In this episode we explore how to incorporate native plants in a suburban East Bay yard, with Elaine Jackson from the East Bay chapter of the California Native Plant Society and Friends of Alhambra Creek. Hear about the 5 prettiest native plants, how to combat invasives, and resources available to help. We take a look at one particular yard in Martinez, belonging to my daughter Sandy, and she and Elaine discuss all of the above and more. The yard today: East Bay Chapter, Cali

We're back at Pacheco Marsh, this time on a tour and work day with the John Muir Land Trust and Friends of Alhambra Creek. It's our chance to learn more about the invasive species which are pressuring the marsh, and about the Land Trust and its ambitious plans to restore other wetlands, maintain this one - and create a wildlife corridor along Suisun Bay! Pacheco Marsh John Muir Land Trust Friends of Alhambra Creek It's a beautiful day at the ma

We've been away due to a family health crisis, but we're back! Just in time for MUNI Heritage Weekend in San Francisco, featuring...

Let's talk recycling from a little different angle. Meet Race to Zero Waste! I guarantee you will get answers to some of your recycling...

Want to incorporate native plants into your garden? Or just hear about local plants? There is a lot more to it than I thought. Join me as...

Now renamed Pacheco Marsh, the newly restored five mile stretch at the mouth of Walnut Creek is our newest park. In January, 2023, we...

Even PG&E wants you to replace your gas appliances! Bill Olsen from the Contra Costa chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby explains how to...

Check out the episodes page, where we have reposted the history of the Martinez Refinery - and how MRC has repeatedly failed to clean up...

There's never a dull moment living near the Martinez Refinery! After being assessed a $4.5 million penalty, you would think they would...

Got a broken toaster? Leggings with a torn seam? A chair with a dodgy leg? A broken necklace? The Repair Cafe is here for you. We...

Marsh Creek runs from the flanks of Mt Diablo to the San Joaquin River, and it is full of surprising wildlife! For the MLK Day of...

Happy Holidays from Linksploration - Bay Area! Since we are exploring area creeks, we thought it would be worth revisiting a 2023 episode...

Solar: The California Public Utilities Commission rules make it extremely disadvantageous for schools and other multimeter entities to...

You may already be using iNaturalist as an app on your phone to identify plants and animals. If you aren't yet, you will want to get...

So far in our creeks series, we have been looking at attempts to restore them to as close to natural as possible. But what if we look at...

The Friends of San Ramon Creek are amazing! In this episode, we hear about their invasive plant clearing, water quality monitoring,...

We're back and we've got a great lineup for the fall, starting with a new series: Friends of the Creeks! Every friends group is...

Fossil fuels are doing serious damage to the planet, yet public pension finds continue to invest in them. A lot of people and...

It's time for an update from Sustainable Contra Costa. Their theme this summer is developing good water efficiency habits - and joining...

Sorry listeners! I came back from the UK with the cruds, but the Beaver Festival is happening! It's Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Susana...