Events

This workshop will explain how employees of a business with publicly traded securities can convert it to a worker cooperative. Unlike other conversions methods this only requires action on the part of the workers, and does not require the consent of

Stop into the Gill Tract Farm and check out this unique community-UC collaborative project.  Enter through the Jackson St Gate (see map) for OPEN HOURS:

Tuesday 3:30pm-7:30pm

Thursday 3:30pm-7:30pm

Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm

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A free workshop for homeowners, landlords, and small business owners presented by Citizens for a Greener El Sobrante.
-Convert your water-guzzling lawn to drought-tolerant landscaping – the easy way. 
-How to install a drip irrigation system.
-How to co

Propagation is one of the first techniques to learn as you explore your love for succulent plants. Whether you want to use your plants in crafts and décor or just have an abundance for your garden, we will teach you the most successful and easiest me

This fun, exciting and informational class is designed to educate participants on the importance of sustainability; teach simple and effective ways to make sustainable practices part of your everyday life; and even show you how sustainable practices

Come design and assemble a gorgeous container for Mother’s Day. Simply purchase the potting soil, plants, and container at Navlet’s, and then let us guide you on how to put it all together—beautifully! Be prepared to roll-up your sleeves, get your ha

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