Melrose Community Cleanup & Gardening on First Tuesdays

Tue · Oct 6·Main Library TeenZone, Oakland

Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read Celebrate your freedom to read at the 2nd Annual Banned Books Teen Read-a-thon. From Tuesday, October 6th through Friday, October 9th, drop in to the Main Library TeenZone and curl up with a banned book anytime from opening to closing. American Library Association's (ALA) Offic…

Tue · Oct 6·Melrose Branch, Adult Area, Oakland

“Because of Our History” – Creativity Explored on African American history and artist’s place in the narrative. What is the role of the artist in the preservation and telling of history? “Because of Our History,” a quote from the late Creativity Explored artist Antonio Benjamin, speaks to the importance of Black cultur…

Sat · Sep 5·Garber Park, Berkeley, CA 94705

Garber Park is home to significant stands of big-leaf maple, California buckeyes and regenerating coast live oak woodland and forest. Please join us in safeguarding the native wildland resources of Garber Park while reducing the risk of wildfire and improving the trail system!

Sat · Sep 5·Dimond Park Historical Scout Hut, Oakland, CA 94602

Help us create a healthy ecosystem in Dimond Park and Canyon! We will be cleaning up the creek, beautifying the park, pulling up invasive species, and working on erosion control projects.

Sat · Sep 5·Corner of Foothill Blvd & Cole St, Oakland, CA 94601

Help keep our community clean and beautiful - join us for a fun morning!

Sat · Sep 5·Guadalajara, 1001 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601

Join us for every Saturday and Sunday for a neighborhood clean up! Gloves and tools are provided.