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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:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231007T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230930T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T230751Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230728T163931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T153005Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Community Garden Formation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Rio Vista! The aim is to create a beautiful\, thriving green space that will not only enhance our community but also promote permaculture practices and foster a sense of community. \nRegister here for the Sept. 28 meeting \nThis garden will provide an opportunity for local residents who lack their own space to cultivate fresh produce locally. This community garden will also serve as an educational platform\, providing a space for residents to learn about urban farming practices and reconnecting with our local agricultural roots. \nThe garden will be a vibrant communal space\, encouraging social interaction\, and strengthening bonds among neighbors. It will become a hub for exchanging ideas\, knowledge\, and experiences\, fostering a sense of belonging and pride in our shared environment. \nJoin us as we create the steering committee for this garden project\, and determine the immediate goals and structure of the organization.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-community-garden-formation-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230911T225825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T225826Z
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Conversation in a Food Forest: Fall Garden Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Conversation in a Dixon Food Forest: Fall Garden Maintenance\n10-11:30 am\, Gracious Garden\, Dixon \nCome ready to talk and tour the Gracious Garden demonstration food forest in Dixon. Designer John Davenport from CaliGround Troops will be on site to discuss fall garden maintenance and answer your questions. Be prepared to be part of the conversation as we share tips and ideas from our own gardens with other community members. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-conversation-in-a-food-forest-fall-garden-maintenance/
LOCATION:Revive Church\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230814T233000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T225518Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Avant Garden Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Avant Garden Cooking Class\n5:30 pm\, Avant Garden\, Benicia \nJoin Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock for an al fresco cooking class at Avant Community Garden! Learn how to make (and taste!) a simple gazpacho\, techniques to preserve tomatoes all year round\, and easy recipes to enjoy them now. Chef Lisa will also cover where to find delicious\, locally grown tomatoes around Solano County (if you’re not growing them yourself). Learn more and register here. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-avant-garden-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:cooking,garden,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230921T183000
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Sustainable Practices for Waterwise Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Practices for Waterwise Gardening\n5-6:30 pm\, Dixon Library \nLearn permaculture and sustainable techniques for your home garden from Lori Caldwell\, aka CompostGal. This in-person class will cover sheet mulching\, compost\, bio-intensive edible gardening\, hydrozoning\, using recycled water\, drip irrigation and native plants. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-sustainable-practices-for-waterwise-gardening/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230917T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230814T233550Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Greenhouse Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Learn about sustainable food production and help plant and place food-producing plants in a newly constructed greenhouse! This public\, hands-on workshop will expand an already existing market garden to add food-producing plants to a greenhouse located next to the garden at the Transformation Village in Vallejo\, providing an opportunity to learn about permaculture\, green house growing\, and container gardening. This project is in partnership with the Transformation Village and the Vallejo Project. \n– Sept. 10: Learn more and Register here\n– Sept. 17: Learn more and Register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-vallejo-project-unity-garden-greenhouse-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Unity Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230726T190558Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Greenhouse Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Learn about sustainable food production and help plant and place food-producing plants in a newly constructed greenhouse! This public\, hands-on workshop will expand an already existing market garden to add food-producing plants to a greenhouse located next to the garden at the Transformation Village in Vallejo\, providing an opportunity to learn about permaculture\, green house growing\, and container gardening. This project is in partnership with the Transformation Village and the Vallejo Project. \n– Sept. 10: Learn more and Register here\n– Sept. 17: Learn more and Register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-vallejo-project-unity-garden-food-forest-expansion-3/
LOCATION:Unity Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230908T174500
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230726T190310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T233132Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Armijo High School Garden Expansion Workday
DESCRIPTION:Armijo High School Garden Expansion Workday\n3:45-5:45 pm\, Armijo High School\, Fairfield \nHelp expand Jardin de la Esperanza\, the already-producing market garden at Armijo High School. Armijo High School runs one of Sustainable Solano’s most productive garden programs through their garden club! These public\, hands-on installations will be held to expand the garden to add in wind-blocking shrubs and an artichoke guild\, and for support with other needed maintenance\, providing an opportunity to learn about permanent beds\, and permaculture. The workdays follow a school-organized garden beautification day on Aug. 11. Learn more about all of these at the links below:\n– Friday\, Aug. 11: Beautification Day\n– Friday\, Aug. 25: Garden Expansion Workday\n– Friday\, Sept. 8: Garden Expansion Workday
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-armijo-high-school-garden-expansion-workday-2/
LOCATION:Armijo High School
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T174500
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230726T190213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230814T233100Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Armijo High School Garden Expansion Workday
DESCRIPTION:Armijo High School Garden Expansion Workday\n3:45-5:45 pm\, Armijo High School\, Fairfield \nHelp expand Jardin de la Esperanza\, the already-producing market garden at Armijo High School. Armijo High School runs one of Sustainable Solano’s most productive garden programs through their garden club! These public\, hands-on installations will be held to expand the garden to add in wind-blocking shrubs and an artichoke guild\, and for support with other needed maintenance\, providing an opportunity to learn about permanent beds\, and permaculture. The workdays follow a school-organized garden beautification day on Aug. 11. Learn more about all of these at the links below:\n– Friday\, Aug. 11: Beautification Day\n– Friday\, Aug. 25: Garden Expansion Workday\n– Friday\, Sept. 8: Garden Expansion Workday
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-armijo-high-school-garden-expansion-workday/
LOCATION:Armijo High School
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230726T185413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T185413Z
UID:29746-1692815400-1692820800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Conversation in a Food Forest: Crabgrass\, Weeds & Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Conversation in a Vallejo Food Forest: Crabgrass\, Weeds & Cover Crops\n6:30-8 pm\, Register for Address\, Vallejo \nTour the new Loam Sweet Loam demonstration food forest in Vallejo\, then join Heath Griffith\, Regenerative Landscape Designer and Consultant from Soilogical\, in a conversation around managing weeds. We will problem-solve solutions together. There will be time for Q&A. Bring your questions and knowledge to share. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-conversation-in-a-food-forest-crabgrass-weeds-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Loam Sweet Loam\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230728T163854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T190054Z
UID:29814-1692295200-1692300600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Community Garden Formation Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Rio Vista! The aim is to create a beautiful\, thriving green space that will not only enhance our community but also promote permaculture practices and foster a sense of community. \nMeeting will be \n\n6-7:30 pm Thursday\, Aug. 17\n\nThis garden will provide an opportunity for local residents who lack their own space to cultivate fresh produce locally. This community garden will also serve as an educational platform\, providing a space for residents to learn about urban farming practices and reconnecting with our local agricultural roots. \nThe garden will be a vibrant communal space\, encouraging social interaction\, and strengthening bonds among neighbors. It will become a hub for exchanging ideas\, knowledge\, and experiences\, fostering a sense of belonging and pride in our shared environment. \nJoin us as we create the steering committee for this garden project\, and determine the immediate goals and structure of the organization.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-community-garden-formation-meeting/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230726T185025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T185026Z
UID:29743-1692124200-1692129600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Conversation in a Food Forest: Struggling Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Conversation in a Fairfield Food Forest: Struggling Gardens\n6:30-8 pm\, Register for Address\, Fairfield \nTour the vibrant Garden of Shalom demonstration food forest in Fairfield\, then join Heath Griffith\, Regenerative Landscape Designer and Consultant from Soilogical\, in a conversation around supporting struggling food forest gardens. We will problem-solve solutions together. There will be time for Q&A. Bring your questions and knowledge to share. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-conversation-in-a-food-forest-struggling-gardens/
LOCATION:Garden of Shalom\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230724T215841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T215842Z
UID:29707-1691746200-1691755200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Armijo High Community Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:Armijo High Community Garden Day\nAug. 11\, 9:30 am-12 pm\, Armijo High School\, Fairfield\nHelp get Armijo High’s garden ready for the new school year and planned expansion this fall.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-armijo-high-community-garden-day/
LOCATION:Armijo High School
CATEGORIES:garden,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230616T170526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T170526Z
UID:29627-1687687200-1687694400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Illinois Street Community Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Street Community Clean Up\n10 am-12 pm\, Illinois Street\, Fairfield \nHelp clean up the weed- and trash-filled lot where we hope to collaborate with Fairfield residents to put in a community garden! Meet your neighbors and take the first steps to transform this lot into a community food-growing sanctuary. The garden/meeting will be at the corner of Webster and Illinois streets. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-illinois-street-community-clean-up/
LOCATION:Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230608T165618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T165618Z
UID:29623-1686999600-1687003200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Illinois Street Community Garden Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Street Community Garden Meet-Up\n11 am-12 pm\, Illinois Street\, Fairfield \nThose interested in starting and supporting a new community garden on Illinois Street in Fairfield will gather to go over the logistics and timeline for putting in the garden\, what community support needs to be present for the garden\, and the long-term health and future of the garden. The meeting will be at the corner of Illinois and Webster streets where a community garden supported through Sustainable Solano is proposed. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-illinois-street-community-garden-meet-up-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230611T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230530T232554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T232555Z
UID:29574-1686481200-1686484800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Illinois Street Community Garden Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:Illinois Street Community Garden Meet-Up\n11 am-12 pm\, Illinois Street\, Fairfield \nThose interested in starting and supporting a new community garden on Illinois Street in Fairfield will gather to go over the logistics and timeline for putting in the garden\, what community support needs to be present for the garden\, and the long-term health and future of the garden. The meeting will be at the corner of Illinois and Webster streets where a community garden supported through Sustainable Solano is proposed. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-illinois-street-community-garden-meet-up/
LOCATION:Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230414T165453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T165453Z
UID:29363-1685782800-1685797200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) 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? Do not miss out on the chance to tour our demonstration edible gardens fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system) in Vacaville! \nLearn more and register here! \nLearn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant\, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. Each food forest is a unique expression of the land and caretaker. Ask 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: \n\n9-11 am: A detailed itinerary with garden locations will be distributed at the Vacaville Farmers Market\, located at Andrews Park\, look for the Sustainable Solano sunflower sign\n10 am-1 pm: Self-guided tour\n\nThis tour is supported through the Solano County Water Agency \n$10 suggested donation
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Vacaville gardens
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230501T212115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T212115Z
UID:29458-1685527200-1685545200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Vallejo Youth Achievement Center Garden Installation
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Youth Achievement Center Garden Installation\n10 am-3 pm\, Vallejo Youth Achievement Center \nJoin us for a fun and fulfilling day of planting at the Vallejo Youth Achievement Center! Help us bring this outdoor space to life. Work together with other participants to fill the garden bed with soil\, place plants in the new and old beds\, and weed the space. There will be a short class on drip irrigation around 1 pm. Learn more and register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-vallejo-youth-achievement-center-garden-installation/
LOCATION:Youth Achievement Center\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230521T150000
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Pollinator Garden Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday/Sunday\, May 20 & 21 \nPollinator Garden Installation\n10 am-3 pm\, Boys and Girls Club\, 100 Holly Lane\, Vacaville \nThe SuSol Environmental Justice Leadership Fellows and the local Markham community will be working together to create a pollinator garden that will serve as a home to native pollinators\, providing them with refuge\, water and shelter.\nJoin us the first day for some light earthworks\, weed clearing\, and a series of talks by our interns about important local environmental justice issues facing the Markham neighborhood.\n– May 21: Planting\, Irrigation & Celebration (Register here)
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-pollinator-garden-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Boys and Girls Club\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,pollinators,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230403T213559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T213559Z
UID:29293-1684576800-1684598400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 20 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Suisun City! \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\, May 20-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
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Suisun City (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230520T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230501T211506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T211506Z
UID:29451-1684576800-1684594800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Pollinator Garden Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Saturday/Sunday\, May 20 & 21 \nPollinator Garden Installation\n10 am-3 pm\, Boys and Girls Club\, 100 Holly Lane\, Vacaville \nThe SuSol Environmental Justice Leadership Fellows and the local Markham community will be working together to create a pollinator garden that will serve as a home to native pollinators\, providing them with refuge\, water and shelter.\nJoin us the first day for some light earthworks\, weed clearing\, and a series of talks by our interns about important local environmental justice issues facing the Markham neighborhood.\n– May 20: Earthworks & Intern Presentations (Register here)\n– May 21: Planting\, Irrigation & Celebration (Register here)
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-pollinator-garden-installation-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Boys and Girls Club\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,pollinators,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T183000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230501T211208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T211208Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Water Harvesting for Abundant Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Water Harvesting for Abundant Gardens\n5-6:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nLearn how to create a drought-resilient oasis through water harvesting in this online class with Michael Wedgley of Soilogical. Michael will cover the latest techniques in rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse to keep your garden thriving even in dry conditions. Learn how to conserve water and create a self-sufficient ecosystem in your yard. Learn more and register here! \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-water-harvesting-for-abundant-gardens/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,greywater,online,permaculture,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230501T210753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T163227Z
UID:29443-1683453600-1683475200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Food Forest Expansion - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Project Unity Garden Food Forest Expansion \nThis event has been postponed to a later date. The calendar will be updated once the new date is scheduled. \nUnity Garden\, Vallejo \nThis public\, hands-on garden expansion workshop will expand an already existing market garden and add a demonstration food forest at the Christian Help Center in Vallejo\, providing an opportunity to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and garden expansion projects. This project is in partnership with the Christian Help Center and the Vallejo Project. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-vallejo-project-unity-garden-food-forest-expansion/
LOCATION:Unity Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T113000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230213T213846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T213846Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Perennial Edible Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:10-11:30 am\, Rio Vista Library \nJoin us to learn the many benefits of perennials and how to add them to your garden. Topics will include perennial types\, when and how to plant\, propagation and maintenance.This class is geared towards growing in containers. While the knowledge is transferable if you are planting in the ground\, please leave space for people who have limited growing areas and are in need of these resources. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-perennial-edible-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230506T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230317T173358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230411T000708Z
UID:29124-1683363600-1683378000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield & Suisun) Demonstration Food Forest Garden Tour & Celebrating Healthy Local Food: A Culinary and Garden Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us from 9 am-1 pm May 6 for the annual Demonstration Food Forest Garden Tour in Fairfield and Suisun. Visit waterwise\, edible gardens and take home ideas for your own home and community! \nLearn more and register here \nHave 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 demo Food Forest Tour! Do not miss out on the chance to tour our demonstration edible gardens fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system) in Fairfield & Suisun City! \nLearn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant\, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. \nEach food forest is a unique expression of the land and caretaker. Ask 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:\nFairfield and Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 9 am-1 pm on Saturday\, May 6 \nItinerary pickup and special events:\n9-11 am: A detailed itinerary with garden locations will be distributed at Armijo High School: 824 Washington Street\, Fairfield\n9-11 am: Celebrating Healthy Local Food: A Culinary and Garden Showcase. Armijo students who participated in the Healthy Local Food program at the school will share multimedia projects that highlight the importance of healthy\, local food at the Armijo High library near the garden. After picking up your itinerary for the garden tour\, be sure to stop into the library to see the projects and hear from these students about growing\, cooking and eating healthy food and the importance of local food.\n10 am-1 pm: Self-guided tour
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-suisun-save-the-date-demonstration-food-forest-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Fairfield & Suisun gardens
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,greywater,permaculture,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230502T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230412T183851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183851Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Seventh Day Adventist Food Forest Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Learn to transform a growing space into a perennial food forest garden from 4-7 pm on Tuesday\, May 2. \nLearn more and register here! \nJoin us to learn about sustainable food production and help install a market garden and demonstration food forest garden to provide food to underserved communities in Fairfield! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden at the Fairfield Community Seventh Day Adventist Church\, providing an opportunity to learn about permanent beds\, hedgerows\, and permaculture. \nThis project is in partnership with Fairfield Community Seventh Day Adventist Church. \n\nLearn how to prepare a growing space for a perennial food forest and lay irrigation to ensure its success.\nVolunteer tasks: Plant\, move woodchips\, and lay irrigation lines\n\n* wear mask. closed toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and water \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-seventh-day-adventist-food-forest-expansion-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Community Seventh Day Adventist Church
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230429T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230320T184113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T210637Z
UID:29158-1682773200-1682778600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Growing Mushrooms in Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Growing Mushrooms Outside in Your Garden\n1-2:30 pm\, City Church Fairfield \nClass is full. Please register for waitlist. \nMushrooms have so many benefits\, not just for our physical and mental health but for the soil as well. Even though not all mushrooms are edible\, in this Growing Mushrooms 101 class you will be introduced a strain that is quite happy to grow in your garden and equally delicious and safe to prepare in your kitchen\, the King Strafarian or lovingly known in the mushroom community as the Garden Giant. You will learn about the science behind growing these delicious fungi\, some of their benefits and will walk through the process of inoculating a garden bed and pathways. Then take spores home to inoculate your own garden beds.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-growing-mushrooms-in-your-garden/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:garden,mushrooms,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T180811
CREATED:20230403T211125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T183745Z
UID:29283-1682611200-1682622000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Seventh Day Adventist Food Forest Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Learn to transform a growing space into a perennial food forest garden from 4-7 pm on Thursday\, April 27\, and Tuesday\, May 2. \nLearn more and register here! \nJoin us to learn about sustainable food production and help install a market garden and demonstration food forest garden to provide food to underserved communities in Fairfield! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden at the Fairfield Community Seventh Day Adventist Church\, providing an opportunity to learn about permanent beds\, hedgerows\, and permaculture. \nThis project is in partnership with Fairfield Community Seventh Day Adventist Church. \nThursday\, April 27 \n\nLearn how to prepare a growing space for a perennial food forest and lay irrigation to ensure its success.\nVolunteer tasks: Plant\, move woodchips\, and lay irrigation lines\n\n* wear mask. closed toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and water \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-seventh-day-adventist-food-forest-expansion/
LOCATION:Fairfield Community Seventh Day Adventist Church
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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