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
53
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
53
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
Farm-to-School Program Brings Permaculture Campus to Markham Elementary
Recognizing the importance of connecting children with food and the natural world, Sustainable Solano’s new Farm-to-School program will bring a permaculture campus to Markham Elementary School in Vacaville this spring.
Growing Healthier Plants and Ecosystems Regeneratively With Biology
We are excited to be working with Hampton Bay HOA on the designs for two pilot sites that will demonstrate how lawn in common areas can be replaced with low-water, low-maintenance sustainable landscaping that is healthy, beautiful and natural. Here, designer Michael Wedgley shares about the importance of healthy soil biology as part of that equation.
Dec. 4, 2021: Town Hall (with video)
The town hall with HOA members on Dec. 4 was a great opportunity for Permaculture Designer Michael Wedgley to share the proposed designs for the two pilot sites that will replace the grass with sustainable, low-maintenance, waterwise landscaping that captures rainwater and incorporates beautiful native plants and shrubs. (Get the highlights and watch the video)
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