We would like to share the valuable resources available online from our program sponsors and supporters. Those organizations listed in bold, also link our website to theirs and we greatly appreciate their reciprocity.

PROGRAM SPONSORS

Central Contra Costa Sanitary District - sponsors of the Sewer Science and Water Wizard youth programs at GHF, their website resources include information about gardening without pesticides and down-loadable brochures, publications and videos

City of Walnut Creek Clean Water Program - sponsors the Healthy Garden Workshops at GHF, their website resources include brochures for consumers, children and for businesses.  The next Healthy Garden Workshop for homeowners is scheduled for Saturday, November 6.

Contra Costa Water District - Discover their new complete web resources that will help you pick plants and plant drought tolerant gardens. Tailored to Contra Costa County conditions - you can make your own plant lists & more!

EBMUD - sponsor of GHF's Water Conservation Garden and renovation of the Mural Garden, they offer extensive web resources including teacher resource materials, conservation tips, workshop and event listings and more

Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley - sponsor of the Natural Science Classroom

Rotary of Walnut Creek -sponsor of the Natural Science Classroom brochure, Rotary is an organization of business and professional persons, who provide humanitarian service, encourage ethical standards in all vocations and help build good will and peace in the world.

The Dow Chemical Company - sponsor of the Natural Science Classroom programs serving East Contra Costa County.

Membership Discount Partners

East Bay Nature - specializing in everything for bird feeding and bird watching; GHF members receive 10% discount on all purchases

Mt. Diablo Nursery & Garden - specializes in sustainable plantings, services and education; GHF members receive 10% discount on all purchases

Navlet's Garden Centers - helping Bay Area gardeners grow beautiful gardens since 1885; GHF members receive 10% discount on all purchases

Urban Farmer Store - efficient irrigation specialists; GHF members receive 10% discount on all purchases

Other Valuable Resources

Bay Friendly Coalition - The Bay-Friendly Landscaping & Gardening Coalition works in partnership to reduce waste and pollution, conserve natural resources, and create vibrant landscapes and gardens.

Contra Costa Master Gardeners - your local resource for all your home gardening questions

EcoMulch - come see the beauty of these environmentally friendly mulches in use at The Gardens

Healing Thresholds - connecting community and science to heal autism

Horticultural Therapy Institute - provides education and training in horticultural therapy to those new to, or experienced with, the practice of using gardening and plants to improve the lives of others.

Springstone School - an independent middle school that serves students with Asperger's Syndrome, Non-verbal Learning Disability and other executive function challenges

Sustainable Contra Costa - is a non-profit organization working to create more sustainable communities in our county

Sustainable Danville

Sustainable Lafayette