Litter Clean Up
2025-03-29 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, 22400 Woodroe Ave, Hayward, CA, 94541
This site needs litter removal – join the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Volunteers to help keep our waterways litter-free by registering at the link to help today!

Conservation Easement Workshop Sunol
2025-04-04 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
These workshops are designed for landowners in Alameda County interested in preserving their land and for ranchers with a vested interest in land stewardship.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how conservation easements can benefit both the owner and the land. Experts will be on hand to discuss the application process, and financial incentives, and answer questions. Additionally, funding opportunities specific to Alameda County will be shared.
This workshop will be held at Koopmann Ranch in Sunol on Friday, April 4th.
RSVP below to reserve your spot!

See Your Neighbors’ Native Plant Gardens and Electrified Homes!
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-04 10:00 - 17:00 | CA
Join the free Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase on-line event on April 5 & 6 from 10 am-3 pm to see beautiful native plant gardens that attract birds, bees, and butterflies, hear from local gardening experts, and “visit” homes with solar panels and backup batteries, heat pumps for heating and cooling the house and heating water, induction ranges, and more.
During the free in-person Tour from 10 am-5 pm on May 3 & 4 more than 50 homeowners in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties are opening their native plant gardens, and some of them will open their homes. Learn how to design a native plant garden for color and interest throughout the year, garden for wildlife, lower your water bills, and garden without using pesticides. Ask homeowners who have electrified about the heat pumps, induction ranges, solar panels, batteries and more they have installed to replace methane gas-powered products. The Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour and Green Home Features Showcase is free, but advance registration is required here.

Free Talk with Doug Tallamy
2025-04-16 17:30 - 19:30 | CA
Registration required to attend this free event.

Earth Day Clean Up
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Castro Valley Creek Trail, 3625 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, United States
Join the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Volunteers for the annual Earth Day clean-up in partnership with Castro Valley Sanitary District!

Register to volunteer at www.cvsan.org/ED choose site A to join our team!

Bioblitz in Livermore
2025-04-26 09:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join the City Nature Challenge by participating in the Springtown BioBlitz on April 26th! A bioblitz is a fun, community-powered effort to find and document as many wild plants and animals as possible in a specific area—all in a short time. Document Livermore’s nature by taking photos in the free iNaturalist app by taking photos of wild plants and animals—and help contribute to the world’s largest Community Science event. All ages are welcome to participate!
Sign up to volunteer at the link or scan the flyer’s QR code.

State of the Alameda Creek Watershed Conference
2025-05-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Shannon Center, Dublin, CA, 11600 Shannon Avenue, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
The Alameda Creek Watershed Forum is a voluntary, non-regulatory group of stakeholders interested in protecting and enhancing water-related beneficial uses and resources within the Alameda Creek watershed. The Forum promotes collaboration and the sharing of information among all stakeholders to create a healthy and sustainable watershed for the community.
Join us to hear how stakeholders are “Working Together to Move Forward.” Presentations will showcase the important work taking place in the Alameda Creek Watershed! Enjoy presentations, networking, and lunch.
The day will also include a “minute news” session for groups to share updates about projects past, present, and planned for the future.
Hosted by: Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District

Volunteer Litter Clean-Up
2025-05-10 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Volunteers to pick up litter in Niles along Alameda Creek and learn about habitat restoration from California Trout!
Registration required via the link.

Northwestern Pond Turtle Symposium
2025-06-05 - 2025-06-07 | CA
More information coming soon!

ACRCD Board Meeting
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Martinelli Center, 3585 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States

Rancher Easement Workshop Webinar
2025-07-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
Join us for a free, informative webinar designed to help you understand conservation easements, how they can benefit both you and the land you love, and potential funding opportunities that could be available to you in Alameda County.
Topics Covered:

Introduction & landowner insights: Clayton Koopmann, Koopmann Ranch
Local support & opportunities: Ian Howell, Alameda County RCD
Conservation easements overview: Jackie Flatt, California Rangeland Trust
Appraiser insights: David Wraa, Bender Rosenthal, Inc.
ALOSC funding programs: Dick Schneider, Alameda Co. RCD

Don’t miss this chance to gain practical tools and information to protect your land!
Registration required at the link.

Bay Area Urban Agriculture Local Work Group
2025-07-19 09:00 - 12:00 | West Oakland Farm Park, 2847 Peralta Street, Oakland, CA, 94608, United States

Local Work Group
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Martinelli Center, 3585 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
If you are an Alameda County rancher, farmer, winegrower, or land owner, RSVP today!
Please come prepared to enjoy happy hour with small bites, share your conservation needs, and leave with an understanding of the Conservation Partnership’s current programs and funding opportunities.

Coastal Cleanup Day
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Castro Valley Creek Trail, 3625 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, United States
This effort is part of the statewide Coastal Cleanup Day and is made possible by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and The Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Program in coordination with Friends of San Lorenzo Creek.
Be part of the annual Coastal Cleanup Day at the Castro Valley Creek Trail! Volunteers* will participate in a litter pickup along the creek trail and beautify the trail starting from the Castro Valley Library to Castro Valley Creek Blvd.
Trash from inland areas, like Castro Valley Creek, flows downstream to the coast and into the ocean. Cleaning upstream riparian areas helps prevent garbage from entering the ocean, protecting birds and other marine animals, while beautifying the environment. Yeah!
Volunteers* may also participate in a water testing demonstration to learn about various types of water pollution and their effects on the creek and the ocean.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Trevis at jennifer.trevis@acrcd.org

Living Arroyos Coastal Cleanup Day Events
2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join Living Arroyos for Coastal Cleanup Day! They are hosting sites all across the Tri-Valley, and each one has unique volunteer needs. Pick the spot that’s right for you and sign up early to save your spot!
Livermore:

Arroyo Las Positas from Northfront Rd. to Vasco Rd.

15 volunteers

Arroyo Mocho at Robertson Park

30 volunteers

Arroyo Las Positas from Bluebell Dr. to Springtown Blvd.

15 volunteers

Dublin:

Alamo Creek from Amador Valley Blvd to Crossridge Rd

15 volunteers

Tassajara Creek at Emerald Glen Park from Gleason Dr to Central Parkway

18 volunteers

Pleasanton

Bernal Creek from Sports Park to 680

10 volunteers

Arroyo del Valle between Main St and Harvest Cr

15 volunteers

East Bay Wildlife Crossing Land Trust/Land Owner Meeting
2025-09-23 09:00 - 11:30 | City of Dublin Bray Community Room, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA, 94568, United States
As part of Alameda County Resource Conservation District’s ongoing project to design three new wildlife crossing structures and identify priority existing ones, we are seeking input and partnership from land trusts, public landowners and managers, and other land conservation stakeholders. Long-term success of these crossings depends on securing and stewarding the surrounding landscapes.

If you are an individual or work for an organization involved with land acquisition around I-580, I-680 and SR-84 in the Alameda County, please register to attend.

World Rivers Day
2025-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Volunteers for a hands-on, family friendly celebration of Work Rivers Day! There will be a volunteer creek clean-up, water science activities, interactive games and talks, and snacks!
Register to volunteer for the creek clean-up at the link.

Clean Water Program Booth at Hayward Ag Day
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | CA
Come visit the Alameda County Clean Water Program Booth at Ag Day in Hayward!
Saturday, October 11, 10:00 am- 2:00 pm
Meek Park, 240 Hampton Rd, Cherryland
It’s all happening at Ag Day! Meet a sheep and discover how wool becomes clothing, see how plants grow into the food we eat, and explore the important work of pollinators (like bees and butterflies). From hands-on demos to career connections in agriculture, this family-friendly event is full of fun and learning for all ages!
Ag Day is free with no sign-up needed.

Clean Water Program Booth at Sunol Heritage Festival
2025-10-18 11:00 - 15:00 | CA
Visit the Clean Water Program Booth at the Sunol Heritage Festival to play games and learn how to keep your local waterways clean.
Celebrate the diverse heritage of the wilderness at this fun festival for all ages! History comes alive with games, activities, and music throughout the day.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
11 AM -3 PM
Sunol Visitor Center
Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve
1895 Geary Road, Sunol, CA 94586
Bring a picnic to enjoy in the park.
This a free event with $5 parking fee.

Clean Water Program Volunteer Day in Sunol
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Join the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Volunteers, Friends of Sunol Depot Gardens, CalTrout, and Alameda Creek Alliance for a hands-on, family friendly day of celebrating the waterways in Sunol! There will be a volunteer creek clean-up, citizen science training, interactive talks, and fish crafts!
Optional: Come dressed in your best fish costume. Best costume wins a prize!
Creek cleanup volunteers should wear work clothes and sturdy shoes that can get wet (no sandals), long pants, and bring gloves if you have them. We will provide trash pick-up gear, gloves to lend, and tools.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN RE-FILLABLE WATER BOTTLE.
Volunteers must be age 10 and up only for safety (even if accompanied by an adult).
Volunteers age 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteers age 18 and under will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver.
If you have questions, please email Jennifer Trevis at Jennifer.Trevis@acrcd.org

Harvest Festival
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | CA
The Center for Food, Faith, and Justice is hosting their annual Harvest Festival with keynote speakers and a community block party for the whole family. Swing by the ACRCD booth to learn about conservation best practices, volunteer opportunities, and funding for urban agriculture. See you there!

MLK Jr. National Day of Service
2026-01-19 09:00 - 12:00 | CA
Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is an annual event hosted by the Alameda County Unincorporated Area Clean Water Volunteers to help clean up litter and enhance wildlife habitat along 1,841 acres of salt water, fresh water, and brackish water marshes, seasonal wetlands and public trails along the San Lorenzo Creek Bay Trail at the Hayward Regional Shoreline.
Click on the website link for more information and to register.
