Events Calendar
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(Fairfield) Youth Air Protectors’ Project Presentations
Fairfield Civic Center LibraryYouth Air Protectors' Project Presentations 12:30-2 pm, Fairfield Civic Center Library Learn about the projects SuSol's Youth Air Protectors have been working on as part of their internship. Students will give individual presentations on topics including research regarding the impact of air quality issues in Fairfield to redesigning the city's infrastructure to make it more […]
(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 […]
(Fairfield) Air Quality Roundtable Conversation
Fairfield Community Center 1000 Kentucky St., FairfieldFairfield Air Quality Roundtable Conversation 12-1:30 pm, Fairfield Community Center, 1000 Kentucky St. Sustainable Solano invites Fairfield residents to come together for a conversation focused on air quality issues facing the city. This is the second air quality roundtable. These roundtables and the discussions taking place will help to inform a third meeting this winter to […]
(Suisun City) Moringa in the Kitchen: Conversation and Cooking
Joseph Nelson Community Center, Suisun City4-5 pm, Joseph A Nelson Community Center, Suisun City Join Christian Brown, founder Create Society and Moringa University, alongside SuSol in a seasonal cooking class that educates about moringa. Learn how to make a seasonal Moringa, Yam and Tomato Stew. Christian will share his experience of the impact of using moringa in his household, teaching […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(Fairfield) Air Quality DIY Home Air Filter Workshop
Fairfield Civic Center LibraryDIY Air Quality Workshop What is in the air we breathe? Where does air pollution come from? What can we do to reduce our air pollution and protect our homes? On Oct. 8, Nick Spada, a scientist at the Air Quality Research Center of the University of California, Davis, will be joining us at the Fairfield Civic Center […]
(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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