Events Calendar
permaculture
(Fairfield) Tree Guild Workshop
City Church of FairfieldFairfield Tree Guild Workshop 10 am-12 pm, City Church, Fairfield Certified 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 […]
(Vacaville) Best Practices for Fall and Winter Gardening Class
Rocky Hill People's Garden, VacavilleBest Practices for Fall and Winter Gardening Join 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 […]
(Vallejo) Eco-Friendly Fall Pest Management Class
Vallejo Unity GardenEco-Friendly Fall Pest Management Join us Oct. 14 in Vallejo to learn about sustainable, eco-friendly pest management for fall gardens. Suzanne Bontempo from 'Our Water Our World' will talk about how you can successfully manage pest problems we see now while using effective eco-friendly solutions that are safe for you, your family and the environment. Learn more and […]
(Online) Soil, Food & Plants to Heal Us
Online/ZoomThere is an incredible substance beneath our feet with the power to bring health to both people and the planet – our soil! Join 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 […]
(Vacaville) Backyard Food Forest and Compost Tour
Vacaville (Register for address)Backyard Food Forest and Compost Tour 10 am-12pm, Register for Address, Vacaville Join us for this open-house tour and informal compost seminar! This food forest was installed by our backyard program and is a wonderful example of the potential that backyard food forests have in our area. The food forest keeper, Carla, will be onsite […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Sustainable Garden Installation – Day 1
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us on Oct. 21 & Oct. 28 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a shade-providing and air-purifying garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! The goal of this garden to both provide fresh produce, and to improve the walkability of the street by combatting the urban heat island effect. This public, hands-on […]
(Vallejo) Seed Saving Class & Seed Swap
First Christian Church, VallejoJoin Lori Caldwell to learn how to gather seeds in your garden and store them for later use or sharing with neighbors. Register here The practice of saving seeds for future use is as old as cultivation. The fun art of saving seeds is the focus for this workshop and seed swap. Participants will learn […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Sustainable Garden Installation – Day 2
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us on Oct. 28 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a shade-providing and air-purifying garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! The goal of this garden to both provide fresh produce, and to improve the walkability of the street by combatting the urban heat island effect. This public, hands-on installation workshop […]
(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Cover Crop Workshop
Unity Garden, VallejoVallejo Unity Garden Cover Crop Workshop 10 am-3pm, Unity Garden, Vallejo Help us prepare the soil for a tree replanting in the new year at Vallejo's Unity Garden. This public, hands-on garden workday is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture, food forests, earthworks, and local gardening projects. This project is in partnership with the. Learn more and […]
(Rio Vista) Community Garden Planning Meeting
Rio Vista LibraryRio Vista Community Garden Planning Meetings The next meetings to help plan the community garden near downtown Rio Vista will be held at 3 pm Nov. 11 and Nov. 25 at the site of the future garden! The aim is to create a beautiful, thriving green space that will not only enhance our community but also […]
(Fairfield) Cover Crop Workshop
Illinois Street Garden, FairfieldFairfield Cover Crop Workshop 10 am-3 pm, Illinois Street Garden, Fairfield Help us prepare for the development of a food forest in the new year. During this hands-on garden workday we will improve the soil to increase the yield of future in-ground plants and trees. This is an exciting opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn more about cover crops, permaculture, […]
CANCELED: (Rio Vista) Learn to Grow Culinary Mushrooms
Rio Vista Community CenterCANCELED Due to circumstances beyond our control, this class has been canceled. We are actively looking for an instructor who can lead a future culinary mushroom class.
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