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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Compost 101- A Beginners Guide to Composting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-friendly class will introduce attendees to the basics of composting; Composting 101! Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’ gold”. The benefits of making and using compost are many: recycling resources\, saving money and water. This workshop will teach you to make\, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden. \nRegister here \nCity Church will have a newly built 3-bin system by the class date\, so attendees will have an opportunity for hands on harvesting and composting in their new bin(s). \nThis is the first class in a 3-series class offering on composting. The next two classes will be for intermediate composting information and advanced composting\, respectively. \nThe instructor\, Lori Caldwell\, is a seasoned teacher on all things compost\, gardening\, and sustainable living. She will offer her expertise for this class as well as for the second class in the compost series which you can register for here. \nThis class is funded by Solano County. Please email jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org with any questions.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-compost-101-a-beginners-guide-to-composting/
LOCATION:City Church of Fairfield
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 2 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! \nRegister here \nThis three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you’re interested in exploring water-capture alternatives\, refining your skills in garden design\, or are enthusiastic about urban agriculture\, we invite you to attend! \n– March 17: Mulch & weed management workshop\n– March 24: Planting workshop \n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*If you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-garden-installation-day-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240319T203000
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Agritourism 101
DESCRIPTION:Agritourism 101: Living Off The Land\nMarch 19\, 6-8:30 pm\, Journey Downtown\, Vacaville\nThis workshop offers strategies and insights that can transform your agricultural aspirations into a thriving business model. From community farm stands to flower fields\, agritourism is ripe for the picking. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-agritourism-101/
LOCATION:Journey Downtown\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Online) HeArt of the Garden
DESCRIPTION:HeArt of the Garden – Introduction\nMarch 23\, 12 pm-2 pm\, Virtual\nExplore the wisdom and magic of the natural world within the comfort of your own home. This virtual event is perfect for creatives who want to actively invite the influence of nature into their creative practice. HeArt of the Garden is designed to help participants cultivate confidence and develop inner-trust through journaling for creative expression. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-heart-of-the-garden/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 3 of 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us in establishing an on-campus food forest at Touro University! \nRegister here \nThis three-day hands-on workshop will be guided by a seasoned permaculture designer who will delve into the intricacies of food forest establishment. Participants will engage in activities such as digging and relocating dirt and wood chips. Whether you’re interested in exploring water-capture alternatives\, refining your skills in garden design\, or are enthusiastic about urban agriculture\, we invite you to attend! \n– March 24: Planting workshop \n* wear closed-toe shoes\, sun protection\, bring gloves and refillable water bottle \n* Lunch will be provided. \n*Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs \n*If you are under 18: your legal guardian must sign a release of liability when you check-in.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-garden-installation-day-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Reuse\, Recycle & Organics Talk
DESCRIPTION:Reuse\, Recycle & Organics\nMarch 25\, 6-7:30 pm\, Benicia Community Center\, Benicia\nJoin us for an evening exploring why recycling and food waste laws have changed and what items are currently accepted in each cart. This is a hands-on presentation by Marie Knutson of Republic Services to answer\, “What goes where?” with an added bonus from a special guest speaker specializing in reuse. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-reuse-recycle-organics-talk/
LOCATION:Benicia Community Center
CATEGORIES:garden,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240330T140000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Gardening Faire
DESCRIPTION:Vallejo Gardening Faire\nMarch 30\, 11 am-2 pm\, John F. Kennedy Library\, Vallejo\nConnect with us at that Vallejo Gardening Faire to learn more about our upcoming spring classes and events. Explore gardening resources\, find pots and seeds\, and meet with fellow gardeners from the area. We look forward to seeing you there! \nLearn more here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-gardening-faire/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240408
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Online) Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour\nApril 6 & 7 virtual event\, May 4 & 5 in person\nEmbark on a journey through fifty-five stunning gardens nestled within Alameda and Contra Costa counties\, alongside visits to twenty eco-conscious green homes\, all available for exploration either online or in person! Celebrating its 20th anniversary\, the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour invites you to view impressive examples of eco-friendly landscaping and sustainable living. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-bringing-back-the-natives-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240406T140000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Volunteer: Garden 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. \nRegister here \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.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org \n– Emmanuel Temple is also looking for active community members that can support the garden on a regular basis. Interested in helping? Contact SuSol Program Manager Jazzmin Ballou at jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-volunteer-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240408T100000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Qualified Water-Efficient Landscaper Training
DESCRIPTION:Free Qualified Water-Efficient Landscaper Training\nBegins April 8\, Online\nThe Solano County Water Agency will be offering a free online Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper (QWEL) training for Solano\, Napa and Yolo County professionals. QWEL is a highly rated certification course recognized by U.S. EPA WaterSense. The two-week course features live\, online instruction four days per week with landscaping and irrigation expert Lori Palmquist. Space is limited. Register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-qualified-water-efficient-landscaper-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop\n10 am-4 pm\, Register for address\, Benicia \nLearn how to water your garden sustainably by directing water from your washing machine into your landscape. Join us for a hands-on experience to learn techniques you can apply at home. Lunch will be provided. Learn more here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-laundry-to-landscape-greywater-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Benicia (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:greywater,installation
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
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SUMMARY:Solano County Earth Day Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Solano County Earth Day Clean Up\nApril 20\, various locations\nDiscover a clean-up site near you!  This website will help you connect with organizations across the region to help keep Solano County beautiful. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/solano-county-earth-day-clean-up/
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Hands-On Cooking Class: Moroccan
DESCRIPTION:Savory\, tangy\, sometimes sweet and minty….that’s Moroccan food with its warm and inviting spices! Guest instructor Melissa Edwards joins Sustainable Solano’s local food team for a fun and engaging hands-on cooking class making a tasty Moroccan Stew with Couscous and homemade Chili Oil. We’ll discuss how this versatile and healthy recipe can be adapted to accommodate everyone from vegans to carnivores\, and how to stock it with fresh\, local produce. And if you love comfort food\, you can order it from Melissa! She is the owner of Enchanted Cottage Kitchen\, Vallejo’s first Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO)\, which offers prepared food made in a licensed home kitchen. After cooking\, participants will be invited to sit down and enjoy lunch together\, while Melissa answers questions about this type of home-based culinary business. \n$20 per person. \nSpace is limited to 10 tickets! \nRegister here!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-hands-on-cooking-class-moroccan/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T150000
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) 34th Annual Rush Ranch Open House
DESCRIPTION:Solano Land Trust presents its largest community event of the year: the Rush Ranch Open House! The Rush Ranch Open House is free to all and packed with fun for all ages. Visitors can shop from local vendors and at the Rush Ranch Outfitters Shop for art\, food from local farms\, jewelry\, and more. Kids and adults can learn about the natural and cultural history of Rush Ranch\, play games\, and do engaging science and engineering activities. \nDuring Solano Land Trust’s Rush Ranch open house April 20\, speaker Caroline Newell will present on the “Habitat and Ecosystem Services of the Suisun Marsh” as part of SuSol’s work around nature-based solutions to flood risk in Suisun City.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-34th-annual-rush-ranch-open-house/
LOCATION:Rush Ranch
CATEGORIES:partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Camp Rainbow
DESCRIPTION:Camp Rainbow is an opportunity to connect with nature through diverse programs that are designed to cultivate a profound love for the environment\, empowering children and adults to become mindful stewards of the planet. \nThe youth spring session starts April 20 at Kyle’s Temple Community Garden (236 Illinois St.) \nFor questions\, contact Sandi Squirrel at camprainbow67@gmail.com
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-camp-rainbow-2/
LOCATION:Kyles Temple Community Garden\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240216T004331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T210625Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Intermediate Composting Skills - An Introduction to Worm Composting
DESCRIPTION:This beginner and intermediate friendly class will cover common challenges folks who are newer to composting may run into. The garden this class will take place at has a 3-bin system which needs some gentle care and repair\, which will guide a portion of our class. We will also discuss worm composting and how to start a bin of your own! \nRegister here \nThis is the second class in a 3-class-series on composting. The next first class will be a Composting 101 class\, suitable for people who want to start composting but have little prior knowledge on how\, and the third and final class will be for advanced composting. \nThe instructor\, Lori Caldwell\, is a seasoned teacher on all things compost\, gardening\, and sustainable living. She will offer her expertise for this class as well as for the first class in the compost series which you can register for here. If interested in the third and final class in the series\, please sign up here. \nThis class is funded by Solano County. Please email jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org with any questions.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-intermediate-composting-skills-an-introduction-to-worm-composting/
LOCATION:4th Second\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:compost,food forest,garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240420T143000
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Earth Day Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Art Walk\nApril 20\, 12-2:30 pm\, Joseph Nelson Community Center\nChildren and students are welcome to submit an art project about what Earth Day means to them for the upcoming Suisun City Earth Day Art Walk. Cash prizes available for young artists. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-earth-day-art-walk/
LOCATION:Joseph Nelson Community Center\, Suisun City
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240403T005351Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Plant Swap for Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at the Mira Theatre Guild for a fun-filled day of swapping plants and celebrating Earth Day! Bring your extra plants\, cuttings\, or seeds to exchange with fellow plant enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to expand their plant collection and connect with like-minded individuals. Let’s promote sustainability and green living together! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add new green friends to your home. See you there!
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-plant-swap-for-earth-day/
LOCATION:Mira Theatre\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
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SUMMARY:(Benicia & Vallejo) Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour
DESCRIPTION:Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour\nApril 27\, 9 am-4 pm\, Benicia & Vallejo\nIf you’re interested in growing your own food or want to replace your lawn with a more sustainable landscape\, join our annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour! These demonstration edible gardens in Benicia and Vallejo are fed by secondary water (roofwater and/or laundry-to-landscape greywater system). This is the perfect opportunity to learn simple techniques that you can apply to your own yard. Learn more and register here. \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 27 \nBenicia Demonstration Food Forest Gardens will be open 10 am-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). Scavenger Hunt pick up for youth\n9 am: Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will give a talk at Avant Garden on “Why Mulch Matters in Sustainable Gardening?”\n10:30-11:30 am: Water harvesting guided tour with Soilogical’s Michael Wedgley at Yggdrasil Garden in Benicia\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\n1-2 pm: Guided native plant tour of Pollinator Pathway with Suzanne Briley from Vallejo People’s Garden\n2 pm: homeowner of Inspired Garden(Sure-Would Forest) will talk about how he converted IBC totes to capture water and irrigate his garden\n\nWe strongly encourage carpooling for ease of travel and for the company of (new or old) friends! \n$10 suggested donation at check-in \nemail nicole@sustainablesolano.org if you have any questions
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-vallejo-annual-demonstration-food-forest-tour-3/
LOCATION:Benicia & Vallejo Gardens
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T130000
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SUMMARY:Fairfield-Suisun Community Treatment Wetland Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District for an informative meeting about their community treatment wetland project. Learn about the benefits of wetlands\, how they improve water quality\, and their importance in our ecosystem. This in-person event is a great opportunity to ask questions\, meet fellow community members\, and get involved in this exciting environmental initiative. Don’t miss out! \nRegister here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-suisun-community-treatment-wetland-meeting/
LOCATION:Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District
CATEGORIES:partner event,resilience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240320T211243Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Cooking Demonstration at Earth Daze
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \n– Sat. April 27\, 11 am: Cooking demo & samples by Chef Stephanie Jordan at Vallejo’s Earth Daze Festival \nhttps://www.visitvallejo.com/events/upcoming-events/earth-daze-festival
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-cooking-demonstration-at-earth-daze/
LOCATION:Downtown Vallejo
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T173000
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SUMMARY:(Online) Equity & Food Systems 101 with the Solano Local Food System Alliance Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Equity & Food Systems 101\n4-5:30 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nThe Solano Local Food System Alliance hosts this educational forum to answer questions about food systems:  what they are\, who works on them\, why they are so complex\, and why supporting your local food system is vitally important. In addition to the basics\, guest speakers will also dive into SB 1000\, which states that environmental justice elements be included in both city and county general plans. The work of food policy councils can help bring equity into the local food system.  Representatives from both the Solano-based Alliance and neighboring food policy councils will discuss their current strategic goals and projects\, which aim to build more equity\, greater access to local food\, and support for our farmers. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-equity-food-systems-101-with-the-solano-local-food-system-alliance-meeting/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:Alliance,local food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240503T190000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240329T234642Z
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SUMMARY:(Suisun City) Spanish Flood Walk with Mayor Alma Hernández
DESCRIPTION:Suisun City Spanish Flood Walk with Mayor Alma Hernández \nCaminata Sobre Inundaciones en la Ciudad de Suisun con Alcaldesa Alma Hernandez \nÚnase a la Alcaldesa Alma Hernández y a Sustainable Solano en una Caminata de Inundaciones por el futuro Vecindario Resiliente de Suisun City. \nHora: 3 de Mayo de 2024 6 pm \n6 pm\, Suisun City Civic Center\, Suisun City \nJoin Mayor Alma Hernández and Sustainable Solano on a flood walk through Suisun City in Spanish. On this 90-minute tour through Suisun City’s vulnerable areas\, we will talk about the environmental impacts of flooding\, rising sea levels\, and rainwater management. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/suisun-city-spanish-flood-walk-with-mayor-alma-hernandez/
LOCATION:Suisun City Civic Center
CATEGORIES:flood walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240305T173003Z
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SUMMARY:(Bay Area) Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour\nApril 6 & 7 virtual event\, May 4 & 5 in person\nEmbark on a journey through fifty-five stunning gardens nestled within Alameda and Contra Costa counties\, alongside visits to twenty eco-conscious green homes\, all available for exploration either online or in person! Celebrating its 20th anniversary\, the Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour invites you to view impressive examples of eco-friendly landscaping and sustainable living. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/bay-area-bringing-back-the-natives-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240501T204112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T204307Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Padan Elementary Garden Installation: Day 1 of 3
DESCRIPTION:May 4\, 18 & 25 \nPadan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops\n10 am- 2 pm\, Eugene Padan Elementary School\, Vacaville \nLearn about sustainable landscape design and help us\ninstall a garden at Eugene Padan Elementary School. This hands-on garden installation is a multi-day event full of fantastic opportunities to learn about rainwater capture and how to plant and mulch for a waterwise\, sustainable garden that builds healthy soil. \nMay 4 – Laying the foundation for the garden\nMay 18 – Irrigation and Mulch Workshop\nMay 25 – Planting Workshop
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-padan-elementary-garden-installation-day-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Padan Elementary\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:garden,installation,permaculture,pollinators,resilience,soil,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240416T171509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171510Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Workday
DESCRIPTION:Touro University Food Forest Workday\n10 am-3 pm\, Touro University California\, Vallejo \nJoin us at Touro University for the inaugural workday in their freshly established Food Forest\, aptly named “Healing Harvest”! We will explore vital topics such as weed management\, sheet mulching\, and the invaluable role of wood chips in moisture retention. Learn more and register here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-touro-university-food-forest-workday/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,permaculture,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240510T223000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240416T171831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T171832Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:Vacaville Demonstration Food Forest Tour and Movie Screening\n6:30-10:30 pm\, Register for Address \nJoin us for a guided tour of our demonstration food forests in Vacaville! If you have been thinking of making some changes in your garden\, this is your chance to connect with our food forest keepers and learn about the sustainable design principles that make their gardens thrive. This event will also include a discussion on weed management with Scott Dodson from Scottys Organic Gardening and an outdoor screening of the film\, “Kiss the Ground”. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-demonstration-food-forest-tour-and-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240320T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T200423Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Cooking Class: Creativity and Sustainability in the Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! \nCreativity & Sustainability in the Kitchen\n10 am-12 pm\, Vallejo Community Center\, Vallejo \nJoin Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock for this hands-on workshop on how to plan a week of healthy and inexpensive meals. Together\, we will use locally grown produce to prepare black bean burgers\, chipotle aoli\, smashed potatoes\, and seasonal vegetables. We will also discuss creative ways to create a menu using strategically purchased produce\, chicken\, beans and rice. Space is limited. Click here to register.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-cooking-class-creativity-and-sustainability-in-the-kitchen/
LOCATION:Vallejo Community Center
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240501T203231Z
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class
DESCRIPTION:Hands-on Introduction to Permaculture Class\n11 am- 1 pm\, First Christian Church\, Vallejo \nFor this hands-on introductory course\, we will explore the three principles of permaculture: People Care\, Earth Care\, and Fair Share. We will also discuss how relationships benefit our gardens and learn about companion planting and tree guilds. Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-hands-on-introduction-to-permaculture-class/
LOCATION:First Christian Church\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:garden,permaculture,resilience,soil
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260530T070226
CREATED:20240501T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T203537Z
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Inspired Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Vacaville Inspired Garden Tour\n6-7:30 pm\, Register for Location \nHomeowners Mike and Sherry converted their front and back yard lawns into edible food forests after participating in our DIY Sustainable Design course. These gardens boast pollinator plants\, swales\, and drip irrigation systems. We invite you to join us in touring this extraordinary space\, draw inspiration\, and learn how you can apply these design principles in your own yard. Click here to learn more. \n 
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-inspired-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,local food,permaculture,resilience,soil,tour
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