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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220417
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220411
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220406T180000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220404
DTSTAMP:20220119T004952Z
CREATED:20220119T004952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T004952Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T160000
DTSTAMP:20220204T190715Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T120000
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220326T120000
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CREATED:20220217T201210Z
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220323T180000
DTSTAMP:20220217T203641Z
CREATED:20220217T203641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T203641Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220320T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T201000Z
CREATED:20220217T201000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T201000Z
UID:26924-1647770400-1647777600@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-4/
LOCATION:Jepson Prairie Preserve\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T160000
DTSTAMP:20220204T190518Z
CREATED:20220204T190518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T190518Z
UID:26867-1647684000-1647705600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 19 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 1: Saturday\, March 19-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roofwater to those swales\, sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil and plant trees\nLearn small scale strategies that can help make a yard more resilient during drought and floods\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips and planting trees.\n\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-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Dixon (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220319T120000
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CREATED:20220217T200636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T200636Z
UID:26922-1647684000-1647691200@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-3/
LOCATION:Jepson Prairie Preserve\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220318T180000
DTSTAMP:20220309T170811Z
CREATED:20220218T214817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220309T170811Z
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SUMMARY:(Online) Cooking Class - Spring Greens
DESCRIPTION:Early spring is prime time for leafy greens in the garden and at the farmers market. \nLearn more and register here! \nThis class welcomes back cooking instructor and personal chef Laura Doyle\, who will demonstrate three recipes that can be made with a variety of different greens\, from the well-known to the unfamiliar. Chef Laura will saute up a big batch of garlicky greens and talk about how to use them throughout the week\, whizz up a batch of flavorful chimichurri and mix up a salad starring some of the more overlooked bitter greens such as mizuna\, radicchio (and whatever else she finds at the market that week!) Sustainable Solano staff will moderate the class with an audience Q & A at the end.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-cooking-class-spring-greens/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220313T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T200426Z
CREATED:20220217T200426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T200426Z
UID:26920-1647165600-1647172800@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-2/
LOCATION:Jepson Prairie Preserve\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T150000
DTSTAMP:20220217T205624Z
CREATED:20220217T205624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T205624Z
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SUMMARY:(Contra Costa) No Drilling Youth March & Rally
DESCRIPTION:No Drilling Contra Costa Youth March & Rally\nMarch 12\, 1-3 pm\, Antioch Community Center\nParticipants will march 1.2 miles on a trail along Lone Tree Way and then join a rally on the right-hand side of the Antioch Community Center parking lot. The rally will feature speakers\, music\, art\, an informational fair\, and a supervised\, fenced-in playground for young children. Bring water\, snacks\, banners and signs; mask up and wear blue and green. Learn more at www.sunflower-alliance.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/contra-costa-no-drilling-youth-march-rally/
LOCATION:Antioch Community Center
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20220217T200245Z
CREATED:20220217T200245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T200245Z
UID:26917-1647079200-1647086400@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/
LOCATION:Jepson Prairie Preserve\, Dixon
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T120000
DTSTAMP:20220204T185950Z
CREATED:20220204T185945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220204T185950Z
UID:26864-1647079200-1647086400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Garden Tour: Pollinators Paradise
DESCRIPTION:Tour the Pollinators Paradise Food Forest in-person on March 12! \nLearn more and register here \nThis is an opportunity to explore a demonstration food forest garden and see how a front lawn was converted to a sustainable landscape. At 11 am Permaculture Designer John Scott will explain the steps to convert your lawn into a thriving water efficient ecosystem. \nThis is a great way to learn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard to create a vibrant\, food-producing ecosystem using water wisely. You will get a chance to ask the food forest keeper questions\, enjoy the garden\, be inspired and get ideas on how you can work these design principles into your own yard!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-garden-tour-pollinators-paradise/
LOCATION:Dixon (Register for Address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220312T160000
DTSTAMP:20220217T201931Z
CREATED:20220217T201931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220217T201931Z
UID:26928-1647075600-1647100800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Soul Food Farmstand Reopening
DESCRIPTION:Soul Food Farmstand Reopening\nMarch 12\, 9 am-4 pm\, Soul Food Farm\, Vacaville\nSoul Food Farm will hold an Open House to mark the reopening of the farm stand with food\, vendors and music. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-soul-food-farmstand-reopening/
LOCATION:Soul Food Farm\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220309T190000
DTSTAMP:20220218T215537Z
CREATED:20220218T215352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220218T215537Z
UID:26953-1646848800-1646852400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Western Monarch Conservation Talk
DESCRIPTION:Sarah McKibbin\, a Restoration Project Manager for the Solano Resource Conservation District (SRCD)\, and the Monarch Milkweed Project will offer a presentation on Western Monarch Conservation efforts and what we can do to help them thrive. We will learn about programs that support the Monarchs and information on creating a Monarch Waystation! There will be time for Q&A at the end of the presentation. \nLearn more and register here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-western-monarch-conservation-talk/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:garden,pollinators
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220307
DTSTAMP:20220119T004832Z
CREATED:20220119T004832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T004832Z
UID:26814-1646524800-1646611199@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-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220305T120000
DTSTAMP:20220127T223859Z
CREATED:20220127T223837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T223859Z
UID:26855-1646474400-1646481600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Community Garden Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Benicia Community Garden meeting will be in person at Avant Garden to discuss the 2022-2023 gardening season at Avant and Swenson! We will have garden demos\, free garden goodies and lots of gardening information. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benicia-community-garden-annual-meeting-tickets-252321880537
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-community-garden-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20220225T200159Z
CREATED:20220225T200159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220225T200159Z
UID:26971-1646334000-1646337600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program Webinar\nMarch 3\, 7 pm\, Online\nThe Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program (BCAMP) will hold an introductory webinar to introduce the newly operational air monitoring station in the city. A panel of experts will provide insight on the station\, which is now recording real-time air quality data. The recently launched BCAMP website will display the data collected and other resources. Register for the webinar here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-community-air-monitoring-program-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220228T200000
DTSTAMP:20220125T214542Z
CREATED:20220125T214542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T214542Z
UID:26848-1646074800-1646078400@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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTSTAMP:20220119T004706Z
CREATED:20220119T004706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T004706Z
UID:26812-1645920000-1646006399@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/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220226T160000
DTSTAMP:20220113T232715Z
CREATED:20220113T232706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T232715Z
UID:26775-1645869600-1645891200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 26 to learn about guild planting and drip irrigation and install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Suisun City 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. \nDay 2: Saturday\, Feb 16-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\n* wear mask. closed toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and water \n* Lunch will be provided on Feb 12 and Feb 26 \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fairfield-food-forest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T103000
DTSTAMP:20220125T214307Z
CREATED:20220125T214307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T214307Z
UID:26846-1645516800-1645525800@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) QWEL Certification Class
DESCRIPTION:The Solano County Water Agency is sponsoring a FREE online Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) certification training course! The QWEL training will be facilitated live over a Zoom webinar by a highly rated QWEL certified instructor and is available to professionals conducting business or employed in Solano\, Napa or Yolo counties. \nFeb. 22-March 4 \nLearn more and register here: https://qwel.net/pub/class/301
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-qwel-certification-class/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220219T130000
DTSTAMP:20220113T235432Z
CREATED:20220113T235432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T235432Z
UID:26783-1645268400-1645275600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Grow Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:Described by past attendees as a Master Gardener level class\, this is an in-depth webinar that will teach you how to grow your best garden yet! \nLearn what\, how and when to start planting for a well-timed and productive garden using organic methods. We will talk about garden layout\, creating garden beds\, propagation\, companion planting\, cover crops\, perennials\, and choosing the best varieties to grow for our area. We’ll go over what your soil needs to get through the year\, and the proper methods of bed preparation and crop rotation to prevent pests and diseases. Bring your gardening questions that need answering during our Q&A section.\nFor all levels of gardener. \nLearn more and register here! \n2+ hrs|$30 \nFebruary 5\, 2022\, 11 am \nFebruary 19\, 2022\, 11 am \nClass instructor: Rachel Hoff is a Landscape Architect and has been gardening for over 30 years and teaching gardening workshops for the past eight years.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-grow-like-a-pro-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220212T160000
DTSTAMP:20220113T231943Z
CREATED:20220113T231935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T231943Z
UID:26770-1644660000-1644681600@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us February 12 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! \nRegister here! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Fairfield 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. \nDay 1: Saturday\, Feb 12-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roofwater to those swales\, sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil and plant trees\nLearn small scale strategies that can help make a yard more resilient during drought and floods\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips and planting trees.\n\nDay 2: Saturday\, Feb 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 on Feb 12 and Feb 26 \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sustainablesolano.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fairfield-food-forest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220205T130000
DTSTAMP:20220113T233854Z
CREATED:20220113T233854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T233854Z
UID:26780-1644058800-1644066000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Grow Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:Described by past attendees as a Master Gardener level class\, this is an in-depth webinar that will teach you how to grow your best garden yet! \nLearn what\, how and when to start planting for a well-timed and productive garden using organic methods. We will talk about garden layout\, creating garden beds\, propagation\, companion planting\, cover crops\, perennials\, and choosing the best varieties to grow for our area. We’ll go over what your soil needs to get through the year\, and the proper methods of bed preparation and crop rotation to prevent pests and diseases. Bring your gardening questions that need answering during our Q&A section.\nFor all levels of gardener. \nLearn more and register here! \n2+ hrs|$30 \nFebruary 5\, 2022\, 11 am \nFebruary 19\, 2022\, 11 am \nClass instructor: Rachel Hoff is a Landscape Architect and has been gardening for over 30 years and teaching gardening workshops for the past eight years.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-grow-like-a-pro/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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