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(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Workday
Touro University, VallejoTouro University Food Forest Workday 10 am-3 pm, Touro University California, Vallejo Join us at Touro University for the inaugural workday in their freshly established Food Forest, aptly named "Healing Harvest"! We will explore vital topics such as weed management, sheet mulching, and the invaluable role of wood chips in moisture retention. Learn more and register […]
(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening
Vacaville (Register for address)Vacaville Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening 6:30-10:30 pm, Register for Address Join 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 […]
(Vallejo) Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class
First Christian Church, VallejoHands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class 11 am- 1 pm, First Christian Church, Vallejo For 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.
(Vacaville) Inspired Garden Tour
Vacaville (Register for address)Vacaville Inspired Garden Tour 6-7:30 pm, Register for Location Homeowners 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 […]
(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
Padan Elementary, VacavilleMay 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install 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 […]
(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
Padan Elementary, VacavilleMay 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install 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 […]
(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods – Thermophilic Composting
Vallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandThermophilic Compost Class May 25, 11 am-1 pm, Vallejo Peoples Garden Composting 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 […]
(Online) Food Rescue: The Law, Why, and What’s Happening in Solano County
Online/ZoomFood Rescue: The Law, Why, and What's Happening in Solano County 6- 7 pm, Register for Zoom link Join 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 […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom’s Delight
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom's Delight 6-7:30 pm, Register for Address Have 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 […]
(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Tour
Suisun City (Register for Address)Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Tour 10 am- 1 pm, Register for Addresses Join 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.
(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
Rocky Hill People's Garden, VacavilleIntroducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo 11 am-1 pm, Rocky Hill Trail People's Garden Instructor 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, […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds 6 pm-7:30 pm, Register for Address Join 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, […]
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