Events

Learn How to reach zero waste in your home and daily life with world-famous author, speaker and lifestyle expert Bea Johnson. Bea will cover the importance of applying the 5 R's in order (Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot) and shatter misconception

Water, like electricity and natural gas, is a mission critical component of any restaurat operation. Whether turned into steam to cook vegetables or heated to sanitize soiled wares and wash customer and staff hands alike, water has three embedded cos

Greywater Action is hosting a three part webinar series for people who want to educate their communities about greywater. In this series you will learn how to give two greywater presentations and have full access to the presentations for your future

The Community Alliance with Family Farmers is organizing a series of irrigation efficiency workshops for wine grape growers. On June 16th, Sal and Susan Captain of Captain Vineyards will host a workshop at their 2.5-acre site outside of Moraga.

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Markham Markham Nature Park and Arboretum has a great FREE class coming up at the June 13 plant sale on native bees..BEE IN THE KNOW by Sara Leon Guerrero, researcher for the Urban Bee Lab and a honey bee demonstration at our bee boxes. Visit our web

Start summer break with the Green Footprint Festival at Small World Park! The City of Pittsburg Invites the community to a day of eco-friendly fun and entertainment. The event will run from 11 AM to 3 PM, and will celebrate the many aspects of living

A foray into the suburban wilderness out Far East Bay tour features sites ranging from a modest suburban retrofit to a sprawling Permaculture paradise.  All sites feature water wise gardening. and food production.  You will see edible landscaping, be

As of Monday 6/1, over 140 garage sales are signed up throughout Pleasant Hill. Post your best find to the Facebook page, www.facebook.com/pleasanthillgaragesale for a chance to win a great prize! Also a contest for best upcycle--again, post to the F

Why is it important to have a balanced approach to living? Find out why in this teleconference with Amy Erez owner of Sugi Health and Myra Nissen, classical homeopath and metabolic balance coach. Our gift to you is this opportunity for a virtual tast

Upcoming garden work parties! We are developing a water conservation demonstration garden using sustainable practices with no pesticides utilizing mostly natives and drought tolerant plants.

Email phigarden@gmail.com to confirm availability & for more

Ready to save water? Curious about irrigation systems, but haven’t figured out which one to choose? Don’t know how to install a drip irrigation system? Interested in finding out how you can receive up to $2,500 for removing your lawn and replacing it

We cordially invite you to the Grand Opening of Living Green Gardens on May 30th 10:00 to Noon. This half-acre garden at City Hall is a demonstration garden that will be promoting Integrated Pest Management, Water Conservation and Drought Tolerant Pl

Are you tired of mowing and edging your lawn, or for paying to have that done for you? Wouldn’t it be great to save money on your water bill? Wish you could quit with the herbicides? Would you like to have a beautiful, water-conserving garden that at

Gather with like-minded sustainability professionals, volunteers and concerned citizens for another round of the quarterly Green Drinks sessions!

The hot water system is a basic component of any commercial food service operation. Water heating, delivery and use represents a significant cost to the operator ranging from $2,000 in a small quick-service restaurant to $50,000 annually in a large f

Please join us for our May Crop Swap.

Bring any extra crops to trade for other crops. We will be trading plants, eggs, honey, seeds, fruit, nuts, ideas, veggies, recipes, home canned goods, community, what ever you have. As always no money changes han

with Lois Courchaine, Program Manager of Public Outreach, Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority

The Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (SWA) is dedicated to developing and delivering high quality, cost effective solid waste reduction, rec

EVERY DROP COUNTS

The City of Oakley and Diablo Water District to Host Free Water Conservation Workshop – Wednesday, May 20^th, 2015

The great California drought is here. Now is the time for you to take action and practice water conservation. In respon

Upcoming garden work parties! We are developing a water conservation demonstration garden using sustainable practices with no pesticides utilizing mostly natives and drought tolerant plants.

Join us on Sunday, May 17 or Sunday, May 31, from 1:00-4:00