Sustainable Solano
Nurturing Initiatives for the Good of the WholeWhat does Sustainable Solano do?
We are a grassroots, countywide movement uniting people through work that aims to serve the future of Solano County, to promote ecologically regenerative, economically and socially just communities in a world that works for everyone. Sustainable Solano has grown out of decades of dedicated community work that started with community gardens and has grown to include an emphasis on creating sustainable, regenerative environments, community capacity building, supporting local food systems and building youth leadership and workforce skills for a better future.
Solano Sustainable Backyards
Learn more about this program for building edible, waterwise gardens here!
Our Work
Green Infrastructure
Building resilient communities through regenerative landscapes
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
Workforce Development
Supporting the green economy and youth leadership
Community Conversations
Sharing insight among community members
3.57M
Gallons of annual water impact
60
Cooking classes with local food
51
Sustainable gardens installed
7,850+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Green Infrastructure
3.57M
Gallons of annual water impact
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
60
Cooking classes with local food
Workforce Development
51
Sustainable gardens installed
Community Conversations
Sharing insight among community members
7,850+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Resources to Take Action
News and Updates
Pollinator Pathway Garden Puts Spotlight on Native Plants & Pollinators on Mare Island
Sometimes the vision to create something different takes a variety of partners to move toward reality. A vision of transforming Mare Island to support local pollinators is taking a step forward with the creation of Pollinator Pathway, a new educational demonstration garden that will highlight waterwise native plants that feed and nurture pollinators.
The Beginning of Flood Resiliency in Suisun City
Over the past two years, Sustainable Solano has focused on spreading awareness of the dire need for climate resilience in Suisun City, making education regarding flooding accessible for the city’s residents. Generously funded by PG&E through the Better Together Resilient Communities, Sustainable Solano’s Resilient Neighborhoods program installed two flood-resilient gardens in Suisun, kicked off a now annual climate event in the city, led a high school internship program, taken residents on a dozen Flood Walk tours, and empowered the community to tackle flooding via the creation of a community-based action plan.
Farm to School Brings New Garden to Vallejo’s Griffin Academy
Beginning in the new school year, students at Griffin Academy will be able to access fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden thanks to a grant by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service.
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