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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Community Climate Resilience Fair
DESCRIPTION:Suisun City Community Climate Resilience Fair\n2- 5 pm\, Joseph A Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City \nLearn how nature-based solutions can build resilience to sea level rise and flood risk in Suisun City while sharing your vision for Suisun’s future. This fair is an opportunity to learn\, engage\, and offer feedback on important climate work being done in your community. There will be engaging speakers\, and a showcase of thought-provoking student projects.  Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-community-climate-resilience-fair/
LOCATION:Joseph Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:flood walk,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T193000
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds\n6 pm-7:30 pm\, Register for Address \nJoin us for a tour of this beautiful Fairfield food forest. This front yard garden titled\, “West Winds” was installed in January 2023 as a collaboration between Sustainable Solano and Solano 4-H. It was designed by youth permaculture students and boasts fruit trees\, pollinator plants\, and edible annuals.. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-food-forest-tour-west-winds/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
DESCRIPTION:Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo\n11 am-1 pm\, Rocky Hill Trail People’s Garden \nInstructor Alejandro Pulido\, long time educator and Growing Futures Manager for 4th Second\, will lead us in this hands-on workshop about importance of healthy soil for overall garden health. We will build a worm bin\, discuss soil amendments\, cover crops\, and water retention practices. Please note this class will be 100% in Spanish. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-introducion-a-compost-y-la-salud-de-suelo/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill People’s Garden\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014858Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Tour\n10 am- 1 pm\, Register for Addresses \nJoin us for a tour of two Suisun City Food Forests. Enjoy these serene food-producing gardens and attend a talk on small-scale flood resiliency given by food forest keeper Jonathan Gomez. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-demonstration-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Suisun City (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240602T014632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014632Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom's Delight
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom’s Delight\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Address \nHave you ever seen a food forest? Now is your chance to tour this beautiful food forest in Fairfield. Installed in 2017\, “Mom’s Delight” boasts 19 productive fruit trees as well as a variety of pollinator plants. Stop by and learn sustainable techniques you can apply to your home garden. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-food-forest-tour-moms-delight/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T193022Z
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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:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T203000
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CREATED:20240416T172528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T021408Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Suisun Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions Workshop\n6 pm-8:30 pm\, Suisun City Civic Center \nSuisun City residents: Join the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission\, Greenbelt Alliance and Sustainable Solano to learn about the flood challenges and how Suisun City will meet statewide climate adaptation standards and use your voice to help shape the planning of flood-mitigation infrastructure. Light refreshments will be served and non-government-affiliated Suisun residents will receive a $50 stipend for their time attending this event. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-climate-adaptation-and-nature-based-solutions-workshop/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014046Z
UID:30978-1717671600-1717682400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Solano Faith & Food Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Solano Faith and Food Roundtable\n11 am-2 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nMembers of the faith community are invited for a roundtable discussion about the intersection of faith and food! This event will provide a platform for us to explore innovative strategies\, share resources\, and collaborate on initiatives aimed at ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food. Our discussion will include strategies such as food pantries\, prepared meals\, and food production gardens. We will hear from local faith leaders on the work they are doing to improve food access in the county. Your unique perspectives\, experiences\, and ideas are invaluable to this conversation and we hope you will join us as we work towards building a more equitable and nourished community. Lunch will be served. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-solano-faith-food-roundtable/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:garden,local food,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240320T211654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T211654Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods - Thermophilic Composting
DESCRIPTION:Thermophilic Compost Class\nMay 25\, 11 am-1 pm\, Vallejo Peoples Garden\nComposting allows gardeners to save water and money by recycling resources. Our advanced class\, taught by Michael Wedgely of Soilogical will show you how heat can aid in the composting process. Participants wil learn about how to start a thermophilic compost pile and the benefits of this more maintenance-heavy form of composting\, which breaks down pathogens and weed seeds with the help of the correct organic matter. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-advanced-composting-methods-thermophilic-composting/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T204235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204235Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall a garden at Eugene Padan Elementary School. This hands-on garden installation is a multi-day event full of fantastic opportunities to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T204710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204710Z
UID:30980-1716483600-1716487200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Environmental Justice and Systemic Approaches to Student Activism
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Justice and Systemic Approaches to Student Activism\n5-6 pm\, Fairfield Civic Center Library \nJoin us to learn about youth leadership in climate justice and indigenous sovereignty. Guest Speaker Isabella Zizi will facilitate a discussion about the intersections of environmental\, social and economic discrimination\, and how young people can get involved in some of the most challenging issues of our time. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-environmental-justice-and-systemic-approaches-to-student-activism/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240416T172313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T153634Z
UID:30917-1716026400-1716048000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Rain Garden Installation - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Suisun Rain Garden Installation\nSuisun City Civic Center \nThis installation date has been postponed. If you wish to be informed as soon as a new date is set\, please register using the Eventbrite links and a notification will be sent out. We hope you can join us on the new date! \nJoin us for this hands-on installation workshop in Suisun City! We will create a rain garden to demonstrate how Suisun can utilize Nature-Based Solutions to build a more climate resilient community. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water-efficient drip irrigation and how mulch can promote a water-wise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-save-the-date-rain-garden-installation/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk,garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T204159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204159Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall a garden at Eugene Padan Elementary School. This hands-on garden installation is a multi-day event full of fantastic opportunities to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203537Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Inspired Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Vacaville Inspired Garden Tour\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Location \nHomeowners Mike and Sherry converted their front and back yard lawns into edible food forests after participating in our DIY Sustainable Design course. These gardens boast pollinator plants\, swales\, and drip irrigation systems. We invite you to join us in touring this extraordinary space\, draw inspiration\, and learn how you can apply these design principles in your own yard. Click here to learn more. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-inspired-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203231Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class\n11 am- 1 pm\, First Christian Church\, Vallejo \nFor this hands-on introductory course\, we will explore the three principles of permaculture: People Care\, Earth Care\, and Fair Share. We will also discuss how relationships benefit our gardens and learn about companion planting and tree guilds. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-hands-on-introduction-to-permaculture-class/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T223000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240416T171831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171832Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Vacaville Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening\n6:30-10:30 pm\, Register for Address \nJoin us for a guided tour of our demonstration food forests in Vacaville! If you have been thinking of making some changes in your garden\, this is your chance to connect with our food forest keepers and learn about the sustainable design principles that make their gardens thrive. This event will also include a discussion on weed management with Scott Dodson from Scottys Organic Gardening and an outdoor screening of the film\, “Kiss the Ground”. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-demonstration-food-forest-tour-and-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240501T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204307Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall a garden at Eugene Padan Elementary School. This hands-on garden installation is a multi-day event full of fantastic opportunities to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240403T004140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T004140Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield-Suisun Community Treatment Wetland Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District for an informative meeting about their community treatment wetland project. Learn about the benefits of wetlands\, how they improve water quality\, and their importance in our ecosystem. This in-person event is a great opportunity to ask questions\, meet fellow community members\, and get involved in this exciting environmental initiative. Don’t miss out! \nRegister here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-suisun-community-treatment-wetland-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
CATEGORIES:partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240216T004331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T210625Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Intermediate Composting Skills - An Introduction to Worm Composting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner and intermediate friendly class will cover common challenges folks who are newer to composting may run into. The garden this class will take place at has a 3-bin system which needs some gentle care and repair\, which will guide a portion of our class. We will also discuss worm composting and how to start a bin of your own! \nRegister here \nThis is the second class in a 3-class-series on composting. The next first class will be a Composting 101 class\, suitable for people who want to start composting but have little prior knowledge on how\, and the third and final class will be for advanced composting. \nThe instructor\, Lori Caldwell\, is a seasoned teacher on all things compost\, gardening\, and sustainable living. She will offer her expertise for this class as well as for the first class in the compost series which you can register for here. If interested in the third and final class in the series\, please sign up here. \nThis class is funded by Solano County. Please email jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org with any questions.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-intermediate-composting-skills-an-introduction-to-worm-composting/
LOCATION:4th Second\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240403T004440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T004440Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) 34th Annual Rush Ranch Open House
DESCRIPTION:Solano Land Trust presents its largest community event of the year: the Rush Ranch Open House! The Rush Ranch Open House is free to all and packed with fun for all ages. Visitors can shop from local vendors and at the Rush Ranch Outfitters Shop for art\, food from local farms\, jewelry\, and more. Kids and adults can learn about the natural and cultural history of Rush Ranch\, play games\, and do engaging science and engineering activities. \nDuring Solano Land Trust’s Rush Ranch open house April 20\, speaker Caroline Newell will present on the “Habitat and Ecosystem Services of the Suisun Marsh” as part of SuSol’s work around nature-based solutions to flood risk in Suisun City.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-34th-annual-rush-ranch-open-house/
LOCATION:Rush Ranch
CATEGORIES:partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Reuse\, Recycle & Organics Talk
DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Recycle & Organics\nMarch 25\, 6-7:30 pm\, Benicia Community Center\, Benicia\nJoin us for an evening exploring why recycling and food waste laws have changed and what items are currently accepted in each cart. This is a hands-on presentation by Marie Knutson of Republic Services to answer\, “What goes where?” with an added bonus from a special guest speaker specializing in reuse. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-reuse-recycle-organics-talk/
LOCATION:Benicia Community Center
CATEGORIES:garden,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240216T004130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T004130Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Compost 101- A Beginners Guide to Composting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly class will introduce attendees to the basics of composting; Composting 101! Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’ gold”. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources\, saving money and water. This workshop will teach you to make\, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden. \nRegister here \nCity Church will have a newly built 3-bin system by the class date\, so attendees will have an opportunity for hands on harvesting and composting in their new bin(s). \nThis is the first class in a 3-series class offering on composting. The next two classes will be for intermediate composting information and advanced composting\, respectively. \nThe instructor\, Lori Caldwell\, is a seasoned teacher on all things compost\, gardening\, and sustainable living. She will offer her expertise for this class as well as for the second class in the compost series which you can register for here. \nThis class is funded by Solano County. Please email jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org with any questions.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-compost-101-a-beginners-guide-to-composting/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240117T190657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172250Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Waterwise Garden Design Lab
DESCRIPTION:Waterwise Garden Design Lab \nJoin us for a hands-on Waterwise Garden Design Lab in Benicia! Unleash your creativity and learn how to create a beautiful garden that conserves water. Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will guide you through the process of designing a garden that is not only stunning but also eco-friendly. \nIn this in-person event\, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the best plants for water conservation and how to create a sustainable garden that thrives even in drought conditions. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this lab is perfect for anyone interested in creating a more sustainable outdoor space. \nThe class will include: \n\ndrought tolerant designs\ngrowing food and native plants in one space\noverview on design templates\nfocus on applying a design template to your yard\nplant list and a pollinator calendar handouts\nlinks to free online resources\ntime for Q&A\n\nRegister here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-waterwise-garden-design-lab/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240117T185725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T025943Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Community Garden Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rio Vista Community Garden: Fundraising and Planning\nSustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Rio Vista! We are currently looking for ideas\, groups and organizations in town who are interested in donating materials or supplies to help us build our garden beds. This is a great opportunity to help plan the new garden and secure a plot for the first growing season.\n– Feb. 15 Meeting
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-community-garden-planning-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240117T185625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T185625Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Community Garden Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rio Vista Community Garden: Fundraising and Planning\nSustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Rio Vista! We are currently looking for ideas\, groups and organizations in town who are interested in donating materials or supplies to help us build our garden beds. This is a great opportunity to help plan the new garden and secure a plot for the first growing season.\n– Feb. 10 Meeting\n– Feb. 15 Meeting
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-community-garden-planning-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240117T185207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T185208Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Pollinator Protection Class
DESCRIPTION:Pollinator Protection Class\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link  \nThis online class will feature a presentation on the Western Monarch butterfly\, the wild bee population\, and other pollinators. Monarch Milkweed Project Executive Director Annina Pucchio will cover the current pollinator crisis\, an overview of The Monarch Milkweed Project\, and what average citizens can do to increase pollinator populations. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-pollinator-protection-class/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,pollinators,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240102T182540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T182540Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Fairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop\n12-3 pm\, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center\, Fairfield \nThis workshop presents a unique opportunity for residents\, governmental bodies\, and air quality experts to collaboratively devise a strategy to ensure clean air for both current and future residents of Fairfield. Building upon previous roundtable discussions\, this event aims to address air pollution linked to traffic\, improving the community’s walkability and bikeability\, and more. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-fairfield-air-quality-action-plan-workshop/
LOCATION:Adult Recreation Center\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,environmental leadership,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20240102T182010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T182010Z
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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:20231125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20231016T233919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T233919Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Community Garden Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rio Vista Community Garden Planning Meetings\nThe 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 promote permaculture practices and foster a sense of community. Join us in developing a conceptual design of the garden and check out the space. Learn more and register for the Nov. 11 meeting here. \nThe link to register for the Nov. 25 meeting will be posted soon.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-community-garden-planning-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260618T055801
CREATED:20231016T234240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T212617Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: (Rio Vista) Learn to Grow Culinary Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED \nDue 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.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-learn-to-grow-culinary-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Community Center
CATEGORIES:garden,mushrooms,permaculture,resilience,soil
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