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Past Events (1865)

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May 12, 2015
Tuesday

  • Nature Explorers Session 2

  • May 12, 2015 at 4:00am to Jun 16, 2015 at 5:30am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    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

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
May 10, 2015
Sunday
May 7, 2015
Thursday
May 3, 2015
Sunday

  • Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour

  • May 3, 2015 from 4:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: Alameda and Contra Costa counties
  • Description:

    On the week-end of the Tour, once again, a number of native plant nurseries will be open on either or both Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, 2015 from 10:00–5:00. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop for unique or hard-to-find native plants t

  • Created by: Kathy Kramer
May 2, 2015
Saturday

  • Environmental Awareness Series

  • May 2, 2015 from 4:30am to 6:45am
  • Location: Clayton Community Library
  • Description:

    Environmental Awareness Series - Lecture & Tour - Free

    Nadine Findley & Robb Kingsbury will give a Free - Lecture (45 minutes) with slides about sustainable practices in the garden & our lives. Permaculture, working with nature, growing organic & heir

  • Created by: Nadine Findley
 

  • Native Plant Sale Extravaganza

  • May 2, 2015 at 4:00am to May 3, 2015 at 11:00am
  • Location: various nurseries throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties
  • Description:

    The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour is a free, self-guided tour of 30 Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens.

    This delightful collection of native plant gardens ranges from Al Kyte’s 40-year-old wildlife oasis to brand new installations, from l

  • Created by: Kathy Kramer
April 28, 2015
Tuesday

  • FREE Water Conservation Workshop

  • Apr 28, 2015 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Lafayette Library & Learning Center
  • Description:

    EVERY DROP COUNTS

    Sustainable Lafayette and the Lafayette Public Library to Host Free Water Conservation Workshop – Tuesday, April 28th, 2015

     

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

  • Created by: Todd Sutton
April 26, 2015
Sunday

  • 10th Annual Lafayette Earth Day Festival!

  • Apr 26, 2015 from 5:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: Lafayette Library & Learning Center
  • Description:

    Everything is coming together for a fantastic Earth Day Festival tomorrow from 11am-3pm at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center!  From bicycles to solar cars, modes of green transportation will roll, soar and bobble their way around the Lafayette

  • Created by: Steve Richard
April 24, 2015
Friday

  • Water Conservation Workshop: "Every Drop Counts"

  • Apr 24, 2015 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Lafayette Library - Community Hall
  • Description:

    The great California drought is here. Now is the time for you to take action and practice water conservation. In response to our serious water shortage, Sustainable Lafayette in partnership with the Lafayette Public Library is hosting a free workshop

  • Created by: Steve Richard
April 22, 2015
Wednesday

  • CENTER AVE COMMUNITY GARDEN CROP SWAP

  • Apr 22, 2015 from 12:15pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Center Ave Community Garden
  • Description:

    Please join us for our April Crop Swap. We will be trading veggies, plants, ideas, eggs, home canned goods, honey, recipes, seeds, fruit, among other things. No money changes hands and as always you do not need to bring something to get something. 

  • Created by: Jennifer Brennan
 

  • The Secrets of Composting

  • Apr 22, 2015 from 9:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Ashley Louisiana, from Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority teaches this workshop, which will cover the basics of backyard composting, worm composting, mulching and grasscycling, with time for problem solving and Q&A.

    Also, learn why we want to

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
 

  • Better Fried Food - The Fryer Challenge

  • Apr 22, 2015 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: PG&E Food Service Technology Center
  • Description:

    Take the Fryer Challenge and Come Fry it for Yourself!


    The most expensive part of fried food is the oil!  Learn how to reduce oil costs with high efficiency fryers. Efficiency is important and attendees will learn the impact it has on frying capacity

  • Created by: Kiana Caban
April 19, 2015
Sunday
 

  • Grayson Creek Clean Up

  • Apr 19, 2015 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Second St. Bridge to Chilpancingo
  • Description:

    Join Friends of Pleasant Hill Creeks in cleaning up Grayson Creek on Sunday April 19 from 11 AM till 1 PM. Please meet at the Second Street bridge just past the Country Square shopping center (by Big Five). For more information, please contact Anne B

  • Created by: Anne Baker
April 18, 2015
Saturday

  • Benicia Community Orchard- Public Workshop

  • Apr 18, 2015 from 3:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Heritage Presbyterian Church
  • Description:

    Benicia Community Orchard public workshop - "Creating Ecological Orchard: bioswales to retain water; plants selection to create a harmonious ecosystem; gardening on a hillside".

  • Created by: Marcella Licea