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We're offering a free, virtual Home Composting Workshop on March 28, from 10 am-12 pm. Learn how to compost your yard trimmings and food scraps at home! All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. To learn more about this event and register, visit cccrecycle.org

Bay Area SunShares offers limited-time discounts on home solar & battery storage systems between March 16 & April 10! Homeowners across the Bay Area can access pre-vetted installers, exclusive pricing, and a no-obligation quote. Learn more and sign up at bayareasunshares.org.

The County & Ambrose Recreation and Park District are exploring what's needed for the Ambrose Community Center to become a Resilience Hub that supports community members before, during & after emergencies like flooding or extreme heat. Take the survey: contracosta.ca.gov/AmbroseResilie…

The Sustainability Commission is looking for new members! Applications are open for 3 open seats: 1 commercial business seat, 1 environmental justice seat, and 1 alternate seat for residents of District 3. Applications are due by April 12. Learn more: contracosta.ca.gov/6393/Sustainab…

Bay Area SunShares offers limited-time discounts on home solar & battery storage systems between March 16 & April 10! Homeowners across the Bay Area can access pre-vetted installers, exclusive pricing, and a no-obligation quote. Learn more and sign up at bayareasunshares.org.

Instead of using lawnmowers, we are using lamb-mowers. 🐑 We’re ram-ping up construction for the East County Service Center with a crew that’s shear-ly the best in the business. No gas, all grass.

We're offering a free, virtual Home Composting Workshop on March 28 from 10 am-12 pm. Learn how to compost yard trimmings & food scraps at home! All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. To learn more about this event & reserve your place, visit cccrecycle.org

♻️ Curious about composting? We're offering a series of free, virtual backyard and worm composting workshops to teach you how to compost your yard trimmings and food scraps at home. All Contra Costa County residents are welcome! Register at cccrecycle.org

DCD is seeking to fill 5 vacancies in the Building Inspector I classification. We're looking for candidates who are problem solvers, team oriented, and knowledgeable about building construction safety standards and methods. Learn more at governmentjobs.com/careers/contra…

We seek to fill 2 vacancies in the Building Plan Checker I classification! A Building Plan Checker I's responsibilities include assisting applicants with the permitting process, processing minor permit applications & issuing electronic permits. Learn more: governmentjobs.com/careers/contra…

The Contra Costa County Weatherization Program offers free energy-saving home improvements for homeowners & renters of single-family homes, apartments, or mobile homes that meet the income guidelines. To learn more, please call (925) 655-2714 or visit cccounty.us/weatherization.

👟The 2026 Winter Walk Challenge starts today! @511CC's Winter Walk Challenge will get you outside and on the move. Sign up and receive a fun new challenge each Monday from January through March. Start 2026 on the right foot! Register online at 511contracosta.org/walk/winter-wa…

The Green Empowerment Zone Governing Board seeks applicants for 7 newly created Board positions for individuals who live or work in the Green Empowerment Zone representing environmental or environmental justice organizations/interests. Learn more & apply: contracosta.ca.gov/GEZ

Come learn about Contra Costa County's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP): a strategic approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, develop renewable energy, and expand green infrastructure. Learn more at ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f9272…

Happy #WildlifeWednesday & New Year's Eve from the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy! This photo is from one of the culverts under Vasco Road where we're working with Nomad Ecology & the East Bay Regional Park District to study how critters use these crossings

Have you read the Winter 2026 edition of the Sustainability in Contra Costa County newsletter yet? Check out the full newsletter at mailchi.mp/dcd/sustainabi… and subscribe to receive the next edition straight to your inbox!

Come learn about Contra Costa County's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP): a strategic approach to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, develop renewable energy, and expand green infrastructure. Learn more at ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/68f9272…

🌳As part of the County's effort to develop a countywide Tree Plan, we're holding a tree planting workshop at Lynbrook Park on 12/13 from 9:30 am-1 pm. Learn more about how you can get involved with the County's Tree Plan at contracosta.ca.gov/10541/Our-Tree…. 📷 The Watershed Project

We're creating a plan to plant, care for & protect trees in neighborhoods that need them most for generations to come. Take the Community Survey, apply to learn & lead through the Tree Plan Academy, or attend community events. Visit tinyurl.com/OurTreePlan to take the survey!

The Ambrose Recreation & Park District is hosting a workshop to gather input on upcoming green infrastructure improvements to reduce flooding, improve water quality & enhance the space. Come share what you'd like to see at the Community Center! RSVP: tinyurl.com/AmbroseCenterP…