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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:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251106T193000
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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:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
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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:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
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:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
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:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251017T011836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T011837Z
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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:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251020T212529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T172821Z
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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:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251118T012428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T012429Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Permaculture Design Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Permaculture Design Presentations\n10 am-12:30 pm\, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Benicia \nCome join us for an exciting event where we will be exploring the world of permaculture design! Presentations will cover topics such as sustainable gardening\, eco-friendly practices\, and creating harmonious environments. These presentations are the final project of the 2025 Benicia PDC students. Students created aspirational permaculture designs for Graceway Church in Benicia; De La Salle High School in Concord; and Swenson Garden Expansion at Heritage Presbyterian Church in Benicia. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-permaculture-design-presentations/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251203T021115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T021117Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Understanding Abandoned Wells: Science\, Risks\, and Community Action
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Abandoned Wells: Science\, Risks\, and Community Action\n3:30-4:30 pm\, Online \nUC Berkeley’s Dr. David González will join the Rio Vista Youth Air Protectors to talk about how abandoned wells impact the environment and our health. Rio Vista sits on the largest natural gas field in California and is surrounded by hundreds of wells\, both active and abandoned. This informal session was brought about by the Rio Vista Youth Air Protectors’ interest in learning more about the impacts of the oil and gas wells\, but is open to the Rio Vista community. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-understanding-abandoned-wells-science-risks-and-community-action/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:air quality,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251126T204859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T204901Z
UID:32459-1765467000-1765472400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Suisun Valley) Alliance Member Meeting & Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:The Solano Local Food System Alliance will hold an in-person meeting and holiday party from 3:30-5 pm Dec. 11 at a Suisun Valley winery. Alliance members should check their emails for the invitation. \nLearn more about the Alliance’s work here. \nIf you are an organization or agency interested in becoming an Alliance member\, please contact Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan at stephanie@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-valley-alliance-member-meeting-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251118T012554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T012555Z
UID:32436-1765474200-1765481400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Air Quality Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Air Quality Community Meeting\n5:30-7:30 pm\, Rio Vista Library \nLearn about current air quality hazards in Rio Vista and share your feedback about the biggest air quality-related concerns in your community. The community feedback provided during this session will be used to inform the programming of a countywide Air Quality Summit in 2026 that will bring together Solano County residents\, community leaders\, and local air quality groups for peer-to-peer learning\, coalition building\, and action. Refreshments will be provided. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-air-quality-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:air quality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251126T205102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T205104Z
UID:32461-1768039200-1768046400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Introduction to Growing Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Growing Mushrooms\n10 am-12 pm\, Vallejo People’s Garden \nJoin Rob Lopez\, owner of Decolonize Hongos\, for a hands-on workshop designed for beginners eager to explore the world of mycology. Learn an easy and accessible method for cultivating delicious gourmet mushrooms right in your own home or garden. This practical workshop covers everything you need to successfully grow gourmet mushrooms both indoors and outdoors. All participants will prepare and take home their own ready-to-grow mushroom kit. Class fee\, including materials\, is $25. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-introduction-to-growing-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Vallejo People’s Garden\, Mare Island
CATEGORIES:garden,mushrooms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251126T205309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T205311Z
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SUMMARY:(Dixon) Youth Air Protectors Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Dixon Youth Air Protectors Showcase\n1-3 pm\, Dixon Library \nJoin the Dixon Youth Air Protectors to learn about air quality in Dixon\, steps you can take to create cleaner air\, and vote on the location of future bike racks to encourage more walking and biking in town! These high school students who have been researching walkability and bikeability around town and identifying locations for new bike racks. Drop in anytime from 1-3 pm to talk with them about their research\, vote on the bike rack locations\, and complete a short survey that will help to inform a countywide Air Quality summit in 2026. Refreshments will be provided. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-youth-air-protectors-showcase/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:air quality,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260105T230752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230755Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Wildflower Seed Ball Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Wildflower Seed Ball Workshop\nJan. 17\, 11am-1:30 pm & 12:30-3 pm\, Western Railway Museum\, Suisun City\nJoin this hands-on Wildflower Seed Ball Workshop at the Western Railway Museum to sow seeds that will flourish this spring! Participants will learn about native wildflowers\, pollinators\, and land restoration\, make their own seed balls\, and enjoy a scenic train ride to help release seed balls along the route. SuSol is participating in this event as a partner\, and the day also features local artists from the Fairfield-Suisun City Visual Arts Association and a new museum exhibit curated by archivist John Treiber. There will be two workshop sessions only\, capped at 40 participants each. All ages welcome. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-wildflower-seed-ball-workshop/
LOCATION:Western Railway Museum
CATEGORIES:partner event,permaculture,pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251120T202016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T212702Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Solano Bayshore Resiliency Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Let’s plan for sea level rise together! \nWhat does a more resilient Suisun City\, Benicia\, Fairfield and Vallejo look like to you? Join us for our first countywide Solano Bayshore Resiliency Community Meeting to share your vision\, concerns and ideas for protecting the shoreline. \nThis is part of the Bayshore Resiliency Project. Learn more here: https://www.bayshoreresiliency.org/ \n  \nMeeting Details \nDate: January 22\nTime: 6:30–7:30 PM\nFormat: Online via Microsoft Teams\nGeneral Teams Link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2ad2c700-4080-4c3e-9783-a11ec9113ec7@2bdbbc35-0608-44cd-ad9a-e2e74675e07f
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-solano-bayshore-resiliency-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:flood,online,resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251126T205439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T205441Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Class
DESCRIPTION:Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Class\n11 am-12 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nCome join us at City Church’s Peace of Eden Garden for a fun and informative workshop to learn to properly prune fruit trees. This workshop teaches winter tree pruning\, a hands-on skill to improve tree health\, shape\, and fruit yield by removing dead or diseased branches and promoting better light and air flow. Learn fundamental pruning techniques from garden designer Scott Dodson. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-winter-fruit-tree-pruning-class/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:garden,trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20251218T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T220747Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Garden Tool Maintenace
DESCRIPTION:Garden Tool Maintenance\n10 am-12 pm\, Avant Community Garden \nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of garden tool maintenance! Learn how to keep your favorite gardening tools sharp\, clean\, and ready for action. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, you’ll pick up handy tips and tricks to extend the life of your tools. Learn how to clean\, restore rusted tools\, and sharpen your tools. Bring your gloves and get hands-on experience with fellow plant lovers. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-garden-tool-maintenace/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260116T171343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T171345Z
UID:32602-1770832800-1770836400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Garden Planning & Climate Basics
DESCRIPTION:Garden Planning & Climate Basics\n6-7 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nBegin to plan for your garden now! Winter is a perfect time to begin planning your garden. Learn to navigate Solano County’s climate\, ensuring you select the most resilient crops for USDA Zone 9b. We will dive into soil health and composting\, teaching you how to revitalize your earth with nutrient-rich organic matter to prepare for planting. Finally\, we will discuss what crops to select to ensure a productive and sustainable harvest. This is the first in a series of classes offered by Master Gardener and SuSol Board President Maggie Kolk\, with a different gardening topic each month. Join us for one or all of them! Register here. \nUpcoming classes: \n\nMarch 18: Seed Starting & Transplanting\nApril 8: Companion Planting & Garden Design\nMay: Pest & Disease Management (date TBD)\nJune  17: Harvesting & Garden Maintenance
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-garden-planning-climate-basics/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260128T204312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T204314Z
UID:32624-1771668000-1771686000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Community Tree Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Community Tree Planting Day\n10 am-3 pm\, City Church\, Fairfield \nJoin City Church\, Sustainable Solano and the Fairfield Youth Air Protectors to help plant trees\, improve air quality and expand Fairfield’s green spaces. We will be planting trees at City Church to beautify their community garden\, purify polluted air\, create shade\, and improve the walkability of the street. Refreshments will be provided. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-community-tree-planting-day/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,garden,trees,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260109T014748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T014748Z
UID:32579-1772215200-1772222400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Teen Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Teen Cooking Class\n6-8 pm\, Vallejo Community Center \nJoin Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, SuSol’s Local Food program manager\, for a Moroccan dinner cooking class for teens ages 13-17. Chef Steph will teach hands-on cooking skills\, all materials are provided and the class ends with a shared meal! This is the one of three stand-alone cooking classes this spring — or interested youth can sign up for a spring break cooking camp! The teen cooking class is offered through the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD)\, and costs $50 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-teen-cooking-class-3/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260122T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T234912Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Sea Level Rise Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Suisun City Sea Level Rise Walking Tour\n11 am-12 pm\, Harbor Plaza\, Suisun City \nJoin us for a fun\, free\, and interactive walking tour to explore the Suisun City waterfront. Before beginning the tour\, we’ll be tabling at Harbor Plaza in Downtown Suisun to share how rising seas and stronger storms are shaping Suisun City’s shoreline. Stop by and participate in our community mapping activity to be entered to win a $50 gift card! We’ll have coffee and snacks to share while we hear about what you love most about Suisun and Fairfield and where flood resilience is most critical. All participants on the walking tour will receive a $10 gift card upon completing a short survey following the tour. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-sea-level-rise-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Harbor Plaza
CATEGORIES:flood walk,resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260130T174641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T174643Z
UID:32646-1772272800-1772280000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting\n10 am-12 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nThis is the annual meeting for Avant and Swenson garden members to discuss garden changes\, volunteer leadership needs\, budget\, logistics and to sign the new 2026-2027 agreement. Bring a cup of coffee or tea and a snack to share. We are looking for people to take an active role in volunteer leadership so we can keep these gardens thriving. Register here.\nNot a member but interested in joining? Contact Nicole Newell at nicole@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-community-gardens-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260212T002359Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Nature's Best Hope: Planting Native to Support Life
DESCRIPTION:Do you think about the environment\, plants\, and wildlife that our world depends on? Come hear how we all can create beautiful spaces of biodiversity by forming local thriving ecosystems through the love of native plants. Whether you are a nature lover\, student\, gardener\, homeowner\, garden habitat lover\, or community gardener\, come get inspired through this presentation\, video and chat! \nThe Native Plant Movement is transforming landscapes across the nation by promoting the use of plants that are naturally adapted to our regions. Hear what Doug Tallamy\, author of the book “Nature’s Best Hope” has to say in his 20-minute video about how you too can participate in creating spaces that support native plants and the wildlife that depends on them. \nEvent is hosted by Johanna Derkacz\, a member of the Willis Linn Jepson local chapter of California Native Plant Society\, CNPS. In the Doña Benicia Room.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-natures-best-hope-planting-native-to-support-life/
LOCATION:Benicia Library
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260122T235145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T022415Z
UID:32615-1772875800-1772888400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Sea Level Rise Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Sea Level Rise Walking Tour\n11 am-12 pm\, Vallejo Ferry Terminal \nJoin us for a fun\, free\, and interactive walking tour to explore the Vallejo waterfront. Before beginning the tour\, we’ll be tabling by the Ferry Terminal to share how rising seas and stronger storms are shaping Vallejo’s shoreline. Stop by and participate in our community mapping activity to be entered to win a $50 gift card! We’ll have coffee and snacks to share while we hear about what you love most about Vallejo and where flood resilience is most critical. All participants on the walking tour will receive a $10 gift card upon completing a short survey following the tour. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-sea-level-rise-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Vallejo Ferry Terminal
CATEGORIES:flood walk,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260212T001602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001604Z
UID:32662-1772877600-1772883000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Drip Irrigation Basics
DESCRIPTION:Drip Irrigation Basics\n10-11:30 am\, Register for Location\, Fairfield \nLearn drip irrigation basics through expanding irrigation at a backyard demonstration food forest garden in Fairfield. We will expand on an existing\, water-efficient drip line irrigation system with the focus of growing annual vegetables. Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will teach an introduction to this sustainable irritation method\, and then lead a hands-on installation. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-drip-irrigation-basics/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,food forest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260303T014921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T014925Z
UID:32739-1773507600-1773514800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Bounty of the County Cooking Class: St. Patrick's Day Dinner!
DESCRIPTION:Bounty of the County Cooking Class: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner!\n5-7 pm\, McBride Senior Center\, Vacaville \nChef Laura Doyle joins Sustainable Solano’s Local Food team to lead this hands-on cooking class featuring creative Irish dishes (and some old favorites) just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Local seasonal produce takes center stage as we make a colcannon shepherds pie\, Spring pea salad\, Irish soda bread and a seasonal fruit crumble for dessert. Knife skills\, cooking techniques and more will be covered in the class\, after which participants will sit down and enjoy dinner together. $20 class fee covers instruction\, equipment and ingredients. \nClasses are open to adults of all ages and teens ages 12-17 can attend with a guardian.. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-bounty-of-the-county-cooking-class-st-patricks-day-dinner/
LOCATION:McBride Senior Center\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260226T025058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T025100Z
UID:32704-1773768600-1773772200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) It's All Connected: Regenerating the Environment & the Economy
DESCRIPTION:It’s All Connected: Regenerating the Environment & the Economy\n5:30-6:30 pm\, Vallejo JFK Library \nJoin speaker Indy Rishi Singh for a big-picture look at whole systems and interconnection — how the actions we take to create healthy environments and healthy people are all part of a whole. The talk will integrate a discussion of Doughnut Economics and the Ecocivic approach for community engagement. This talk is part of the Vallejo Environmental Leadership Fellowship\, a high school internship program\, but will be open to interested members of the general public. We invite you to come be part of the conversation! Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-its-all-connected-regenerating-the-environment-the-economy/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:economy,environmental leadership,permaculture,resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260116T171921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003418Z
UID:32607-1773856800-1773860400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Seed Starting & Transplanting
DESCRIPTION:Seed Starting & Transplanting\n6-7 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nNow is a great time to start your garden from seed in Zone 9B! \nTopics covered: \n\nStarting seeds indoors or in greenhouses\nHardening off and transplanting techniques\nBest spring crops for Solano County\n\nThis is part of a series of classes offered by Master Gardener and SuSol Board President Maggie Kolk\, with a different gardening topic each month. Join us for one or all of them! \nRegister here. \nUpcoming classes: \n\nApril 8: Companion Planting & Garden Design\nMay 20: Pest & Disease Management\nJune  17: Harvesting & Garden Maintenance
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-seed-starting-transplanting/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260303T015112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T015112Z
UID:32742-1773943200-1773950400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Bounty of the County Cooking Class: Knife Skills + Stir-Fry!
DESCRIPTION:Bounty of the County Cooking Class: Knife Skills + Stir-Fry!\n6-8 pm\, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Benicia \nJoin Chef Stephanie Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food program manager\, for fundamental skills in slicing\, dicing and more while creating a local\, seasonal stir-fry for dinner! This hands-on class covers different kinds of knives\, their purposes\, knife care and cutting techniques for a variety of products. All equipment will be provided\, but if you have a favorite knife from home\, feel free to bring it (we can sharpen it too)! $20 class fee covers instruction\, equipment and ingredients. Learn more and register here. \nClasses are open to adults of all ages and teens ages 12-17 can attend with a guardian.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-bounty-of-the-county-cooking-class-knife-skills-stir-fry/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T145623
CREATED:20260212T001801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001803Z
UID:32664-1774101600-1774107000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) The Adventures of Container Gardening
DESCRIPTION:The Adventures of Container Gardening\n2-3:30 pm\, Rio Vista Library \nThis class is geared toward people who don’t have a lot of space and want to grow their own food. Topics include maintaining soil fertility\, best plants for container gardens\, and succession planting. Instructor Lori Caldwell is an Alameda County Master Composter\, sustainable gardening educator and residential sheet mulch maven. She has been happily teaching and transforming yards in the San Francisco Bay Area since 2007. This is a Solano Gardens program class in partnership with Rio Vista Roots. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-the-adventures-of-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Rio Vista Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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