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Tyler Snortum-Phelps updated an event Gardening in a Changing Climate Series at Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm February 22, 2020 at 9:30am to March 21, 2020 at 12pm In this five-week series, you will learn how to create, cultivate and enjoy a home garden through the lens of a changing climate. With more extreme temperatures, UV rays, and unpredictable water on the way, set up your garden for success by learning about soil management, choosing the right plants, and making other productive decisions. Regardless of the size of your garden, you'll learn how to be more self-sufficient, conserve water and energy, and build community with your fellow gardeners.… See More Feb 14 0 Comments Tyler Snortum-Phelps 's event was featured Growing And Using Herbs at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center April 16, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm We will explore the world of herbal medicine and its connections to the garden and kitchen. Many of our most common kitchen herbs and spices are not only powerhouses in the medicinal world but easy to grow in the garden. We will cover the definition of herbal medicine, the basics of planning a pollinator-friendly herb garden, properties and uses of popular kitchen medicinals, and preserving herbs from the summer for use throughout the fall and winter. This workshop includes a demo on making… See More Feb 13 0 Comments Tyler Snortum-Phelps posted a discussion Recycling Coordinator - PAID Republic Services is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through our subsidiaries, Republic’s collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations, and landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for our 14 million customers. We’ll handle it from here., our brand promise, lets customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet for future… See More Feb 10 0 Comments Alison Clary posted a discussion To Bee or Not To Bee Bees are fascinating creatures. Even if you’re not a fan of honey, you can appreciate the bee’s complex social structure, physiology, and behavior. Did you know that venom from bee stings might have some benefits -- like reducing rheumatoid arthritis pain? Or that bees can recognize human faces? For more amazing trivia that is the bees knees, CLICK ON THIS.… See More Feb 2 0 Comments Karen Rosenberg posted a discussion Loving Your Planet and Yourself While Valentine’s Day is often centered around buying bouquets of roses, heart shaped boxes of chocolates, and teddy bears for your significant other or loved ones, it’s important to remember to treat yourself as well. Often caught up in the chaos of scrambling for that perfect last minute present or booking a fancy dinner we forget that this day of love is also an opportunity to treat ourselves. This Valentine’s Day we challenge you to take some time out of your hectic life and practice some… See More Feb 2 0 Comments More... RSS Welcome to the Step Up To The Cleaner Contra Costa Challeng e! Step up to the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge and join us in taking action that honors the well-being of humanity and the planet. Measure your own footprint and commit to learning and using sustainable living skills that help you save money, build community, and preserve the planet. NEW! Take part in the Winter Challenge! Complete as many actions as possible to earn points for a chance to win prizes and be recognized for your efforts. The Challenge started September 23, 2019 and goes until March 19, 2020! Compete as an individual or as part of team! The first 100 individuals to reach 5,000 points will receive a Tread Lightly Toolkit , which includes a reusable bamboo utensil set, a reusable stainless steel straw, and more! Visit CleanerContraCosta.org to set up your profile, calculate your carbon footprint, find local resources, and track your individual and community’s progress. Events Today Gardening in a Changing Climate Series February 22, 2020 at 9:30am to March 21, 2020 at 12pm – Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm March 7 Saturday Oakley Dune Restoration Day March 7, 2020 from 9am to 11am – Big Break Regional Shoreline March 12 Thursday Pressure Canning Vegetables & Homemade Soups March 12, 2020 from 1pm to 4pm – Contra Costa Farm Bureau March 14 Saturday Firescaping- Designing a unique garden with the Firescaping Guidelines March 14, 2020 from 9:30am to 10:30am – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery Replace Your Lawn With A Water-Smart Garden: Best Practices For Installation And Maintenance March 14, 2020 from 10am to 12pm – Pittsburg Library Community Room March 18 Wednesday Jr. Botanist - Rooting for Plants March 18, 2020 at 2:30pm to April 8, 2020 at 4pm – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery March 21 Saturday Landscaping with Trees March 21, 2020 from 10am to 11am – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery March 28 Saturday Basic Design Principles - Gardening with Crassulaceae March 28, 2020 from 10am to 11am – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery April 11 Saturday Basic Design Principles - Plant Selection April 11, 2020 from 10am to 11am – The Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery April 16 Thursday Growing And Using Herbs April 16, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm – Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center Add an Event View All Blog Posts Join the Challenge to save energy, water, money and make a difference! Posted by Tina King Neuhausel on December 28, 2019 at 11:06am You've heard of a locavore, how about becoming a loca-shopper? Posted by Tina King Neuhausel on December 11, 2019 at 3:30pm Frequenty Asked Questions About the Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge Posted by Tyler Snortum-Phelps on October 22, 2019 at 10:21am Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge - Fall Update Posted by Tyler Snortum-Phelps on October 21, 2019 at 2:00pm Don’t panic! Maybe powering down is just what we need to understand how to be resilient – and that we are resilient beings! Instead of running out to buy our own backup generators, we could shut off … Posted by Tina King Neuhausel on October 9, 2019 at 10:00pm Add a Blog Post View All Forum Recycling Coordinator - PAID Started by Tyler Snortum-Phelps in Job Openings - Volunteer and Paid Feb 10. To Bee or Not To Bee Started by Alison Clary in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Feb 2. Self Care and Earth Care Started by Karen Rosenberg in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Feb 2. With Love and Sustainability, Started by Veronica Yoo in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Feb 2. Gardening in a Changing Climate - Join Us! Started by Kimberly Lam in SCOCO Insights Newsletter Feb 2. Add a Discussion View All Are You Committed to a More Sustainable World? Support our work to inspire sustainable living and connected, regenerative communities. Become a SCOCO Partner and put your tax-deductible donation to work for a good cause! 2017 SCOCO Partner Letter.pdf Sustainable Contra Costa is 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit organization. Welcome to Sign Up or Sign In Badge Loading… Get Badge © 2020 Created by SCOCO . Powered by Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use . Please check your browser settings or contact your...