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October 9, 2010
Saturday

  • California Landscaping with Mediterranean Plants

  • Oct 9, 2010 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: A golden opportunity to learn from one of California’s most innovative and respected nurserymen, Jeff Rosendale, Founder and Owner of Sierra Azul Nursery, Watsonville. Using slides and plant specimens, Jeff will teach us how to effectively deal with
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
 

  • 10/10/10 GLOBAL WORK PARTY

  • Oct 9, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010
  • Location: Global
  • Description: ‎10/10/10 Global Work Party: what will YOU be doing? 350.org, the international grassroots climate action campaign, is having a Global Work Party this weekend, where the point is to do something in your community. Last year, 350.org brought us the wo
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
October 2, 2010
Saturday

  • Solar Tour

  • Oct 2, 2010 from 4:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: Tour starts at the Walnut Creek Library
  • Description: Solar Tour organized by the Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar), a volunteer educational outreach group, and hosted by City of Walnut Creek.Listen to informative speakers and visit a half dozen local sites with solar and green
  • Created by: Deborah Burstyn
 

  • LET YOUR GARDEN GO TO POTS!

  • Oct 2, 2010 from 3:30am to 6:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: Planted containers area a great way t o dress up a patio, deck or balcony. We will demonstrate how to design containers of great beauty and interest by combining the textures, shapes, and colors of plant foliage as well as their flowers. Pot selectio
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 29, 2010
Wednesday

  • 2010 Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala

  • Sep 29, 2010 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Pleasant Hill Community Center -- Parkside Room
  • Description: You are invited to the 2010 Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala at the beautiful Parkside Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center. Last year this fun and inspiring event sold out early so grab your tickets now. This is the annual fundraiser for SCOCO.
  • Created by: Tina King Neuhausel
September 25, 2010
Saturday

  • Coastal Cleanup 2010, Marina Bay, Richmond

  • Sep 25, 2010 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Shimada Friendship Park, Richmond
  • Description: 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup atMarina Bay, Richmond.Volunteer to help clean the Richmond shoreline, meeting at Shimada Park, at the end of the Marina Bay Parkway, at the Bay.Bring a pail for trash, if you have one. (Bags also provided.)Dres
  • Created by: Office of Supervisor John Gioia
September 22, 2010
Wednesday

  • Solar Party

  • Sep 22, 2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Lafayette residence
  • Description: Want to find out about solar panels from Lafayette homeowners? Brad Wade and Linda Riebel, who are delighted with their system that "went live" last January, will be hosting a Solar Party at their home to show everyone how it works. The installer, Re
  • Created by: Linda Riebel, Ph.D.
September 18, 2010
Saturday

  • Lawn Removal Workshop

  • Sep 18, 2010 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
  • Description: Ready to ditch your lawn and put a low-water landscape in its place? Come to The Ruth Bancroft Garden to learn how to remove and replace your lawn in this informative and hands-on workshop.Instructor Kat Weiss.Admission: $20 General Public, $15 Membe
  • Created by: Sophie Damerel
 

  • Fall Plant Sale

  • Sep 18, 2010 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm GREENHOUSE
  • Description: Great selection of California Native PlantsPlants for birds and butterfliesAll proceeds benefit education gardens and programs.
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 11, 2010
Saturday

  • Lawn Removal

  • Sep 11, 2010 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Ruth Bancroft Garden
  • Description: Lawn Removal, with Kat WeissReady to ditch your lawn and install a low-water landscape in its place? Learn how to remove and replace your lawn in this informative and hands-on workshop.Please call to register.
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
 

  • Winter Vegetable Gardening

  • Sep 11, 2010 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: It’s late summer and, believe it or not, it’s time to start preparing for our winter vegetable gardens! This class will provide the fundamentals for a successful cool season garden, so you can look forward to eating produce all through fall, winter a
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 4, 2010
Saturday

  • Free e-Waste Day

  • Sep 4, 2010 from 3:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: Contra Costa Waste Services-(RCTS & MDR)
  • Description: Contra Costa Waste Services (Mt. Diablo Recycling Center & Transfer Station) is hosting a FREE E-Waste Day on Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 9 am to 2 pm, located at 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. This is for ALL Contra Costa residents. Please
  • Created by: Nicole Adler
August 30, 2010
Monday

  • FREE CLASS - Seed Saving 101

  • Aug 30, 2010 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm
  • Location: Richmond Public Library Community Room
  • Description: This class is an introduction to seed saving and will provide the basic knowledge and skills to save a variety of easy-to-save vegetable seeds.
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
August 28, 2010
Saturday

  • Moonlight on the Mountain

  • Aug 28, 2010 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Mount Diablo
  • Description: Save Mount Diablo will host its ninth annual “Moonlight on the Mountain” on Saturday, August 28, 2010. This special, one-of-a-kind event for 500 guests includes drinks and hors d’oeuvres, silent and live auction, elegant sit-down dinner, and live mus
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
 

  • A Day of Herbal Workshops in Concord

  • Aug 28, 2010 from 5:00am to 12:00pm
  • Location: The Village Farm Herbstead
  • Description: Learn about creating your own medicine at this local backyard farm!Urban Garden Medicinal Plant Walk, Medicine Making, Lunch by local food artisan Brazen Nectar: $10-20, Herbal Skin & Body Care, Herbal Beer Brewing$40-90 Sliding scale
  • Created by: Marina Storm
August 24, 2010
Tuesday

  • Tuesdays Bluesdays- Mayors' Healthy Meal Challenge

  • Aug 24, 2010 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Location: Downtown Martinez at the Main Street Plaza
  • Description: Live Music by Carlos Reyesand the Mayors' and Chefs' Healthy Cooking Challenge!Join Martinez Mayor, Rob Schroder and other city mayors as they partner with restaurants to create healthy meals. See which city takes the trophy!
  • Created by: Tiffany Lei