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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Spotlight on 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
4.48M
Gallons of annual water impact
126
Cooking classes with local food
77
Sustainable gardens installed
15,600+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Green Infrastructure
4.48M
Gallons of annual water impact
Local Food
Supporting local farmers and feeding communities
126
Cooking classes with local food
Community Resilience
Connecting people to create engaged communities around climate and environment
77
Sustainable gardens installed
Workforce Development
15,600+
Workshop/event participants since 2015
Resources to Take Action
News and Updates
Doing Good: Thistle
Sustainable Solano is naming Thistle as a recipient of our Doing Good business recognition award. Thistle is an example of a local business that exemplifies the permaculture principles that guide Sustainable Solano’s work and that we want to recognize in others: Earth Care, People Care and Fair Share, or taking care of the planet, taking care of employees and supporting local communities.
Doing Good: Morningsun Herb Farm
Sustainable Solano is naming Morningsun Herb Farm as a recipient of our Doing Good business recognition program. Their commitment to Earth Care and Fair Share is evident in every corner of the farm.
Solano’s 3rd Permaculture Design Course Starts in August
We are excited to have Anne Freiwald and Lydia Neilsen of Vital Cycles return this summer for our next Permaculture Design Certificate course in Benicia — starting Aug. 23! In this blog, Anne and Lydia reflect on past programs, talk about what will be covered in this year’s program, and we share a few videos and upcoming talks.
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