Sustainable Solano
Nurturing Initiatives for the Good of the WholeWhat is Sustainable Solano’s mission?
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. We use a nature-inspired approach to all of our work in the community and our very organization, striving towards a democratically managed, authentic and non-hierarchical structure.
Solano Gardens
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Our Work
Green Infrastructure
Building resilient communities through regenerative landscapes
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
Community Resilience
Connecting people to create engaged communities around climate and environment
Workforce Development
Supporting the green economy and youth leadership
4.7M
Gallons of annual water impact
146
Cooking classes with local food
81
Sustainable gardens installed
18,800+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Green Infrastructure
4.7M
Gallons of annual water impact
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
146
Cooking classes with local food
Community Resilience
Connecting people to create engaged communities around climate and environment
81
Sustainable gardens installed
Workforce Development
18,800+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Resources to Take Action
News and Updates
From Backyard Fruit Trees to a Community Gleaning Network
Syrus is a college freshman from Vallejo who recently completed her Girl Scout Gold Award to revitalize, strengthen and make sustainable gleaning efforts to get food that would otherwise go to waste to people who can use it. The Gold Award is the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. Here, she shares about her project.
The True Cost of Local Food
Comparing the cost of a subscription farm box with fresh, local, seasonal produce with grocery store prices reveals that the farm boxes are the better bargain.
Making it Meaningful: Marketing Local Food to Gen Z
Opportunities exist to engage Gen Z in boosting local food systems that build long-term community health, support regional economies, create a sense of community and belonging, and ensure sustainable food systems
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