Events Calendar
resilience
(Vallejo) Renter-Friendly Gardening
1035 Indiana St., VallejoJoin Lori Caldwell, owner of CompostGal, for her presentation on gardening in a renter friendly way!Are you a renter who wants to garden? This class can help you navigate small spaces so you can! Topics will include container gardening, indoor gardening, working with your landlord, free/low-cost resources, reuse options and maintaining your garden. If you […]
(Online) Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People!
Online/ZoomLearn how human health is built from the soil up! Two perspectives in one class from a Farmer, and a Dietitian-Nutritionist Paul Underhill, farmer/owner of Terra Firma Farm, has utilized organic practices for over 25 years to grow vegetables, fruit, and nuts on farmland in both Solano and Yolo counties. Each week over 1,200 people […]
(Dixon) Community Garden Information Session
Dixon LibraryDixon Community Garden - Information Session 6- 7:15 pm, Dixon Library Sustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Dixon! We are currently looking for ideas, groups and organizations in town who are interested in providing their time to manage the garden space. We are also looking for gardeners for the first growing season. Click here […]
(Vacaville) Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation
Journey Downtown, VacavilleCommon Ground Film Showing & Conversation 6 pm, Journey Downtown The Solano Local Food System Alliance and Journey Downtown are co-hosting this showing of Common Ground, the next film on regenerative agriculture from the people behind Kiss the Ground. The event will also include a short presentation from the Alliance about what is going on in Solano County that […]
(Benicia) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Garden on a Hill
Benicia (Register for address)Benicia Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Garden on a Hill 10am - 12pm, Register for location Do not miss out on the chance to tour a demonstration edible garden in Benicia! Learn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. Monarch Milkweed Project will be […]
(Fairfield) DIY Lawn Conversion Workshop – Day 1
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us on Nov. 9 & Nov. 16to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a water efficient garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! During this hands-on installation workshop series, we will replace a thirsty lawn with shade trees and resilient plants, and discuss how they help to improve air quality. This is a […]
(Fairfield) Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation
Fairfield Civic Center LibraryCommon Ground Film Showing & Conversation 2-4:30 pm, Fairfield Civic Center Library The Solano Local Food System Alliance and Fairfield Civic Center Library are co-hosting this showing of Common Ground, the next film on regenerative agriculture from the people behind Kiss the Ground. The event will also include a short presentation from the Alliance about what is going on […]
(Rio Vista) Air Quality DIY Home Air Purifier Workshop
Rio Vista LibraryWhat is in the air we breathe? Where does air pollution come from? How does air pollution impact your children, neighbors, and community? 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 lead a workshop on how to […]
(Dixon) Community Garden Information Session
Dixon LibrarySustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Dixon! We are currently looking for ideas, groups and organizations in town who are interested in providing their time to manage the garden space. We are also looking for gardeners for the first growing season. This garden will provide an opportunity for local residents who […]
(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Workday
Padan Elementary, VacavillePadan Elementary Garden Workday 9 am-2 pm, Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Come help spruce up the Padan food forest. This garden is the first edible food forest in the Vacaville school system, and it offers a glimpse into a range of exciting possibilities for growing food sustainably. We invite you to join us and explore […]
(Fairfield) DIY Lawn Conversion Workshop – Day 2
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us on Nov. 16 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a water efficient garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! During this hands-on installation workshop series, we will replace a thirsty lawn with shade trees and resilient plants, and discuss how they help to improve air quality. This is a great opportunity […]
(Vallejo) FutureFair: Crafting a Vision for Solano
RiverBank LLC 332 Georgia St, VallejoThe FutureFair in Vallejo invites you to envision a Solano County where communities can thrive. At this interactive event, participants will learn about Solano’s existing housing plans, agricultural industry and natural resources, environment, economic development opportunities, and will explore themed stations led by partners and experts who will be available to answer questions and guide […]
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