Sustainable Solano Events
A listing of events sponsored by Sustainable Solano or its partners.
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| Open Farm Day in Vacaville! 9:00 am Open Farm Day in Vacaville! @ Multiple Locations (See below) Aug 4 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm  This is your chance to come see some of the farms in Vacaville/Pleasants Valley! Bring the kids. Bring a picnic. Purchase some local, farm-fresh eggs, apricots, lavender, olive oil, honey and more at the various[...] Sustainable Solano at Vacaville Farmers’ Market 9:00 am Sustainable Solano Helps Pena Adobe Welcome Solano County Sheriff’s Posse 11:00 am Sustainable Solano Helps Pena Adobe Welcome Solano County Sheriff’s Posse @ The Peña Adobe Park Aug 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm  The Peña Adobe Historical Society welcomes Solano County Sheriff’s Posse! The Solano County Sheriff’s Posse has enjoyed a long-standing tradition of service with the Sheriff’s Office since 1947. Comprised of citizens who volunteer their time in[...] | ||||||
| Lydia Neilsen Launches Vacaville Sustainable Backyard Program 9:00 am Lydia Neilsen Launches Vacaville Sustainable Backyard Program @ Morningsun Herb Farm Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am  Register for the event by clicking here. | ||||||
| Fairfield: Castañeda Bros. Pop-up Produce Stand 10:00 am Fairfield: Castañeda Bros. Pop-up Produce Stand @ in front of 275 Beck Ave. Aug 15 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm  Did you know that consuming more fruits and vegetables is not only good for your body, but makes you happy too? A study shows that those who eat 8 servings of fruits/vegetables per day, are[...] | Cultivate Community Food Co-op Annual Owner Celebration 5:00 pm Cultivate Community Food Co-op Annual Owner Celebration @ Avant Garden Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm  All healthy food lovers are invited to join the Cultivate Community Food Co-op‘s (CCFC) monthly potluck, Thursday, August 16th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Avant Garden in Benicia. Following the potluck, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, owners of CCFC will commemorate the[...] Cultivate Community Food Co-op’s Potluck Picnic in the Garden 5:00 pm Cultivate Community Food Co-op’s Potluck Picnic in the Garden @ Avant Garden Aug 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Join us in the garden for an evening of connection and good food while learning about the progress CCFC is making. Every 3rd Thursday, weather permitting, beginning Thurs. April 19th, 5-7. Please bring your favorite food or[...] | How to Not Spoil Your Soil 10:00 am How to Not Spoil Your Soil @ Register for location Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am  Learn about permaculture principles and soil restoration techniques using practices such as sheet mulching, rainwater catchment, composting and the use of worms in the garden to help enrich and heal your soil for a healthier garden! Sponsored[...] Vacaville Sustainable Landscape Class with Kathleen Huffman 10:00 am Vacaville Sustainable Landscape Class with Kathleen Huffman @ Sweet Pea Nursery Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  Register Here. Fairfield-based sustainable landscape designer, Kathleen Huffman, will teach about sustainable landscaping using permaculture principles: beautiful, productive, life-supporting ecosystems featuring trees and a variety of perennials fed by “secondary” water (greywater and rainwater). We’ll discuss edible[...] “What’s For Dinner?” Superfoods & Super Recipes 2:00 pm “What’s For Dinner?” Superfoods & Super Recipes @ John F. Kennedy Library Aug 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Want to learn about the best foods to eat for your best immune system yet? Explore the benefits of kale, beets, berries and more with Chef Lisa Nunez-Hancock as she guides you through various recipes[...] Tara Firma Farms HARVEST BARN DANCE 2018 5:00 pm Tara Firma Farms HARVEST BARN DANCE 2018 @ Tara Firma Farms Aug 18 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm  Come enjoy a fun community event featuring musical artist Evie Ladin. A fundraiser for the Tara Firma Farms Institute to help fund farm connection and experiences for youth. Come early and tour the farm from 5:00[...] | ||||
| Restoring the Vallejo Historic Riverwalk 6:15 pm Restoring the Vallejo Historic Riverwalk @ Green Hive Spaces Aug 23 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm Talk on how to increase awareness of the historic, cultural and environmental richness of our local waterfronts improving public access, historic and cultural interpretation, healthy habitat and economic development. | Sustainable Solano at Vacaville Farmers’ Market 9:00 am Water Equity, Safety and Access 10:30 am Water Equity, Safety and Access @ John F. Kennedy Library Aug 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Public Health Advocate/Consultant, Elizabeth Monteadora, will speak on global and local water equity issues and how they affect the health of our communities and environment. We’ll discuss safe drinking water access in our schools, water management practices[...] An Introduction to Permaculture Design 2:00 pm An Introduction to Permaculture Design @ Mission Solano Aug 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm  Permaculture is a philosophy and design science working with nature to create a diverse, regenerative system that promotes resiliency. “Leave it better than you found it” is one of the main goals of permaculture’s design principles. Come[...] | |||||
| Suisun Valley Harvest Celebration 2018 11:00 am Suisun Valley Harvest Celebration 2018 @ TBD Aug 26 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm  Harvest Festivities Begin Enjoy harvest with local winemakers and growers each August, while celebrating the newest Suisun Valley vintage. Harvest Celebration attendees travel throughout Suisun Valley, tasting specialty products and varieties right out of the[...] | Fairfield: Castañeda Bros. Pop-up Produce Stand 10:00 am Fairfield: Castañeda Bros. Pop-up Produce Stand @ in front of 275 Beck Ave. Aug 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Did you know that consuming more fruits and vegetables is not only good for your body, but makes you happy too? A study shows that those who eat 8 servings of fruits/vegetables per day, are[...] Vacaville Sustainable Landscape Class with Kathleen Huffman 3:00 pm Vacaville Sustainable Landscape Class with Kathleen Huffman @ Vacaville Public Library Aug 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Register Here. Fairfield-based sustainable landscape designer, Kathleen Huffman, will teach about sustainable landscaping using permaculture principles: beautiful, productive, life-supporting ecosystems featuring trees and a variety of perennials fed by “secondary” water (greywater and rainwater). We’ll discuss edible[...] |
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Aug
23
Thu
6:15 pm
Restoring the Vallejo Historic R...
@ Green Hive Spaces
Restoring the Vallejo Historic R...
@ Green Hive Spaces
Aug 23 @ 6:15 pm – 8:00 pm
Talk on how to increase awareness of the historic, cultural and environmental richness of our local waterfronts improving public access, historic and cultural interpretation, healthy habitat and economic development.
Aug
25
Sat
10:30 am
Water Equity, Safety and Access
@ John F. Kennedy Library
Water Equity, Safety and Access
@ John F. Kennedy Library
Aug 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Public Health Advocate/Consultant, Elizabeth Monteadora, will speak on global and local water equity issues and how they affect the health of our communities and environment. We’ll discuss safe drinking water access in our schools, water management practices[...]
2:00 pm
An Introduction to Permaculture ...
@ Mission Solano
An Introduction to Permaculture ...
@ Mission Solano
Aug 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Permaculture is a philosophy and design science working with nature to create a diverse, regenerative system that promotes resiliency. “Leave it better than you found it” is one of the main goals of permaculture’s design principles. Come[...]