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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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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Best Practices for Fall and Winter Gardening Class
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices for Fall and Winter Gardening\nJoin us Oct. 7 in Vacaville for an introduction to winter gardening with the UC Master Gardeners! This class is focused on permaculture and best practices for fall/winter gardening in our region and will cover fall and winter gardening in our climate; watering gardens during cooler months; and a demonstration of the planting and care of winter crops including lettuce\, chard\, cauliflower\, kohlrabi and more. There will be time for Q&A and handouts will be provided with information from the class for participants to take home. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-best-practices-for-fall-and-winter-gardening-class/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill People’s Garden\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T110000
DTSTAMP:20230911T232308Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Eco-Friendly Fall Pest Management Class
DESCRIPTION:Eco-Friendly Fall Pest Management\nJoin us Oct. 14 in Vallejo to learn about sustainable\, eco-friendly pest management for fall gardens. Suzanne Bontempo from ‘Our Water Our World’ will talk about how you can successfully manage pest problems we see now while using effective eco-friendly solutions that are safe for you\, your family and the environment. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-eco-friendly-fall-pest-management-class/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231014T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T193000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Soil\, Food & Plants to Heal Us
DESCRIPTION:There is an incredible substance beneath our feet with the power to bring health to both people and the planet – our soil! \nJoin Melissa Lareau\, Advance Programs Manager at the Soil Food Web for an engaging conversation on microbes and soil biology\, phytoremediation (plants’ ability to metabolize toxins) and how to build nutrients in your own garden. Melissa will also discuss case studies from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations\, providing a global perspective on the connections between food production\, food access/freedom\, the environment and health. This event will be moderated by Sustainable Solano staff\, Republic Services will briefly cover new food waste laws\, and a Q&A will take place at the end. \nThis event is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-soil-food-plants-to-heal-us/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,local food,online,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T120000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T160000
DTSTAMP:20230921T154331Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231023T183000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Seed Saving Class & Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join Lori Caldwell to learn how to gather seeds in your garden and store them for later use or sharing with neighbors. \nRegister here \nThe practice of saving seeds for future use is as old as cultivation. The fun art of saving seeds is the focus for this workshop and seed swap. Participants will learn how retrieve\, sort and store seeds. Please bring seed heads\, pods\, fruit\, etc. for trade with others. \nIn the interest of diversity\, please bring heirloom and/or open pollinated seed varieties. \nThere will be time for Q&A with time to share and browse the seed swap at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-seed-saving-class-seed-swap/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,pollinators,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20230921T154421Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20231002T215545Z
CREATED:20231002T215545Z
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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
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