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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) POSTPONED: Padan Elementary Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:This workday has been postponed due to excessive heat expected this weekend. Please check back for the rescheduled date. \nPadan Elementary Garden Workday\n10 am-2 pm\, Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nCome help spruce up the Padan food forest for fall. This garden is the first edible food forest in the Vacaville school system\, and it offers a glimpse into a range of exciting possibilities for growing food sustainably. We invite you to join us and explore how this project can inspire similar efforts in the community! No gardening experience is necessary. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241003T193000
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Community Garden Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Dixon Community Garden – Information Session\n6- 7:15 pm\, Dixon Library \nSustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Dixon! We are currently looking for ideas\, groups and organizations in town who are interested in providing their time to manage the garden space. We are also looking for gardeners for the first growing season. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-community-garden-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240926T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T222222Z
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Community Garden Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Dixon Community Garden – Information Session\n6- 7:15 pm\, Dixon Library \nSustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Dixon! We are currently looking for ideas\, groups and organizations in town who are interested in providing their time to manage the garden space. We are also looking for gardeners for the first growing season. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-community-garden-information-session/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240723T201915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T201916Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Bokashi Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Bokashi Composting 101\n6- 7:30 pm\, Avant Garden\, Benicia \nBokashi is a Japanese word that means fermented organic matter. The Bokashi composting method involves recycling food scraps and mixing them with a mixture of effective microorganisms\, water\, sugar\, and wheat bran. Master Gardener Maggie Kolk will guide you through the process step by step\, so you can start reducing your waste and nourishing your soil at home. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-bokashi-composting-101/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:compost,garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Native Herbal Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Native Herbal Plant Walk in Vallejo\n10 am-12 pm\, Vallejo People’s Garden\, Vallejo \nJoin us on Mare Island to explore the world of herbal plants and Chumash medicinal practices. This class will be lead by James “Jim” Adams. Jim has a PhD in Pharmacology from UC San Francisco. He taught at the University of Southern California for 33 years. He studied for 14 years with a Chumash Indian Healer and wrote a book with her\, “Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West”. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-native-herbal-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,pollinators,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240602T015201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T015201Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds\n6 pm-7:30 pm\, Register for Address \nJoin 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\, pollinator plants\, and edible annuals.. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-food-forest-tour-west-winds/
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:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240602T015028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T015028Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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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
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240602T014632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014632Z
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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:20240606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240501T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014046Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Solano Faith & Food Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Solano Faith and Food Roundtable\n11 am-2 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nMembers 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 nutritious food. Our discussion will include strategies such as food pantries\, prepared meals\, and food production gardens. We will hear from local faith leaders on the work they are doing to improve food access in the county. Your unique perspectives\, experiences\, and ideas are invaluable to this conversation and we hope you will join us as we work towards building a more equitable and nourished community. Lunch will be served. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-solano-faith-food-roundtable/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:garden,local food,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED: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:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240501T204235Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall 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 plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240416T172313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T153634Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Rain Garden Installation - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Suisun Rain Garden Installation\nSuisun City Civic Center \nThis 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! \nJoin us for this hands-on installation workshop in Suisun City! We will create a rain garden to demonstrate how Suisun can utilize Nature-Based Solutions to build a more climate resilient community. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water-efficient drip irrigation and how mulch can promote a water-wise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-save-the-date-rain-garden-installation/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk,garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall 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 plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240501T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203537Z
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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:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240501T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203231Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class\n11 am- 1 pm\, First Christian Church\, Vallejo \nFor this hands-on introductory course\, we will explore the three principles of permaculture: People Care\, Earth Care\, and Fair Share. We will also discuss how relationships benefit our gardens and learn about companion planting and tree guilds. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-hands-on-introduction-to-permaculture-class/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T223000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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:20260429T033127
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:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240501T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204307Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall 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 plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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:20260429T033127
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:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240216T003429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T003430Z
UID:30522-1712401200-1712412000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Volunteer: Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \nRegister here \nThis project is in partnership with Emmanuel Apostolic Church and Emmanuel Arms Inc. This church has served the community with weekly outreach and supply distributions for over 10 years. All of the food grown in this garden goes back to the community in hot meals or as fresh produce. \nThis maintenance day will consist of: \n\nWeeding\, raking wood chips\, spreading soil into beds\, and planting\n\n\nPlease wear closed toe shoes and sun protection! (i.e. hat and sunscreen)\nBring working gloves\, a water bottle\, and a lunch.\nYou will NOT need a copy of your ticket.\nIf you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.\nVolunteers should not attend the event if they feel unwell.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org \n– Emmanuel Temple is also looking for active community members that can support the garden on a regular basis. Interested in helping? Contact SuSol Program Manager Jazzmin Ballou at jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-volunteer-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240305T170744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T170744Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Gardening Faire
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Gardening Faire\nMarch 30\, 11 am-2 pm\, John F. Kennedy Library\, Vallejo\nConnect with us at that Vallejo Gardening Faire to learn more about our upcoming spring classes and events. Explore gardening resources\, find pots and seeds\, and meet with fellow gardeners from the area. We look forward to seeing you there! \nLearn more here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-gardening-faire/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240216T002842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T002842Z
UID:30518-1711389600-1711395000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Reuse\, Recycle & Organics Talk
DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Recycle & Organics\nMarch 25\, 6-7:30 pm\, Benicia Community Center\, Benicia\nJoin us for an evening exploring why recycling and food waste laws have changed and what items are currently accepted in each cart. This is a hands-on presentation by Marie Knutson of Republic Services to answer\, “What goes where?” with an added bonus from a special guest speaker specializing in reuse. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-reuse-recycle-organics-talk/
LOCATION:Benicia Community Center
CATEGORIES:garden,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240305T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T165456Z
UID:30616-1711274400-1711292400@sustainablesolano.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
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:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240216T004130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T004130Z
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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:20240315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240216T003821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T164827Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Volunteer: Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 15: Removing crabgrass; planting microclover and spring annuals at Armijo High School Garden (824 Washington Street\, Fairfield). \nRegister here \nJoin us on March 15 from 3:30pm-5:30pm to support the Armijo garden in planting new trees\, shrubs\, and companion plants! This is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture practices\, such as companion planting and the ins and outs of tree guilds\, and the benefits of hedgerows in gardens where wind can be strong. \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop will be held to plant a few new fruit trees\, add one new guild\, and replace 2 wind-blocking shrubs. Join us the week before\, on March 8\, to support in treating their crabgrass and planting Spring annuals! Sign up for that date here. \nThis project is in partnership with Armijo High School and the Armijo Jardin de la Esperanza. \nSafety recommendations: \n\nStaff and volunteers should wear a face covering/mask that covers nose and mouth.\nVolunteers are encouraged to wear close toed shoes\, sunscreen\, hats\, and bring water to hydrate during the event.\nIf you have gardening gloves please wear those\, and note we will have extras to share.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-volunteer-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Armijo High School
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240305T165319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T165319Z
UID:30611-1710064800-1710082800@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260429T033127
CREATED:20240216T002616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T002616Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting\nMarch 9\, 10-11:30 am\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia\nOur annual Benicia Community Gardens meeting is an opportunity to discuss the 2024-2025 gardening season at Avant and Swenson gardens and sign the new agreement. Refreshments will be served. Click here to register. \nLearn more about Benicia Community Gardens here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-benicia-community-gardens-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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