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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) POSTPONED: Padan Elementary Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:This workday has been postponed due to excessive heat expected this weekend. Please check back for the rescheduled date. \nPadan Elementary Garden Workday\n10 am-2 pm\, Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nCome help spruce up the Padan food forest for fall. 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 how this project can inspire similar efforts in the community! No gardening experience is necessary. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20240723T201916Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T201916Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Bokashi Composting 101
DESCRIPTION:Bokashi Composting 101\n6- 7:30 pm\, Avant Garden\, Benicia \nBokashi is a Japanese word that means fermented organic matter. The Bokashi composting method involves recycling food scraps and mixing them with a mixture of effective microorganisms\, water\, sugar\, and wheat bran. Master Gardener Maggie Kolk will guide you through the process step by step\, so you can start reducing your waste and nourishing your soil at home. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-bokashi-composting-101/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:compost,garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240628T193000
DTSTAMP:20240602T015201Z
CREATED:20240602T015201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T015201Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20240602T015028Z
CREATED:20240602T015028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T015028Z
UID:31066-1719054000-1719061200@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240602T014858Z
CREATED:20240602T014858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014858Z
UID:31064-1719050400-1719061200@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240602T014632Z
CREATED:20240602T014632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014632Z
UID:31062-1718992800-1718998200@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240530T193022Z
CREATED:20240530T193021Z
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:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20240320T211654Z
CREATED:20240320T211654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T211654Z
UID:30741-1716634800-1716642000@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240501T204235Z
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:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20240501T204159Z
CREATED:20240501T204159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204159Z
UID:30974-1716026400-1716040800@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240501T203537Z
CREATED:20240501T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203537Z
UID:30969-1715968800-1715974200@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240501T203231Z
CREATED:20240501T203231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203231Z
UID:30966-1715425200-1715432400@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240416T171832Z
CREATED:20240416T171831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171832Z
UID:30915-1715365800-1715380200@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20240416T171510Z
CREATED:20240416T171509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171510Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Workday
DESCRIPTION:Touro University Food Forest Workday\n10 am-3 pm\, Touro University California\, Vallejo \nJoin 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 here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-workday/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20240501T204307Z
CREATED:20240501T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204307Z
UID:30971-1714816800-1714831200@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20240320T210625Z
CREATED:20240216T004331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T210625Z
UID:30530-1713610800-1713618000@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T193000
DTSTAMP:20240216T002842Z
CREATED:20240216T002842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T002842Z
UID:30518-1711389600-1711395000@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240216T004130Z
CREATED:20240216T004130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T004130Z
UID:30528-1710586800-1710594000@sustainablesolano.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20240123T172250Z
CREATED:20240117T190657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172250Z
UID:30394-1708768800-1708779600@sustainablesolano.org
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:20240123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240123T193000
DTSTAMP:20240102T182010Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Vacav.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240120T120000
DTSTAMP:20240102T181803Z
CREATED:20240102T181803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T181803Z
UID:30348-1705744800-1705752000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Tree Care Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Tree Care Workshop\n10 am-12 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nThis workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn the easiest way to care for your tree while also minimizing water use. Participants will also have a chance to interact with existing tree guilds in Fairfield and see examples of tree guild plants. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-tree-care-workshop/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240114T150000
DTSTAMP:20240112T185220Z
CREATED:20240102T181546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T185220Z
UID:30346-1705226400-1705244400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Unity Garden Tree Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Project Unity Garden Tree Workshop\n10 am-3 pm\, Unity Garden\, Vallejo \nHelp the Vallejo Project prepare their garden space for the new year. Participants will help re-plant trees\, improve the soil in the orchard area\, and prepare the garden’s annual vegetable plot for over-wintering. This class is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-unity-garden-tree-workshop/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20231128T001757Z
CREATED:20231128T001757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001757Z
UID:30244-1702116000-1702134000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Unity Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Unity Garden Workshops\n10 am-3 pm\, Vallejo Project Unity Garden \nHelp the Vallejo Project prepare their garden space for the new year. The first workshop will focus on irrigation. Participants will help add swales and drip irrigation to the garden’s food forest orchard\, which is located at Transformation Village in Vallejo. The second workshop will focus on tree replanting and finishing up the drip irrigation system. Both classes are great opportunities to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects.\nSaturday\, Dec. 2 –Swale Workshop\nSaturday\, Dec. 9 –Tree Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-unity-garden-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20231128T001714Z
CREATED:20231128T001712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T001714Z
UID:30242-1701511200-1701529200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Unity Garden Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Unity Garden Workshops\n10 am-3 pm\, Vallejo Project Unity Garden \nHelp the Vallejo Project prepare their garden space for the new year. The first workshop will focus on irrigation. Participants will help add swales and drip irrigation to the garden’s food forest orchard\, which is located at Transformation Village in Vallejo. The second workshop will focus on tree replanting and finishing up the drip irrigation system. Both classes are great opportunities to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects.\nSaturday\, Dec. 2 –Swale Workshop\nSaturday\, Dec. 9 –Tree Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-unity-garden-workshops/
LOCATION:Vallejo Unity Garden
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/treeplanting.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T143000
DTSTAMP:20231107T212617Z
CREATED:20231016T234240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T212617Z
UID:30137-1700312400-1700317800@sustainablesolano.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/manny-becerra-k0FXTalRZdk-unsplash-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T150000
DTSTAMP:20231108T232054Z
CREATED:20231108T232052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231108T232054Z
UID:30203-1699783200-1699801200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Cover Crop Workshop\n10 am-3 pm\, Illinois Street Garden\, Fairfield \nHelp us prepare for the development of a food forest in the new year. During this hands-on garden workday we will improve the soil to increase the yield of future in-ground plants and trees. This is an exciting opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn more about cover crops\, permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Illinois Street Garden\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden,permaculture,soil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fava-plant.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20231016T233526Z
CREATED:20231016T233526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T233526Z
UID:30129-1699092000-1699110000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Vallejo Project Unity Garden Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Unity Garden Cover Crop Workshop \n10 am-3pm\, Unity Garden\, Vallejo \nHelp us prepare the soil for a tree replanting in the new year at Vallejo’s Unity Garden. This public\, hands-on garden workday is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture\, food forests\, earthworks\, and local gardening projects.\nThis project is in partnership with the. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-vallejo-project-unity-garden-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Unity Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8520320446255808381.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20231016T233153Z
CREATED:20231016T233152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T233153Z
UID:30127-1697882400-1697889600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Backyard Food Forest and Compost Tour
DESCRIPTION:Backyard Food Forest and Compost Tour\n10 am-12pm\, Register for Address\, Vacaville \nJoin 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 to discuss her composting method and answer questions that folks passing through may have. You don’t want to miss this opportunity for learning and inspiration! Learn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-backyard-food-forest-and-compost-tour/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2523436670_7c88b41f9b_w.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20230729T195855Z
CREATED:20230729T195854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T195855Z
UID:29819-1697738400-1697743800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Soil\, Food & Plants to Heal Us
DESCRIPTION:There is an incredible substance beneath our feet with the power to bring health to both people and the planet – our soil! \nJoin 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 your own garden. Melissa will also discuss case studies from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations\, providing a global perspective on the connections between food production\, food access/freedom\, the environment and health. This event will be moderated by Sustainable Solano staff\, Republic Services will briefly cover new food waste laws\, and a Q&A will take place at the end. \nThis event is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-soil-food-plants-to-heal-us/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,local food,online,permaculture,resilience,soil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/restoreplant.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20230911T225826Z
CREATED:20230911T225825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T225826Z
UID:29982-1695463200-1695468600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Conversation in a Food Forest: Fall Garden Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:Conversation in a Dixon Food Forest: Fall Garden Maintenance\n10-11:30 am\, Gracious Garden\, Dixon \nCome 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 we share tips and ideas from our own gardens with other community members. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-conversation-in-a-food-forest-fall-garden-maintenance/
LOCATION:Revive Church\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_0109.jpg
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