Events

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

Looking to reduce energy use, increase comfort, and add value to your home -plus get cash incentives and rebates? Learn how at the FREE homeowner workshop.

At this FREE event:

• Learn about the "whole house" approach to energy efficiency
• Hear about easy,

An unforgettable pairing of wine and food featuring Cuvaison Winery!

Don't miss this special culinary experience! A Wine Maker's dinner is an event that showcases an amazing multi-course dinner service with delicious foods paired with spectacular win

Cooler weather brings with it the fabulous fall to winter vegetable crops. Come learn how to grow your own produce.

Join us for the September Center Ave Community Garden Crop Swap. We will be trading veggies, home canned goods, plants, ideas, seeds, gardening items, fruit, herbs, home made items, honey, eggs, recipes, nuts, and much more. As always no money change

Hear how local and indie grocery stores enhance communities and make more sense than shopping at huge chains! Join the conversation on local food with Dana Harvey, Executive Director of Mandela MarketPlace - nonprofit org that cultivates Mandela Food

Share an intimate evening with local farmers while you enjoy multiple courses highlighting the food they grow. The Seasonal Supper will be a true Field to Fork event hosted by the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association at Hap Magee Ranch in Danvil

Led by Kelly Marshall of Kelly Marshall Garden Design and Kathy Kramer, Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour Coordinator

In this hands-on workshop the group will work at a home in Walnut Creek that currently has a lawn, but won’t when we are through

Let’s Celebrate the Change of Season and Prepare the Garden for Winter!
 
Martinez Permaculture Center is hosting a Center Avenue Community Garden Work Day/Lunch Potluck and you are invited !  It is time to do a garden clean-up and mulching for the w

Expand your drought-tolerant garden palette with underutilized water-wise plant choices.  Get excited about new-to-you drought-tolerant plants and learn how to use them in a garden from several expert speakers. Look at some great statement plants to

Understand the  “water  footprint”  of  what  you eat! We'll explain how much water goes into growing/producing typical foods, and how to shrink your water footprint. Snacks, handouts, guest speaker.

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