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SUMMARY:Virtual MEHKO 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)! \nSustainable Solano is excited to announce this introductory workshop in partnership with the Solano County Department of Resource Management. \nIn this workshop\, you will gain a foundational understanding of MEHKOs\, including what they are\, how to start one\, their limitations\, and we are excited to share some new resources available to help you get started. \nThere will also be a Question and Response session with our facilitators\, so please bring your questions! \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to noah@sustainablesolano.org.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/virtual-mehko-101-workshop/
CATEGORIES:local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
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SUMMARY:MEHKO 101 Workshop - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)! \nSustainable Solano is excited to announce this introductory workshop in partnership with the Solano County Department of Resource Management. \nIn this workshop\, you will gain a foundational understanding of MEHKOs\, including what they are\, how to start one\, their limitations\, and we are excited to share some new resources available to help you get started. \nThere will also be a Question and Response session with our facilitators\, so please bring your questions! \n*Note: Space is limited for this in-person workshop. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to noah@sustainablesolano.org.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/mehko-101-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T193223Z
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SUMMARY:Padan Elementary Garden May Workday
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Padan Elementary Garden Installation event at Eugene Padan Elementary School! Join us on Sat\, May 10\, 2025 at 8:30 AM as we prepare the garden for the summer. \nPadan’s garden is the first edible food forest installed in the Vacaville school system\, and we hope you’ll join us to prepare the garden for Sumemr and see how the space is doing in the wonderful Spring weather. \n\nPlease wear closed toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and water.\nIf you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.\nYou will NOT need a copy of your ticket.\n\nThis project is hosted in conjunction with Vacaville Unified School Distrcit
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/padan-elementary-garden-may-workday/
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250505T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
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SUMMARY:Rio Vista Tree Planting at Airport Road
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Rio Vista\, Sustainable Solano and the Rio Vista Youth Air Protectors to help plant trees and expand Rio Vista’s green spaces. \nWe will be planting trees along Airport Road to purify polluted air and improve the walkability of the street by creating shade\, making it more appealing to pedestrians\, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. \nLight lunch will be provided.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-tree-planting-at-airport-road-2/
LOCATION:Palisades Dr & Airport Rd Rio Vista\, CA 94571\, Palisades Dr & Airport Rd Rio Vista\, CA 94571\, Rio Vista\, CA
CATEGORIES:resilience,trees
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250423T211013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T212956Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this community meeting to review and suggest changes to the Community Air Monitoring Plan for Fairfield and help guide which neighborhoods and areas Aclima will conduct air quality monitoring in. Aclima staff will be present to answer community questions about the project. For more information on the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative\, visit www.aclima.earth/ca-smmi \nFamilies are welcome at this meeting! We will have dinner and children’s activities available. $30 gift cards are available to the first 30 participants who register and attend.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:air quality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250429T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250319T212511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T212511Z
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SUMMARY:Suisun City Community Garden Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Solano is hosting a conversation about an upcoming community garden project at Prosperity Park in Suisun City. A city representative will be there to answer questions about the space. \nJoin us at the Suisun City Library’s Meeting Room on Tue\, April 29 at 6 PM. We will be going over gernal updates\, and speaking about rules and regulations folks want to see in the garden space.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-community-garden-info-session/
LOCATION:Suisun City Library
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250226T194555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T194555Z
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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! \nHow it will work:\nYou can choose to tour for the whole day or for half a day on Saturday\, April 26 \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
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour-4/
LOCATION:Avant Community Garden\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
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SUMMARY:MEHKO 101 In-Person Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever dreamed of turning your home cooking into a business? Now you can with a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)! \nSustainable Solano is excited to announce this introductory workshop in partnership with the Solano County Department of Resource Management and the Solano County Black Chamber of Commerce. \nIn this workshop\, you will gain a foundational understanding of MEHKOs\, including what they are\, how to start one\, their limitations\, and we are excited to share some new resources available to help you get started. \nThere will also be a Question and Response session with our facilitators\, so please bring your questions! \n*Note: Space is limited for this in-person workshop. \nIf you have any questions\, please reach out to noah@sustainablesolano.org.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/mehko-101-in-person-workshop/
CATEGORIES:local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250510T211943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T043600Z
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SUMMARY:Rio Vista Tree Planting at Airport Road
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Rio Vista\, Sustainable Solano and the Rio Vista Youth Air Protectors to help plant trees and expand Rio Vista’s green spaces. \nWe will be planting trees along Airport Road to purify polluted air and improve the walkability of the street by creating shade\, making it more appealing to pedestrians\, and mitigating the urban heat island effect. \nWe will meet at the corner of Airport Road and Palisades Drive at 10am. Parking is available along the road\, or in the parking lot next to the airport. Please wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and a refillable water bottle \nLight lunch will be provided.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/rio-vista-tree-planting-at-airport-road/
LOCATION:Palisades Dr & Airport Rd Rio Vista\, CA 94571\, Palisades Dr & Airport Rd Rio Vista\, CA 94571\, Rio Vista\, CA
CATEGORIES:air quality,trees,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250319T211552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T212605Z
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SUMMARY:Drip Irrigation Basics
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 19 to learn the basics of waterwise drip irrigation in Benicia! Bring a cup of coffee or tea and a snack to share. During this event we will be installing a water-efficient dripline irrigation system in the Swenson community orchard and having a community garden work day. Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will teach an introduction to this sustainable irritation method\, and then lead a hands-on installation. You can expect to learn the differences between dripline and other irrigation methods\, the advantages of drip irrigation\, and how to assemble the components on a landscape. Whether you’ve been wanting to dip your toes into this subject\, or brush up on existing knowledge\, you are welcome!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/drip-irrigation-basics/
CATEGORIES:drip irrigation,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
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SUMMARY:Emmanuel Temple Community Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, April 6 for a day of maintenance at the Emmanuel Temple garden. We will be weeding\, spreading a small amount of wood chips\, and planting Spring vegetables. \nThis project is in partnership with Emmanuel Apostolic Church and Emmanuel Arms Inc. This church has served the community with weekly outreach and supply distributions for over 10 years. All of the food grown in this garden goes back to the community in hot meals or as fresh produce. \nThis maintenance day will consist of: \n\nWeeding\, raking wood chips\, spreading soil into beds\, and planting\n\n\nPlease wear closed toe shoes and sun protection! (i.e. hat and sunscreen)\nBring working gloves\, a water bottle\, and a lunch.\nYou will NOT need a copy of your ticket.\nIf you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.\nVolunteers should not attend the event if they feel unwell.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/emmanuel-temple-community-workday/
CATEGORIES:garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250228T184305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T184305Z
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SUMMARY:Take Care of Your Air: DIY Air Purifier Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Dixon Library for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own air purifier! Dr. Nick Spada of the UC Davis Air Quality Research Center will guide you through the process step by step. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve the air quality in your home. \nThe first 10 attendees to register will receive free materials to make their own air purifier. Register now as supplies are limited.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/take-care-of-your-air-diy-air-purifier-workshop/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:air quality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250324T185621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T185621Z
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SUMMARY:Air Quality Community Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Help us monitor air quality in your neighborhood! The California Air Resources Board\, Aclima\, and Sustainable Solano are teaming up to measure air pollution block-by-block in Fairfield. Join us for a community meeting where you can share your experiences with air quality in Fairfield and help decide where to monitor pollution levels \nFor more information on the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative\, visit www.aclima.earth/ca-smmi
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/air-quality-community-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairfield Civic Center Library
CATEGORIES:air quality
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250228T183613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T183613Z
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SUMMARY:Suisun City Rain Garden Installation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about sustainable landscape design and resilience to flood and drought\, and help install a rain garden based on permaculture principles at the Joseph A. Nelson Community Center! \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop will create an environmentally resilient garden. It will be an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture through in-ground swales\, water-efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-rain-garden-installation/
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250319T211052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T211052Z
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SUMMARY:Gardening 101 Class
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Rocky Hill Trail Garden for an intro-to-gardening class. Learn how easy and fun gardening can be! Lori will teach the basics to be a successful first-time gardener. \nTopics will include \n\ndeciphering the terminology\,\nplants 101\,\nhealthy soil building\,\ntransplanting and\nplant choice by season\,\nseeds vs. starts\,\nnon-toxic pest control\,\nreuse in the garden and\nother tips and tricks.\n\nFor more information contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/gardening-101-class/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill People’s Garden\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250402T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250226T192201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T192201Z
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SUMMARY:Local Food Sourcing in Benicia (+ Cooking Demo!)
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered if you could get local food direct from local farms\, right here in Benicia? Good news – you can! Join Stephanie Jordan\, Local Food Program Manager at Sustainable Solano\, for an evening learning about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and how you can get super fresh produce\, fish\, meat\, eggs (and more!) for you and your family each week. Chef Steph will give a brief tour and overview of Benicia’s CSA site\, discuss the economic and environmental impacts of buying local\, and then showcase that week’s produce in a cooking demonstration and tasting. \nHeritage Presbyterian Church has a food drive each week. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to this event for donation. \nFree\, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nSpace is limited to 25 attendees! \nThis class is generously funded by Republic Services.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/local-food-sourcing-in-benicia-cooking-demo/
CATEGORIES:cooking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250226T191802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T191802Z
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SUMMARY:Community Mural Event: Fairfield in Full Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a day of creativity and community spirit at our Community Mural Event! Collaborate and help paint the Fairfield in Full Bloom mural. The event is in partnership with the City of Fairfield and will take place outside on the Linear Park Trail\, 2001 N Texas St\, so be sure to mark your calendars and bring your artistic flair. Let’s make our city even more vibrant\, walkable and colorful together! The family event will be filled with celebration\, snacks\, seeds and so much more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/community-mural-event-fairfield-in-full-bloom/
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250226T191120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T191120Z
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SUMMARY:First Christian Church Workday
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 22 from 10 am – 2pm to help First Christian Church tend to their garden. Check out the space\, and see what they’re growing. First Christian Church grows food for their church and their surrounding communities. Their garden is productive and their garden champions spend a lot of time tending to it. Help us provide support for them as they prepare for the most productive time of the year! \nSafety recommendations: Volunteers are encouraged to wear close toed shoes\, sunscreen\, hats\, and bring water to hydrate during the event. \nIf you have any questions please contact patrick@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/first-christian-church-workday/
LOCATION:1035 Indiana St.\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250315T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250303T215702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T215702Z
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SUMMARY:Vallejo Cooking Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Vallejo Farmers’ Market for two cooking demonstrations and delicious tastings. Chef Yannick Phillips will show you how to prepare a delicious reishi mushroom chai from 9-11 am. Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock will demonstrate how to make a crisp seasonal salad from 11 am-1 pm.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-cooking-demonstrations/
LOCATION:Vallejo Farmers Market
CATEGORIES:cooking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250314T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250226T194049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T210257Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking Class with Chef Megan Smith
DESCRIPTION:Chef Megan Smith of Ironwood American Bistro in Suisun City is collaborating with Sustainable Solano for a special cooking class!  Utilizing local\, seasonal produce from around Solano County\, Chef Megan will engage participants in a fun and educational cooking demo covering roast\, sauté\, and blanch techniques for vegetables\, food safety\, kitchen economy\, flavor development and knife skills. Attendees will also learn how to prepare a delicious bananas foster pudding.\nMegan Smith is an award-winning chef featured on the Food Network and with recipes in Bon Appetit magazine. To reserve a spot\, call 707-759-4297.\n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/cooking-class-with-chef-megan-smith/
LOCATION:203 Main Street\, Suisun City\, CA\, 203 Main St.\, Suisun City\, California\, United States
CATEGORIES:cooking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250109T193546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T193546Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Hands-On Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on Cooking Class\nFeb 22\, 10am-12pm\, Vacaville\nJoin the community for a fun and interactive cooking class with Laura Doyle. Using fresh\, local\, and seasonal ingredients\, Laura will guide participants in preparing a delicious farm-to-table lunch and dessert. Tickets are just $10. Stay tuned for more details! Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-hands-on-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Ulatis Community Center\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250109T193221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T193400Z
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) DIY Lawn Conversion Workshop - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Feb. 15 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a water efficient garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! During this hands-on installation workshop series\, we will replace a thirsty lawn with shade trees and resilient plants\, and discuss how they help to improve air quality. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch to create a waterwise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and provides habitat for pollinators and shade for the community! \n*For homeowner privacy\, address will be included on ticket* \n Feb. 15-Planting & Irrigation \n\nLearn about the plants selected and their functions in the garden and how to install waterwise drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting the garden\, moving woodchips and installing irrigation\n\nIf you have any questions please contact nicole@sustainablesolano.org \n*Wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and a refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided \n*Bring your own lunch if you have specific dietary needs
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-diy-lawn-conversion-workshop-day-2-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,resilience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250128T000043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T000043Z
UID:31626-1739467800-1739473200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Online) Clear the Air: A Virtual Air Quality Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What is in the air we breathe? 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 demonstrate how to build a cost-effective home air purifier. \nRegister Here \nDr. Spada is a scientist at the Air Quality Research Center of the University of California\, Davis. His research focuses on the prevalence of metals in air pollution\, which he uses to support large-scale national monitoring as well as targeted studies in front-line communities.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-clear-the-air-a-virtual-air-quality-workshop/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:air quality,online,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250211T193000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250204T224652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T225121Z
UID:31632-1739295000-1739302200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:Preliminary Strategies for Regional Climate Action - Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan Public Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We want to share preliminary strategies that may be included in the Bay Area Regional Climate Action Plan. These strategies include building and vehicle electrification\, composting\, expansion of urban green spaces\, and supporting regional renewable energy development. \nMake your voice heard on how we can center equity\, public health\, and thriving communities in this important plan. \nRegister here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/preliminary-strategies-for-regional-climate-action-bay-area-regional-climate-action-plan-public-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:online,partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250109T192835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T193113Z
UID:31601-1739008800-1739030400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield) DIY Lawn Conversion Workshop - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Feb. 8 & Feb. 15 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a water efficient garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! During this hands-on installation workshop series\, we will replace a thirsty lawn with shade trees and resilient plants\, and discuss how they help to improve air quality. \nThis is a great opportunity to learn about rainwater capture\, water efficient drip irrigation and how to plant and mulch to create a waterwise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and provides habitat for pollinators and shade for the community! \n*For homeowner privacy\, address will be included on ticket* \nDay 1: Saturday\, Feb. 8-Earthworks \n\nLearn how to create swales\, which are trenches that capture rainwater in the ground\, divert roof water swales\, and sheet mulch to protect and build healthy soil\nVolunteer tasks: digging a swale\, moving and spreading wood chips.\n\n*Wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and a refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided \n*Bring your own lunch if you have specific dietary needs \nDay 2: Feb. 15-Planting & Irrigation \n\nLearn about the plants selected and their functions in the garden and how to install waterwise drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting the garden\, moving woodchips and installing irrigation\n\nIf you have any questions please contact nicole@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-diy-lawn-conversion-workshop-day-1-2/
LOCATION:Fairfield (Register for Address)\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:air quality,food forest,garden,installation,permaculture,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20241118T191525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T192308Z
UID:31519-1738861200-1738868400@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Fairfield & Zoom) Solano County General Plan & 'Healthy Communities' Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Solano County’s General Plan will be updated in 2028. There is interest in incorporating a ‘Healthy Communities’ chapter this time around\, which would benefit from a strong local food system\, access to healthy food\, successful local farmers and more. It would also hold the county’s climate action plan. \nBut how would that happen? And how can the public participate in this process? Get answers to these questions and more at this public educational forum with local experts in planning\, zoning\, food systems and food access\, and share your priorities for emphasizing local food. This event is hosted by the Solano Local Food System Alliance. \nFree/open to the public. Please register to attend in-person or online over Zoom; space is limited. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solano-county-general-plan-healthy-communities-tickets-1083329731389 \nQuestions? Email Stephanie@SustainableSolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-solano-county-general-plan-healthy-communities-meeting/
LOCATION:Solano County Events Center\, 601 Texas St.\, Fairfield
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250109T192050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T192050Z
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Community Garden Annual Meeting \n10-11:30 am\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia \nJoin us for our annual Benicia Community Garden meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 gardening season at Avant and Swenson! We are looking for people to take an active role in volunteer leadership so we can keep this garden thriving. Learn more here. \nLearn more about Benicia Community Gardens here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-benicia-community-gardens-annual-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20241204T015311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T015318Z
UID:31545-1737194400-1737205200@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Benicia) Sustainable Landscape Design Series
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Landscape Design Series \nJan. 18\, Feb. 22\, March 1 \n10 am-1pm\, St. Pauls Episcopal Church\, Benicia \nLearn how to create a beautiful landscape that thrives in drought conditions. During the in-person workshop series Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will guide you through the process of assessing a landscape\, creating a design\, and implementing that design. We’ll discuss permaculture principles\, plant selection\, and templates for bringing your designs to life. Tickets are $90 for this three-part series. Scholarships are available. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-sustainable-landscape-design-series/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250109T191858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T191858Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Padan Elementary Garden Workday\n9 am-2 pm\, Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nCome help spruce up the Padan food forest. This garden is the first edible food forest in the Vacaville school system\, and it offers a glimpse into a range of exciting possibilities for growing food sustainably. We invite you to join us and explore how this project can inspire similar efforts in the community! No gardening experience is necessary. Click here to learn more. \nUnder 18 must attend with a legal guardian.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-workday-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T161930
CREATED:20250109T191703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T191703Z
UID:31592-1737050400-1737054000@sustainablesolano.org
SUMMARY:(Dixon) Community Garden Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Sustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Dixon! We are currently looking for ideas\, groups and organizations in town who are interested in providing their time to manage the garden space. We are also looking for gardeners for the first growing season. This garden will provide an opportunity for local residents who lack their own space to cultivate fresh produce locally. Register and learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/dixon-community-garden-information-session-5/
LOCATION:Dixon Library
CATEGORIES:garden,resilience
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