BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Sustainable Solano - ECPv6.17.1//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:20210314T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20211107T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20220313T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20221106T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20230312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20231105T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220528T160000
DTSTAMP:20220524T194855Z
CREATED:20220420T231544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T194855Z
UID:27265-1653726600-1653753600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Pleasants Valley Demonstration Permaculture Site Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Pleasants Valley Demonstration Permaculture Site Installation\n8:30 am-4 pm\, Register for Address\, Vacaville \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleasants-valley-demonstration-permaculture-site-installation-tickets-338530894017 \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help plant a demonstration site based on permaculture principles at a Pleasants Valley farm! This public\, hands-on installation workshop will create a demonstration permaculture site on Vacaville farmland\, providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. Join other community members interested in sustainable agriculture\, outdoor education and regenerative practices as we make this site a reality! Learn more and register here. \nAbout the demonstration permaculture site:\nThis Pleasants Valley site in Vacaville is the future home of a demonstration farm site that will showcase different regenerative practices and techniques. The permaculture demonstration portion of the site is a joint project between Sustainable Solano and Pleasant Valley School\, which is in development on the property and will offer outdoor education experiences and Waldorf-inspired instruction. The farm also has plans for a biodynamic garden.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-permaculture-demonstration-farm-site-installation/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,installation,local food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DJI_0764.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220523T200000
DTSTAMP:20220428T222011Z
CREATED:20220428T222011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T222011Z
UID:27356-1653332400-1653336000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Solano Climate Policy Action Team
DESCRIPTION:Interested in taking local action but unsure where to start? Join the Solano Climate Policy Action Team meetings! A part of the Bay Area Chapter of the Climate Reality Project\, Solano Climate Policy Action Team meetings are open to anyone in Solano or neighboring counties who has the desire to take local action on the climate crisis to help prevent\, mitigate and reverse its effects. The team meets the fourth Monday of every month. If you would like to find out more\, be on their email list or attend their meetings\, click here and look for the Solano County Squad.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/solano-climate-policy-action-team-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220522T150000
DTSTAMP:20220428T220751Z
CREATED:20220420T222704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T220751Z
UID:27248-1653224400-1653231600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Bounty of the County: Ruhstaller Farm Tour & Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Come see how beer is “grown”! \nAt this special Bounty of the County event\, guests will take a tour through the fields\, the cellar and the brewery while learning how Ruhstaller Farm transforms their own organic hops into unique\, delicious craft beers. Small food tastings featuring produce from neighboring family farms will be paired with the beers along the way\, with recipes and quick cooking demos by Sustainable Solano staff. Guests will have plenty of Q & A time with the brewmasters and also learn about Ruhstaller’s regenerative farming practices that bring the hops from the dirt to the deck and strive to leave the land better than they found it. Proceeds will support Sustainable Solano’s local food program\, which includes free cooking classes and youth cooking programs. \nSpace is limited to 25 tickets! Register here! \n$15 per person. Tastings are for 21 and over; must show ID upon arrival. \nSpecial Notes: Supervised children are welcome to tag along (please bring their own snacks/drinks!) Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour includes about 2 flights of stairs. \n** \nThe 2022 Spring Bounty of the County will highlight Solano County wineries and breweries in May and then culminate in a celebratory Bounty of the County event at the Solano County Fair on June 18! Join us from noon-2 pm May 14 at Mangels Vineyards in Suisun Valley for a wine and food tasting event\, and at 1 pm May 22 at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon for a beer and food tasting event and tour! Then learn more about local food\, watch cooking demonstrations\, have fun activities for the kids and more at the Solano County Fair on June 18. Learn more about Bounty of the County and sign up for more information here. \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-bounty-of-the-county-beer-and-food-tasting/
LOCATION:Ruhstaller Farm\, 6686 Sievers Rd\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:Bounty of the County,cooking,local food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BofC2022_ad-3.55-×-4.85-in.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220518T180000
DTSTAMP:20220217T204230Z
CREATED:20220217T204230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T204230Z
UID:26940-1652893200-1652896800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Drought-Proof Gardening Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Here in California\, droughts are part of our natural weather cycles. But when drought conditions persist for long periods of time\, it can significantly impact plant health in a number of ways. Lack of water limits a plant’s ability to produce food\, and stressed plants can release chemicals that can attract pests. Excessive heat can accelerate the reproduction time of pests. Learn to create a water-efficient garden that will look beautiful through the dryer months. Suzanne Bontempo from OWOW (Our Water Our World) shares techniques and strategies for water-wise gardening that will help keep your garden healthy and pest-free. This webinar is a must for every gardener! \nThis program is proudly sponsored by the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District & the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9pWY5nF-S-aNulkJmRPVxA
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-drought-proof-gardening-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220515T170000
DTSTAMP:20220428T221904Z
CREATED:20220428T221904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T221904Z
UID:27353-1652608800-1652634000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:May 15\, 10 am-5 pm\, Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum\nThe Vallejo Museum is returning for its 19th Annual Garden Tour. Connect with your neighbors while exploring eight gardens and have the chance to ask your burning questions of a Master Gardener of Solano County stationed at each garden. Find more information here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Vallejo
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220514T140000
DTSTAMP:20220425T184125Z
CREATED:20220420T222443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220425T184125Z
UID:27244-1652529600-1652536800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Suisun Valley) Bounty of the County: Wine and Food Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this special event where three Suisun Valley winemakers team up with Sustainable Solano for food and wine tastings\, cooking demos and more! Winemakers from Tolenas Winery\, Mangels Vineyards and Suisun Creek Winery will each pour one of their varietals and give some background on its creation. Each wine will be paired with a small food tasting featuring local\, seasonal produce from Suisun Valley farms\, along with recipes and brief cooking demos by Sustainable Solano staff. Following the food tasting\, guests will have the opportunity to taste additional wines\, chat further with the winemakers and sign up for wine club memberships. Proceeds will support Sustainable Solano’s local food program\, which includes free cooking classes and youth cooking programs. \nSpace is limited to 40 tickets! Register here! \n$15 per person. Tastings are for 21 and over; must show ID upon arrival. \n** \nThe 2022 Spring Bounty of the County will highlight Solano County wineries and breweries in May and then culminate in a celebratory Bounty of the County event at the Solano County Fair on June 18! Join us from noon-2 pm May 14 at Mangels Vineyards in Suisun Valley for a wine and food tasting event\, and at 1 pm May 22 at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon for a beer and food tasting event and tour! Then learn more about local food\, watch cooking demonstrations\, have fun activities for the kids and more at the Solano County Fair on June 18. Learn more about Bounty of the County and sign up for more information here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-valley-bounty-of-the-county-wine-and-food-tasting/
LOCATION:Mangels Vineyards\, 4529 Suisun Valley Rd.\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:Bounty of the County,cooking,local food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/BofC2022_ad-3.55-×-4.85-in.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTSTAMP:20220428T221732Z
CREATED:20220428T221653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T221732Z
UID:27349-1652400000-1652659199@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Watsonville) HUM: A Weekend of Song\, Connection & Regeneration
DESCRIPTION:May 13-15\, Watsonville\nVital Cycles encourages everyone to join them for a weekend of rejuvenation! Over three days\, participants will reconnect with themselves and the Earth through song\, permaculture\, and self-healing exercises. Learn more about this unique hope-filled retreat here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/watsonville-hum-a-weekend-of-song-connection-regeneration/
LOCATION:Watsonville
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T150000
DTSTAMP:20220428T221419Z
CREATED:20220428T221419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T221419Z
UID:27346-1651917600-1651935600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Lynch Canyon) 14th Annual Kite Festival
DESCRIPTION:May 7\, 10 am-3 pm\, Lynch Canyon\nThe Solano Land Trust invites families of all ages to pack their kites and a picnic lunch and join them for a fun\, breezy day at Lynch Canyon! This free kite extravaganza includes community partners\, local vendors\, and hot food from Merna’s Hawaiian Kitchen. Learn more here. Find other upcoming events from Solano Land Trust here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/lynch-canyon-14th-annual-kite-festival/
LOCATION:Lynch Canyon\, 3100 Lynch Rd.\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T140000
DTSTAMP:20220329T224631Z
CREATED:20220329T224631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T224631Z
UID:27097-1651917600-1651932000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Spring Native Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:May 7\, 10 am-2 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia\nCalifornia Native Plant Society’s Willis L. Jepson Chapter is welcoming spring with its native plant sale! Participants can purchase plants online April 23 through May 4 with early sales for members opening April 20. Pickup for online purchases will be May 7 in Benicia and Fairfield. The Benicia event May 7 will be open for in-person shopping as well. Learn more here! \nhttps://jepson.cnps.org/10-announcements/200-save-the-date-for-the-spring-2022-native-plant-sale
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-spring-native-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220507T160000
DTSTAMP:20220502T222500Z
CREATED:20220420T221614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T222500Z
UID:27241-1651914000-1651939200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Morningsun Herb Farm Open House (& SuSol Cooking Demo)
DESCRIPTION:Join SuSol’s Local Food program manager and chef\, Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, at Morningsun Herb Farm’s annual open house at 11 am on May 7. The live cooking demonstration will feature two quick and easy fresh herb sauces\, perfect for grilled veggies\, meats and more! Chef Steph will demonstrate an Italian-inspired Salsa Verde with Arugula and Parsley\, and also a Moroccan style Chermoula with Cilantro. How to store fresh herbs\, substituting dried herbs with fresh ones\, and tips for reducing food waste will be discussed along with Q&A time. Audience members will receive recipes and small herb starts for planting at home (while supplies last). \nThe open house will have herbal education\, garden walks and garden talks\, food and drink\, and local vendors. \nLearn more here! \nFree admission and parking.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-morningsun-herb-farm-open-house-susol-cooking-demo/
LOCATION:Morningsun Herb Farm\, 6137 Pleasants Valley Rd.\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,partner event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/katie-smith-uQs1802D0CQ-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220506T170000
DTSTAMP:20220401T000148Z
CREATED:20220401T000148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220401T000148Z
UID:27110-1651852800-1651856400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Mother's Day 'Market to Table' Brunch
DESCRIPTION:May marks the start of many farmers markets around Solano County\, and of course Mother’s Day! What better way to celebrate than preparing a delicious “Dutch Baby” – a large fluffy pancake excellent for breakfast\, brunch\, lunch\, or dessert. \nLearn more and register here \nJoin Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock as she prepares a savory “market to table” version\, packed with spring vegetables. This verdant Dutch Baby is festive and fast\, and gets its striking color\, freshness\, and flavor from the addition of spinach and tender herbs. Chef Lisa will also prepare a refreshing Springtime mocktail/cocktail using seasonal farmer’s market produce. Sustainable Solano staff will moderate the class with an audience Q&A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-mothers-day-market-to-table-brunch/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/katie-smith-uQs1802D0CQ-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220505T180000
DTSTAMP:20220428T220147Z
CREATED:20220119T165804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T220147Z
UID:26821-1651762800-1651773600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Regenerative Agriculture Event - Solano Local Food System Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what goes into regenerative agriculture practices that are promoted as healthy for the planet and people? Learn about regenerative agriculture at an event hosted by the Solano Local Food System Alliance. This event will have speakers on regenerative agriculture\, permaculture and biodynamics\, and you’ll have a chance to learn about a demonstration food forest SuSol is installing in Pleasants Valley in partnership with Pleasant Valley School. The Solano Local Food System Alliance’s quarterly meetings are free and open to the public and feature speakers on topics that are important to Solano County’s local food system. The meeting will also explore the vision for Pleasants Valley to become a model region for regenerative agriculture practices that can be better for the environment\, for communities and for the farmers who adopt these methods! \nLearn more and register here! \nSpeakers:\nRose Curley with Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) — Regenerative Agriculture\nMichael Wedgley\, Sustainable Solano — Permaculture and plans for a demonstration permaculture site at the farm\nHarald Hoven — Biodynamic Agriculture and plans for a biodynamic garden at the farm \nThis free public event is part of the Solano Local Food System Alliance’s quarterly educational meetings. \nAbout the demonstration permaculture site:\nThis Pleasants Valley site in Vacaville is the future home of a demonstration farm site that will showcase different regenerative practices and techniques. The permaculture demonstration portion of the site is a joint project between Sustainable Solano and Pleasant Valley School\, which is in development on the property and will offer outdoor education experiences and Waldorf-inspired instruction. \nAbout the Guest Speaker \nRose Curley is a GrizzlyCorps fellow\, completing her service term with Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) in Davis. Rose works for CAFF’s Ecological Farming Program helping small farmers conserve natural resources\, adapt to and mitigate climate change\, and build on-farm resilience. Rose’s day-to-day work includes conducting on-farm research and demonstration projects\, developing educational and extension materials\, and facilitating farmer-to-farmer learning opportunities. In addition to serving with CAFF\, Rose works on a small diversified vegetable farm in the Capay Valley. \nRose graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Molecular Environmental Biology and Food Systems. She was a research assistant in the Berkeley Agroecology Lab studying the relationship between soil and human health. She was raised in the foothills of California’s Central Valley (Yokuts and Mono lands). \nAbout the Alliance:\nThe Solano Local Food System Alliance brings together a variety of stakeholders to leverage each other’s knowledge and shared vision around a strong local food system and engage the wider community to promote the local food economy\, educate about the multiple benefits of local food\, and advocate for improvement to the local food system that increases everyone’s access to local food. \nLearn more about the Alliance here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/solano-local-food-system-alliance-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/May-5-Regen-Ag-flyer_final-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220430T163000
DTSTAMP:20220427T234055Z
CREATED:20220427T234055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T234055Z
UID:27321-1651325400-1651336200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Plant & Seed Exchange
DESCRIPTION:The Vallejo Plant and Seed Exchange will be from 1:30-4:30 pm April 30 at St. Vinnie’s Community Garden\, 1200 Marin St.\, Vallejo
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-plant-seed-exchange/
LOCATION:St. Vinnie’s Community Garden\, 1200 Marin St.\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220502
DTSTAMP:20220217T203049Z
CREATED:20220217T203049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T203049Z
UID:26934-1651104000-1651449599@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Intro to Farm Living at Be Love Farm
DESCRIPTION:April 28-May 1\, Be Love Farm\, Vacaville\nSpend 3 nights and 2 and a half days living on the farm and becoming familiar with all things about farm life. You will make cheese\, sourdough bread\, care for animals\, work in the garden\, help in the kitchen\, and enjoy a sauna at the end of the workday. Register for this and tours\, retreats and other classes at Be Love Farm here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-intro-to-farm-living-at-be-love-farm/
LOCATION:Be Love Farm\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220424T140000
DTSTAMP:20220329T225025Z
CREATED:20220329T225025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T225025Z
UID:27103-1650794400-1650808800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Free Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:April 24\, 10 am-2 pm\, 51 Daniels Ave\, Vallejo\nThis free plant exchange is open to all ages and experience levels! Bring healthy cuttings\, clippings\, or plants from your garden to swap with a neighbor. $5 donations are recommended\, benefitting Mira Theatre Guild. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-free-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:51 Daniels Ave.\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T150000
DTSTAMP:20220329T224824Z
CREATED:20220329T224824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T224824Z
UID:27100-1650708000-1650726000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Rush Ranch Open House
DESCRIPTION:April 23\, 10 am-3 pm\, Rush Ranch\, Suisun City\nSolano Land Trust and Rush Ranch welcome you to celebrate their 32nd Annual Open House! The event is free with activities for the whole family\, including shopping stalls\, live music\, a variety of live animals\, engaging science and engineering activities\, games\, live demonstrations\, and more! All raffle ticket purchases benefit the Rush Ranch Educational Council and Solano Land Trust. Find more information here! Find other upcoming events from Solano Land Trust here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-rush-ranch-open-house/
LOCATION:Rush Ranch
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220423T160000
DTSTAMP:20220420T175005Z
CREATED:20220309T173652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T175005Z
UID:27014-1650704400-1650729600@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? Our Annual Food Forest Tour is back! Do not miss out on the chance to tour our demonstration edible gardens fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system) in Benicia and Vallejo! \nLearn more and register here! \nLearn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant\, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. Ask 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: \n\nYou can choose to tour for the whole day or for half a day on Saturday\, April 23\nBenicia Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 10-1 pm\nVallejo Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 1-4 pm\n\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).\n9 am: Sustainable Solano Program Manager Michael Wedgley will give a talk at Avant Garden on how to have garden abundance with healthy soil biology\, including the creation of compost extracts and teas to add soil biology where it’s needed. He will then apply compost extract to the community shared plot at the garden\, which grows food for donation. ***Bring a mason jar and get some compost extract while supplies last.\n12-1 pm: Itineraries for the Vallejo garden sites (open in the afternoon) will be available at St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School (1500 Benicia R.\, Vallejo)\n12 pm: Learn about Sustainable Solano’s local food program at St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School. The Local Food team will have details about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs in Vallejo and Benicia where you buy directly from local farms\, favorite family recipes from our Youth Cooking Program students\, information about local farms\, agritourism\, and how to engage in food rescue and recovery. Stick around for student demonstrations and check out beehives and honey there on campus\n\n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour/
LOCATION:Benicia & Vallejo Gardens
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,tour
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/P1140410.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20220329T224347Z
CREATED:20220329T224347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T224347Z
UID:27095-1650672000-1650758399@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Spring Native Plant Sale Begins
DESCRIPTION:Starts April 23\, Online\nMay 7\, 10 am-2 pm\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia\nCalifornia Native Plant Society’s Willis L. Jepson Chapter is welcoming spring with its native plant sale! Participants can purchase plants online April 23 through May 4 with early sales for members opening April 20. Pickup for online purchases will be May 7 in Benicia and Fairfield. The Benicia event May 7 will be open for in-person shopping as well. Learn more here! \nhttps://jepson.cnps.org/10-announcements/200-save-the-date-for-the-spring-2022-native-plant-sale
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-spring-native-plant-sale-begins/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220424
DTSTAMP:20220329T224207Z
CREATED:20220329T224207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T224207Z
UID:27093-1650585600-1650758399@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) April Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Organics is excited to get you ready for spring with their April plant sale! Offerings include plants\, soils\, amendments\, and more at the Benicia warehouse\, 4271 Park Rd.\, from 10 am-5 pm April 22 and 10 am-3 pm April 23. Learn more here. https://harmony-organics.com/ \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-april-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Harmony Organics
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220420T180000
DTSTAMP:20220217T204035Z
CREATED:20220217T204035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T204035Z
UID:26938-1650474000-1650477600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Grow Your Own Salad Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us by learning how to grow your own salad ingredients from scratch. This workshop will teach you how to reduce water needs for seasonal vegetable gardening and what to plant in the spring to maximize the harvest season. This class will also cover how to incorporate organic maintenance techniques\, including how to use compost and cover crops. This program is intended for the whole family\, suggested ages 6 and older. \nThis program is proudly sponsored by the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District & the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B2WZRuDWSaW9QH70bvac7w
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-grow-your-own-salad-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220416T120000
DTSTAMP:20220330T160703Z
CREATED:20220330T160703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220330T160703Z
UID:27106-1650106800-1650110400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Easter Egg Hunt at Avant Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Easter Egg Hunt at Avant Garden starting at 11 am April 16. \nFamilies should bring a water bottle and basket for collecting eggs. No reservation necessary — just show up to join in the fun!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-easter-egg-hunt-at-avant-garden/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:garden
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417
DTSTAMP:20220329T223933Z
CREATED:20220329T223933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T223933Z
UID:27088-1650067200-1650153599@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Solano County) Earth Day Cleanups
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with your neighbors by protecting our local resources at an Earth Day Cleanup! Events are taking place around Solano County in Benicia\, Dixon\, Fairfield\, Rio Vista\, Suisun City (Lower Union Avenue Creek)\, Suisun City (Grizzly Island Road)\, Suisun Waterfront\, Vacaville\, Vallejo and Lake Solano. For specific times and locations\, check out the Solano County Cleanups website here. \nhttps://www.cleanupsolano.org/ \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/solano-county-earth-day-cleanups/
LOCATION:Solano County
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220411
DTSTAMP:20220113T233333Z
CREATED:20220113T233140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T233333Z
UID:26777-1649462400-1649635199@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Santa Cruz) Work that Reconnects Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join Santa Cruz Permaculture this April 9-10 for a transformational group process that builds motivation\, connection\, solidarity and vision\, renewing the courage to act for the healing of our world. Through a series of creative and experiential exercises\, The Work that Reconnects with Della Duncan opens space for radical truth-speaking and personal and collective empowerment. \nLearn more here: https://santacruzpermaculture.com/wtr/
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/santa-cruz-work-that-reconnects-weekend/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T180000
DTSTAMP:20220309T173139Z
CREATED:20220309T173139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T173139Z
UID:27012-1649264400-1649268000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Zero Waste 'Tops to Roots'
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that food waste from our kitchens affects climate change? Rotting food in the landfill creates methane gas that heats the atmosphere. Learn how you can cut back on household food waste\, save money and resources\, and be part of the solution! \nLearn more and register here \nJoin Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager\, for a cooking class that explores what to do with those beet greens\, carrot tops\, potato peels and more! Chef Steph will walk through several recipe ideas\, discuss meal planning strategies and food expiration dates\, and demonstrate a simple vegetable broth made from scraps as well as a seasonal pesto. Information on new food waste laws affecting Benicia will start the class and an audience Q & A will take place at the end. \nThis class is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-zero-waste-tops-to-roots/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/katie-smith-uQs1802D0CQ-unsplash.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTSTAMP:20220119T004952Z
CREATED:20220119T004952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T004952Z
UID:26816-1648944000-1649030399@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Get Cooking with Touro
DESCRIPTION:Join Touro University for these interactive classes on healthy shopping\, cooking and eating. The first session will cover carbohydrates\, the Mediterranean diet\, fruits and nuts\, snacking and desserts\, sweeteners and how to “rethink your drink.” Other sessions follow in March and April. \nLearn more and register here. \nSESSION 1 – FEBRUARY 27\, 2022\nCarbohydrates\, Mediterranean Diet:\nFruits and Nuts\, Snacking and Deserts\, Sweeteners and Rethink your Drink \n\nOven Fried Chicken Tenders\nQuinoa Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Sauce\nCreole Roasted Chickpeas\nMake-Your-Own Popcorn\nFudgy Black Bean Brownies\nCrunchy Broccoli Bites with Buffalo Sauce\n\n  \nSESSION 2 – March 6\, 2022\nMediterranean diet:\nLegumes\, good shopping habits\, delectable dinners \n\nChicken Fajita Bowl\nWhite Bean Shashuka\n\n  \nSESSION 3 – April 3\, 2022\nMediterranean diet: Fats and Cholesterol \n\nKitchen Sink Salad\nCheeseburger Pasta\nRatatouille
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-get-cooking-with-touro-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20220204T190715Z
CREATED:20220204T190715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T190715Z
UID:26869-1648288800-1648310400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 26 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Dixon! \nLearn more and register here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden at the Dixon Community Church providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. This project is in partnership with Dixon Community Church and Neighborhood Christian School! \nDay 2: Saturday\, March 26-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and how to install drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting the understory\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\n* wear mask. closed toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and water \n* Lunch will be provided \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Dixon (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/IMG_20210313_153805213_HDR.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T202656Z
CREATED:20220217T202656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T202656Z
UID:26931-1648288800-1648296000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Raised Bed Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Raised Bed Gardening\nMarch 26\, 10 am-noon\, Be Love Farm\, Vacaville\nVisit Be Love Farm and learn how to set up\, plant\, and grow food in your own raised bed gardens. Register for this and tours\, retreats and other classes at Be Love Farm here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-raised-bed-gardening/
LOCATION:Be Love Farm\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T201210Z
CREATED:20220217T201210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T201210Z
UID:26926-1648288800-1648296000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Jepson Prairie Preserve Docent Tours
DESCRIPTION:Jepson Prairie Preserve Docent Tours\nMarch 12-May 8\, 10 am-noon\, Saturdays & Sundays\, Dixon \nJepson Prairie Preserve is one of California’s best remaining examples of a vernal pool ecosystem and native grassland prairie. Dry and dormant most of the year\, the prairie is transformed by winter rains into a tapestry of stunning colors\, and its vernal pools host a rich diversity of rare aquatic life. Visitors can enjoy an easy guided walk with a Jepson Prairie docent to learn about vernal pools and see the aquatic invertebrate and flowering plants that depend on them. Volunteer docents offer tours every Saturday and Sunday. No advanced registration required\, though a minimum $5 donation is encouraged. For groups of 5 or more\, RSVP to jepsonprairiedocents@solanolandtrust.org \nFind other upcoming events from Solano Land Trust here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-jepson-prairie-preserve-docent-tours-5/
LOCATION:Jepson Prairie Preserve\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220325T170000
DTSTAMP:20220316T171934Z
CREATED:20220316T171934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220316T171934Z
UID:27039-1648202400-1648227600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Harmony Organics Spring Soil Sale
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Organics will be having its spring soil sale at its Benicia warehouse\, 4271 Park Rd.\, from 10 am-5 pm March 25 and 10 am-3 pm March 26. Visit for soil\, amendments and more. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-harmony-organics-spring-soil-sale/
LOCATION:Harmony Organics
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T180000
DTSTAMP:20220217T203641Z
CREATED:20220217T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T203641Z
UID:26936-1648054800-1648058400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Bring in the Pollinators Webinar
DESCRIPTION:In addition to bees and butterflies\, the insects\, birds\, and mammals that pollinate plants are\nvital to sustaining our food supply and ecosystems. Come learn who these garden visitors are\, how to create environments to attract and protect them\, and see the wide variety of nectar and pollen-rich flowers you can plant in your garden to support them throughout the seasons. If you are looking to invite more pollinators to your garden\, this the program for you! This program is ideal for any level of gardener. \nThis program is proudly sponsored by the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District & the Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mueTdlk5Q9qkYENe9734UQ
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-bring-in-the-pollinators-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR