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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
DESCRIPTION:Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo\n11 am-1 pm\, Rocky Hill Trail People’s Garden \nInstructor Alejandro Pulido\, long time educator and Growing Futures Manager for 4th Second\, will lead us in this hands-on workshop about importance of healthy soil for overall garden health. We will build a worm bin\, discuss soil amendments\, cover crops\, and water retention practices. Please note this class will be 100% in Spanish. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-introducion-a-compost-y-la-salud-de-suelo/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill People’s Garden\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Tour\n10 am- 1 pm\, Register for Addresses \nJoin us for a tour of two Suisun City Food Forests. Enjoy these serene food-producing gardens and attend a talk on small-scale flood resiliency given by food forest keeper Jonathan Gomez. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-demonstration-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Suisun City (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T193000
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom's Delight
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom’s Delight\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Address \nHave you ever seen a food forest? Now is your chance to tour this beautiful food forest in Fairfield. Installed in 2017\, “Mom’s Delight” boasts 19 productive fruit trees as well as a variety of pollinator plants. Stop by and learn sustainable techniques you can apply to your home garden. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-food-forest-tour-moms-delight/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T211654Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods - Thermophilic Composting
DESCRIPTION:Thermophilic Compost Class\nMay 25\, 11 am-1 pm\, Vallejo Peoples Garden\nComposting allows gardeners to save water and money by recycling resources. Our advanced class\, taught by Michael Wedgely of Soilogical will show you how heat can aid in the composting process. Participants wil learn about how to start a thermophilic compost pile and the benefits of this more maintenance-heavy form of composting\, which breaks down pathogens and weed seeds with the help of the correct organic matter. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-advanced-composting-methods-thermophilic-composting/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Inspired Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Vacaville Inspired Garden Tour\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Location \nHomeowners Mike and Sherry converted their front and back yard lawns into edible food forests after participating in our DIY Sustainable Design course. These gardens boast pollinator plants\, swales\, and drip irrigation systems. We invite you to join us in touring this extraordinary space\, draw inspiration\, and learn how you can apply these design principles in your own yard. Click here to learn more. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-inspired-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T223000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240416T171831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171832Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Vacaville Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening\n6:30-10:30 pm\, Register for Address \nJoin us for a guided tour of our demonstration food forests in Vacaville! If you have been thinking of making some changes in your garden\, this is your chance to connect with our food forest keepers and learn about the sustainable design principles that make their gardens thrive. This event will also include a discussion on weed management with Scott Dodson from Scottys Organic Gardening and an outdoor screening of the film\, “Kiss the Ground”. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-demonstration-food-forest-tour-and-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240416T171509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171510Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Workday
DESCRIPTION:Touro University Food Forest Workday\n10 am-3 pm\, Touro University California\, Vallejo \nJoin us at Touro University for the inaugural workday in their freshly established Food Forest\, aptly named “Healing Harvest”! We will explore vital topics such as weed management\, sheet mulching\, and the invaluable role of wood chips in moisture retention. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-workday/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240216T003135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T214250Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia & Vallejo) Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour\nApril 27\, 9 am-4 pm\, Benicia & Vallejo\nIf you’re interested in growing your own food or want to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape\, join our annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour! These demonstration edible gardens in Benicia and Vallejo are fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system). This is the perfect opportunity to learn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard. Learn more and register here. \nAsk our food forest keepers questions\, enjoy the gardens\, be inspired and get ideas on how you can work these design principles into your own yard! \nHow it will work:\nYou can choose to tour for the whole day or for half a day on Saturday\, April 27 \nBenicia Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 10 am-1 pm \nVallejo Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 1-4 pm \nItinerary pickup and special events\n\n9-11 am: A detailed itinerary with garden locations will be distributed at Avant Garden in Benicia (400 First St.) This itinerary will include all of the demonstration food forest gardens in Benicia (open in the morning) and Vallejo (open in the afternoon). Scavenger Hunt pick up for youth\n9 am: Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will give a talk at Avant Garden on “Why Mulch Matters in Sustainable Gardening?”\n10:30-11:30 am: Water harvesting guided tour with Soilogical’s Michael Wedgley at Yggdrasil Garden in Benicia\n12-1 pm: Itineraries for the Vallejo garden sites (open in the afternoon) will be available in the front of the Global Center for Success building:1055 Azuar Dr(BLDG 733) at Pollinator Pathway\n1-2 pm: Guided native plant tour of Pollinator Pathway with Suzanne Briley from Vallejo People’s Garden\n2 pm: homeowner of Inspired Garden(Sure-Would Forest) will talk about how he converted IBC totes to capture water and irrigate his garden\n\nWe strongly encourage carpooling for ease of travel and for the company of (new or old) friends! \n$10 suggested donation at check-in \nemail nicole@sustainablesolano.org if you have any questions
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour-3/
LOCATION:Benicia & Vallejo Gardens
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240216T004331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T210625Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Intermediate Composting Skills - An Introduction to Worm Composting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner and intermediate friendly class will cover common challenges folks who are newer to composting may run into. The garden this class will take place at has a 3-bin system which needs some gentle care and repair\, which will guide a portion of our class. We will also discuss worm composting and how to start a bin of your own! \nRegister here \nThis is the second class in a 3-class-series on composting. The next first class will be a Composting 101 class\, suitable for people who want to start composting but have little prior knowledge on how\, and the third and final class will be for advanced composting. \nThe instructor\, Lori Caldwell\, is a seasoned teacher on all things compost\, gardening\, and sustainable living. She will offer her expertise for this class as well as for the first class in the compost series which you can register for here. If interested in the third and final class in the series\, please sign up here. \nThis class is funded by Solano County. Please email jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org with any questions.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-intermediate-composting-skills-an-introduction-to-worm-composting/
LOCATION:4th Second\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240305T165456Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! \nRegister here \nThis three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you’re interested in exploring water-capture alternatives\, refining your skills in garden design\, or are enthusiastic about urban agriculture\, we invite you to attend! \n– March 24: Planting workshop \n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*If you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-garden-installation-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240305T165413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T165413Z
UID:30614-1710669600-1710687600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! \nRegister here \nThis three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you’re interested in exploring water-capture alternatives\, refining your skills in garden design\, or are enthusiastic about urban agriculture\, we invite you to attend! \n– March 17: Mulch & weed management workshop\n– March 24: Planting workshop \n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*If you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-garden-installation-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240216T004130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T004130Z
UID:30528-1710586800-1710594000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Compost 101- A Beginners Guide to Composting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly class will introduce attendees to the basics of composting; Composting 101! Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’ gold”. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources\, saving money and water. This workshop will teach you to make\, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden. \nRegister here \nCity Church will have a newly built 3-bin system by the class date\, so attendees will have an opportunity for hands on harvesting and composting in their new bin(s). \nThis is the first class in a 3-series class offering on composting. The next two classes will be for intermediate composting information and advanced composting\, respectively. \nThe instructor\, Lori Caldwell\, is a seasoned teacher on all things compost\, gardening\, and sustainable living. She will offer her expertise for this class as well as for the second class in the compost series which you can register for here. \nThis class is funded by Solano County. Please email jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org with any questions.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-compost-101-a-beginners-guide-to-composting/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240305T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T165319Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! \nRegister here \nThis three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you’re interested in exploring water-capture alternatives\, refining your skills in garden design\, or are enthusiastic about urban agriculture\, we invite you to attend! \n– March 10: Bioswale & mound workshop\n– March 17: Mulch & weed management workshop\n– March 24: Planting workshop\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*If you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-garden-installation-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240117T191359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T191359Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 2 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vacaville! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vacaville providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nDay 2: Saturday\, March 2-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240117T190657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172250Z
UID:30394-1708768800-1708779600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Waterwise Garden Design Lab
DESCRIPTION:Waterwise Garden Design Lab \nJoin us for a hands-on Waterwise Garden Design Lab in Benicia! Unleash your creativity and learn how to create a beautiful garden that conserves water. Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will guide you through the process of designing a garden that is not only stunning but also eco-friendly. \nIn this in-person event\, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the best plants for water conservation and how to create a sustainable garden that thrives even in drought conditions. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this lab is perfect for anyone interested in creating a more sustainable outdoor space. \nThe class will include: \n\ndrought tolerant designs\ngrowing food and native plants in one space\noverview on design templates\nfocus on applying a design template to your yard\nplant list and a pollinator calendar handouts\nlinks to free online resources\ntime for Q&A\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-waterwise-garden-design-lab/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240117T191253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T191253Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us Feb. 17 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vacaville! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vacaville providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nDay 1: Saturday\, Feb. 17-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roofwater to swales\, sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil and plant trees\nLearn small scale strategies to grow plants during drought\, floods and fire\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips.\n\nDay 2: Saturday\, March 2-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240102T182010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T182010Z
UID:30350-1706032800-1706038200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Sustainable Yard Transformation on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Yard Transformation on a Budget\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nYou don’t have to be an expert or go into debt to make a big environmental difference in your own yard. Alana Mirror will walk you through the joys of how she transformed her Vacaville lawn into an affordable\, beautiful\, sustainable landscape within a budget. Alana provides a homeowner’s perspective of working with the Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate Program from the Solano County Water Agency. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-sustainable-yard-transformation-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,online,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240102T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T181803Z
UID:30348-1705744800-1705752000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Tree Care Workshop\n10 am-12 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nThis workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn the easiest way to care for your tree while also minimizing water use. Participants will also have a chance to interact with existing tree guilds in Fairfield and see examples of tree guild plants. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-tree-care-workshop/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20240102T181546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185220Z
UID:30346-1705226400-1705244400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Unity Garden Tree Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Project Unity Garden Tree Workshop\n10 am-3 pm\, Unity Garden\, Vallejo \nHelp the Vallejo Project prepare their garden space for the new year. Participants will help re-plant trees\, improve the soil in the orchard area\, and prepare the garden’s annual vegetable plot for over-wintering. This class is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-unity-garden-tree-workshop/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20231128T001757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001757Z
UID:30244-1702116000-1702134000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Unity Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Unity Garden Workshops\n10 am-3 pm\, Vallejo Project Unity Garden \nHelp the Vallejo Project prepare their garden space for the new year. The first workshop will focus on irrigation. Participants will help add swales and drip irrigation to the garden’s food forest orchard\, which is located at Transformation Village in Vallejo. The second workshop will focus on tree replanting and finishing up the drip irrigation system. Both classes are great opportunities to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects.\nSaturday\, Dec. 2 –Swale Workshop\nSaturday\, Dec. 9 –Tree Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-unity-garden-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20231128T001712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001714Z
UID:30242-1701511200-1701529200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Unity Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Unity Garden Workshops\n10 am-3 pm\, Vallejo Project Unity Garden \nHelp the Vallejo Project prepare their garden space for the new year. The first workshop will focus on irrigation. Participants will help add swales and drip irrigation to the garden’s food forest orchard\, which is located at Transformation Village in Vallejo. The second workshop will focus on tree replanting and finishing up the drip irrigation system. Both classes are great opportunities to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects.\nSaturday\, Dec. 2 –Swale Workshop\nSaturday\, Dec. 9 –Tree Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-unity-garden-workshops/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20231002T215641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T215641Z
UID:30076-1699092000-1699113600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us Nov. 4 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Rio Vista! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Rio Vista providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nSaturday\, Nov. 4-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Rio Vista (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5001.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20231016T233526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T233526Z
UID:30129-1699092000-1699110000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Unity Garden Cover Crop Workshop \n10 am-3pm\, Unity Garden\, Vallejo \nHelp us prepare the soil for a tree replanting in the new year at Vallejo’s Unity Garden. This public\, hands-on garden workday is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects.\nThis project is in partnership with the. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-vallejo-project-unity-garden-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Unity Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8520320446255808381.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20231002T215545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T215545Z
UID:30073-1698487200-1698508800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 28 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Rio Vista! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Rio Vista providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nDay 1: Saturday\, Oct. 28-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roofwater to swales\, sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil and plant trees\nLearn small scale strategies to grow plants during drought\, floods and fire\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips.\n\nDay 2: Saturday\, Nov. 4-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Rio Vista (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5001.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20230921T154412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T154421Z
UID:30048-1698487200-1698508800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Sustainable Garden Installation - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Oct. 28 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a shade-providing and air-purifying garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! The goal of this garden to both provide fresh produce\, and to improve the walkability of the street by combatting the urban heat island effect. \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create an environmentally resilient garden in Fairfield: providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a water-wise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \n*For homeowner privacy\, address will be included on ticket* \nDay 2: October 28-Planting \n\nLearn about the plants selected and their functions in the garden.\nVolunteer tasks: planting the garden\n\n*Wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and a refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided \n*Bring your own lunch if you have specific dietary needs \nIf you have any questions please contact alex@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-sustainable-garden-installation-day-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,resilience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5001.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20230921T154331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T154331Z
UID:30046-1697882400-1697904000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Sustainable Garden Installation - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Oct. 21 & Oct. 28 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a shade-providing and air-purifying garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! The goal of this garden to both provide fresh produce\, and to improve the walkability of the street by combatting the urban heat island effect. \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create an environmentally resilient garden in Fairfield: providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a water-wise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \n*For homeowner privacy\, address will be included on ticket* \nDay 1: Saturday\, October 21-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roof water swales\, and sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil\nLearn small-scale strategies to grow plants during drought conditions\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips.\n\n*Wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and a refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided \n*Bring your own lunch if you have specific dietary needs \nDay 2: October 28-Planting \n\nLearn about the plants selected and their functions in the garden.\nVolunteer tasks: planting the garden\n\nIf you have any questions please contact alex@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-sustainable-garden-installation-day-1-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20231016T233152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T233153Z
UID:30127-1697882400-1697889600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Backyard Food Forest and Compost Tour
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Food Forest and Compost Tour\n10 am-12pm\, Register for Address\, Vacaville \nJoin us for this open-house tour and informal compost seminar! This food forest was installed by our backyard program and is a wonderful example of the potential that backyard food forests have in our area. The food forest keeper\, Carla\, will be onsite to discuss her composting method and answer questions that folks passing through may have. You don’t want to miss this opportunity for learning and inspiration! Learn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-backyard-food-forest-and-compost-tour/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20230911T232943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T232943Z
UID:30013-1697277600-1697299200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 14 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Dixon! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Suisun City providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nDay 2: Saturday\, Oct. 14-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2-2/
LOCATION:Dixon (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5001.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20230403T213510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T232856Z
UID:29291-1696672800-1696694400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 7 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Dixon! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Suisun City providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nDay 1: Saturday\, Oct. 7-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roofwater to swales\, sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil and plant trees\nLearn small scale strategies to grow plants during drought\, floods and fire\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips.\n\nDay 2: Saturday\, Oct. 14-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Dixon (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T061032
CREATED:20230911T230749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T230751Z
UID:29992-1696068000-1696075200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Tree Guild Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Tree Guild Workshop\n10 am-12 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nCertified horticulturalist Scott Dodson will discuss the layers that compose a tree guild during this workshop. We will explore how to replicate natural ecosystems in our own backyards and how these urban forests contribute to the benefit of our community. We will have the opportunity to interact with existing tree guilds in Fairfield and see examples of plants that support the trees they are planted near. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-tree-guild-workshop/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,permaculture
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