New Leaf Collaborative

🌼 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!

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!

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!