Events

Since 1990, the City of Walnut Creek and Friends of the Creeks have partnered each year in May to clean trash out of our downtown creeks and do habitat restoration. The event involves more than 150 volunteers, from age 7 to seniors.

This year's even

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) will host the State Refinery Task Force Information Session.  The public meeting will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Contra Costa County Board Chambers, located a

In collaboration with The Institute of Urban Homesteading ~ Join us for a community gathering day with hands on experience with sheet mulching to transform the backyard of Empress Vintage into the Empress Garden. Sheet mulching combines compost with

The annual Arts & Green Festival celebrates Albany’s commitment to the environment with youth performances and green resources. Booths offer ideas for saving energy and money, connect you with local  organizations and show you how your lifestyle choi

Registration for the Tenth Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, which will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 10:00 to 5:00, is now open.  This free, award-winning tour features thirty-five Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens that ar

Global Student Embassy students from the Acalanes Union High School District will speak about bio-intensive gardening and how such practices are used around the world to address food access.  They’ll share their experiences working on organic farm pr

Once again, as part of the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, a number of native plant nurseries will be open on either or both Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2014 from 10:00–5:00. Take advantage of this opportunity to shop for unique or har

A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association shows that 40% of food service customers nationwide take sustainability into account when choosing a place to dine. But, where do you start, how do you get the information, and how do your custom

Citizens for a Greener El Sobrante is committing to starting a community Garden.  We will secure a plot on County-owned land near De Anza High School.  We will secure donations to get supplies for starting the garden.  We hope to engage De Anza High

Join us for a major screening of the 2012 documentary Arise, described by Huffington Post as “transformative.” Narrated by Daryl Hannah, Arise captures the portraits and stories of extraordinary women around the world who are coming together to heal

Help create and maintain a beautiful, water-conserving garden that demonstrates healthy garden practices using water recycling, mulch, drought-tolerant and native plantings, and no pesticides. Garden work parties may prepare beds, apply sheet mulchin

For over 40 years, Earth Day has inspired and mobilized individuals and organizations worldwide to protect the environment. Lafayette will be celebrating Earth Day at the beautiful Library with a wide range of educational displays, kids activities, l

April 26, 1 to 4pm  Growing Herbs For Teas

Join us and learn how to grow, harvest, store and make teas grown in your own garden. Hollie Lucas-Alcalay of Hollie’s Homegrown in Moraga has made her own herb farm into a thriving business and will share wi

A workshop on how to replace your lawn with a beautiful water-wise landscape

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

Please join us for our monthly Crop Swap where we will be trading veggies, fruits, seeds, ideas, honey, eggs, home canned goods, herbs, recipes and any related food stuffs. 

Please arrive at 6:15 trading will begin and 6:30. 

See you then!

Wei-Tai was personally trained by Al Gore and the Climate Reality Project to present the latest findings about the climate crisis. FREE. Tues April 22, 4 PM at Diablo Valley College in the Trophy Room next to the cafeteria. Park in Lot 8.

Happy Earth Day!  

People across the planet will take time today (as we should every day) to do something good for the earth!  So many actions take only a moment, and just a few keystokes can create change!  A few ideas:  

• Click here to sign the petiti

Join Tellur Fenner at this weekend workshop as we explore the trails of Pepperwood Preserve while learning about the many amazing and functional plants which grow here. This interdisciplinary program will engage students on all levels through a combi

I'm pleased to be a speaker and panelist at an important community discussion on global warming Thursday, April 17 at the Rialto Cinema El Cerrito.

This free event includes a screening of Chasing Ice,  

an award-winning documentary on the impact of glo

April 16th, 7-8:30 pm, in partnership with East Bay Green Drinks starting at 5:30 pm, tasty appetizers all evening

RSVP HERE

Calling all Community Organizing Rock-stars! Mark your calendars - the 2014  Community Resilience Challenge (CRC) is coming t