Events

Paul Alivisatos, Director, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, will share his latest research on building a sustainable energy future, entitled Carbon Cycle 2.0 (CC2.0).

Most scientists now agree that the earth's climate is changing in large part

Pesticides and Nano Products: Protecting Ourselves from their Hidden Hazards 

• § What are the risks from low levels of the most commonly used toxic products and services? 

• Problems of nano-particles & antibacterials.

•  Risky sunscreens and cosmetics to av

The Energy Upgrade California™ program provides an opportunity to improve energy and water efficiency, save money, increase home comfort, help the environment and get up to $4,000 in incentives just for making qualifying energy-efficiency upgrades to

Gardens at Heather Farm presents local photographer Jen Kennedy

Join local photographer, Jen Kennedy, for a morning of photography in the garden.  Bring your camera (DSLR or point & shoot) and a tripod if you have it and we will review camera setting

Come join Green Remodel Forum for a presentation of many common but often overlooked problems that cause homes to be less healthy and comfortable than they can be, and the steps to take that will make the home a better place to live and more energy e

Have you reserved your tickets for the Contra Costa Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala? It will be a beautiful evening with great food, wine, speakers, and honored guests. We hope to see you there this Wednesday evening!

Register at www.scocoaw

Sustainable San Ramon in partnership with the Green Business Network of Contra Costa are hosting an evening of networking Tuesday, October 23 from 5-7pm at Jack’s Sports Pub & Grill in San Ramon. Beverages and food will be available for purchase. Whi

Gardens at Heather Farms presents Pete Veilleux of East Bay Wilds Nursery

Join Pete Veilleux, the area’s premier native designer and nurseryman, for a short course in growing California natives in containers. You’ll learn about the most suitable cont

The Gardens in Autumn

With Patrice Hanlon, GHF Garden Manager & Susan Handjian, Garden Consultant & Coach

The autumn garden is so much more than the breathtaking beauty of leaves changing color.  Many plants have more subtle but equally lovely bark co

The Energy Upgrade California™ program provides an opportunity to improve energy and water efficiency, save money, increase home comfort, help the environment and get up to $4,000 in incentives just for making qualifying energy-efficiency upgrades to

The Gardens at Heather Farm presents Don Dillon of Four Winds Growers

Join Don to hear more about the fascinating history of Four Winds Growers, developers of dwarf citrus, and learn everything you ever wanted to know about successfully growing a larg

The 10th Annual Shell/Martinez Education Foundation Run/Walk for Education is coming up Oct. 7. Register on-line to run or walk the 5k or the new added 10k, and Shell will match your registration. http://www.theschedule.com/EventInfo.cfm?EventID=3921

Local environmental leader Harold Hedelman shares new science and the realities of climate change. Learn about how this pressing global issue impacts the people of the Bay Area. Join a conversation about how we can work together to improve the resili

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The Energy Upgrade California™ program provides an opportunity to improve energy and water efficiency, save money, increase home comfort, help the environment and get up to $4,000 in incentives just for making q

Join the CCWD and The Gardens at Heather Farm as you learn how to  replace your lawn with a beautiful water-wise landscape. 

This inspiring and informative half-day workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their existing water-thirs

We'll meet 15 mins before the tour starts at 5:30 to meet one another and do the 60 second infomercials. The tour takes 45 minutes, starting with a slide show of what can be recycled, how the center operates, etc, then we will tour the actual facilit

Hosted by Greenbelt Alliance & Sustainable Walnut Creek. Hang out with Walnut Creek's "Green Mayor" and learn about Walnut Creek's Climate Action Plan. Location at 1532 Mt. Diablo Blvd to be buzzing with Sustainable Activity. Bring the kids for face

Please join us in a discussion on your current solid waste services and potential new services in the future. Your feedback and input are important! 

"The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of "fracking" or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a "Saudia Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is f

Local gardeners will be happy to learn the next Gardens at Heather Farm Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, September 15^th from 9:00am to noon.  Beautiful Mediterranean plants featured in the EBMUD book Plants and Landscapes for Summer Dry Climates,