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SUMMARY:Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen a food forest? Are you interested in growing your own food or want to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape? Join our annual Food Forest Tour! Do not miss out on the chance to tour local community gardens and our demonstration edible gardens fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system) in Benicia and Vallejo! \nLearn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant\, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. \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! \nRegister here \nHow it will work:\nYou can choose to tour for the whole day or for half a day on Saturday\, April 25 \nBenicia Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 10-1 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).\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\n\nmore tour details TBA \n$15 suggested donation at check-in
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour-5/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Teri Brown\, a food forest keeper in Dixon\, is opening her front-yard garden from 10 am-12 pm Saturday\, April 18. \nVisit the garden to learn how it was transformed through a series of Sustainable Solano workshops in October 2023 from a patch of weeds and dead trees into a vibrant garden with seven fruit trees and various plants that attract pollinators. Come see how the garden has flourished under Teri’s loving care! \nTeri is in the process of preparing various plant starts to give to those that attend the event. Sustainable Solano’s Dixon Youth Air Protectors\, high school interns engaging the community around ways to improve local air quality\, will be at the event to share seeds and air quality surveys. \nContact Teri by texting her at (916) 601-3371 for directions. \nThis event is being graciously organized and hosted by Teri Brown for members of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club and members of the public.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Text for Directions
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,partner event,permaculture,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260401T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T210701Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Swenson Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join this volunteer-led workday at Swenson Community Garden behind Heritage Presbyterian Church at 1400 East Second St.! This is a perfect time for community garden members to spruce up the garden and visitors to help out and get a chance to learn more about the garden (beds are still available for this season!)
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-swenson-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Swenson Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260116T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003345Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Companion Planting & Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Companion Planting & Garden Design\n6-7 pm\, Avant Garden\, Benicia \nJoin us in person for a fun and hands-on session all about companion planting at Avant Garden in Benicia! Learn how to mix and match plants to boost growth\, keep pests away\, and create a vibrant garden layout. \nThis is part of a series of classes offered by Master Gardener and SuSol Board President Maggie Kolk\, with a different gardening topic each month. Join us for one or all of them! \nRegister here. \nUpcoming classes: \n\nMay 20: Pest & Disease Management\nJune  17: Harvesting & Garden Maintenance
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-companion-planting-garden-design/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260212T003025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003028Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) How to Attract Beneficial Earthworms to Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn the benefits earthworms and how to attract them to your garden! Register here\n\n\n\nAttracting earthworms to a garden improves soil health by enhancing aeration\, increasing drainage\, and boosting nutrient levels. Join Lori Caldwell\, the “Compost Gal”\, to learn how to attract these beneficial creatures to your garden to improve soil and grow stronger flowers\, vegetables\, and herbs. \n***First 20 registered attendees receive a gift \nThis is a Solano Gardens program class that is funded by Republic Services
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-how-to-attract-beneficial-earthworms-to-your-garden/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:compost,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260212T001947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001949Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Natural Ways to Manage Pests and Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Natural Ways to Manage Pests and Weeds\n10 am-12 pm\, Joseph A. Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City \nWeeds and pests are a natural part of gardening\, but they don’t have to ruin your harvest. Learn easy\, budget-friendly\, and nontoxic techniques to tackle and prevent typical garden pests from instructor Lori Caldwell. Then\, put on gloves and help us weed the Joseph Nelson Center Native Plant Rain Garden. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-natural-ways-to-manage-pests-and-weeds/
LOCATION:Joseph Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T153000
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CREATED:20260212T001801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001803Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) The Adventures of Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:The Adventures of Container Gardening\n2-3:30 pm\, Rio Vista Library \nThis class is geared toward people who don’t have a lot of space and want to grow their own food. Topics include maintaining soil fertility\, best plants for container gardens\, and succession planting. Instructor Lori Caldwell is an Alameda County Master Composter\, sustainable gardening educator and residential sheet mulch maven. She has been happily teaching and transforming yards in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007. This is a Solano Gardens program class in partnership with Rio Vista Roots. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-the-adventures-of-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260116T171921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003418Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Seed Starting & Transplanting
DESCRIPTION:Seed Starting & Transplanting\n6-7 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nNow is a great time to start your garden from seed in Zone 9B! \nTopics covered: \n\nStarting seeds indoors or in greenhouses\nHardening off and transplanting techniques\nBest spring crops for Solano County\n\nThis is part of a series of classes offered by Master Gardener and SuSol Board President Maggie Kolk\, with a different gardening topic each month. Join us for one or all of them! \nRegister here. \nUpcoming classes: \n\nApril 8: Companion Planting & Garden Design\nMay 20: Pest & Disease Management\nJune  17: Harvesting & Garden Maintenance
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-seed-starting-transplanting/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260130T174641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T174643Z
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SUMMARY:Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting\n10 am-12 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nThis is the annual meeting for Avant and Swenson garden members to discuss garden changes\, volunteer leadership needs\, budget\, logistics and to sign the new 2026-2027 agreement. Bring a cup of coffee or tea and a snack to share. We are looking for people to take an active role in volunteer leadership so we can keep these gardens thriving. Register here.\nNot a member but interested in joining? Contact Nicole Newell at nicole@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-community-gardens-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260128T204312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204314Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Community Tree Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Community Tree Planting Day\n10 am-3 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nJoin City Church\, Sustainable Solano and the Fairfield Youth Air Protectors to help plant trees\, improve air quality and expand Fairfield’s green spaces. We will be planting trees at City Church to beautify their community garden\, purify polluted air\, create shade\, and improve the walkability of the street. Refreshments will be provided. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-community-tree-planting-day/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden,trees,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20260116T171343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T171345Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Garden Planning & Climate Basics
DESCRIPTION:Garden Planning & Climate Basics\n6-7 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nBegin to plan for your garden now! Winter is a perfect time to begin planning your garden. Learn to navigate Solano County’s climate\, ensuring you select the most resilient crops for USDA Zone 9b. We will dive into soil health and composting\, teaching you how to revitalize your earth with nutrient-rich organic matter to prepare for planting. Finally\, we will discuss what crops to select to ensure a productive and sustainable harvest. This is the first in a series of classes offered by Master Gardener and SuSol Board President Maggie Kolk\, with a different gardening topic each month. Join us for one or all of them! Register here. \nUpcoming classes: \n\nMarch 18: Seed Starting & Transplanting\nApril 8: Companion Planting & Garden Design\nMay: Pest & Disease Management (date TBD)\nJune  17: Harvesting & Garden Maintenance
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-garden-planning-climate-basics/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251218T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T220747Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Garden Tool Maintenace
DESCRIPTION:Garden Tool Maintenance\n10 am-12 pm\, Avant Community Garden \nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of garden tool maintenance! Learn how to keep your favorite gardening tools sharp\, clean\, and ready for action. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, you’ll pick up handy tips and tricks to extend the life of your tools. Learn how to clean\, restore rusted tools\, and sharpen your tools. Bring your gloves and get hands-on experience with fellow plant lovers. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-garden-tool-maintenace/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251126T205439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T205441Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Class
DESCRIPTION:Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Class\n11 am-12 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nCome join us at City Church’s Peace of Eden Garden for a fun and informative workshop to learn to properly prune fruit trees. This workshop teaches winter tree pruning\, a hands-on skill to improve tree health\, shape\, and fruit yield by removing dead or diseased branches and promoting better light and air flow. Learn fundamental pruning techniques from garden designer Scott Dodson. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-winter-fruit-tree-pruning-class/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:garden,trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251126T205102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T205104Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Introduction to Growing Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Growing Mushrooms\n10 am-12 pm\, Vallejo People’s Garden \nJoin Rob Lopez\, owner of Decolonize Hongos\, for a hands-on workshop designed for beginners eager to explore the world of mycology. Learn an easy and accessible method for cultivating delicious gourmet mushrooms right in your own home or garden. This practical workshop covers everything you need to successfully grow gourmet mushrooms both indoors and outdoors. All participants will prepare and take home their own ready-to-grow mushroom kit. Class fee\, including materials\, is $25. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-introduction-to-growing-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:garden,mushrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251017T011836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T011837Z
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Gardening 101\n2-3:30 pm\, Dixon Library \nJoin us at Dixon Library for a fun and informative gardening event. Learn the basics of raised bed gardening from tending the soil to caring for your plants. Permaculture Designer Heath Griffith will be on hand to answer all your questions and offer helpful tips. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your gardening skills. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-gardening-101/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251002T235514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T235514Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Gardening 101\n10- 11 am\, Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church\, Vallejo \nJoin us at Emmanuel Temple’s Garden for a fun and informative gardening event. Learn the basics of raised bed gardening from tending the soil to caring for your plants. Permaculture Designer Scott Dodson will be on hand to answer all your questions and offer helpful tips. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-gardening-101/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251002T235312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T165802Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Worm Your Way Into Composting
DESCRIPTION:Worm Your Way Into Composting\n6-7:30 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nWorm composting\, also known as vermicomposting\, is a simple way to reduce household garbage. By layering your food scraps with dry materials like scrap paper and cardboard and adding the magic ingredient – worms – you can convert it into compost. Attendees will receive free worm castings to take home for your garden!\nThis class is all about composting with Red Wiggler worms\, with an optional hands-on demonstration of how to apply worm castings a few days later. \nRegister here! \n*Suggested donation at the door: $10 \nNobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-worm-your-way-into-composting/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:compost,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251002T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T235131Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Winterize Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Winterize Your Garden\n10-11 am\, City Church\, Fairfield \nCome join us at the City Church’s Peace of Eden Garden for a fun and informative event to get your garden ready for the winter season. All are welcome. The goal is to conserve nutrients and prepare the garden to thrive in the spring and summer months. Permaculture Designer Scott Dodson will be on site to tour the City Church garden and discuss how to winterize. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-winterize-your-garden/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20251002T235001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T235002Z
UID:32281-1760871600-1760875200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Filipino Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in Solano County
DESCRIPTION:Filipino Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in Solano County\n11 am\, Vallejo People’s Garden \nHave you ever wondered if the tropical flavors of the Philippines that you’ve tried and enjoyed can actually grow right here in Solano County? Join us for a fun and interactive class where we’ll explore the exciting possibilities of cultivating Filipino fruits and vegetables in our own backyards. The class will be presented by Elvie DeLeon and Vilma Aquino of Vallejo People’s Garden\, supported through SuSol’s Solano Gardens program. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-filipino-fruits-and-vegetables-you-can-grow-in-solano-county/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:cooking,garden,local food,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250815T220439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T215543Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Building Healthy Soil & Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Building Healthy Soil & Cover Crops\n6-7:30 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, 1400 East 2nd St.\, Benicia \nOne of the many benefits of our climate is being able to garden year round. Fall/winter is a great time to garden. Instructor Lori Caldwell will go over some techniques on how to transition to your fall garden to prepare the soil for next season and what edible crops you can grow now. Topics will include soil health in raised beds\, sheet mulching for annual vegetables\, adding compost\, crop rotation and cover crops. Click here to register. \n**Free cover crop seeds will be provided while supplies last \nThis is a Solano Gardens program class that is funded by Republic Services
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-building-healthy-soil-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,compost,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250709T201611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220459Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) 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. \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 \nThere will be time for Q&A with time to share and browse the seed swap at the end. \nThis class is funded by Solano County through the Solano Gardens program. \nAbout Lori Caldwell: \nLori Caldwell is an Alameda County Master Composter\, sustainable gardening educator and residential sheet mulch maven. Her mission: “To connect people to the soil and all that it provides”. She has been happily teaching and transforming yards in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-seed-saving-class-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250901T214902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T214903Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Planting Fall Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Planting Fall Vegetables\n6-7 pm\, Swenson Garden (at Heritage Presbyterian Church)\, Benicia \nAs summer fades\, fall provides a prime opportunity for a second gardening season. Planting cool-season vegetables like lettuce\, spinach\, kale\, and broccoli can yield a rewarding harvest long after summer’s heat has passed. With cooler weather\, rain and fewer pests to contend with\, a fall garden offers a satisfying way to extend your harvest and enjoy fresh produce. Join Master Gardener Maggie Kolk in an educational discussion on what to plant now! Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-planting-fall-vegetables/
LOCATION:Swenson Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250815T220132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220510Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Compost Happens: Compost 101
DESCRIPTION:Compost Happens: Compost 101\n10-10:30 am\, Community Presbyterian Church\, 425 Hemlock St.\, Vacaville \nJoin the Vacaville Garden Club for this 30-minute class on the benefits of compost with CompostGal’s Lori Caldwell. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources\, saving money and water. This class will teach you to make\, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden\, and is a great opportunity to connect with other Vacaville gardeners. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/compost-happens-compost-101/
LOCATION:Community Presbyterian Church\, 425 Hemlock St\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:compost,garden,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250602T190444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T190444Z
UID:32036-1754589600-1754595000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Summer Gardening Series: Song Birds\, Caterpillars\, and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:A yard full of song birds is a joy to behold! Did you know that 95% of song birds feed\ntheir babies caterpillars\, and they won’t nest where they can’t find enough? Many\npeople see caterpillars as pests who eat our plants\, but they are actually an essential\npart of a healthy ecosystem\, and provide extremely nutritious food for birds and other\ncreatures. These caterpillars are the larvae of our native moths and butterflies\, which\nneed native host plants on which to lay their eggs. It’s all connected! Are you curious?\nCome find out which are the best plants to provide good caterpillar populations for the\nwildlife we love\, how to support our native song birds in general\, and create a beautiful\ngarden adapted to our local conditions in the process!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/summer-gardening-series-song-birds-caterpillars-and-native-plants/
LOCATION:Benicia Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250715T201354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201354Z
UID:32139-1753867800-1753878600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Vallejo People's Garden Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Vallejo People’s Garden! Volunteers will focus on tasks of brush removal\, weeding\, planting\, and performing garden renovations. Together\, we will enhance the area and support community climate action efforts to revitalize Vallejo People’s Garden!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-peoples-garden-restoration/
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250715T201015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201502Z
UID:32137-1753867800-1753878600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Touro University Meditation Garden Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join this hands-on project at Touro University Meditation Garden! Volunteers will focus on tasks of brush removal\, weeding and performing garden renovations. Together\, we will enhance the area and support community climate action efforts to revitalize Touro University Meditation Garden!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/touro-university-meditation-garden-restoration/
CATEGORIES:garden
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250602T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T185928Z
UID:32032-1752084000-1752087600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Summer Gardening Series: Designing Your Garden with Nature with Heath Griffith
DESCRIPTION:Join Heath Griffith of Grow with the Flow for an engaging workshop on Designing Your Garden With Nature! Natural ecosystems can be incredible models for our own home gardens and landscapes\, if we know how to tap into their abundant wisdom. As a certified permaculture designer and water-harvesting practitioner\, Heath will lay out principles from the natural world that can guide us in designing landscapes that create sustainable beauty and nourishment. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to get your hands dirty\, this presentation is ideal for anyone interested in collaborating with nature to grow sustainably.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/summer-gardening-series-designing-your-garden-with-nature-with-heath-griffith/
LOCATION:Benicia Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250519T235314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T235337Z
UID:31995-1750500000-1750512600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Dixon Library Community Workday
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve got a green thumbs or just want to learn\, everyone is invited to assist with the Dixon Library’s community garden workday. After several months of working with Sustainable Solano\, the Library is now able to move forward to developing this empty lot into a functional and beautiful community space. Come learn about the project\, help us fill up the garden beds\, and move some mulch! \nPlease wear closed toed shoes\, bring a water bottle\, and sun protection! \nFor more information contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-library-community-workday-2/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250519T235025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T235025Z
UID:31993-1749895200-1749907800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Dixon Library Community Workday
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve got a green thumbs or just want to learn\, everyone is invited to assist with the Dixon Library’s community garden workday. After several months of working with Sustainable Solano\, the Library is now able to move forward to developing this empty lot into a functional and beautiful community space. Come learn about the project\, help us fill up the garden beds\, and move some mulch! \nPlease check back for more information and to learn about additional workdays. \n⇒⇒Sign up for day two here: June 21⇐⇐\nPlease wear closed toed shoes\, bring a water bottle\, and sun protection! \nFor more information contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-library-community-workday/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250524T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T000936
CREATED:20250423T213416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T213416Z
UID:31886-1748080800-1748095200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Kyle Temple Garden Bed Replacement Day
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a workday at Kyle’s Temple Community Garden to replace some old garden beds\, and add soil to the existing beds! Come out to learn how to assemble prefab beds and techniques for moving large quantities of soil. \nDon’t forget to wear comfortable clothes and closed toed shoes. We also recommend sun proection and a water bottle. Folks under 18 will need a parent to sign off for them.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/kyle-temple-garden-bed-replacement-day/
LOCATION:Kyles Temple Community Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden
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