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(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
FeaturedTouro University, VallejoJoin us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! Register here This three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the […]
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(Benicia) Reuse, Recycle & Organics Talk
FeaturedBenicia Community CenterReuse, Recycle & Organics March 25, 6-7:30 pm, Benicia Community Center, Benicia Join us for an evening exploring why recycling and food waste laws have changed and what items are currently accepted in each cart. This […]
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(Vallejo) Gardening Faire
JFK Library, VallejoVallejo Gardening Faire March 30, 11 am-2 pm, John F. Kennedy Library, Vallejo Connect with us at that Vallejo Gardening Faire to learn more about our upcoming spring classes and […]
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(Vallejo) Volunteer: Garden Workday
FeaturedEmmanuel Temple Apostolic ChurchJoin us Saturday, April 6 for a day of maintenance at the Emmanuel Temple garden. We will be weeding, spreading a small amount of wood chips, and planting Spring vegetables. […]
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(Vallejo) Intermediate Composting Skills – An Introduction to Worm Composting
Featured4th Second, VallejoThis 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 […]
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(Benicia & Vallejo) Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
FeaturedBenicia & Vallejo GardensBenicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour April 27, 9 am-4 pm, Benicia & Vallejo If 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 […]
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(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 1 of 3
FeaturedPadan Elementary, VacavilleMay 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install a garden […]
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(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Workday
FeaturedTouro University, VallejoTouro University Food Forest Workday 10 am-3 pm, Touro University California, Vallejo Join 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 […]
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(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening
FeaturedVacaville (Register for address)Vacaville Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening 6:30-10:30 pm, Register for Address Join 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 […]
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(Vallejo) Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class
FeaturedFirst Christian Church, VallejoHands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class 11 am- 1 pm, First Christian Church, Vallejo For this hands-on introductory course, we will explore the three principles of permaculture: People Care, Earth Care, […]
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(Vacaville) Inspired Garden Tour
FeaturedVacaville (Register for address)Vacaville Inspired Garden Tour 6-7:30 pm, Register for Location Homeowners 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 […]
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(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
FeaturedPadan Elementary, VacavilleMay 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install a garden […]
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(Suisun City) Rain Garden Installation – Postponed
FeaturedSuisun City Civic CenterSuisun Rain Garden Installation Suisun City Civic Center This installation date has been postponed. If you wish to be informed as soon as a new date is set, please register using the Eventbrite links and a notification will be sent out. We hope you can join us on the new date! Join us for this […]
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(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
FeaturedPadan Elementary, VacavilleMay 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install a garden at Eugene Padan Elementary School. This hands-on garden installation is a multi-day event full of fantastic opportunities to learn about rainwater capture and how to […]
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(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods – Thermophilic Composting
FeaturedVallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandThermophilic Compost Class May 25, 11 am-1 pm, Vallejo Peoples Garden Composting 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 […]
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(Benicia) Solano Faith & Food Roundtable
FeaturedHeritage Presbyterian Church, BeniciaSolano Faith and Food Roundtable 11 am-2 pm, Heritage Presbyterian Church, Benicia Members of the faith community are invited for a roundtable discussion about the intersection of faith and food! This event will provide a platform for us to explore innovative strategies, share resources, and collaborate on initiatives aimed at ensuring everyone has access to […]
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(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom’s Delight
FeaturedFairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom's Delight 6-7:30 pm, Register for Address Have 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 […]
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(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Tour
FeaturedSuisun City (Register for Address)Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Tour 10 am- 1 pm, Register for Addresses Join 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.
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(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
FeaturedRocky Hill People's Garden, VacavilleIntroducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo 11 am-1 pm, Rocky Hill Trail People's Garden Instructor 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, […]
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(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds
FeaturedFairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds 6 pm-7:30 pm, Register for Address Join us for a tour of this beautiful Fairfield food forest. This front yard garden titled, “West Winds” was installed in January 2023 as a collaboration between Sustainable Solano and Solano 4-H. It was designed by youth permaculture students and boasts fruit trees, […]
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