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Past Events (1749)

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October 22, 2022
Saturday
  • Fall Garden Maintenance

  • Oct 22, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Crown Memorial State Beach, 8th St. & Otis Drive, Alameda
  • Description:

    Seasonal maintenance keeps your water-wise garden healthy. Fall garden maintenance includes adjusting your irrigation, pruning, sheet mulching areas with stubborn weeds, and replanting where needed to prepare for winter rains.

    Join us for a hands-on

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
 
  • Sustainability Week Events

  • Oct 22, 2022 to Oct 28, 2022
  • Location: Various (online & in-person)
  • Description:

    Don't miss the Second Annual Walnut Creek Sustainability Week, a community-wide undertaking for the public in and around Walnut Creek. EcoFest in Civic Park is the kickoff event, followed by daily opportunities to learn in person or online. The aim i

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
October 8, 2022
Saturday
  • Rodgers Ranch Harvest Festival

  • Oct 8, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, Pleasant Hill
  • Description:
    A great day for families to celebrate the beginning of Fall.
     
    Exhibits, classes, talks, food, beer and wine - something for everyone.
     
    We are very excited to have the famous Doc Hale there. He's an expert in the history plants and people in our are
  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
October 7, 2022
Friday
  • Webinar: Irrigation Check-up and Maintenance

  • Oct 7, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Join this online FREE workshop, part of the "Drought-Proof Your Yard" series. 

    Is your irrigation system wasting water or watering unevenly? Now more than ever, efficient irrigation is vital. Learn the fundamental concepts and components of an irriga

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
September 15, 2022
Thursday
  • 2022 Grassroots Film Festival

  • Sep 15, 2022 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: Oakland (Kick-off event) & Online
  • Description:

    The 2022 Film Festival features stories of grassroots activism and community resilience. Join us for an in-person kickoff event, followed by two weeks of online film streaming.  All proceeds from this event directly benefit the Rose Foundation's work

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
September 9, 2022
Friday
  • Webinar: "Gardening With Natives"

  • Sep 9, 2022 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Join this online FREE workshop, part of the "Drought-Proof Your Yard" series. You'll learn how to create a garden that conserves water, is inviting to visitors, attracts butterflies and bees, and provides food for a robust population of songbirds. Ma

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
 
  • Family Harvest Farm Volunteer Day

  • Sep 9, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: 1300 Power Avenue, Pittsburg CA
  • Description:

     

    Welcome! We're excited to have you volunteer at Family Harvest Farm, John Muir Land Trust's thriving urban farm located in Pittsburg, California where youth and adults participate in a local regenerative food system. You'll be working alongside far

  • Created by: Hannah Hodgson
September 1, 2022
Thursday
  • Greywater Design Mastery

  • Sep 1, 2022 to Sep 27, 2022
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Greywater Design Mastery is a comprehensive greywater program to teach you how to design professional, well-functioning greywater irrigation systems.

    • Do you (or your customers) want to stop wasting water and start reusing greywater in the landscape?
  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
August 28, 2022
Sunday
  • Lafayette Community Garden & Outdoor Learning Center

  • Aug 28, 2022 from 11:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: 3932 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette CA 94549
  • Description:

    You are invited!!! The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center is celebrating its 11th year with a COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, August 28th from 11am to 2pm. The event is free and will feature inspirational speakers. Jim ‘Doc’ Hale

  • Created by: Jennifer Russell
August 25, 2022
Thursday
  • Climate Careers Chat: Local Government

  • Aug 25, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Join Sustainable Leaders in Action for the next Climate Careers Chat!

    This event will feature two panelists from the governmental sector, Michael Cass from the City of Dublin and Cindy Darling from the Walnut Creek City Council, who will share their

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
August 19, 2022
Friday
  • Family Harvest Farm Volunteer Day

  • Aug 19, 2022 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: 1300 Power Avenue, Pittsburg CA
  • Description:

     Welcome! We're excited to have you volunteer at Family Harvest Farm, John Muir Land Trust's thriving urban farm located in Pittsburg, California where youth and adults participate in a local regenerative food system. You'll be working alongside farm

  • Created by: Hannah Hodgson
July 20, 2022
Wednesday
  • Water Conservation Showcase

  • Jul 20, 2022 at 9:00am to Aug 10, 2022 at 12:30pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Since 2004, hundreds of advocates, researchers, business leaders, product manufacturers and government officials have gathered every year to address the most pressing water issues and challenges facing the state of California. Join the U.S. Green Bui

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
July 19, 2022
Tuesday
  • Pollinators: A UC Master Gardener Webinar

  • Jul 19, 2022 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Pollinators need our help. The good news is it is not too late to save them. In this talk, UC Master Gardener volunteer Annette Abbott will introduce us to various Northern California pollinators and show us how we can help them by creating a pollina

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
 
  • EV 102 – NEW EV OWNER WORKSHOP

  • Jul 19, 2022 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Congratulations on your new EV! We realize that making the switch to electric offers some new opportunities and you may have some questions. We’ll do a deep dive on charging with clean, affordable energy at home, help you plan an EV road trip, and re

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
June 29, 2022
Wednesday
  • BayREN Home Energy Upgrade Workshop

  • Jun 29, 2022 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • Location: Online webinar
  • Description:

    Do you want to make your home more…

    • Comfortable
    • Healthy & Safe
    • Efficient
    • Durable

    Join us for a BayREN Home Upgrade Workshop will provide you with information and contacts to make your home more energy efficient with rebates up to $5,000!

    Learn how

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
June 26, 2022
Sunday
  • Antioch Community Bike Ride

  • Jun 26, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: Antioch Water Park
  • Description:

    Bring your bicycle & helmet to join us for this fun family friendly event. This event includes 2 courses with a 3 mile bike ride or 6 mile bike ride! The Community Bike Ride starts at Antioch Water Park and circles back to the Water Park. Afterwards

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa
June 25, 2022
Saturday
  • Hands-on Drip Irrigation Workshop

  • Jun 25, 2022 from 9:00am to 12:30pm
  • Location: Private home, Pittsburg, CA
  • Description:

    Are you wondering how to install a drip irrigation system at your home? You can drought-proof your yard with drip irrigation, save a significant amount of water, and eliminate wasteful runoff and overspray.

    Learn by doing! Come join us for a hands-o

  • Created by: Sustainable Contra Costa