mount Diablo, starting at the Mitchell Canyon Visitor Center. Experience the excitement of finding scorpions glowing like green neon signs in the dark. Led by our experienc

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
August 27, 2024
Tuesday
  • The California Bluebird Recovery Program

  • Aug 27, 2024 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm
  • Location: Danville Library, 400 Front Street
  • Description:

    Join us to learn about the state of bluebird recovery and how you can help. We'll learn about secondary-cavity nesters and monitoring bluebird boxes. Instructor Georgette Howington will discuss the history of the program and the impacts of successful

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
August 21, 2024
Wednesday
  • What To Expect As A New EV Owner

  • Aug 21, 2024 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Congratulations on your new EV! We realize that making the switch to electric offers some new opportunities and you may have some questions.

    In this online webinar we’ll do a deep dive on charging with clean, affordable energy at home, help you plan

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
July 22, 2024
Monday
  • Recycle Old Clothes: Textile Drive

  • Jul 22, 2024 to Jul 27, 2024
  • Location: San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery Street
  • Description:

    Help the San Ramon Library reach our goal of diverting 1000 lbs of textiles from landfills! Did you know that over 14.5 million tons of textiles enter U.S. landfills or are incinerated each year? Or that the fashion industry is responsible for 20% of

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
 
  • Community Cleanup Day in Antioch

  • Jul 7, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Target back parking lot, 5769 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
  • Description:

    Come and join the CCRCD, in collaboration with UC Davis, San Jose State, and SOS Richmond, for a fantastic community cleanup event in Antioch. Keep our neighborhood clean while connecting with wonderful neighbors. 

    We will be doing:

    • Rapid Trash Asse
  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
June 26, 2024
Wednesday
  • Pollinators and Plant Life

  • Jun 26, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: CREEC, 1909 Dowrelio Dr, Crockett
  • Description:

    Join us at CREEC for a fun morning! This interactive program is perfect for all ages and will be a great way to learn more about these fascinating buzzing friends. We'll discover why pollinators are essential for a thriving ecosystem, and enjoy a gui

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
June 25, 2024
Tuesday
  • Pollinators on the Farm at Healthy Hearts

  • Jun 25, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: 875 El Pueblo Ave., Pittsburg
  • Description:

    Join us for a free educational program and a free treat. Hands-on learning at the farm. Enjoy a guided walk around the farm to observe pollinators in action. 

    Creative Crafting: Choose between making a rose petal craft, building a bug hotel, or a nat

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa