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Past Events (1871)

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November 27, 2013
Wednesday

  • November Crop Swap

  • Nov 27, 2013 from 11:15am to 1:30pm
  • Location: First Baptist Church
  • Description:
    This month we will be trading fall vegetables, fruit, seeds, plants, honey, eggs, home made canned goods, recipes, as well as books, DVD's, CD's, music, magazines and gently used clothing.  
     
    Since it will be dark we will have lighting. We will also h
  • Created by: Julianna Oldroyd
 

  • Mt. Diablo Recycling Winter Camp

  • Nov 27, 2013 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Mt. Diablo Recycling
  • Description:

    Each free session for all ages will include interactive education about the 5 
R’s--Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,  Respect the 
Earth and Recover—as well as compelling information about the increased impact 
we all have on the environment each holiday seas

  • Created by: Jill Kipnis
November 26, 2013
Tuesday

  • Mt. Diablo Recycling Winter Camp

  • Nov 26, 2013 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Mt. Diablo Recycling
  • Description:
    Each free session for all ages will include interactive education about the 5 
R’s--Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,  Respect the 
Earth and Recover—as well as compelling information about the increased impact 
we all have on the environment each holiday seas
  • Created by: Jill Kipnis
November 17, 2013
Sunday

  • Solar Info Session this Sunday in Walnut Creek

  • Nov 17, 2013 from 6:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: The Oak Room, Walnut Creek Public Library
  • Description:

    We're bringing together solar homeowners from Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and Concord so guests can hear how solar works directly from people who've gone through the process. 

    The event is free and family friendly, and we're serving small bites and wi

  • Created by: Julianna Oldroyd
 

  • Permi-Blitz 2013

  • Nov 16, 2013 from 2:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Rodgers Ranch
  • Description:

    Taught by permaculture specialists through hands-on activities, this year’s Permi Blitz workshop is all about taking easy, sustainable practices into your own home.  Learn about composting and worm casting, seed saving, how to build an herb spiral, a

  • Created by: Julianna Oldroyd
November 15, 2013
Friday

  • America Recycles Day

  • Nov 15, 2013 from 5:00am to 6:30am
  • Location: Pacific Rim Recycling Center
  • Description:

    Curious what happens to your recycling once it leaves the curb?

    Join us for a fun and educational tour of Pacific Rim Recycling Center in honor of America Recycles Day on Friday, November 15. Bagged lunches will be provided at 12 noon, and tour starts

  • Created by: Julianna Oldroyd
November 9, 2013
Saturday

  • Houseplants

  • Nov 9, 2013 from 3:00am to 4:00am
  • Location: Navlet's Garden Center
  • Description:

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

  • Created by: Navlet's Garden Centers
November 8, 2013
Friday

  • Therapeutic Garden Programs; Autumn and Winter Walks

  • Nov 8, 2013 from 2:30am to 4:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Therapeutic Garden Programs; Autumn and Winter Walks

    With Garden Director Patrice Hanlon

     

    The Gardens at Heather Farm invites visitors to celebrate the beauty of the garden during the quiet season. Autumn and winter offer many images of great beauty th

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
November 6, 2013
Wednesday

  • Is Bay Area Big Oil Getting BIGGER? - A Panel Discussion

  • Nov 6, 2013 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: The Ecology Center
  • Description:

    The Bay Area, widely regarded as among the most environmentally conscious places in the U.S., in fact exports more petroleum than any other metropolitan region in the country.  Our five refineries, all in the East Bay, process the heaviest, dirtiest

  • Created by: Sheila Hill
 

  • Houseplants

  • Nov 2, 2013 from 4:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Navlet's Garden Centers
  • Description:

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

  • Created by: Navlet's Garden Centers
 

  • Lawn Conversion Party

  • Nov 2, 2013 from 3:30am to 7:00am
  • Location: San Leandro
  • Description:

    Not like any other lawn party - this one gives you a chance to convert a lawn into a garden using sheet mulch, all in one day! Support an East Bay homeowner as she transforms her front yard. Bay-Friendly Qualified Designer, Jennifer Smith will be on

  • Created by: Jeanne Nader
October 30, 2013
Wednesday
October 27, 2013
Sunday

  • SEED the FARM!

  • Oct 27, 2013 from 8:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: DVC Next to Greenhouse off Parking Lot #9
  • Description:

    CELEBRATION Appetizer Potluck!! Learn how to plant our first crop -- a green manure crop -- FAVA BEANS

    North end near greenhouse. Please bring appetizers or something to drink that is nonalcoholic (sorry!). DVC is at 321 Golf Club Rd, Pleasant Hill,

  • Created by: Carolyn Phinney