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Feb 21
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Historical Houses Presentation and Tour

By Community Events, Open House, Outdoor Learning Center

 

Saturday, March 25, 2017 | 1:30 – 3:00PM

Learn of our local valley’s history through the chronicles of three old houses from the 1800’s: The Old Yellow House in Orinda, Rodgers Ranch in Pleasant Hill, and the John Muir House in Martinez. The inhabitants of these three houses lived in an original sustainable fashion, initially with wells, gardens, fruit trees, livestock and horses. The houses were miles apart, yet webbed together by an overall similar lifestyle, use of horse and carriage, and some exchange of information and goods.

Wonderful supporter/caretakers will be at the garden to speak about the first two houses, and a special guest from the 1800’s will give his presentation about the John Muir House.

These fun and informative historical presentations will be followed by an optional field trip to the Yellow House in Orinda, hosted by guest speaker James Wright. Information about days and times to make visits to the two other houses will be available at the garden presentation.

Our classes are free. However, a $5 donation is appreciated to support our education programs.

To register for classes click here or send an email to marthaharrislcg@gmail.com

Oct 16
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Rainy Day Fun Today

By Open House

A little rain isn’t going to stop us! We’re celebrating our 5th season at our annual Open House and Harvest Celebration from now till 3PM.

We have nibbles, games, crafts, music and more…all for FREE, including a raffle at 2:15pm. All community members are welcome, so drop on by.
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Oct 01
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LAST Master Gardeners Plant Clinic Today at the Garden

By Open House

The Master Gardeners will be at the garden to answer questions from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. They are a wonderful resource. Please take advantage of the experience each brings to the garden and tell your neighbors and friends about this opportunity as well. At 11:00AM, the Master Gardeners will walk through the garden and share their impressions and advice. We hope you’ll join them.

To learn more about how to become a UC Master Gardener yourself, visit the UC Master Gardener Program of Contra Costa County website.

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Sep 03
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The Doctor is In

By Open House

Do you have a plant that looks a little under the weather? Bring it to the garden from 10-11am today and have the UC Master Gardeners take a look. This service is free!

Jun 25
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Today: Make Beautiful Garden Stationery

By Open House

Today—Saturday, June 25—is your chance to learn how to make gorgeous greeting cards worthy of framing and displaying on your walls. Join Suja Pritchard, an accomplished artist hailing from San Diego, in this fun workshop that will get your creative juices flowing as she guides you through the process of print making with organic materials.

Register now for one of the few spaces left for Organic Card Printing and bring home your own DIY stationery set. The workshop is from 2:00 to 4:30PM this afternoon.

Organic Card Printing

May 15
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We had so much fun!

By Community Events, Gardening Tips, Kids, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Outdoor Learning Center

The turn out for Saturday’s class, Plan(t) Ahead, was a great! Kids and parents learned that it takes a little planning to grow things. We look forward to seeing pictures of their pumpkins as they grow in these months leading up to Halloween.

A big THANK YOU goes out to Dena Hollowood of the Lafayette Library for coming out for this special storytime and activity.

May 13
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Saturday: Plan Ahead for Fall with Plan(t) Ahead

By Open House

Plan(t) Ahead

This Saturday, May 14, you are invited to join us at the garden for a special outdoor storytime with Lafayette Library’s Childrens Librarian, Dena Hollowood from 1PM to 2PM.

While October is still a few months away, you can get a head start on planting pumpkins for the Halloween season. Register now to let us know you are interested in Plan(t)ing ahead.

May 01
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Pest Control: Know More Before Making Your Choices

By Community Events, Health, Pesticides, Sustainability

img_0618-2We just enjoyed an engaging talk by Susan JunFish about pest control and learned some great alternatives that can help us regulate our environment.

She talked about The difference between acute toxicity and chronic toxicity. Acute toxicity involves high levels of adverse health effects and the response to substances of this type  are more immediate. Chronic toxicity, however, involves less immediate, but still adverse effects and is generally associated with longer term exposure.

These terms are worth considering when looking at the common chemicals you use in and around your home. Studies have shown that commonly used pesticides can cause negative side effects,  including issues with reproductivity.

There are plenty of least toxic alternatives. Learn more at Parents for a Safer Environment.