New Leaf Collaborative

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New Leaf Collaborative

The New Leaf Collaborative is a science education non-profit in Contra Costa

MISSION
The New Leaf Collaborative is a partnership network that provides and supports hands-on experiential learning and leadership opportunities in areas of science, nature and ecological literacy in order to nurture the social and emotional health of K-14 students and their communities. VISION
We envision a partnership of educators, students, parents and community members working in partnership

to link learning to real-life exploration, community-based projects and career-focused pathways in order to cultivate a thriving community of healthy individuals, intellectually curious learners and responsible, ecologically literate citizens.

06/02/2026

New Leaf Collaborative's Summer 2026 Workshops are almost here! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

The EcoKids Leadership Workshop is only 2 weeks away! Spots are still available, please email [email protected] to inquire about a scholarship for your youth.

05/20/2026

Each year, Tk - 5th grade Martinez Unified School District elementary students receive a hands-on Eco-Lit lessons from NLC, sponsored by the City of Martinez and Republic Services ( Services). These activities focus on the health of our watershed and the effects of human impacts and why and how to reduce and properly sort waste. This year's 5th grade students created PSAs addressing the dangers plastic pollution has on the health of our ecosystems. We wanted to give a shout-out to these future environmental stewards from Morello Park Elementary(Morello Park Elementary PTA)!

05/15/2026

🌼 Does Sneezeweed really make you sneeze? 🤧 Come find out!

Join us on June 20th at Moorhen Marsh for a hands-on Wetland Restoration Day! 🌿

Help restore this important habitat by removing invasive plants, supporting new growth, and learning about the unique ecology of our local wetlands. You’ll also get to meet the fascinating California sneezeweed—and even plant and take one home!

This event is organized by New Leaf Collaborative in partnership with Friends of Alhambra Creek () and Mt. View Sanitary District (), and is part of the Meet Me Martinez Initiative, sponsored by the Martinez Community Foundation. Space is limited, so RSVP using the QR code or follow the link.

🌱 All are welcome—bring a friend and come make a difference!

05/12/2026

🌼 Does Sneezeweed really make you sneeze? 🤧 Come find out!

Join us on May 24th at Moorhen Marsh for a Wetland Restoration Day!🌿

Help restore this important habitat by removing invasive plants, supporting new growth, and learning about the unique ecology of our local wetlands. You’ll also get to meet the fascinating California sneezeweed—and even plant and take one home!

This event is organized by New Leaf Collaborative in partnership with Friends of Alhambra Creek () and Mt. View Sanitary District (), and is part of the Meet Me Martinez Initiative, sponsored by the Martinez Community Foundation.

Space is limited, so RSVP using the QR code or follow the link.

🌱 All are welcome—bring a friend and come make a difference!

05/03/2026

Our team here at New Leaf Collaborative is gearing up for another joyful season of EcoKids Summer Workshops! 🌱☀️ This year we’re offering 4‑day sessions for incoming 2nd–6th graders and our brand‑new EcoKids Leadership Workshops for youth entering 7th–9th grades, all featuring hands‑on, curiosity‑driven activities that inspire young learners to explore, create, and care for the world around them.

Sessions are limited, they are filling quickly, so now is the perfect time to secure your student’s spot!

04/30/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the 22 amazing volunteers who joined us for our Garden Restoration Day!

With support from the Martinez Community Foundation, this event—part of the Meet Me Martinez Native Flora Education Initiative—brought together a wonderful mix of community members, Alhambra High School students, local families, Climate Action Committee fellows, and volunteers from Martinez Refining Company. Together, you helped restore and replant our native garden space at the MUSD Community Garden, making a lasting impact on our local environment.

A special thank you to Sierra Reinertson and our partners at for sharing their knowledge and helping make the day so meaningful. We’re so grateful for this community and the energy you bring to the garden!

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day! It was another great year at the John Muir Birthday Earth Day Celebration!

Big thanks to the Martinez Albatross Sea Scouts for serving as the day's Green Team leaders! Thanks to Republic Services for sponsoring their training and support for the event.

04/14/2026

Join us on Saturday, April 25 for a Native Garden Restoration Day at the MUSD Community garden! Come spend time outdoors with us as we plant locally adapted plants, paint garden signs, and learn how these plants support pollinators, conserve water, and strengthen our ecosystem.

We’re excited to partner with , who will be on-site sharing their knowledge about the benefits of plants that belong in our region.

This event is part of the Meet Me Martinez Native Plant Educational Initiative and is a New Leaf Collaborative program in partnership with the Carquinez Regional Environmental Education Center.

All ages welcome—come get your hands dirty and help our garden grow!

04/04/2026

A huge thank you to Marathon Petroleum Corporation for supporting our garden education program!

Thanks to their generous funding, we welcomed 290 6th grade students from Martinez Junior High into the garden, where they explored science in a hands-on, meaningful way. Students tasted fresh plants, investigated decomposition, and discovered the different parts of plants we eat.

We’re so grateful for partners like who help bring outdoor learning to life and make these experiences possible for our students.

04/03/2026

A huge thank you to Marathon Refinery for supporting our garden education program!

Thanks to their generous funding, we welcomed 290 6th grade students from Martinez Junior High into the garden, where they explored science in a hands-on, meaningful way. Students tasted fresh plants, investigated decomposition, and discovered the different parts of plants we eat.

We’re so grateful for partners like Marathon who help bring outdoor learning to life and make these experiences possible for our students.

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Martinez, CA
94553

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http://newleafcollaborative.org/

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