BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Sustainable Solano - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Sustainable Solano
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sustainablesolano.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sustainable Solano
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20250309T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20251102T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20260308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20261101T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20270314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20271107T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260105T230752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T230755Z
UID:32565-1768647600-1768662000@sustainablesolano.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20251120T202016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T212702Z
UID:32438-1769106600-1769110200@sustainablesolano.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20251126T205439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T205441Z
UID:32465-1769857200-1769860800@sustainablesolano.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20251218T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T220747Z
UID:32497-1770458400-1770465600@sustainablesolano.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260122T234908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T234912Z
UID:32612-1772271000-1772283600@sustainablesolano.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260212T002359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T002359Z
UID:32670-1772290800-1772294400@sustainablesolano.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260307T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260317T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260105T230342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T014229Z
UID:32563-1774224000-1774655999@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Teen Cooking Camp & Farm Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:Get hands-on in the kitchen learning knife skills\, kitchen safety and basic cooking techniques. Teens will prepare a variety of seasonal recipes\, including stir-fries\, soups\, salads\, pasta\, tacos and more! One day includes a farm field trip where students learn how food is grown and participate in a fun\, hands-on activity. Materials are provided. \nThis camp is led by Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, SuSol Local Food program manager\, and offered through the Greater Vallejo Recreation District. \nLearn more here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-teen-cooking-camp-farm-field-trip/
LOCATION:Dan Foley Cultural Center\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260212T001947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T001949Z
UID:32666-1774692000-1774699200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Natural Ways to Manage Pests and Weeds
DESCRIPTION:Natural Ways to Manage Pests and Weeds\n10 am-12 pm\, Joseph A. Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City \nWeeds and pests are a natural part of gardening\, but they don’t have to ruin your harvest. Learn easy\, budget-friendly\, and nontoxic techniques to tackle and prevent typical garden pests from instructor Lori Caldwell. Then\, put on gloves and help us weed the Joseph Nelson Center Native Plant Rain Garden. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-natural-ways-to-manage-pests-and-weeds/
LOCATION:Joseph Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,pollinators
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260212T003025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003028Z
UID:32672-1775671200-1775676600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) How to Attract Beneficial Earthworms to Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn the benefits earthworms and how to attract them to your garden! Register here\n\n\n\nAttracting earthworms to a garden improves soil health by enhancing aeration\, increasing drainage\, and boosting nutrient levels. Join Lori Caldwell\, the “Compost Gal”\, to learn how to attract these beneficial creatures to your garden to improve soil and grow stronger flowers\, vegetables\, and herbs. \n***First 20 registered attendees receive a gift \nThis is a Solano Gardens program class that is funded by Republic Services
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-how-to-attract-beneficial-earthworms-to-your-garden/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:compost,garden
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260409T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260313T011353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T011353Z
UID:32756-1775754000-1775761200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Buy Local Forum: Community Preferences for Local Food
DESCRIPTION:The Solano Local Food System Alliance is hosting its next online educational forum on what goes into community members’ decisions around purchasing local food. \nAlliance member Sustainable Solano has partnered with UC Davis around the development of marketing and messaging strategies that will encourage more people in Solano County to buy local food. One of Sustainable Solano’s key initiatives is to increase community awareness about local food and its support for local and regional farmers and food producers. \nUC Davis has conducted research to understand consumer preferences and purchasing decisions in our county. Dr. Kristin Kiesel\, an Alliance member and the UC Davis lead researcher on this project\, will present and discuss the findings. \nWho should attend? Local farmers\, food producers\, restaurant owners\, business support organizations and others interested in supporting the local food system! \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-buy-local-forum-community-preferences-for-local-food/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260311T223337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T223340Z
UID:32751-1775829600-1775835000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Tree Guild 101
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and informative session at Dixon Library to learn how to create a “tree guild” that will help your trees thrive. We will cover the essentials of building a self-supporting\, permaculture-based community around your trees. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-tree-guild-101/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,permaculture,trees
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260311T223611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T193708Z
UID:32753-1775901600-1775919600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Community Tree Planting Day - Rain or Shine!
DESCRIPTION:Join Genesis House\, Sustainable Solano and the Vallejo Environmental Leadership Fellowship to help plant trees\, improve air quality and expand Vallejo’s green spaces. \nWe will be planting trees at Genesis to beautify the garden\, purify polluted air\, create shade\, and provide a barrier along the highway. We will also be planting a garden to grow food & create a pollinator habitat. \nLunch and other refreshments will be provided. \nLearn more and register here \n** There is rain expected this day\, so please dress and plan accordingly. We will make sure that all activities are safe for wet weather.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-community-tree-planting-day/
LOCATION:Genesis House\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:air quality,resilience,trees,youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260116T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T003345Z
UID:32609-1776276000-1776279600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Companion Planting & Garden Design
DESCRIPTION:Companion Planting & Garden Design\n6-7 pm\, Avant Garden\, Benicia \nJoin us in person for a fun and hands-on session all about companion planting at Avant Garden in Benicia! Learn how to mix and match plants to boost growth\, keep pests away\, and create a vibrant garden layout. \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\nMay 20: Pest & Disease Management\nJune  17: Harvesting & Garden Maintenance
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-companion-planting-garden-design/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260401T210625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T210701Z
UID:32783-1776502800-1776517200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Swenson Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join this volunteer-led workday at Swenson Community Garden behind Heritage Presbyterian Church at 1400 East Second St.! This is a perfect time for community garden members to spruce up the garden and visitors to help out and get a chance to learn more about the garden (beds are still available for this season!)
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-swenson-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Swenson Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260313T192327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T192330Z
UID:32763-1776506400-1776513600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Teri Brown\, a food forest keeper in Dixon\, is opening her front-yard garden from 10 am-12 pm Saturday\, April 18. \nVisit the garden to learn how it was transformed through a series of Sustainable Solano workshops in October 2023 from a patch of weeds and dead trees into a vibrant garden with seven fruit trees and various plants that attract pollinators. Come see how the garden has flourished under Teri’s loving care! \nTeri is in the process of preparing various plant starts to give to those that attend the event. Sustainable Solano’s Dixon Youth Air Protectors\, high school interns engaging the community around ways to improve local air quality\, will be at the event to share seeds and air quality surveys. \nContact Teri by texting her at (916) 601-3371 for directions. \nThis event is being graciously organized and hosted by Teri Brown for members of the Dixon Women’s Improvement Club and members of the public.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Text for Directions
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,partner event,permaculture,youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T183000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260406T183605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T183608Z
UID:32906-1776879000-1776882600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) CEQA: What Changes to This Environmental Law Could Mean for Communities
DESCRIPTION:CEQA has been California’s strongest environmental justice and conservation law\, but changes last year have weakened it. Last year the California State Legislature passed Senate Bill 131\, which was signed into law by the governor. SB 131 was introduced and passed in conjunction with AB 130\, a bill that was intended to make building affordable housing faster and easier. \nSB 131\, however\, goes much further\, allowing projects to move forward without environmental review in a number of circumstances\, including exempting nearly every category of industrial manufacturing from review. \nThis community conversation will include a presentation on the history of CEQA\, the changes made through SB 131\, and the efforts underway to restore key protections and residents’ right to know. There will be time for Q&A and discussion at the end. \nLearn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-ceqa-what-changes-to-this-environmental-law-could-mean-for-communities/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:air quality,flood,resilience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260303T015321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T015321Z
UID:32744-1776967200-1776974400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Bounty of the County Cooking Class: Seasonal Spring Feast!
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustainable Solano’s Local Food team for a hands-on class to create a fresh Spring menu including a snap pea salad with Pecorino\, chicken with easy lemon parsley sauce\, roasted asparagus and seasonal fruit dessert! A brief overview of knife skills will take place\, along with cooking techniques and how to source locally from area farms. After cooking\, participants will enjoy a shared meal together. \n$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/vallejo-bounty-of-the-county-cooking-class-seasonal-spring-feast/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260105T225409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T014201Z
UID:32560-1777053600-1777060800@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 Spanish tapas 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 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-2/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,youth
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T180931
CREATED:20260112T225715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172322Z
UID:32582-1777107600-1777132800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever seen a food forest? Are you interested in growing your own food or want to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape? Join our annual Food Forest Tour! Do not miss out on the chance to tour local community gardens and our demonstration edible gardens fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system) in Benicia and Vallejo! \nLearn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant\, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. \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! \nRegister here \nHow it will work:\nYou can choose to tour for the whole day or for half a day on Saturday\, April 25 \nBenicia Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 10-1 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).\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\n\nmore tour details TBA \n$15 suggested donation at check-in
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour-5/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/HealingHarvest2024.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR