Events

Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’gold”. Join Master Composter Lori Caldwell for this hands-on workshop.She will teach you to make, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden.

This FREE movie event and discussion features the film "Thirsty For Justice", described as:

In the richest nation on earth, and wealthiest state in the nation, how can so many people lack access to safe affordable water for their basic human needs? T

The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is partnering with the Restoration Trust in a return planting effort at the Clayton Valley Drain, a tributary of Walnut Creek that flows through Concord.  Last year’s planting even

The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us this Saturday, December 6^th. We are looking for 50 volunteers, and this project is open to all ages!

The project will be revisiting a s

Beautiful decorations, holiday gifts and the delicious smell of warm baked treats. It's the little things that make this time of year nostalgic. The 24th annual Santa's Bag show features over 60 artists with handicrafts in dozens of categories. Many

Please join us for our last Crop Swap of the season. We will be trading Veggies, ideas, plants, fruit, nuts, honey, eggs, seeds, home canned goods, recipes among other items. We will also be having a Bonfire and hot chocolate to celebrate all the sea

Join us at The Ruth Bancroft Garden for some holiday cheer!  We are excited to welcome back Charlotte Bloom for this fun and inspiring class. This demonstration-based course will show you how to incorporate succulents and garden cuttings into centerp

This November, some of the world’s preeminent strategists in environmental defense, social justice, and grassroots activism will come together to share their insights and speak toward ONE goal: crafting game-changing responses to address the convergi

What needs to be done in your garden after Daylight Savings Time has ended? This class covers ant controls, saving flower and vegetable seeds, frost protection, dormant spray, fertilizing, controlling next year’s unwanted vegetation now and planting

Mt. Diablo Recycling Honors America Recycles Day with Free e-Waste Drop-Off and Compost Giveaway

November 15

Mt. Diablo Recycling’s free e-Waste event will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the facility located at 1300 Love

Old computers, printers, televisions, cell phones and other electronic equipment don’t have to take up space in your home—they can be recycled for free on November 15 at Mt. Diablo Recycling, part of recycling and waste management company Garaventa E

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What needs to be done in your garden after Daylight Savings Time has ended? This class covers ant controls, saving flower and vegetable seeds, frost protection, dormant spray, fertilizing, controlling next year’s unwanted vegetation now and planting

Greetings Neighbors!

Come be a part of the Gregory Gardens community trade event. Gather your toys, clothes, games, tools, jewelry, and anything else you have in mind to trade. This is a great way for us to come together in peace and meet new neighbo

What needs to be done in your garden after Daylight Savings Time has ended? This class covers ant controls, saving flower and vegetable seeds, frost protection, dormant spray, fertilizing, controlling next year’s unwanted vegetation now and planting

Our greenhouse gurus will teach you how to use containers and houseplants to decorate. You’ll receive tips and tricks to keep them thriving.

Contra Costa Master Gardeners will expertly guide the audience through a variety of practices that will help homeowners conserve water in their landscape.

Learn about irrigation methods, plant selection and placement, water gardening and rainwater har

Come socialize with the sustainability community at Green Drinks, happening next Thursday, October 30 at Hop Grenade in Concord. Address is 2151 Salvio St., and we will commence green drinking at 5 PM.

Green Drinks has no agenda but for us to informa

The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is set to host four community meetings to discuss the ongoing drought response, the need for mandatory rationing and drought rates in 2015 if the drought continues or worsens.

The meetings will be held

Join Sustainable Lafayette for its first-ever fundraiser to help the organization expand its programs and community outreach!  If you want to see Lafayette become a truly sustainable community, then this event is for you!

Farm to table appetizers - Di