Events

Please join us for our June Crop Swap.

We will be trading plants, fruit, ideas, home canned goods, honey, veggies, recipes, eggs, nuts, seeds, among other things. As always no money changes hands and you don't have to bring anything to get something.

Join us for an evening with Captain Charles Moore, who will present his latest research on the North Pacific Gyre, home of the fastest-growing swirling vortex of plastic trash.

After 15 years of voyages into the North Pacific Gyre, Captain Moore retur

Are you the parent of a fun, inquisitive nature-lover looking for a unique and educational morning activity to do with your kids? The Gardens at Heather Farm is offering for a new enrichment experience for parents and children ages 2 through 5 called

Join these nonviolent walks led by Native American elders in prayer & conversation for:

Clean Air, Water & Soil
Safe Jobs, Roads, Railroads & Waterways
A Vibrantly Healthy Future for All Children
A Just Transition to Safe & Sustainable Energy

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21st Annual Sculpture in the Garden
Month-long Exhibit and Sale: June 19 – July 19

What: For one month every year, Walnut Creek’s Ruth Bancroft Garden transforms into an outdoor art gallery. Follow the meandering pathways to discover sculptures by art

Come network with like-minded green friends and colleagues! No agenda, just a casual get together! Please RSVP to abaker@republicservices.com

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!