Events Calendar
permaculture
(Vallejo) Conversation in a Food Forest: Crabgrass, Weeds & Cover Crops
Loam Sweet Loam, VallejoConversation in a Vallejo Food Forest: Crabgrass, Weeds & Cover Crops 6:30-8 pm, Register for Address, Vallejo Tour 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 […]
(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Greenhouse Garden Workday
Unity Garden, VallejoLearn 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 […]
(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Greenhouse Garden Workday
Unity Garden, VallejoLearn 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 […]
(Dixon) Sustainable Practices for Waterwise Gardening
Dixon LibrarySustainable Practices for Waterwise Gardening 5-6:30 pm, Dixon Library Learn 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.
(Dixon) Conversation in a Food Forest: Fall Garden Maintenance
Revive Church, DixonConversation in a Dixon Food Forest: Fall Garden Maintenance 10-11:30 am, Gracious Garden, Dixon Come 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 […]
(Rio Vista) Community Garden Formation Meeting
Rio Vista LibrarySustainable 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. Register here for the Sept. 28 meeting This garden will provide an opportunity for […]
(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 […]
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