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UC Master Gardener Outreach Programs
UC Master Gardeners of Contra Costa volunteer their time and talents throughout the County. Important outreach programs include:
- Our Garden, an ongoing demonstration garden, located at North Wiget Lane and Shadelands Drive in Walnut Creek.
- Rivertown Garden, an ongoing demonstration garden, located within the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch.
- Richmond Dry Garden, an upcoming demonstration garden located in the Richmond Civic Center. Volunteers are currently preparing the garden and can meet with visitors on Friday mornings.
- An ongoing series of presentations on sustainable gardening techniques and other topics given at libraries throughout the county.
- Ask a UC Master Gardener tables at local Farmers' Markets throughout the county.
- Consulting & support for local school gardens.
- Consulting & support for community gardens.
- Many special projects and one-time events.
For answers to your home gardening questions, please see the ASK US! page of this web site, or consult the pages listed at left.
To request UC Master Gardener consultation and support for your community or school gardening project, please contact ccmg@ucanr.edu.
Where to Find Us
Upcoming Events
| Event Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Comparative Soil for Raised Beds (talk at Our Garden) | 9/27/2023 |
| Ask a Master Gardener at Our Garden | 9/27/2023 |
| Kensington Farmers Market | 10/1/2023 |
| Concord Farmers Market | 10/3/2023 |
| What Went Wrong in my Veggie Garden? (talk at Our Garden) | 10/4/2023 |
| Ask a Master Gardener at Our Garden | 10/4/2023 |
| Brentwood Farmers Market | 10/7/2023 |
