This exhibit features artwork made from objects that have satisfied their original use. UpCycled art promotes conservation of our planet’s limited resources. The inspired works showcase  new, original uses for so-called disposable objects. In addition, reusing these objects in artwork reduces the amount of trash going to landfill! There will be a demonstration of how ... Read more

Clean out your closet and update you wardrobe! Bring your gently used clothing and accessories and take home some new-to-you items. Brought to you by the Community Market Green Team!

Explore some ways that science is helping our community in the fight against climate change through games, crafts, and experimentation! There are so many ways that creativity and science are connected, and it’s this connection that leads to the most impactful climate solutions. During our time together, we will learn about how cities, towns and ... Read more

Nuestra Tierra/Our Earth is a one-hour radio show that serves as a resource hub that provides a voice to different environmental topics to outreach the Spanish-language audience in Sonoma County and surrounding areas where KBBF's signal is broadcasted. This show provides the opportunity to highlight the services and availability of resources from multiple agencies in ... Read more

Upcycle Film Camp, Ages 10-15 One session: / July 25-29 / 10 am- 3:00 pm  / Ages 10-17 A one-week camp for youth to discover the world of upcycled movie making. They will use their imagination and innovation to write, build and create their own stop motion short film using unlikely materials like bicycle tubes,  ... Read more

Reuse Roundtable is a free public event with the goal of discussing our strengths and needs as a Reuse Community in Sonoma County. Come join us for an open dialogue centered on how we can reduce climate change by expanding, supporting, and developing our industry and infrastructure. Looking for reuse practitioners such as reuse retailers, ... Read more

LEARN the why's and how's of Zero Waste - at home, work, school and events. Better understand today’s recycling and composting challenges and how you can make a difference. FIND OUT why the Bay Area is considered a hub of the Zero Waste movement, how Sonoma County fits in that picture. DISCOVER what local advocates, ... Read more

What:  It is time for our yearly local project to redistribute homegrown produce and eliminate food waste.  This is an opportunity to trade surplus items from your garden for something you don’t have.  You may also bring produce that you have gleaned (with permission of course) from a neighbor’s yard. Check in for dates when we ... Read more

When it comes to a home's irrigation system, a little maintenance can save a lot of water. Just one broken sprinkler head could waste up to 25,000 gallons of water! Join irrigation experts for a Q&A discussion on ways to eliminate water waste. Register today! https://www.savingwaterpartnership.org/events/zero-waste-water/ LINK TO THE RECORDING: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uo9LESA09ss

Come see the behind the scene of your recycling cart. Join us for a tour of our MRF (Material Recovery Facility) where all your recyclables are captured and sorted. Learn where your materials go after you place them in the bin and information on how to Waste Zero. This tour has limited capacity due to ... Read more

This community creek clean up is with support from the Sonoma Ecology Center's Teen Enviroleader program, funded through Sonoma County Community Initiatives Fund, District 1. Come on down, and help tidy up the creek!

Neighborhood clean-up in the Roseland area. We will be working with volunteers and City Staff picking up garbage in the stretch of Sebastopol Rd. between Sebastopol Rd. and Stony Point and Dutton. The meeting location is at Mitote Food Truck Park, located at 665 Sebastopol Rd.

Farm to Pantry is hosting our biggest single-day glean ever for Zero Waste Week. We will have over 150 volunteers on 10+ properties to rescue apples from going to waste! We are in need of drivers to help us pull this off. Please sign up to drive and deliver a load (or 2!) of apples ... Read more

Join Zero Waste Petaluma (350Petaluma) for a communal clothing swap during this upcoming Zero Waste Week! Please bring gently used clothing and your own bag to participate in the fun. Please do not bring any tattered clothes or undergarments. The event will be held at Grand Central Petaluma Coffee Shop on the beautiful Petaluma River. ... Read more

Dinner from what you’d usually put in the compost!? Yes! Don’t waste those precious carrot tops, beet greens or leftovers from the veggies you used for tonight’s dinner. We’ll show you how to get the most out of the food you grow yourself or purchase from the grocery store. We’ll give you LOTS of ideas ... Read more

Artwork made from objects that have satisfied their original use. Upcycled art promotes conservation of our planet's limited resources. New, original uses for so-called disposable objects. Reusing these objects in artwork reduces the amount of trash going to landfill. Please join us for a free assemblage demonstration of the art on display in this exhibit ... Read more

Visit the Waste Less Windsor booth to sign a zero waste pledge, purchase a reusable metal cup for the concerts (and get $1 off drinks), and watch recycling videos made in collaboration with Windsor Rotary

We ask that participants bring clothes or fabric items that need repair and also sewing supplies if you have any. We can help each other learn mending techniques both basic and decorative like embroidery and Sashiko: The Japanese Art of Mending Fabric with Beautiful Stitches. Bring any yard tools that you would like to mend, ... Read more

Join us for a tour of the WM Redwood Composting Facility, which is one of three composting facilities that currently process green cart and bin material from Sonoma County residents. See and learn how food scraps and plant trimmings are transformed into carbon rich compost on a large scale with advanced technology. Free bagged compost ... Read more

Meet at the corner of Windsor Road & Sanders for meet, greet, coffee, pastries and instructions. WeAct will provide collection bags for trash and items that are recyclable and pickers. It is recommended that participants bring their own gloves. The street areas to be covered have minimal shoulders so this trash pick-up is not recommended ... Read more

Help us remove trash and other debris to prevent it from reaching the Laguna de Santa Rosa, and making its way to the Russian River and Pacific Ocean. The Colgan Creek Trail is a 1.2-mile paved trail running along a portion of the creek between Bellevue Avenue and Todd Road in southwest Santa Rosa. This ... Read more

Farm to Pantry is looking for volunteers to help harvest plums at Jack London State Park. We are a gleaning organization that harvests produce from farms and properties around Sonoma County that would otherwise go to waste, and redistributes that food to a variety of partner organizations working to combat food insecurity. Join us to harvest ... Read more

Sonoma County Master Gardener Jennifer Roberts shares how to turn yard waste and kitchen scraps into wonderfully rich compost you can use as a soil amendment or mulch in your garden! Come discover the basics of regular composting and vermicomposting (composting with worms). Registration required: https://conta.cc/3naYo7K

Join Master Food Preservers in the SCP Advanced Energy Center and learn the ins and outs of canning tomatoes.  We’ll talk through when you need to use a pressure canner and when a steam or water bath canner is needed.  We’ll address induction and traditional cooktops.  Save the bounty of your garden to enjoy throughout ... Read more