Events

Join renowned environmental educator Judy Adler in this in-depth tour of her half-acre Walnut Creek garden. Judy’s suburban garden, part farm, part classroom, part nursery, and part nature preserve, features happy chickens, a rainwater harvesting sys

Cool-season annuals, such as snapdragons, pansies, violas, primroses, stock and many more, grow best in the cool soils and mild temperatures of fall and spring. So now’s a great time to learn how to plant and care for these colorful fall annuals.

Martinez Reuse Roundup

9AM-2PM Oct. 25^th,

Alhambra High School parking lot.

Drop off gently-used clothing, housewares, blankets, sleeping bags, costume jewelry, toys, bicycles (working or not).

Donations go to Christmas for Everyone that helps working po

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

Center Ave Community Garden Crop Swap

We will be welcoming fall and community by trading what we have and sharing what the fall season brings. 

Bring your extra veggies, fruits, plants, honey, eggs, herbs, ideas, nuts, home canned goods, recipes, what

This October the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour is once again coordinating a Fall Native Plant Sale Extravaganza, which will take place on Sunday, October 19, 2014 from 10:00–4:00. Shop to your heart’s content, as a portion of the proceeds fro

After much success in Europe, coming to Oakland, California on October 18, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Frank Ogawa Plaza:                 The First Feeding the 5000 in the United States!

A meal for 5000 people on quality fresh food that would

Are you interested in putting in a native plant garden, but are not sure how to go about it? Would you like to meet other people living near you who are native plant gardeners, or who would like to be? Would you like to get inspiration, obtain motiva

Join renowned environmental educator Judy Adler in this in-depth tour of her half-acre Walnut Creek garden. Judy’s suburban garden, part farm, part classroom, part nursery, and part nature preserve, features happy chickens, a rainwater harvesting sys

Gardening doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. Let Navlet’s teach you the basics of planting, feeding, and watering, along with basic plant terminology.

Cool-season annuals, such as snapdragons, pansies, violas, primroses, stock and many more, grow best in the cool soils and mild temperatures of fall and spring. So now’s a great time to learn how to plant and care for these colorful fall annuals.

John Coleman, President, Association of California Water Agencies; Board Member, East Bay Municipal Utility District
Anthony Rendon, California Assemblyman (D-Lakewood); Chair, State Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee
Frank Bigelow, California Assembl

Learn how to get started raising your own chickens and useful tips for those who already have chickens. Come see chickens in action! Talk followed by a “Winter Gardening” workshop and potluck lunch.

a project of Benicia Community Gardens

Don't miss your chance to see this unique garden. Bumblebee Farm & Garden incorporates permaculture design features which are more efficient, more sustainable, & healthier. Their organic gardens include heirloom veggies, fruits, flowers, succulents a

The Ruth Bancroft Garden’s annual Fall Plant Sale is the Bay Area’s best source for drought tolerant plants, succulents, cacti, California natives, and other Mediterranean climate plants. Featured succulents include Agaves, Aloes, and Echeverias, inc

Spend a little time in your garden this month; get a BIG splash of spring color next year. We will discuss planting in containers, in the ground and forcing bulbs for the holidays.

How to replace your lawn with a beautiful water-wise landscape!

This inspiring and informative workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their water-thirsty lawns with beautiful water efficient landscaping.

Experts will provide advice

George Miller, Member of Congress, California’s 11th Congressional District

“If you want to get into a fight with me, you better bring your lunch.”

Much has changed in politics over the past 40 years. One thing that has remained constant, however, is

Join us to discover how you can save time and money, and create a beautiful, WaterSmart garden!  In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn how to remove your lawn, select native plants, and design a water-conserving, pesticide-free garden that attracts