Events

Are you curious about how to transform your yard from a grass lawn to a drought-tolerant garden?  It can seem like an overwhelming task if you have no prior experience. Join us for this two day series so you can receive some hands-on experience, tips

This inspiring and informative workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their existing water-thirsty lawns with beautiful water efficient landscaping. Experts will provide advice and instruction about design, irrigation and plants

The free camp includes tours of MDR’s 90,000-square foot facility featuring the recycling machine (Big Blue) and his buddy, the baler (Big Wall-e). Participants will learn how Big Blue works, discuss acceptable recycling material, play interactive ga

The free camp includes tours of MDR’s 90,000-square foot facility featuring the recycling machine (Big Blue) and his buddy, the baler (Big Wall-e). Participants will learn how Big Blue works, discuss acceptable recycling material, play interactive ga

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

Learn the art of container gardening with our instructor, Laura Hogan. Discover wonderful plant combinations and placement tips, along with interesting design ideas that will leave you inspired!

With mounding succulents and eye-catching top dressings,

This beginner’s class will cover plant selection and care, pruning and the myriad of container selections that are perfectly suited to bonsai.

The free camp includes tours of MDR’s 90,000-square foot facility featuring the recycling machine (Big Blue) and his buddy, the baler (Big Wall-e). Participants will learn how Big Blue works, discuss acceptable recycling material, play interactive ga

Sustainable Lafayette's summer film series will conclude with a screening of "Elemental" on Tuesday, August 6th at 6:30pm at the Lafayette Library.  Elemental tells the story of three individuals united by their deep connection with nature and driven

The Gardens at Heather Farm is pleased to announce an exciting nature adventure series this summer for grades Kindergarten through 8^th grade.  All programs will include teacher-led age appropriate activities, science experiments, arts & crafts, and g

Join Worth a Dam, Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Generation Green, and dozens of local environmental organizations for the annual Beaver Festival in Martinez this Saturday.  Learn what this keystone species did for our watershed, our wildlife and our commu

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.

Need a reason to join with thousands of people who care about a more just and healthy world today and in the future, meet each other and show that there are alternatives right now to big oil, big gas and climate chaos?

It will be a year this August si

Sugi Yoga is a yoga technique that anyone can do. It is 'comfort-based' yoga which leaves you feeling flexible and renewed, not sweaty and worn-out. Pair it with the beauty and serenity of The Ruth Bancroft Garden and you have something really specia

The free camp includes tours of MDR’s 90,000-square foot facility featuring the recycling machine (Big Blue) and his buddy, the baler (Big Wall-e). Participants will learn how Big Blue works, discuss acceptable recycling material, play interactive ga

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, mulch, chip, weed,

Propagation is one of the first techniques to learn as you explore your love for succulent water-conserving plants. Whether you want to use your plants in crafts and décor or just have an abundant collection in your garden, we will teach you the most

Grow in containers; from ornamental to produce, we’ll teach you how to select the right container, the right soil mixture and how to maintain them for maximum flowering or harvest.

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