Events

We are all trying to reduce our water usage and irrigation for landscaping is a primary source of water demand. Learn how to convert your existing lawn to a beautiful, yet low water landscape. At this open house event hosted by Gates + Associates Lan

The Contra Costa Master Gardeners, in partnership with Sustainable Contra Costa are hosting a free event to promote sustainability in our gardens, neighborhoods and communities.  Over a dozen partner organizations will be on-hand to share information

Come join us for our August Crop Swap. 

We will be trading: Veggies, cook books, honey, ideas, eggs, nuts, recipes, fruits, herbs, plants, etc. 

No money changes hands. Arrive at 6:15 trading starts at 6:30

Our next Locally Inspired event is Tuesday, August 26th at 6:00pm at Oakstop. We will tour and learn all about this awesome co-working space + art gallery, and learn from very influential local retailers who've made it in Oakland! 

Discover who and wh

Come see how beautiful a drought tolerant garden can be. We’ll show you drought tolerant options from groundcovers to trees to succulents and California natives. Our resident experts will also teach you techniques and tricks to make your existing gar

Learn how to achieve an organic garden by using natural products. We will discuss fertilizers and pest, fungus and weed controls.

Learn the basics of home canning, so you can enjoy homegrown fruits and vegetables long after the harvest season ends.

Get that country club look for your lawn; we’ll teach you how. From watering, insect and fungus control to fertilizing, mowing and saving water too.

We will cover design, selection and planting of our best grass and grass like plants. We will demonstrate how to build a large container and review maintenance and feeding schedules.

Learn how to turn these often avoided areas of your garden into a showplace using colors and textures.

This workshop will review the elements of ecology that are fundamental to healthy land management—be it the home garden, urban farm, or other landscape—in a sustainable way.  Seed-saving is one of the most important of all of the sustainable gardenin

The Beaver Festival features live music, wildlife exhibits from seven counties, children’s activities and beaver tours. 

Learn how and why every city should co-exist with beavers. 

The first 100 children earn a Wildbryde charm necklace. 

Everyone will f

Join fellow gardeners, Contra Costa Master Gardeners, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mt. Diablo School District students, DVC’s adaptive horticulture class, volunteers and neighbors are teaming up with the City of Pleasant Hill, the Pleasant Hill Community

“With My Own Two Wheels” – Thursday, July 31st – 6:30pm

Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Community Hall

For many Americans, the bicycle is a choice. An expensive toy. An eco-conscious mode of transportation. For countless others across the globe,

In partnership with the City of Concord and Pacific Coast Farmers Market, Wellness City Challenge is pleased to announce the 6th Mayor's Healthy Cook Off Challenge! 

For additional information or to confirm participation, please email wellnesscitychal

Mt. Diablo Recycling Summer Camp includes a tour of their 90,000-square-foot recycling facility and recycling trucks, recycling games, an interactive activity about the 5 R's (Reduce-Reuse-Recycling-Respect-Recover), and a take home craft. Contact Ad

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

Get that country club look for your lawn; we’ll teach you how. From watering, insect and fungus control to fertilizing, mowing and saving water too.

Our annual Tomato Tasting Event gives you the chance to sample the many different varieties of heirloom tomatoes along with the traditional hybrid varieties. Tomatoes come in all sorts of shapes, colors and flavors, so you might just discover a new p

Join fellow gardeners, Contra Costa Master Gardeners, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Mt. Diablo School District students, DVC’s adaptive horticulture class, volunteers and neighbors who are teaming up with the City of Pleasant Hill, the Pleasant Hill Commu