Events

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

1:20 - 3:30 Organize and Mobilize Actions around the
Community Resilience Challenge - East Bay and beyond
 
3:30-5:00 Networking and Refreshments

We invite you to join the growing coalition of people working together to grow food, save water and energy

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

What is Green Food Service?

Food service customers nationwide take sustainability into account when choosing a place to dine and food service operators, from QSR chains to fine dining, are hearing the call and responding. Customers are asking for loca

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

A greener restaurant can increase your bottom line and also align your operation with customer’s expectations. According to the latest National Restaurant Association survey, Environmental Sustainability and Food Waste Reduction

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

A greener restaurant can increase your bottom line and also align your operation with customer’s expectations. According to the latest National Restaurant Association survey, Environmental Sustainability and Food Waste Reduction

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, March 22, from 2:00-5:00 pm or Earth Day,

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, March 22, from 2:00-5:00 pm or Earth Day,

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

Join us for this year’s selection of spring and summer vegetable plants. From the ground up, we’ll teach you how to prepare your soil and how to plant, fertilize and water all your vegetables.

With simple plumbing alterations and smart landscape changes, every home has the potential to create a sustainable water supply with an ecologically productive landscape. Learn how you can transform your own home so it conserves and reuses our precio

Learn all about the environmental, economic, social and political impact that soil has on the world. Catch up with neighbors and come to a free screening of the documentary "Dirt! The Movie". 

CARING FOR OUR CREEKS:  A GATHERING HOSTED BY THE

WALNUT CREEK WATERSHED COUNCIL

Are you interested in your local creeks?

Would you like to help with the stewardship of your local watershed?  

Do you care about keeping your creeks healthy and clean?

Thi

Even in our 4th year of drought, it’s never been more important for each of us to grow at least some of our own food.  Marian Woodard, Master Gardener and Navlet’s 2014 Gardener of the Year, will get you and your summer garden started organically and

Guest Lecturer: Mike Moran, Supervising Naturalist at Big Break Regional Shoreline, East Bay Regional Parks District

Understand the history, beauty and importance of the Delta in the State’s water supply and how its estuary drains half of California’s

Zero Waste is a journey, not a destination... "Zero waste" is a term that's popping up across the industry. From a restaurant in Chicago that went totally trash-free, to a first-ever zero waste restaurant in the UK, to events that declare they are co

Seasonal class discussing what to do in your garden for spring.