Pachamama Alliance Climate Convergence 2023 Oct. 5, 9 am-4 pm, Online Delve into the full scope of the climate justice movement through workshops, performances, and discussions that focus on intersectional alliance-building, frontline activism, art, healing, and our collective interconnection. This day-long online event brings together thought leaders in the climate justice movement. Learn more and register here.

HUM: A Weekend of Song, Connection & Regeneration Oct. 6-8, Watsonville Join Anne Freiwald and Lydia Neilsen of Vital Cycles and Della Duncan for this weekend that brings together singing, permaculture for earth and self-healing, and the Work the Reconnects. Learn more and register here.

Fairfield Compost Giveaway Day Oct. 7, 9 am-2 pm, Dunnell Nature Park & Education Center, Fairfield Republic Services will be giving away compost to Fairfield residents at this event (proof of residency is required). Residents are invited to take as much of the free, locally sourced compost as they would like while supplies last. Bring your own […]

Permaculture Farm Dinner Oct. 7, 6 pm, Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Permaculture holds a dinner outdoors at its permaculture farm near Año Nuevo State Park. The event will include a dinner of locally sourced food by guest chef Cassandra Boraiko, music, a farm tour, and guest speaker Tim Galarneau with the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agroecology. Learn more here.

Regenerative Ag Farm Tour Oct. 8, 10 am-12 pm, Soul Food Farm, Vacaville Join farmer Alexis Koefoed for a tour of Soul Food Farm, a conversation about Regenerative Agriculture and no-till methods, and a discussion on farm economies. Walk around the farm and learn about the farm's olive oil production, flower farming, and incorporating animals into the system […]

Sunday Supper Fundraiser Oct. 8, 4-7 pm, Joyful Ranch, Vacaville Solano Land Trust's annual Sunday Supper will include dinner from Backdoor Bistro's Chef Lindsey Chelini, complementary wine and beer from Suisun Valley Vintners, and live/silent auction items. Learn more and get tickets here.

Fall Native Plant Sale Oct. 3-9 & Oct. 14, online & Benicia The Willis Linn Jepson chapter of the California Native Plant Society is holding its seasonal plant sale, with online sales open to the public Oct. 3-9 (with pickup Oct. 14 at Benicia and Fairfield sites), and an in-person sale in Benicia on Oct. 14. […]

Benicia Tree Care Days Oct. 21, 9 am-12 pm Join the Benicia Tree Foundation for an upcoming tree care day at Benicia High School. Tree care days include watering, mulching, pruning and planting. Learn more and register here.

Make your bid and get tickets at the garden anytime 1-5:30 pm Monday through Saturday, then join the fun at 4 pm Sunday, Oct. 22.

Solano RCD Fall Plant Sale Oct. 28, 12-5 pm, Ruhstaller Farm, Dixon The Solano Resource Conservation District will hold its fall plant sale at Ruhstaller Farm with a wide variety of native plants for drought-tolerant landscaping and pollinator gardens. A free pollinator-focused workshop will be held at 1 pm and again at 3 pm. Those […]

Ghostly stories, trick or treat, pick and paint a pumpkin, pet costume contest, spooky songs and dances, food trucks, music and more!

Veterans Day Powwow Nov. 11, 1-8:30 pm, Morton Field, Mare Island The 7 Generations Tribal Council will host its first Veterans Day Powwow on Mare Island to honor those who served. Learn more here.

Holiday Fair at Soul Food Farm Visit the festive holiday fair hosted by Soul Food Farm and Morningsun Herb Farm. Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan and guest Chef Lisa Nunez-Hancock will demonstrate how to create delicious dishes using the finest farm products sourced locally. This event will also feature a diverse array of local artisans and live […]

Retain the Rain Jan. 12, 12 pm, Online Join Suzanne Bontempo from Our Water Our World to learn tools and techniques for retaining the rain and keeping it on-site in ways that benefit your garden. You will learn how to tap into the rain in ways that will help keep your garden more resilient, healthy, and pest […]

MLK Jr. Legacy Grove Ceremony Jan. 14 , 9 am-12 pm, Marina Vista Memorial Park, Vallejo Join the City of Vallejo, along with CalFIRE, Solano County Volunteers, Student Conservation Association, and other partners, in celebration of MLK Day to plant a tree in the MLK Legacy Grove. Learn more and register here.

Back to Basics Class Jan. 20- May 4, Benicia Adult Education Benicia Adult Education is offering a sampler of sustainable living courses in the spring. This 16-week course will cover gardening, beekeeping, composting, keeping chickens, and making kombucha. Students will earn a certificate from Benicia Adult Education. Click here to learn more.

Beginner Farmer Training Program Starts Feb. 8, Woodland and nearby locations This seven-month training program provides aspiring farmers a strong foundation from which to launch and grow their farm businesses. Students have the opportunity to gain farm production and business knowledge in a variety of settings as well as the option to go in depth on […]