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SUMMARY:(Online) Solano Bayshore Resiliency Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Let’s plan for sea level rise together! \nWhat does a more resilient Suisun City\, Benicia\, Fairfield and Vallejo look like to you? Join us for our first countywide Solano Bayshore Resiliency Community Meeting to share your vision\, concerns and ideas for protecting the shoreline. \nThis is part of the Bayshore Resiliency Project. Learn more here: https://www.bayshoreresiliency.org/ \n  \nMeeting Details \nDate: January 22\nTime: 6:30–7:30 PM\nFormat: Online via Microsoft Teams\nGeneral Teams Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2ad2c700-4080-4c3e-9783-a11ec9113ec7@2bdbbc35-0608-44cd-ad9a-e2e74675e07f
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-solano-bayshore-resiliency-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:flood,online,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Clear the Air: A Virtual Air Quality Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is in the air we breathe? What can we do to reduce our air pollution and protect our homes? Dr. Nick Spada will be joining us to answer all these questions and demonstrate how to build a cost-effective home air purifier. \nRegister Here \nDr. Spada is a scientist at the Air Quality Research Center of the University of California\, Davis. His research focuses on the prevalence of metals in air pollution\, which he uses to support large-scale national monitoring as well as targeted studies in front-line communities.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-clear-the-air-a-virtual-air-quality-workshop/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:air quality,online,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
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SUMMARY:Preliminary Strategies for Regional Climate Action - Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We want to share preliminary strategies that may be included in the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan. These strategies include building and vehicle electrification\, composting\, expansion of urban green spaces\, and supporting regional renewable energy development. \nMake your voice heard on how we can center equity\, public health\, and thriving communities in this important plan. \nRegister here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/preliminary-strategies-for-regional-climate-action-bay-area-regional-climate-action-plan-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online,partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T190000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Food Rescue: The Law\, Why\, and What's Happening in Solano County
DESCRIPTION:Food Rescue: The Law\, Why\, and What’s Happening in Solano County\n6- 7 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nJoin us virtually to learn about SB 1383\, a law requiring residents and businesses to put food in their green waste bin. The law also addresses food insecurity and requires that edible food go to people in need\, not in the trash. Special guests Heather Pierini of Food is Free Bay Area and Karen Collins\, Food Resource Manager at the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano\, will provide updates on how edible food is being rescued in Solano County. We’ll also discuss “Best by” dates\, expiration dates and what this bill means for restaurants\, grocery stores\, and you at home. Click here to learn more and register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-food-rescue-the-law-why-and-whats-happening-in-solano-county/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:compost,food rescue,local food,online,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T180000
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SUMMARY:(Online) All About CSAs Talk & Demo
DESCRIPTION:All About CSAs\n5-6 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nParticipants in this live\, virtual class will learn all about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Lorraine Walker\, owner of Eatwell Farm in Dixon will join Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager\, in the kitchen to answer all of your questions. Chef Steph will also demo a quick recipe using her own Eatwell CSA box contents\, and discuss some meal planning strategies so nothing goes to waste. Register here and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-all-about-csas-talk-demo/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T193000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Sustainable Yard Transformation on a Budget
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Yard Transformation on a Budget\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nYou don’t have to be an expert or go into debt to make a big environmental difference in your own yard. Alana Mirror will walk you through the joys of how she transformed her Vacaville lawn into an affordable\, beautiful\, sustainable landscape within a budget. Alana provides a homeowner’s perspective of working with the Water-Efficient Landscape Rebate Program from the Solano County Water Agency. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-sustainable-yard-transformation-on-a-budget/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,online,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231211T183000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Teen Mexican Lentil Soup Cook-Along
DESCRIPTION:Teens Cook! Mexican Lentil Soup\nJoin Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, our local food program manager\, for this virtual cook-along class on Dec. 11. This hearty bowl of chili-inspired lentil soup is packed full of plant-based protein and perfect for winter. An ingredient list will be posted by Nov. 27 so you can shop in advance. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-teen-mexican-lentil-soup-cook-along/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T232624Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Teen Seasonal Stir Fry Cook-Along
DESCRIPTION:Teens Cook! Seasonal Stir Fry\n5-6:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nJoin Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, our local food program manager\, in the kitchen for this virtual cook-along class. Participants will review basic knife skills\, building flavors\, grouping ingredients for even cooking and seasonal substitutions. This class is designed for teens but open to anyone! An ingredient list will be posted by Nov. 17 so you can shop in advance. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-teen-seasonal-stirfry-cook-along/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T195855Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Soil\, Food & Plants to Heal Us
DESCRIPTION:There is an incredible substance beneath our feet with the power to bring health to both people and the planet – our soil! \nJoin Melissa Lareau\, Advance Programs Manager at the Soil Food Web for an engaging conversation on microbes and soil biology\, phytoremediation (plants’ ability to metabolize toxins) and how to build nutrients in your own garden. Melissa will also discuss case studies from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations\, providing a global perspective on the connections between food production\, food access/freedom\, the environment and health. This event will be moderated by Sustainable Solano staff\, Republic Services will briefly cover new food waste laws\, and a Q&A will take place at the end. \nThis event is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-soil-food-plants-to-heal-us/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,local food,online,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230825T140000
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Farm to Table Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 1 pm Friday\, Aug. 25\, at the Rio Vista Library for a cooking class covering how to create seasonal\, healthy farm-to-table dinners. \nLearn more and register here \nNothing says summer quite like a fresh picked tomato\, still warm from the sunshine. Pair that tomato with corn and you’ve got the start of a healthy\, seasonal salad perfect for a light summer dinner. Join Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager for a live cooking demonstration of a Summer Cornbread and Tomato Salad\, featuring fresh produce and herbs from local Solano County farms. Chef Steph will also discuss adapting the recipe for different flavor profiles\, storing produce so it lasts longer\, and options for preserving these summer ingredients for the months ahead. Please register for this event on the library website \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-farm-to-table-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20230602T164651Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Healthy Summer Snacks: Pita Chip 'Nachos' with Hummus and Veggies
DESCRIPTION:11 am\, Vacaville Town Square Library \nPita Chip “Nachos” with Hummus and Veggies\nTake nacho night to the Mediterranean! Learn how to make homemade hummus and then build a healthy platter with seasonal toppings including tomatoes\, cucumbers\, olives\, fresh herbs and a drizzle of local olive oil.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-healthy-summer-snacks-pita-chip-nachos-with-hummus-and-veggies/
LOCATION:Vacaville Town Square Library
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20230616T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T170823Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Leading with Nature and Investing in People: Bay Area Resilience Hotspots
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Nature and Investing in People: Bay Area Resilience Hotspots\n12-1 pm\, Register for Webinar \nGreenbelt Alliance is launching its Bay Area Resilience Hotspots program with this online webinar\, and SuSol’s Resilient Communities Program Manager Alex Lunine will be part of the conversation! Greenbelt Alliance has identified Resilience Hotspots throughout the Bay Area where lands and communities are at greatest risk from climate hazards — places where investing in people and leading with nature will change the trajectory of our region’s future so people and ecosystems thrive. Suisun City\, where SuSol has done flood resilience work through our Resilient Neighborhoods program\, is one of those identified hotspots. Learn more and register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-leading-with-nature-and-investing-in-people-bay-area-resilience-hotspots/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online,partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20230602T164500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T164500Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Healthy Summer Snacks: Rainbow Fruit Skewers
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Summer Snacks: Rainbow Fruit Skewers\n11 am\, Vacaville Town Square Library \nJoin SuSol’s local food team for a hands-on\, kid-friendly cooking class\, using seasonal produce from local farms! From berries to stone fruit to melons\, participants will learn how to prepare colorful and healthy fruit skewers using some fun kitchen tools\, and make a tasty yogurt dipping sauce. Attendees will also learn about upcoming events at local farms\, and where to find the fruit! This is part of the “Lunch at the Library” summer lunch program for youth up to age 18. Learn more here. Another class making pita chip “nachos” with hummus and veggies will be on July 11.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-healthy-summer-snacks-rainbow-fruit-skewers/
LOCATION:Vacaville Town Square Library
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230609T140000
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CREATED:20230602T164241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230602T164242Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Healthy Soul Food Class
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Soul Food Class\n12-2 pm\, Joe Nelson Center\, 611 Village Drive\, Suisun City \nChef Chantoll Williams of Rasta Mama’s Kitchen will lead this cooking class on delicious\, healthy soul food dishes! The class is offered as a partnership between SuSol and Black Infant Health/Mocha Mommas Thrive. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-healthy-soul-food-class/
LOCATION:Joe Nelson Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
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:20230428T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20230306T200916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T181737Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Cook-Along - Potato Gnocchi
DESCRIPTION:Fluffy\, tender gnocchi are a fantastic vehicle for highlighting spring vegetables. Join Laura Doyle of Lavender Bergamot Kitchen in this hands-on Zoom class and cook a tasty\, farm-to-table dinner together! Learn how to steam and process the potatoes\, tricks for incorporating just enough flour to hold the potatoes together without getting tough or gummy\, and simple techniques for shaping the gnocchi. For the topping\, you will cook up fresh spring vegetables in a creamy\, lemony sauce. Sustainable Solano staff will moderate the event and allow for Q&A throughout the class. If cooking along\, participants will need to purchase their own ingredients; a shopping list will be posted here at least 2 weeks before the event. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-cook-along-save-the-date/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20230320T181518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T181519Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Intro to Permaculture
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Permaculture\n5-6:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nDiscover how to create sustainable and self-sufficient ecosystems by observing and mimicking nature. Michael Wedgley of Soilogical BioSolutions and Designs will go over the basics of permaculture in this online class. Learn how to apply permaculture principles to design your home\, garden and community! Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-intro-to-permaculture/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,online,permaculture,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230327T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20230306T195647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T195647Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Teen Chili Cook-Along
DESCRIPTION:Teens Cook Chili Cook-Along Class\n5:30-7 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nCalling all teenagers — it’s time to spice up the weekly routine and cook some dinner for you and your family! In this live\, hands-on Zoom class\, teens and families will make a simple chili (turkey or vegetarian\, your choice) with tasty toppings. Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food program manager\, will lead the class through some basic knife skills\, how to build flavor in chili and other soups\, proper cooling of hot foods and best ways to store the leftovers.  Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-teen-chili-cook-along/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221101T200000
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CREATED:20221003T183541Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Permaculture 101: Patterns & Principles Talk
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture 101: Patterns & Principles\n6:30-8 pm \nRegister here. \nDid you know that you can create sustainable landscapes that work with nature to create systems that work together in harmony for healthier soil\, plants\, planet and people? Permaculture is an approach that reflects on patterns in nature and offers principles that can be used to shape a regenerative path that heals the environment and can be carried from how we work with the land to how we approach our internal work\, how we interact with others and society at large. Join Vital Cycles’ Anne Freiwald and Lydia Neilsen as they share the fundamentals of permaculture\, and see how you can apply it to your life\, your community and your landscape.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-permaculture-101-patterns-principles-talk/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:online,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220704T210105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T210341Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Farm to Summer Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Cooking Demo! \nSaturday\, July 16\, 11 am \nVallejo John F. Kennedy Library \nJoin Lauren Gucik from Sustainable Solano for a live\, cooking demonstration of quick\, fresh fruit salsa — great as a healthy snack or for summertime gatherings! As a nutrition educator and community cook\, Lauren will talk about different health benefits of eating fresh locally grown food and where to find them in Solano County\, and show some basic culinary skills. Samples of the local fruit will be available to taste\, along with recipes for the salsa. Come learn more about our local farmers and the products they offer. Visit the farmers market before or after the class to pick up fresh local produce! And for an extra special treat\, we’ll have seeds available from the seed lending library and a quick seed starting activity to grow your own flowers or veggies at home. No registration required. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-farm-to-summer-lunchtime-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220708T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220704T180919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220704T180921Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Farm to Summer Lunchtime Cooking Demo
DESCRIPTION:Lunchtime Cooking Demo! \nFriday\, July 8\, 12:30 – 1:00 pm \nVacaville Town Square – Outside Lawn \nJoin SuSol’s Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan for a live\, outdoor cooking demonstration of quick\, fresh peach salsa — great as a healthy snack or for summertime gatherings! Chef Steph will talk about different kinds of stone fruit and where to find them in Solano County\, and show some basic knife skills. Samples of the local stone fruit will be available to taste\, along with recipes for the salsa. Come learn more about our local farmers and the products they offer!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-farm-to-summer-lunchtime-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Vacaville Library
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220629T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220510T163743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T163743Z
UID:27399-1656522000-1656525600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Vallejo Food Rescue Project Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Food Rescue Project Conversation\n5 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vallejo-food-rescue-project-conversation-tickets-334726314417 \nDid you ever wonder what happens to expired food from the grocery store? Or where you could send extra produce from your garden or fruit trees? It’s important to keep food waste out of the landfill because it creates methane gas that heats the atmosphere\, but what are the options? Join Republic Services\, Sustainable Solano\, Food Is Free Solano and other partners in this virtual conversation to learn about new efforts that divert food from the landfill and channel it to people in need. The Vallejo Food Rescue Project is a pilot program where community partners collaborate to keep food within their own communities\, through a hyper-local food distribution system. Find out how you can be involved in this important program\, and also learn more about the rollout of SB1383\, which requires better management of our food waste.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-vallejo-food-rescue-project-conversation/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:food rescue,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220614T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220510T163325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T163325Z
UID:27396-1655227800-1655233200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Soil\, Plants\, Water & Climate Talk
DESCRIPTION:Soil\, Plants\, Water & Climate Talk\n5:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-water-plants-climate-talk-tickets-336865302187 \nJoin Lydia Neilsen and Anne Freiwald of Vital Cycles for this eye-opening talk on the connections between water\, soil\, plants and climate\, and how our mismanagement of the water cycle is driving the increased temperatures and violent weather that we are experiencing planet-wide. Take a deep dive with us into the intricate\, beautiful and unexpected ways in which nature balances and buffers herself\, and explore and learn do-it-yourself techniques for community scale action to restore this balance.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-soil-plants-water-climate-talk/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:online,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220401T000148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T000148Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Mother's Day 'Market to Table' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of many farmers markets around Solano County\, and of course Mother’s Day! What better way to celebrate than preparing a delicious “Dutch Baby” – a large fluffy pancake excellent for breakfast\, brunch\, lunch\, or dessert. \nLearn more and register here \nJoin Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock as she prepares a savory “market to table” version\, packed with spring vegetables. This verdant Dutch Baby is festive and fast\, and gets its striking color\, freshness\, and flavor from the addition of spinach and tender herbs. Chef Lisa will also prepare a refreshing Springtime mocktail/cocktail using seasonal farmer’s market produce. Sustainable Solano staff will moderate the class with an audience Q&A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-mothers-day-market-to-table-brunch/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220309T173139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T173139Z
UID:27012-1649264400-1649268000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Zero Waste 'Tops to Roots'
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that food waste from our kitchens affects climate change? Rotting food in the landfill creates methane gas that heats the atmosphere. Learn how you can cut back on household food waste\, save money and resources\, and be part of the solution! \nLearn more and register here \nJoin Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager\, for a cooking class that explores what to do with those beet greens\, carrot tops\, potato peels and more! Chef Steph will walk through several recipe ideas\, discuss meal planning strategies and food expiration dates\, and demonstrate a simple vegetable broth made from scraps as well as a seasonal pesto. Information on new food waste laws affecting Benicia will start the class and an audience Q & A will take place at the end. \nThis class is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-zero-waste-tops-to-roots/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220218T214817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T170811Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Spring Greens
DESCRIPTION:Early spring is prime time for leafy greens in the garden and at the farmers market. \nLearn more and register here! \nThis class welcomes back cooking instructor and personal chef Laura Doyle\, who will demonstrate three recipes that can be made with a variety of different greens\, from the well-known to the unfamiliar. Chef Laura will saute up a big batch of garlicky greens and talk about how to use them throughout the week\, whizz up a batch of flavorful chimichurri and mix up a salad starring some of the more overlooked bitter greens such as mizuna\, radicchio (and whatever else she finds at the market that week!) Sustainable Solano staff will moderate the class with an audience Q & A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-spring-greens/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220117T203904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T203904Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Dried Bean Basics
DESCRIPTION:Dried beans are versatile\, inexpensive\, healthy and almost always in season. \nLearn more and register here! \nWith a little advance planning\, this pantry staple can be used in soups\, sides\, burgers\, appetizers and more. Join chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager in a live virtual class that covers the basics of bean cookery\, from different soaking techniques to flavor combinations. Chef Steph will demonstrate Cannellini Beans with Garlic & Sage (made from scratch) and an easy make-ahead Black Bean Burger recipe (made from either canned or “from scratch” beans). Storing dried beans and health benefits will be covered\, with an audience Q & A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-dried-bean-basics/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220111T172933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T172935Z
UID:26763-1643302800-1643306400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Immune Boosting Foods
DESCRIPTION:Soup is great for cold\, mid-winter days\, and it’s even better with some immune-boosting foods! \nLearn more and register here! \nJoin guest chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock who will walk us through a Japanese-inspired soup designed to promote health and vitality featuring sweet potatoes\, shiitake mushrooms\, miso and more. In this live\, virtual class\, Chef Lisa will discuss other foods that boost our immune systems so you can make the most of seasonal\, winter produce. Where to source local ingredients around Solano County will also be covered. This class will be moderated by Sustainable Solano staff\, with an audience Q & A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-immune-boosting-foods/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T185733
CREATED:20220111T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T172436Z
UID:26759-1643133600-1643139000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Soil Biology to Grow Garden Abundance
DESCRIPTION:In this online talk\, Michael Wedgley will discuss how soil microbes are integral to growing the healthiest plants possible with zero pesticides or fertilizers. \nLearn more and register here! \nTopics will include \n\nWhat is the Soil Food Web and who are all of the players in the soil (i.e. bacteria\, nematodes\, protozoa\, fungi\, etc.)\nHow soil microbes do all of the gardening for us\nWhat is nutrient cycling (nobody ever fertilized an old growth forest)\nBiology to stop battling against disease\, pests and weeds\nNot all compost is created equal — what type of compost is best for feeding the soil\nStrategies for incorporating microorganisms\n\nThere will be time for Q&A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-soil-biology-to-grow-garden-abundance/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,online,soil
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