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Past Events (1722)

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May 8, 2012
Tuesday
  • Green Business Network May Mixer

  • May 8, 2012 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: West Contra Costa County
  • Description:

    Please join us at our next mixer Tuesday May 8 from 5 to 7pm at the Pear Street Bistro in Pinole. Joining us will be members of the Sustainable Business Alliance which is based in Berkeley. All are welcome.

  • Created by: Laurie Prindle
May 6, 2012
Sunday
  • Garden Motifs in Bronze Metal Clay

  • May 6, 2012 from 3:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    In this workshop we will work with bronze clay. Using this relatively inexpensive material allows us to consider making larger pieces, such as elegant plant and garden markers.

    Bronze clay can also be fashioned into jewelry, buttons, keychain tags and

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
May 5, 2012
Saturday
  • Plant Sale - Gardens at Heather Farm

  • May 5, 2012 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm Propagation Center
  • Description:

    This is a SECOND opportunity to purchase plants for your spring garden from the greenhouses of The Gardens at Heather Farm. We will be featuring more annual flowers and veggies like beans and squash, cucumbers. Plants are available in 6-packs, 4” and

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
 
  • Yoga+ for Gardeners

  • May 5, 2012 from 3:00am to 4:30pm
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    CA Reyner will use a combination of Yoga styles plus physical therapy. The goal of the class is to provide you with information to give you freedom from pain, and strength to do what you want to do. Learn how to protect your body while gardening; pra

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
April 28, 2012
Saturday
  • Gardening to Manage Pests Naturally

  • Apr 28, 2012 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: El Cerrito Senior Center
  • Description:

    Did you know that 95% of the bugs in your garden are not pests? This class will give you the tools to identify beneficial insects and common garden pests as well as the knowledge to incorporate basic Integrated Pest Management practices in your garde

  • Created by: Joyce Chow
April 22, 2012
Sunday
  • 11th Annual Earth Day/Wildlife Festival

  • Apr 22, 2012 from 7:00am to 10:00am
  • Location: Adjacent to Wagner Ranch Elementary
  • Description:

    Take a hike, launch a solar balloon, learn about composting, study a dragonfly, create a leaf t-shirt, candid camera animals -- great fun, entertainment, and presenters. Join Us!

  • Created by: Tina King Neuhausel
 
  • HowMany.org and San Francisco Earth Day Festivities

  • Apr 22, 2012 from 5:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Civic Center Plaza, SF
  • Description:

    Enjoy and celebrate our wonderful towns and planet on this 32nd annual celebration of Earth Day.

    Earth Day celebrations have grown tremendously since the first one in 1970, but the human population has doubled. In 1970, it was widely understood that w

  • Created by: HowMany.org
April 21, 2012
Saturday
  • HowMany.org and Berkeley Earth Day Festivities

  • Apr 21, 2012 from 4:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Berkeley MLK Civic Center Park
  • Description:

    Enjoy and celebrate our wonderful towns and planet on this 32nd annual celebration of Earth Day.

    Earth Day celebrations have grown tremendously since the first one in 1970, but the human population has doubled. In 1970, it was widely understood that w

  • Created by: HowMany.org
 
  • Container Vegetable Gardening

  • Apr 21, 2012 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Janet Miller, Master Gardener and Head Gardener at "Our Garden" presents "Container Vegetable Gardening." 

    Don't let limited space keep you from enjoying your own homegrown edibles!  With the right techniques you can feed yourself, your family and may

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
 
  • El Sobrante Earth Day Celebration and Cleanup

  • Apr 21, 2012 from 3:00am to 6:30am
  • Location: El Sobrante Boys & Girls Club
  • Description:

    Join together with your family, friends and neighbors to make our community a cleaner and healthier place. Free BBQ for all cleanup volunteers! Fun educational activities for kids! All are welcome! Please wear sturdy shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Bring

  • Created by: Femke Oldham
April 17, 2012
Tuesday
  • Earth Day Yoga

  • Apr 17, 2012 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: The Yoga Company
  • Description:

    Join Sustainable San Ramon on April 17 at 7 p.m. at The Yoga Company in San Ramon for a special Earth Day event!

    This special yoga session starts with a short meditation and discussion focusing on some simple ways we can weave sustainability into our

  • Created by: Anne Cavazos
April 14, 2012
Saturday
  • Plant Sale - Gardens at Heather Farm

  • Apr 14, 2012 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm Propagation Area
  • Description:

    Our Spring Plant Sale is always popular!  We have a broad selection of natives, shrubs, perennials, annual flowers, and herbs (including a variety of basil species) available for purchase. Freshen up your garden with some new plants.   Come early for

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
April 12, 2012
Thursday
  • County Supervisor Candidate Forum on the Environment

  • Apr 12, 2012 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: San Ramon Community Center
  • Description:

    Should we allow urban development on rural lands outside our urban limit lines?

    How do we have clean air and clean drinking water?

    What are the best ways to manage traffic?


    This summer, many Contra Costa County voters will elect a new County Supervisor.

  • Created by: Matt Vander Sluis
April 6, 2012
Friday
  • Tomato Plant Sale SOLD OUT

  • Apr 6, 2012 from 4:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: "Our Garden" adjacent to the CC Times parking lot
  • Description:

    Due to unprecedented, unexpected and overwhelming demand, the first annual Great Tomato Plant Sale has sold out in its first few hours

    We apologize for any disappointment, but rest assured, we'll be back next year with an even bigger and better sale

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
April 5, 2012
Thursday
  • CCCSWA Bring Your Own Bag Event

  • Apr 5, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Whole Foods Market
  • Description:

    Lucky Supermarkets, Whole Foods, and Draeger's Partner with CCCSWA to Launch Reusable Bag Program

    On April 5, 2012, CCCSWA will launch the Bring Your Own Bag Program (BYOBag), a reusable bag initiative, together with Lucky Supermarkets, Whole Foods Ma

  • Created by: Lois Courchaine
 
  • CCCSWA Bring Your Own Bag Event

  • Apr 5, 2012 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Draegers Market
  • Description:

    Lucky Supermarkets, Whole Foods, and Draeger's Partner with CCCSWA to Launch Reusable Bag Program

    On April 5, 2012, CCCSWA will launch the Bring Your Own Bag Program (BYOBag), a reusable bag initiative, together with Lucky Supermarkets, Whole Foods Ma

  • Created by: Lois Courchaine
 
  • Tomato Plant Sale SOLD OUT

  • Apr 5, 2012 from 4:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: "Our Garden" adjacent to CC Times parking lot
  • Description:

    Due to unprecedented, unexpected and overwhelming demand, the first annual Great Tomato Plant Sale has sold out in its first few hours

    We apologize for any disappointment, but rest assured, we'll be back next year with an even bigger and better sale

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
April 4, 2012
Wednesday
  • Climate Change and the Caribbean

  • Apr 4, 2012 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: El Sobrante Library Meeting Room
  • Description:

    Partners for the Americas Climate Change Fellow Femke Oldham recently traveled to the island of San Andrés, Colombia to connect with government and community groups addressing global climate change issues. She found a unique and fascinating culture o

  • Created by: Femke Oldham