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.

08/29/2026

Help Us Get the MJHS Garden Ready for the School Year!

The garden is getting ready for a new season of learning! Join us at the MUSD Community Garden on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM, for a hands-on garden workday as we prepare the garden for our students!

Come lend a hand, meet fellow garden supporters, and help us create a healthy, welcoming garden where students can learn, grow, and connect with their food and the natural world.

All are welcome!

08/12/2026

Wishing all the MUSD students, parents, and staff a wonderful school year! New Leaf Collaborative can't wait to return to the classrooms to continue growing curiosity for science through hands-on learning!

07/30/2026

We're Hiring! Join the New Leaf Collaborative Team!

Do you love working with kids, spending time outdoors, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards? New Leaf Collaborative is looking for a passionate Program Educator to help lead hands-on science, nature, and garden education programs for local youth.

If you're enthusiastic about environmental education, gardening, and creating meaningful learning experiences, we'd love to hear from you!

View the full job description and application details here: https://www.indeed.com/job/program-educator-d0d2b4adb1a4aabe

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with someone who might be a great fit!

07/19/2026

NLC just wrapped our 10th year of EcoKids Workshops! 🌿

This year we expanded the program with a new EcoKids Leadership Workshop for 7th-9th graders, plus two extra weeks of EcoKids Workshops for 2nd-6th graders, giving kids an extra day outdoors at Susana Street Park and visits to the MUSD Community Garden.

Highlights included an upcycle challenge at the Kiwanis Club, lessons on caring for our watershed ecosystem and conserving water, and wrapping up the week at our local John Muir National Historic Site — always a favorite way to end things! Big thanks to the City of Martinez, CA - City Hall() & Kiwanis Club of Martinez () for supporting a decade of inspiring future eco-stewards!

07/18/2026

Last Friday our NLC team wrapped up Summer Science at Rodeo Hills Elementary!

Students from TK to 5th grade joined us in the garden space to explore local ecosystems, native plants, and garden maintenance — building their own miniature gardens, bird feeders, and bug hotels while caring for the space we all share.🌻

RHE summer students also dove into science & engineering challenges, building roller coasters, stomp rockets, and flying machines! 🚀

06/27/2026

We’re excited to share that we received a $5000 Spark Good grant from our local Walmart Martinez . This grant will support community garden events at the Martinez Unified Community Garden and the Boys & Girls Club Community Garden.

06/19/2026

Youth mentors in-training just finished their 3-day EcoKids Leadership Workshop! They are all ready to welcome our EcoKids next week!

06/17/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Father's Day weekend?

Join us this Saturday, June 20 for Wetland Restoration Day at Moorhen Marsh!
Help restore this special habitat by removing invasive plants, planting native species, and learning about the fascinating California sneezeweed (don't worry—it won't make you sneeze!). Participants will even have the opportunity to take home a sneezeweed plant of their own.

Whether you come with Dad, bring the whole family, or simply enjoy spending time outdoors with your community, we'd love to have you join us.

Space is limited so please RSVP using the QR code or the link: https://www.mvsd.org/wetland-restoration-day

06/11/2026

Come find our booth at Worth A Dam's 17th annual Beaver Festival this Saturday!

Stop by to learn about the inspired work being done to support our community and its members!

Where: Susana Park, Martinez
When: 10am - 3pm on Saturday, June 13th

For more info on the event visit: https://martinezbeavers.org/beaver-festival-xvii/

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.

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Martinez, CA
94553

Website

http://newleafcollaborative.org/

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