Events

Ever wonder what to do with lawn clippings, leaves, and fruit and vegetable scraps that you hate to throw in the garbage? Ever consider composting? Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic material, such as yard and vegetable wastes,

Help us plan by registering at 925-252-4114 or just show up!
Wear appropriate shoes and clothes for possible wet, muddy conditions and or tall vegetation.

Groups please RSVP! (So we can stock gloves & snacks.)
Volunteer Release Form required on day

Inner Eye Art invites you to the screening of a short documentary film "Dharavi Diary" and discussion on Slum Innovation initiative.  Tickets required-see link below.

Public education through storytelling can influence policy and create real social ch

Buyers and sellers will enjoy this weekend, which just so happens to coincide with the 350 Sustainability Challenge. Organized by the City of Pleasant Hill's Civic Action Community and Allied Waste. Exchanging goods with neighbors is way greener than

Becoming energy efficient can be overwhelming. With so much information out there, it is hard to know where to get started and what information applies to you. The City of Martinez is here to help! Come to our Energy Rebates and Incentives Open House

Welcome the community to the new kitchen and see our wonderful students in action.  Come and learn about our Food for a Healthy Community Program and how you can help!

Includes:  

• Tour of market garden and new classroom
• Healthy dinner prepared by studen

Step Up and Be Counted in the Sustainability Challenge!

Days Left: 4      Actions Registered: 1428

Help us reach the goal of 2000 actions by May 19th to grow food, save resources, reduce waste, and build healthy, resilient neighborhoods. Whether you

The Gardens at Heather Farm is excited to host a free Mother’s Day event in celebration of all moms! This fun-filled event will be held on May 12^th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at The Gardens located on 1540 Marchbanks Drive in Walnut Creek.

Our six acres

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.

Wide selection: annuals, perennials, vegetables, succulents, drought tolerant and much more.  Easy Parking.  Master Gardeners also on site.  Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club Plant Sale

Cindy Gershen will be speaking and answering questions about food for a healthy community.

For full details, FoodHealthyCommunityflyer.pdf

This is a free event

We Californians are used to living in a drought state. And as Americans we take water for granted.  We all know how vital water is to all aspects of life, and that our world faces serious water issues that must be addressed.  These include water shor

Registration for the Ninth Annual Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour, which will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 10:00 to 5:00, is now open.  This free, award-winning tour features forty Alameda and Contra Costa county gardens that are pest

Join this fun, hands-on workshop for tips and techniques to grow healthy plants, and make your garden more productive and fun! Learn to create high-quality soil, make your own compost (a gardener’s best friend), and prevent pest problems to reduce re

Space is limited - reserve your ticket today at

Lower your water bill ** Conserve water ** Practice reuse ** Grow happy plants

LEARN how to reuse water from your bathroom sinks, showers, tubs, and washing machines in this fun, hands-on workshop.

LEARN

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

Help us develop our water conservation garden and wildlife habitat while learning about more drought tolerant gardening practices and help your environment at the same time!

A Free Workshop Sponsored by: The City of Walnut Creek and The Gardens at Heather Farm

Discovering a Sense of Place (Part II) with Patrice Hanlon, GHF Garden Manager and Susan Handjian, Garden Consultant and Coach.

In our 2012 workshop we explored th

Land-Use Planning in a Rapidly Changing World

Planning for vibrant, healthy communities has never been more important—or more challenging—as widespread changes are rapidly reshaping our world.

With the Baby Boomer Generation aging, 25% of Contra Costa

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) have released the Draft Plan Bay Area, an integrated, long-range transportation and land-use/housing plan to support a growing economy, provide more h