Events Calendar
Events
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(Fairfield) Environmental Justice and Systemic Approaches to Student Activism
FeaturedFairfield Civic Center LibraryEnvironmental Justice and Systemic Approaches to Student Activism 5-6 pm, Fairfield Civic Center Library Join 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 […]
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(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
FeaturedPadan Elementary, VacavilleMay 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install 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 […]
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(Vallejo) Advanced Composting Methods – Thermophilic Composting
FeaturedVallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandThermophilic Compost Class May 25, 11 am-1 pm, Vallejo Peoples Garden Composting 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 […]
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(Online) Fairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop
FeaturedOnline/ZoomFairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop May 30, 6 pm-8 pm, Register for Zoom link Sustainable 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 […]
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(Vallejo) Cooking Class – Zero Waste ‘Tops to Roots’
FeaturedVallejo Community CenterTops to Roots - Zero Waste Cooking Class 11 am- 1 pm, Vallejo Community Center Did 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 […]
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(Benicia) Solano Faith & Food Roundtable
FeaturedHeritage Presbyterian Church, BeniciaSolano Faith and Food Roundtable 11 am-2 pm, Heritage Presbyterian Church, Benicia Members 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 […]
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(Suisun City) Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions Workshop
FeaturedSuisun City Civic CenterSuisun Climate Adaptation and Nature-Based Solutions Workshop 6 pm-8:30 pm, Suisun City Civic Center Suisun 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 […]
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(Rio Vista) Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop
FeaturedRio Vista (Register for Address)Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop: Rio Vista June 8, 10 am-4 pm, Register for Location Get 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, […]
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(Vallejo) Hands-On Cooking Class: Filipino Instant Pot!
FeaturedVallejo Community CenterHands-on Cooking Class: Filipino Instant Pot! 6- 8 pm, Vallejo Community Center Sustainable 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 […]
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(Suisun City) Juneteenth Celebration
FeaturedSuisun City WaterfrontWelcome to the Juneteenth Celebration at Suisun Waterfront, Suisun City, CA! We are thrilled to invite you to join us in commemorating Juneteenth, a significant milestone in American history and a source of national pride. This year's celebration promises to be a day of fun-filled activities including: *live music performances *mouth-watering food *local artisans *shopping […]
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(Online) Food Rescue: The Law, Why, and What’s Happening in Solano County
FeaturedOnline/ZoomFood Rescue: The Law, Why, and What's Happening in Solano County 6- 7 pm, Register for Zoom link Join us virtually to learn about SB 1383, a law requiring residents and businesses to put food in their green waste bin. The law also addresses food insecurity and requires that edible food go to people in […]
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(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom’s Delight
FeaturedFairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: Mom's Delight 6-7:30 pm, Register for Address Have you ever seen a food forest? Now is your chance to tour this beautiful food forest in Fairfield. Installed in 2017, “Mom’s Delight” boasts 19 productive fruit trees as well as a variety of pollinator plants. Stop by and learn sustainable techniques you […]
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(Suisun City) Demonstration Food Forest Tour
FeaturedSuisun City (Register for Address)Suisun City Demonstration Food Forest Tour 10 am- 1 pm, Register for Addresses Join us for a tour of two Suisun City Food Forests. Enjoy these serene food-producing gardens and attend a talk on small-scale flood resiliency given by food forest keeper Jonathan Gomez. Click here to learn more.
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(Vacaville) Introducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo
FeaturedRocky Hill People's Garden, VacavilleIntroducion a Compost y la Salud de Suelo 11 am-1 pm, Rocky Hill Trail People's Garden Instructor Alejandro Pulido, long time educator and Growing Futures Manager for 4th Second, will lead us in this hands-on workshop about importance of healthy soil for overall garden health. We will build a worm bin, discuss soil amendments, cover crops, […]
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(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds
FeaturedFairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldFairfield Demonstration Food Forest Tour: West Winds 6 pm-7:30 pm, Register for Address Join us for a tour of this beautiful Fairfield food forest. This front yard garden titled, “West Winds” was installed in January 2023 as a collaboration between Sustainable Solano and Solano 4-H. It was designed by youth permaculture students and boasts fruit trees, […]
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(Suisun City) Community Climate Resilience Fair
FeaturedJoseph Nelson Community Center, Suisun CitySuisun City Community Climate Resilience Fair 2- 5 pm, Joseph A Nelson Community Center, Suisun City Learn how nature-based solutions can build resilience to sea level rise and flood risk in Suisun City while sharing your vision for Suisun's future. This fair is an opportunity to learn, engage, and offer feedback on important climate work being […]
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(Vacaville) Open Farm Day
Multiple Farms, VacavillePVAA Open Farm Day July 13, Vacaville Every year, Vacaville's farmers welcome visitors for Open Farm Day. This is the perfect opportunity to meet the farmers, pet the animals, sample delicious treats, and buy directly from the source. Stay tuned for additional information. To discover more about PVAA, click here.
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(Vallejo) GVRD 80th Anniversary Celebration
Blue Rock Springs Park, VallejoGVRD 80th Anniversary Celebration August 10, 3- 8pm, Vallejo The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is celebrating their anniversary with live bands, food trucks, retail vendors, a kids zone and more. Learn more here.
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(Rio Vista) Air Quality DIY Home Air Purifier Workshop
FeaturedRio Vista LibraryWhat is in the air we breathe? Where does air pollution come from? How does air pollution impact your children, neighbors, and community? What can we do to reduce our air pollution and protect our homes? Dr. Nick Spada will be joining us to answer all these questions and lead a workshop on how to […]
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(Suisun City) National Night Out
Heritage Park, Suisun CitySustainable Solano's resiliency team will be at Suisun City's National Night Out from 5-8 pm Aug. 6 at Heritage Park. We'll be asking Suisun City residents what sorts of sea level rise solutions they would prioritize for the city. Stop by the table and let us know your thoughts! Save the date for National Night Out […]
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