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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T180000
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Kitchen Workshop for MEHKO Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Kitchen Workshop for MEHKO Entrepreneurs \nIn this hands-on kitchen workshop\, we’ll cover essential skills and resources to help you succeed with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation\, including knife skills; safety & sanitation; food storage; menu planning; sourcing local food; resources from SBDC (Small Business Development Center); and we’ll cook a simple recipe for dinner! \nAdmission is free. Priority will be given to those who attended the MEHKO 101 webinar. Space is limited! Register at the link below. \n\n\n\n\n\nFairfield: 6-8 pm Nov. 18\n\n\n\n\n\nSee the previous webinars and get more information at https://sustainablesolano.org/mehko/
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-kitchen-workshop-for-mehko-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Meals on Wheels\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:cooking,MEHKO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Gardening 101\n2-3:30 pm\, Dixon Library \nJoin us at Dixon Library for a fun and informative gardening event. Learn the basics of raised bed gardening from tending the soil to caring for your plants. Permaculture Designer Heath Griffith will be on hand to answer all your questions and offer helpful tips. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grow your gardening skills. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-gardening-101/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251017T012146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T012146Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo)  Let’s Plan for Sea Level Rise Together!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Plan for Sea Level Rise Together! \nWhat does a more resilient Vallejo look like to YOU? Join us on Thursday\, November 13 for the Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project community workshop to share your vision\, concerns\, and ideas for protecting our shoreline. \nThis interactive evening includes engaging activities\, opportunities to connect with neighbors\, and kid-friendly fun—plus we want to hear what matters most to you as we develop the Regional Shoreline Action Plan. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 13\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM \nWhere: Vallejo JFK Library\, Joseph Room \nFood and stipends will be provided\, childcare\, and interpretation will be available if indicated during registration. All are welcome! Let’s work together to protect what we love. \nRegister: https://www.bayshoreresiliency.org/event-details/vallejo-community-working-group
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-lets-plan-for-sea-level-rise-together/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:flood walk,partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251020T212331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172850Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Kitchen Workshop for MEHKO Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Kitchen Workshop for MEHKO Entrepreneurs \nIn this hands-on kitchen workshop\, we’ll cover essential skills and resources to help you succeed with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation\, including knife skills; safety & sanitation; food storage; menu planning; sourcing local food; resources from SBDC (Small Business Development Center); and we’ll cook a simple recipe for dinner! \nAdmission is free. Priority will be given to those who attended the MEHKO 101 webinar. Space is limited! Register at the link below. \n\nVallejo: 6-8 pm Nov. 12\n\nSee the previous webinars and get more information at https://sustainablesolano.org/mehko/
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-kitchen-workshop-for-mehko-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Dan Foley Cultural Center\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:cooking,MEHKO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250912T202234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T202235Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Tree Planting at Airport Road
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Rio Vista\, Sustainable Solano and the Rio Vista Youth Air Protectors to help plant trees and expand Rio Vista’s green spaces. \nWe will be planting trees along Airport Road to purify polluted air and improve the walkability of the street by creating shade\, making it more appealing to pedestrians\, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. \nWe will meet at the corner of Airport Road and Bauman Road at 10am. Parking is available along the road\, or in the parking lot next to the airport. Please wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and a refillable water bottle \nRefreshments will be provided. \nRegister here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-tree-planting-at-airport-road-3/
LOCATION:Palisades Dr & Airport Rd Rio Vista\, CA 94571\, Palisades Dr & Airport Rd Rio Vista\, CA 94571\, Rio Vista\, CA
CATEGORIES:resilience,trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251007T010616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T010617Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield)  Let’s Plan for Sea Level Rise Together!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Plan for Sea Level Rise Together! \nWhat does a more resilient Fairfield and Suisun City look like to YOU? Join us on Thursday\, November 6th for the Solano Bayshore Resiliency Project community workshop to share your vision\, concerns\, and ideas for protecting our shoreline. \nThis interactive evening includes engaging activities\, opportunities to connect with neighbors\, and kid-friendly fun—plus we want to hear what matters most to you as we develop the Regional Shoreline Action Plan. \nWhen: Thursday\, November 6\, 6:00 – 7:30 PM \nWhere: Fairfield Civic Center Library\, Becker Balmer Meeting Room \nFood and stipends will be provided\, childcare\, and interpretation will be available if indicated during registration. All are welcome! Let’s work together to protect what we love. \nRegister: https://www.bayshoreresiliency.org/event-details/fairfield-and-suisun-city-community-working-group
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-lets-plan-for-sea-level-rise-together/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:flood walk,partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251002T235514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T235514Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Gardening 101
DESCRIPTION:Gardening 101\n10- 11 am\, Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church\, Vallejo \nJoin us at Emmanuel Temple’s Garden for a fun and informative gardening event. Learn the basics of raised bed gardening from tending the soil to caring for your plants. Permaculture Designer Scott Dodson will be on hand to answer all your questions and offer helpful tips. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-gardening-101/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251002T235312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T165802Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Worm Your Way Into Composting
DESCRIPTION:Worm Your Way Into Composting\n6-7:30 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nWorm composting\, also known as vermicomposting\, is a simple way to reduce household garbage. By layering your food scraps with dry materials like scrap paper and cardboard and adding the magic ingredient – worms – you can convert it into compost. Attendees will receive free worm castings to take home for your garden!\nThis class is all about composting with Red Wiggler worms\, with an optional hands-on demonstration of how to apply worm castings a few days later. \nRegister here! \n*Suggested donation at the door: $10 \nNobody will be turned away due to lack of funds.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-worm-your-way-into-composting/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:compost,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251002T235130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T235131Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Winterize Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Winterize Your Garden\n10-11 am\, City Church\, Fairfield \nCome join us at the City Church’s Peace of Eden Garden for a fun and informative event to get your garden ready for the winter season. All are welcome. The goal is to conserve nutrients and prepare the garden to thrive in the spring and summer months. Permaculture Designer Scott Dodson will be on site to tour the City Church garden and discuss how to winterize. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-winterize-your-garden/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20251002T235001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T235002Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Filipino Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in Solano County
DESCRIPTION:Filipino Fruits and Vegetables You Can Grow in Solano County\n11 am\, Vallejo People’s Garden \nHave you ever wondered if the tropical flavors of the Philippines that you’ve tried and enjoyed can actually grow right here in Solano County? Join us for a fun and interactive class where we’ll explore the exciting possibilities of cultivating Filipino fruits and vegetables in our own backyards. The class will be presented by Elvie DeLeon and Vilma Aquino of Vallejo People’s Garden\, supported through SuSol’s Solano Gardens program. Register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-filipino-fruits-and-vegetables-you-can-grow-in-solano-county/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:cooking,garden,local food,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250815T220439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T215543Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Building Healthy Soil & Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Building Healthy Soil & Cover Crops\n6-7:30 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, 1400 East 2nd St.\, Benicia \nOne of the many benefits of our climate is being able to garden year round. Fall/winter is a great time to garden. Instructor Lori Caldwell will go over some techniques on how to transition to your fall garden to prepare the soil for next season and what edible crops you can grow now. Topics will include soil health in raised beds\, sheet mulching for annual vegetables\, adding compost\, crop rotation and cover crops. Click here to register. \n**Free cover crop seeds will be provided while supplies last \nThis is a Solano Gardens program class that is funded by Republic Services
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-building-healthy-soil-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,compost,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250901T215453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T234803Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) MEHKO 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MEHKO 101 Workshop\n6 pm\, Online (Zoom) \nHave you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can in Solano County with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)! In this workshop\, you will gain a foundational understanding of MEHKOs including what they are\, how to start one\, their limitations\, how they differ from Cottage Food Operations and important resources available to help you get started. This webinar will cover the same content as the Sept. 25 webinar. Learn more and register for the webinar here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-mehko-101-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,MEHKO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250910T003847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T003848Z
UID:32252-1759426200-1759431600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) All About Agritourism Educational Forum
DESCRIPTION:All About Agritourism\n5:30-7 pm\, Online (Zoom) \nCurious about agritourism? Just what is it\, what does it mean and what does it look like in different places? The Solano Local Food System Alliance is hosting its next educational forum online with panelists who can help to answer those questions. Learn how agritourism can support local farms and the local food system. Speakers will talk about what agritourism is\, what different forms of agritourism can look like\, and what has been done successfully elsewhere. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-all-about-agritourism-educational-forum/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250910T004034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T004114Z
UID:32254-1759276800-1759363140@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Live Solano Give Solano Day of Giving
DESCRIPTION:We know what a giving place Solano County can be. At every event\, we watch community members come together\, support one another and create change. Whether it’s moving and spreading mulch to build a new community garden\, sitting down to a shared meal after a hands-on cooking class or brainstorming ways to make our neighborhoods more walkable or flood resilient\, Solano residents are always quick to lend a hand and share their time. \nWe know that our SuSol community also opens your wallets to support our work\, whether giving a donation for a class you attend\, buying a ticket to our fundraiser\, or remembering us in your end-of-year giving (or qualified distribution in the new year). Another way you help to raise funds is through word-of-mouth. You tell others about the work we do\, and they come out to events and sometimes drop a dollar into the donation box. Now\, we have another giving opportunity we hope you will share with your networks! \nOn Oct. 1\, SuSol is joining more than 150 Solano-based nonprofits for Live Solano\, Give Solano\, a 24-hour giving event hosted by the Solano Community Foundation. This countywide day of giving will help to support our work in the community. Put it on your calendar and help us spread the word! \nFor more insight on the current funding environment\, check out this blog about a conversation SuSol’s founding Co-Executive Director Elena Karoulina had with capacity-building funder Magic Cabinet\, Solano Community Foundation\, and United Way Bay Area.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-live-solano-give-solano-day-of-giving/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250901T215307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T215308Z
UID:32234-1759255200-1759258800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) En Español: MEHKO 101
DESCRIPTION:MEHKO 101 En Español\n6 pm\, Online (Zoom) \nHave you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can in Solano County with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)! This workshop will be offered in Spanish by the COOK Alliance and offer a foundational understanding of MEHKOs as well as Cottage Food Operations (CFO)\, including what they are\, how to start one\, their limitations\, and important resources available to help you get started. Learn more and register for the webinar here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-en-espanol-mehko-101/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,MEHKO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250709T201611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220459Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Seed Saving Class (+ seed swap)
DESCRIPTION:Join Lori Caldwell to learn how to gather seeds in your garden and store them for later use or sharing with neighbors. \nThe practice of saving seeds for future use is as old as cultivation. The fun art of saving seeds is the focus for this workshop and seed swap. Participants will learn how retrieve\, sort and store seeds. Please bring seed heads\, pods\, fruit\, etc. for trade with others \nThere will be time for Q&A with time to share and browse the seed swap at the end. \nThis class is funded by Solano County through the Solano Gardens program. \nAbout Lori Caldwell: \nLori Caldwell is an Alameda County Master Composter\, sustainable gardening educator and residential sheet mulch maven. Her mission: “To connect people to the soil and all that it provides”. She has been happily teaching and transforming yards in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-seed-saving-class-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250901T215106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T215107Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) MEHKO 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:MEHKO 101 Workshop\n6 pm\, Online (Zoom) \nHave you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can in Solano County with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)! In this workshop\, you will gain a foundational understanding of MEHKOs as well as Cottage Food Operations (CFO)\, including what they are\, how to start one\, their limitations\, and important resources available to help you get started. The webinar will last about 1 hour\, with time for Q&A\, so please bring your questions! Learn more and register for the webinar here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-mehko-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,MEHKO
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250901T214902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T214903Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Planting Fall Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:Planting Fall Vegetables\n6-7 pm\, Swenson Garden (at Heritage Presbyterian Church)\, Benicia \nAs summer fades\, fall provides a prime opportunity for a second gardening season. Planting cool-season vegetables like lettuce\, spinach\, kale\, and broccoli can yield a rewarding harvest long after summer’s heat has passed. With cooler weather\, rain and fewer pests to contend with\, a fall garden offers a satisfying way to extend your harvest and enjoy fresh produce. Join Master Gardener Maggie Kolk in an educational discussion on what to plant now! Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-planting-fall-vegetables/
LOCATION:Swenson Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T103000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250815T220132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220510Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250709T195157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T220521Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Little Free Library and Pollinator Garden Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustainable Solano at the Rio Vista Roots Community Garden to celebrate our new Little Free Library\, built and painted by Rio Vista High School students and the Youth Air Protectors. \nRegister here \nThis Little Free Library is part of our work to improve air quality and walkability on a local level\, and will contain educational resources about air quality\, environmental action\, and more. \nAt this community celebration\, we will: \nLearn about Local air quality issues and solutions\nExchange books and stock the new Little Free Library\nCreate painted “Kindness Rocks” to spread positivity around Rio Vista\nPlant a native Pollinator Garden \nPlease bring: \nA book or two to contribute to the Little Free Library and share with your neighbors!\nSunscreen\, a sun hat\, layers\nA reusable water bottle\nFor more information\, please contact willa@sustainablesolano.org \nThis event is part of California Climate Investments\, a statewide initiative that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions\, strengthening the economy\, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/little-free-library-and-pollinator-garden-celebration/
LOCATION:St Gertrude’s Ave and S 3rd Ave Rio Vista\, CA\, St Gertrude's Ave and S 3rd Ave\, Rio Vista\, California
CATEGORIES:Art,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250807T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250602T190444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T190444Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Gardening Series: Song Birds\, Caterpillars\, and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:A yard full of song birds is a joy to behold! Did you know that 95% of song birds feed\ntheir babies caterpillars\, and they won’t nest where they can’t find enough? Many\npeople see caterpillars as pests who eat our plants\, but they are actually an essential\npart of a healthy ecosystem\, and provide extremely nutritious food for birds and other\ncreatures. These caterpillars are the larvae of our native moths and butterflies\, which\nneed native host plants on which to lay their eggs. It’s all connected! Are you curious?\nCome find out which are the best plants to provide good caterpillar populations for the\nwildlife we love\, how to support our native song birds in general\, and create a beautiful\ngarden adapted to our local conditions in the process!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/summer-gardening-series-song-birds-caterpillars-and-native-plants/
LOCATION:Benicia Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250715T201354Z
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SUMMARY:Vallejo People's Garden Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer at Vallejo People’s Garden! Volunteers will focus on tasks of brush removal\, weeding\, planting\, and performing garden renovations. Together\, we will enhance the area and support community climate action efforts to revitalize Vallejo People’s Garden!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-peoples-garden-restoration/
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250715T201015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201502Z
UID:32137-1753867800-1753878600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Touro University Meditation Garden Restoration
DESCRIPTION:Join this hands-on project at Touro University Meditation Garden! Volunteers will focus on tasks of brush removal\, weeding and performing garden renovations. Together\, we will enhance the area and support community climate action efforts to revitalize Touro University Meditation Garden!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/touro-university-meditation-garden-restoration/
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250602T185928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T185928Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Gardening Series: Designing Your Garden with Nature with Heath Griffith
DESCRIPTION:Join Heath Griffith of Grow with the Flow for an engaging workshop on Designing Your Garden With Nature! Natural ecosystems can be incredible models for our own home gardens and landscapes\, if we know how to tap into their abundant wisdom. As a certified permaculture designer and water-harvesting practitioner\, Heath will lay out principles from the natural world that can guide us in designing landscapes that create sustainable beauty and nourishment. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to get your hands dirty\, this presentation is ideal for anyone interested in collaborating with nature to grow sustainably.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/summer-gardening-series-designing-your-garden-with-nature-with-heath-griffith/
LOCATION:Benicia Library
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250505T181806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T181806Z
UID:31951-1751212800-1751223600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Bounty of the County: Farm to Table Dinner & Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Soul Food Farm for an evening celebrating local farmers and fundraising for SuSol programs. \nEnjoy handmade appetizers and pizzas fresh from the oven\, paired with locally crafted wine and beer that showcase the richness of our community. We’ll also have a silent auction filled with home-baked treats and artisan made gifts. This gathering is a chance to support our programs and connect with others who care deeply about food\, farming\, and sustainability.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/bounty-of-the-county-farm-to-table-dinner-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Soul Food Farm\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:Bounty of the County
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250519T233115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T185543Z
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SUMMARY:Bounty of the County: Summer Fruit Fun
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun from 10 am-2 pm June 28 for a family-friendly celebration and Local Food Retail Experiment at Fairfield Civic Center Library! \nCome out and learn something new about what’s grown in Solano County\, watch cooking demonstrations and taste seasonal fruit! \nSustainable Solano is working with UC Davis researchers to see how people shop for produce — information that can help shape future marketing campaigns. This is your opportunity to be part of that process! \nRetail experiment participants age 16 and older will receive a $30 stipend in recognition of their time. To receive the stipend\, you must complete pre- and post-experiment surveys and participate in the experiment. Select a 1-hour time slot to secure your space and stipend. \nThere will be children’s activities while adults participate in the experiment.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/strawberry-day-local-food-retail-experiment/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250602T213155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T213155Z
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SUMMARY:"Tops to Roots" Zero Waste Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that food waste from our kitchens affects climate change?  Rotting food in the landfill creates methane gas that heats the atmosphere.  Learn how you can cut back on household food waste\, save money and resources\, and be part of the solution!  Join Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager\, for a cooking class that explores what to do with those strawberry tops\, wilting herbs\, extra zucchini\, and more!  Chef Steph will walk through several recipe ideas\, discuss food storage strategies\, the real meaning of “best by” and expiration dates\, and demonstrate a seasonal salad with bottom-of-the-jar Dijon vinaigrette. Information on new food waste laws affecting Benicia will begin the class and an audience Q&A / discussion will take place at the end. \nThis class is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/tops-to-roots-zero-waste-cooking-class/
CATEGORIES:cooking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250621T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250519T235314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T235337Z
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SUMMARY:Dixon Library Community Workday
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve got a green thumbs or just want to learn\, everyone is invited to assist with the Dixon Library’s community garden workday. After several months of working with Sustainable Solano\, the Library is now able to move forward to developing this empty lot into a functional and beautiful community space. Come learn about the project\, help us fill up the garden beds\, and move some mulch! \nPlease wear closed toed shoes\, bring a water bottle\, and sun protection! \nFor more information contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-library-community-workday-2/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250614T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250519T235025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T235025Z
UID:31993-1749895200-1749907800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Dixon Library Community Workday
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve got a green thumbs or just want to learn\, everyone is invited to assist with the Dixon Library’s community garden workday. After several months of working with Sustainable Solano\, the Library is now able to move forward to developing this empty lot into a functional and beautiful community space. Come learn about the project\, help us fill up the garden beds\, and move some mulch! \nPlease check back for more information and to learn about additional workdays. \n⇒⇒Sign up for day two here: June 21⇐⇐\nPlease wear closed toed shoes\, bring a water bottle\, and sun protection! \nFor more information contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-library-community-workday/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145805
CREATED:20250423T214052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T214052Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Roots Climate Leaders Summit
DESCRIPTION:English: Greenbelt Alliance and Sustainable Solano are proud to present the Resilient Roots Climate Leaders Summit on June 7. Connect with inspiring speakers\, explore nature-based art installations\, and enjoy good food while discovering community-driven approaches to climate resilience in Solano County! \nThis special celebration marks the culmination of our inaugural Resilient Roots: Climate Leaders Network program. Our first-ever cohort of climate fellows will share their vision for building resilience through local action in Solano County\, as part of the 10-month climate education program. \nFeaturing keynote speaker Air Copeland\, experienced filmmaker\, storyteller\, and Executive Director of the Intersectional Environmentalist organization\, and inspiring panelists: Dr. Kerby Lynch\, Director of Research and Facilitation for Ceres Policy Research\, and youth activist and poet Aniya Butler\, Coordinator of the Youth vs. Apocalypse. \nSuisun City’s poet laureate Excalibur will bring his artistry to the conversation and conduct our morning program as an emcee. \nInvite your family\, friends\, and community members to enjoy the live performances\, food\, drinks\, activities\, raffles\, and much more. This event is made for Solano by Solano. \nThe event is FREE but capacity is limited. Grab your tickets today! \nSimultaneous translation for the program will be available in Spanish. \n\n\n\n\nEspañol: Greenbelt Alliance y Sustainable Solano se enorgullecen de presentar la Cumbre de Líderes Climáticos el 7 de junio. Conéctese con oradores inspiradores\, explore instalaciones artísticas basadas en la naturaleza y disfrute de buena comida mientras descubre enfoques comunitarios para la resiliencia climática en el condado de Solano. \nEsta celebración especial marca la culminación de nuestro programa inaugural Resilient Roots: Climate Leaders Network. Nuestro primer grupo de becarios climáticos compartirá su visión para desarrollar la resiliencia a través de la acción local en el condado de Solano\, como parte de su programa de educación climática de 10 meses. \nCon el orador principal Air Copeland\, cineasta experimentado\, narrador y director ejecutivo de la organización Intersectional Environmentalist\, y panelistas inspiradores: \nDr. Kerby Lynch\, Director de Investigación y Facilitación de Ceres Policy Research\, y la activista juvenil y poeta Aniya Butler\, Coordinadora de Juventud vs. Apocalipsis. \nEl poeta laureado de Suisun City\, Excalibur\, aportará su arte a la conversación y conducirá nuestro programa matutino como maestro de ceremonias. \nInvite a su familia\, amigos y miembros de la comunidad a disfrutar de las presentaciones en vivo\, la comida\, las bebidas\, las actividades\, las rifas y mucho más. Este evento está hecho para Solano por Solano. \nEl evento es GRATUITO\, pero el aforo es limitado. ¡Regístrase hoy! \nHabrá traducción simultánea al español para el programa.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/resilient-roots-climate-leaders-summit/
LOCATION:Joseph Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:resilience
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