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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Hands-On Cooking Class: Moroccan
DESCRIPTION:Savory\, tangy\, sometimes sweet and minty….that’s Moroccan food with its warm and inviting spices! Guest instructor Melissa Edwards joins Sustainable Solano’s local food team for a fun and engaging hands-on cooking class making a tasty Moroccan Stew with Couscous and homemade Chili Oil. We’ll discuss how this versatile and healthy recipe can be adapted to accommodate everyone from vegans to carnivores\, and how to stock it with fresh\, local produce. And if you love comfort food\, you can order it from Melissa! She is the owner of Enchanted Cottage Kitchen\, Vallejo’s first Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)\, which offers prepared food made in a licensed home kitchen. After cooking\, participants will be invited to sit down and enjoy lunch together\, while Melissa answers questions about this type of home-based culinary business. \n$20 per person. \nSpace is limited to 10 tickets! \nRegister here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-hands-on-cooking-class-moroccan/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) 34th Annual Rush Ranch Open House
DESCRIPTION:Solano Land Trust presents its largest community event of the year: the Rush Ranch Open House! The Rush Ranch Open House is free to all and packed with fun for all ages. Visitors can shop from local vendors and at the Rush Ranch Outfitters Shop for art\, food from local farms\, jewelry\, and more. Kids and adults can learn about the natural and cultural history of Rush Ranch\, play games\, and do engaging science and engineering activities. \nDuring Solano Land Trust’s Rush Ranch open house April 20\, speaker Caroline Newell will present on the “Habitat and Ecosystem Services of the Suisun Marsh” as part of SuSol’s work around nature-based solutions to flood risk in Suisun City.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-34th-annual-rush-ranch-open-house/
LOCATION:Rush Ranch
CATEGORIES:partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T103000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Camp Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:Camp Rainbow is an opportunity to connect with nature through diverse programs that are designed to cultivate a profound love for the environment\, empowering children and adults to become mindful stewards of the planet. \nThe youth spring session starts April 20 at Kyle’s Temple Community Garden (236 Illinois St.) \nFor questions\, contact Sandi Squirrel at camprainbow67@gmail.com
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-camp-rainbow-2/
LOCATION:Kyles Temple Community Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
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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:20240420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T143000
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Earth Day Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Art Walk\nApril 20\, 12-2:30 pm\, Joseph Nelson Community Center\nChildren and students are welcome to submit an art project about what Earth Day means to them for the upcoming Suisun City Earth Day Art Walk. Cash prizes available for young artists. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-earth-day-art-walk/
LOCATION:Joseph Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T140000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Plant Swap for Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Mira Theatre Guild for a fun-filled day of swapping plants and celebrating Earth Day! Bring your extra plants\, cuttings\, or seeds to exchange with fellow plant enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their plant collection and connect with like-minded individuals. Let’s promote sustainability and green living together! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add new green friends to your home. See you there!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-plant-swap-for-earth-day/
LOCATION:Mira Theatre\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000
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SUMMARY:(Benicia & Vallejo) Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour\nApril 27\, 9 am-4 pm\, Benicia & Vallejo\nIf you’re interested in growing your own food or want to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape\, join our annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour! These demonstration edible gardens in Benicia and Vallejo are fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system). This is the perfect opportunity to learn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard. Learn more and register here. \nAsk our food forest keepers questions\, enjoy the gardens\, be inspired and get ideas on how you can work these design principles into your own yard! \nHow it will work:\nYou can choose to tour for the whole day or for half a day on Saturday\, April 27 \nBenicia Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 10 am-1 pm \nVallejo Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 1-4 pm \nItinerary pickup and special events\n\n9-11 am: A detailed itinerary with garden locations will be distributed at Avant Garden in Benicia (400 First St.) This itinerary will include all of the demonstration food forest gardens in Benicia (open in the morning) and Vallejo (open in the afternoon). Scavenger Hunt pick up for youth\n9 am: Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will give a talk at Avant Garden on “Why Mulch Matters in Sustainable Gardening?”\n10:30-11:30 am: Water harvesting guided tour with Soilogical’s Michael Wedgley at Yggdrasil Garden in Benicia\n12-1 pm: Itineraries for the Vallejo garden sites (open in the afternoon) will be available in the front of the Global Center for Success building:1055 Azuar Dr(BLDG 733) at Pollinator Pathway\n1-2 pm: Guided native plant tour of Pollinator Pathway with Suzanne Briley from Vallejo People’s Garden\n2 pm: homeowner of Inspired Garden(Sure-Would Forest) will talk about how he converted IBC totes to capture water and irrigate his garden\n\nWe strongly encourage carpooling for ease of travel and for the company of (new or old) friends! \n$10 suggested donation at check-in \nemail nicole@sustainablesolano.org if you have any questions
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour-3/
LOCATION:Benicia & Vallejo Gardens
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000
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SUMMARY:Fairfield-Suisun Community Treatment Wetland Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District for an informative meeting about their community treatment wetland project. Learn about the benefits of wetlands\, how they improve water quality\, and their importance in our ecosystem. This in-person event is a great opportunity to ask questions\, meet fellow community members\, and get involved in this exciting environmental initiative. Don’t miss out! \nRegister here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-suisun-community-treatment-wetland-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
CATEGORIES:partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T120000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Cooking Demonstration at Earth Daze
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \n– Sat. April 27\, 11 am: Cooking demo & samples by Chef Stephanie Jordan at Vallejo’s Earth Daze Festival \nhttps://www.visitvallejo.com/events/upcoming-events/earth-daze-festival
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-cooking-demonstration-at-earth-daze/
LOCATION:Downtown Vallejo
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T173000
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CREATED:20240416T171026Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Equity & Food Systems 101 with the Solano Local Food System Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Equity & Food Systems 101\n4-5:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nThe Solano Local Food System Alliance hosts this educational forum to answer questions about food systems:  what they are\, who works on them\, why they are so complex\, and why supporting your local food system is vitally important. In addition to the basics\, guest speakers will also dive into SB 1000\, which states that environmental justice elements be included in both city and county general plans. The work of food policy councils can help bring equity into the local food system.  Representatives from both the Solano-based Alliance and neighboring food policy councils will discuss their current strategic goals and projects\, which aim to build more equity\, greater access to local food\, and support for our farmers. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-equity-food-systems-101-with-the-solano-local-food-system-alliance-meeting/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T190000
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Spanish Flood Walk with Mayor Alma Hernández
DESCRIPTION:Suisun City Spanish Flood Walk with Mayor Alma Hernández \nCaminata Sobre Inundaciones en la Ciudad de Suisun con Alcaldesa Alma Hernandez \nÚnase a la Alcaldesa Alma Hernández y a Sustainable Solano en una Caminata de Inundaciones por el futuro Vecindario Resiliente de Suisun City. \nHora: 3 de Mayo de 2024 6 pm \n6 pm\, Suisun City Civic Center\, Suisun City \nJoin Mayor Alma Hernández and Sustainable Solano on a flood walk through Suisun City in Spanish. On this 90-minute tour through Suisun City’s vulnerable areas\, we will talk about the environmental impacts of flooding\, rising sea levels\, and rainwater management. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-spanish-flood-walk-with-mayor-alma-hernandez/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
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SUMMARY:(Bay Area) Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour\nApril 6 & 7 virtual event\, May 4 & 5 in person\nEmbark on a journey through fifty-five stunning gardens nestled within Alameda and Contra Costa counties\, alongside visits to twenty eco-conscious green homes\, all available for exploration either online or in person! Celebrating its 20th anniversary\, the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour invites you to view impressive examples of eco-friendly landscaping and sustainable living. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/bay-area-bringing-back-the-natives-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
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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:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240416T171509Z
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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:20260430T100228
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:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Cooking Class: Creativity and Sustainability in the Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nCreativity & Sustainability in the Kitchen\n10 am-12 pm\, Vallejo Community Center\, Vallejo \nJoin Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock for this hands-on workshop on how to plan a week of healthy and inexpensive meals. Together\, we will use locally grown produce to prepare black bean burgers\, chipotle aoli\, smashed potatoes\, and seasonal vegetables. We will also discuss creative ways to create a menu using strategically purchased produce\, chicken\, beans and rice. Space is limited. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-cooking-class-creativity-and-sustainability-in-the-kitchen/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED: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:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240501T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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
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CREATED: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:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240416T172313Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Rain Garden Installation - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Suisun Rain Garden Installation\nSuisun City Civic Center \nThis installation date has been postponed. If you wish to be informed as soon as a new date is set\, please register using the Eventbrite links and a notification will be sent out. We hope you can join us on the new date! \nJoin us for this hands-on installation workshop in Suisun City! We will create a rain garden to demonstrate how Suisun can utilize Nature-Based Solutions to build a more climate resilient community. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water-efficient drip irrigation and how mulch can promote a water-wise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nClick here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-save-the-date-rain-garden-installation/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk,garden,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240519T170000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Bay Area Butterfly Festival
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to invite you to the Bay Area Butterfly Festival on May 19\, 2024\, from 10 am to 5 pm\, at the Coal Shed Brewery Promenade on Mare Island! This is a family-friendly community festival! On two stages\, fantastic performers\, dance troops\, and live bands will delight you with their talents. Children’s FREE games and hands-on activities will entertain young ones throughout the day. Musical performances fill the air—dancing is not required\, but it is definitely recommended! Artisans and small businesses will sell their art\, wares\, and many fantastic sustainable goods. Community groups will lead pop-up workshops on a wide range of exciting topics\, including hands-on free activities. Food vendors and food trucks will offer a variety of cuisines\, including vegan and gluten-free options. Wine and beer will be available\, and a variety of booths will provide an array of tasty non-alcoholic beverages. \nJoin us and experience the beautiful view of the Carquinez Strait from the boardwalk on Mare Island. This unique venue allows for easy access and lots of parking! This low-to-no-waste festival will highlight the importance of sustainability in this vital Monarch over-wintering site. There will be a focus on sustainable living\, clean water practices\, and environmental education. \nThis is a fun and exciting opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy this beautiful niche of Solano County! The Monarch Milkweed Project\, Inc.\, and the Vallejo People’s Garden are co-hosting and organizing this fantastic festival with the support of the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District\, Solano Resource Conservation District\, and Sustainable Solano. This is a low-to-no-waste festival\, and the cost of Admission covers reusable cups\, free drinking water\, and other sustainable practices during the festival. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-bay-area-butterfly-festival/
LOCATION:Mare Island\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event,pollinators
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240523T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240501T204710Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Environmental Justice and Systemic Approaches to Student Activism
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Justice and Systemic Approaches to Student Activism\n5-6 pm\, Fairfield Civic Center Library \nJoin us to learn about youth leadership in climate justice and indigenous sovereignty. Guest Speaker Isabella Zizi will facilitate a discussion about the intersections of environmental\, social and economic discrimination\, and how young people can get involved in some of the most challenging issues of our time. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-environmental-justice-and-systemic-approaches-to-student-activism/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:resilience,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240501T204235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204235Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall a garden at Eugene Padan Elementary School. This hands-on garden installation is a multi-day event full of fantastic opportunities to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED: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:20240530T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240416T172812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T172813Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Fairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop\nMay 30\, 6 pm-8 pm\, Register for Zoom link\nSustainable Solano extends an invitation to community members\, government agencies\, and field experts to convene and deliberate on the pressing issue of air quality in Fairfield. Together\, we aim to identify strategies and solutions for addressing this challenge and paving the way for a healthier environment for all residents. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-fairfield-air-quality-action-plan-workshop/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:air quality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240501T221748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T221748Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Cooking Class - Zero Waste 'Tops to Roots'
DESCRIPTION:Tops to Roots – Zero Waste Cooking Class\n11 am- 1 pm\, Vallejo Community Center \nDid you know that food waste from our kitchens affects climate change? Learn how you can cut back on household food waste\, save money and resources\, and be part of the solution! In partnership with Solano County Library\, Sustainable Solano’s local food team will lead a hands-on cooking class that explores what to do with those wilting herbs\, radish tops\, bumper crop of peppers and more! Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-cooking-class-zero-waste-tops-to-roots/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240501T204459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014046Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Solano Faith & Food Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Solano Faith and Food Roundtable\n11 am-2 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nMembers of the faith community are invited for a roundtable discussion about the intersection of faith and food! This event will provide a platform for us to explore innovative strategies\, share resources\, and collaborate on initiatives aimed at ensuring everyone has access to nutritious food. Our discussion will include strategies such as food pantries\, prepared meals\, and food production gardens. We will hear from local faith leaders on the work they are doing to improve food access in the county. Your unique perspectives\, experiences\, and ideas are invaluable to this conversation and we hope you will join us as we work towards building a more equitable and nourished community. Lunch will be served. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-solano-faith-food-roundtable/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:garden,local food,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240416T172528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T021408Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Suisun Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions Workshop\n6 pm-8:30 pm\, Suisun City Civic Center \nSuisun City residents: Join the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission\, Greenbelt Alliance and Sustainable Solano to learn about the flood challenges and how Suisun City will meet statewide climate adaptation standards and use your voice to help shape the planning of flood-mitigation infrastructure. Light refreshments will be served and non-government-affiliated Suisun residents will receive a $50 stipend for their time attending this event. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-climate-adaptation-and-nature-based-solutions-workshop/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240502T021527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T021527Z
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SUMMARY:(Rio Vista) Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop: Rio Vista\nJune 8\, 10 am-4 pm\, Register for Location\nGet hands-on experience installing a laundry-to-landscape irrigation system! This is an excellent opportunity to learn sustainable landscaping techniques for your own yard. Participants will assist in installing a three-way valve to run greywater to the site\, digging basins to catch the greywater\, and moving mulch to fill the basins. Lunch will be provided. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-laundry-to-landscape-greywater-workshop/
LOCATION:Rio Vista (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:greywater,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240614T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T100228
CREATED:20240602T014419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T014419Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Hands-On Cooking Class: Filipino Instant Pot!
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on Cooking Class: Filipino Instant Pot!\n6- 8 pm\, Vallejo Community Center \nSustainable Solano’s local food team welcomes Art Swenson\, co-author of The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook\, for an engaging hands-on cooking class that combines culture and food. Using fresh\, seasonal ingredients\, we will prepare select recipes from the book and enjoy dinner together at the end of class. The Filipino Instant Pot Cookbook can be purchased at Alibi Bookshop (624 Marin Street in Vallejo) and autographed at the class! Tickets are $15 and space is limited. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-hands-on-cooking-class-filipino-instant-pot/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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