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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:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
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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:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP: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:20240505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP: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:20240510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T223000
DTSTAMP:20240416T171832Z
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:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP: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:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T193000
DTSTAMP:20240501T203537Z
CREATED: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:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20240501T204159Z
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:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T140000
DTSTAMP:20240501T204235Z
CREATED: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:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20240320T211654Z
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: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:20240621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240621T193000
DTSTAMP:20240602T014632Z
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:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20240602T014858Z
CREATED:20240602T014858Z
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:20240622T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240622T130000
DTSTAMP:20240602T015028Z
CREATED:20240602T015028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T015028Z
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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: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:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240912T193000
DTSTAMP:20240723T201916Z
CREATED:20240723T201915Z
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:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T140000
DTSTAMP:20241004T152143Z
CREATED:20240930T194137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T152143Z
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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:20241005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241005T173000
DTSTAMP:20241001T193259Z
CREATED:20240923T192830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T193259Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation\n3-5:30 pm\, Benicia Public Library \nThe Solano Local Food System Alliance and Benicia Public 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 in Solano County that promotes sustainable agriculture and how to connect with and support local farms and conclude with a community discussion. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-common-ground-film-showing-conversation/
LOCATION:Benicia Library
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241017T190000
DTSTAMP:20240812T234521Z
CREATED:20240812T234521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T234521Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how human health is built from the soil up! \nTwo perspectives in one class from a Farmer\, and a Dietitian-Nutritionist \nPaul 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 in the Bay Area enjoy this delicious\, nutrient dense produce through Terra Firma Farm’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Paul will review how the farm engages in regenerative ag practices\, discuss some basic soil management techniques that even home gardeners could adapt\, and how to access the farm’s produce. \nToni Toledo\, MPH and Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist will join the conversation for the second half to offer practical applications to capitalize on delicious and nutritious foods that help you feel your best. She currently instructs at San Jose State University and cohosts Positive Approaches To Health (PATH)\, a health and wellness podcast that presents inspiring examples from around the world that help people achieve their best health. Her 30+ years of experience\, including work at Palo Alto Medical Foundation and Stanford University\, shaped her passion to help clients find ways to focus on “the positives” to live long and healthy lives. \nSustainable Solano staff will moderate the discussion\, with a Q&A at the end. \nThis presentation is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-healthy-soil-healthy-food-healthy-people/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:compost,local food,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241024T203000
DTSTAMP:20241002T201655Z
CREATED:20241001T192921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T201655Z
UID:31386-1729792800-1729801800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation\n6 pm\, Journey Downtown \nThe 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 promotes sustainable agriculture and how to connect with and support local farms and conclude with a community discussion. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-common-ground-film-showing-conversation/
LOCATION:Journey Downtown\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241110T163000
DTSTAMP:20241101T204356Z
CREATED:20241101T204356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T204356Z
UID:31449-1731247200-1731256200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground Film Showing & Conversation \n2-4:30 pm\, Fairfield Civic Center Library \nThe 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 in Solano County that promotes sustainable agriculture and how to connect with and support local farms and conclude with a community discussion. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-common-ground-film-showing-conversation/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T140000
DTSTAMP:20241113T204822Z
CREATED:20241113T204822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T204822Z
UID:31514-1731747600-1731765600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Padan Elementary Garden Workday\n9 am-2 pm\, Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nCome 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 how this project can inspire similar efforts in the community! No gardening experience is necessary. Click here to learn more. \nUnder 18 must attend with a legal guardian.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241123T120000
DTSTAMP:20241101T205106Z
CREATED:20241101T205106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T205106Z
UID:31455-1732356000-1732363200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Tree Care Class
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Tree Care Class \n10 am-12 pm\, Register for address\, Fairfield \nJoin Master Gardener Melissa Sandoval for an engaging workshop on tree care\, maintenance\, and planning for all tree ages and types. Whether you’re nurturing newly planted trees or caring for established ones\, you’ll learn expert techniques and best practices to support tree health and longevity. Free informational resources will be available for attendees\, providing valuable guidance to take home and implement in your own green spaces! Register and learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-tree-care-class/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,soil,trees,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241214T150000
DTSTAMP:20241204T013654Z
CREATED:20241204T013604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T013654Z
UID:31538-1734166800-1734188400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Fairfield Christian Reformed Church Garden Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Christian Reformed Church Garden Installation \n10 am-3 pm\, 300 Marigold Dr.\, Fairfield \nHelp us install a beautiful food forest and garden at the Fairfield Christian Reformed Church. This food forest will help increase access to locally grown fresh produce. This installation will take place over two days. The first day\, we will move soil and dig swales to capture rainwater. Day two will focus on plant selection and garden design.\nRegister for Dec. 14\nRegister for Jan. 11
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-fairfield-christian-reformed-church-garden-installation-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Christian Reform Church
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T150000
DTSTAMP:20241204T013845Z
CREATED:20241204T013845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T013845Z
UID:31541-1736586000-1736607600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Fairfield Christian Reformed Church Garden Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Christian Reformed Church Garden Installation \n10 am-3 pm\, 300 Marigold Dr.\, Fairfield \nHelp us install a beautiful food forest and garden at the Fairfield Christian Reformed Church. This food forest will help increase access to locally grown fresh produce. This installation will take place over two days. The first day\, we will move soil and dig swales to capture rainwater. Day two will focus on plant selection and garden design. \nRegister for Jan. 11
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-fairfield-christian-reformed-church-garden-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield Christian Reform Church
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5001.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T140000
DTSTAMP:20250109T191858Z
CREATED:20250109T191858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T191858Z
UID:31594-1737190800-1737208800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Padan Elementary Garden Workday\n9 am-2 pm\, Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nCome 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 how this project can inspire similar efforts in the community! No gardening experience is necessary. Click here to learn more. \nUnder 18 must attend with a legal guardian.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-workday-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_5001.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20241204T015318Z
CREATED:20241204T015311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T015318Z
UID:31545-1737194400-1737205200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Sustainable Landscape Design Series
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Landscape Design Series \nJan. 18\, Feb. 22\, March 1 \n10 am-1pm\, St. Pauls Episcopal Church\, Benicia \nLearn how to create a beautiful landscape that thrives in drought conditions. During the in-person workshop series Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will guide you through the process of assessing a landscape\, creating a design\, and implementing that design. We’ll discuss permaculture principles\, plant selection\, and templates for bringing your designs to life. Tickets are $90 for this three-part series. Scholarships are available. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-sustainable-landscape-design-series/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20250226T191120Z
CREATED:20250226T191120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T191120Z
UID:31659-1742637600-1742652000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:First Christian Church Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 22 from 10 am – 2pm to help First Christian Church tend to their garden. Check out the space\, and see what they’re growing. First Christian Church grows food for their church and their surrounding communities. Their garden is productive and their garden champions spend a lot of time tending to it. Help us provide support for them as they prepare for the most productive time of the year! \nSafety recommendations: Volunteers are encouraged to wear close toed shoes\, sunscreen\, hats\, and bring water to hydrate during the event. \nIf you have any questions please contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/first-christian-church-workday/
LOCATION:1035 Indiana St.\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20250319T211052Z
CREATED:20250319T211052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T211052Z
UID:31773-1743850800-1743856200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Gardening 101 Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Rocky Hill Trail Garden for an intro-to-gardening class. Learn how easy and fun gardening can be! Lori will teach the basics to be a successful first-time gardener. \nTopics will include \n\ndeciphering the terminology\,\nplants 101\,\nhealthy soil building\,\ntransplanting and\nplant choice by season\,\nseeds vs. starts\,\nnon-toxic pest control\,\nreuse in the garden and\nother tips and tricks.\n\nFor more information contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/gardening-101-class/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill People’s Garden\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,soil
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T103000
DTSTAMP:20250815T220510Z
CREATED:20250815T220132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220510Z
UID:32180-1757498400-1757500200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Compost Happens: Compost 101
DESCRIPTION:Compost Happens: Compost 101\n10-10:30 am\, Community Presbyterian Church\, 425 Hemlock St.\, Vacaville \nJoin the Vacaville Garden Club for this 30-minute class on the benefits of compost with CompostGal’s Lori Caldwell. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources\, saving money and water. This class will teach you to make\, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden\, and is a great opportunity to connect with other Vacaville gardeners. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/compost-happens-compost-101/
LOCATION:Community Presbyterian Church\, 425 Hemlock St\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:compost,garden,resilience,soil
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