Events Calendar
(Dixon) Market Garden and Food Forest Installation
Dixon Community ChurchLearn to transform a lawn into a productive market garden and food forest. This day is about irrigation and planting! Register here Join us 10 am-2 pm Oct. 24 to learn about sustainable food production and help install a market garden and demonstration food forest garden to provide food to underserved communities in Dixon! This […]
(Online) Solano Climate Policy Action Team
OnlineInterested in taking local action but unsure where to start? Join the Solano Climate Policy Action Team meetings! A part of the Bay Area Chapter of the Climate Reality Project, Solano Climate Policy Action Team meetings are open to anyone in Solano or neighboring counties who has the desire to take local action on the […]
(Vacaville) Preparing the Garden for Winter Workday
Vacaville (Register for address)Visit this demonstration and field trip farm site for Pleasant Valley Farm School, which offers outdoor education experiences and Waldorf-inspired instruction. The permaculture demonstration portion of the site is a joint project between Sustainable Solano and Pleasant Valley Farm School. The waterwise, resilient garden uses rainwater capture, water-efficient drip irrigation and carefully selected plants and […]
(Vallejo) Wonka’s Halloween Wonderland
Vallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandWonka's Halloween Wonderland October 30, 12-7 pm, Vallejo People's Garden, Vallejo Watch Vallejo People's Garden on Mare Island transform into Wonka’s Halloween Wonderland! Kids can trick-or-treat, and the day will include the monthly food and artisan market with live music, free garden classes and seeds. Learn more here.
(Online) Permaculture 101: Patterns & Principles Talk
Online/ZoomPermaculture 101: Patterns & Principles 6:30-8 pm Register here. Did you know that you can create sustainable landscapes that work with nature to create systems that work together in harmony for healthier soil, plants, planet and people? Permaculture is an approach that reflects on patterns in nature and offers principles that can be used to […]
(Online) Solano Local Food System Alliance Meeting
Online/ZoomThe Solano Local Food System Alliance meets four times a year, with a focus in 2022 on having public, educational speakers for each of the meetings. November 3, 4-6 pm Rural & Urban Land Use: Planning, Zoning & the Local Food System Because planning and zoning have such a large effect on the local food […]
(Fairfield) First Fridays at Ledgewood Creek
Ledgewood Creek, FairfieldFirst Fridays at Ledgewood Creek September, 2, October 7 & November 4, 2299 Auto Mall Parkway, Fairfield Solano Resource Conservation District invites volunteers from 10 am to noon on the first Friday of each month to help staff maintain native vegetation and keep the creek clean. For more information, contact David Vigil at [email protected].
(Online) QWEL Certification Class (Registration Closes Nov. 2)
OnlineThe Solano County Water Agency is sponsoring a FREE online Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) certification training course! The QWEL training will be facilitated live over a Zoom webinar by a highly rated QWEL certified instructor and is available to professionals conducting business or employed in Solano, Napa or Yolo counties. Registration closes Nov. 2 […]
(Vallejo) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
Vallejo (Register for Address)Join us November 12 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vallejo! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vallejo providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water efficient drip irrigation and how […]
(Dixon) Native Plant Sale
Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Rd, DixonNative Plant Sale Nov. 12, 12-5 pm, Ruhstaller Farm, Dixon Solano Resource Conservation District is holding its native plant sale at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon, with a wide variety of plants native to our area and perfect for drought-tolerant and pollinator gardens. There will be a free Monarch and pollinator workshop at 1 pm and […]
(Suisun City) Flood Walk with Adopt a Neighborhood
Suisun City Civic CenterIn partnership with Suisun Adopt a Neighborhood, Sustainable Solano is hosting a tour around the Suisun City Waterfront and adjacent communities to raise awareness of the potential flooding that can negatively impact Suisun City's infrastructure, housing and businesses. The walk will be approximately 2 miles long, and will start by the water behind the Suisun […]
(Vallejo) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
Vallejo (Register for Address)Join us November 19 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vallejo! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vallejo providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water efficient drip irrigation and how […]
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