Events Calendar
Events
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(Vacaville) Preparing the Garden for Winter Workday
FeaturedVacaville (Register for address)Visit this demonstration and field trip farm site for Pleasant Valley Farm School, which offers outdoor education experiences and Waldorf-inspired instruction. The permaculture demonstration portion of the site is a joint project between Sustainable Solano and Pleasant Valley Farm School. The waterwise, resilient garden uses rainwater capture, water-efficient drip irrigation and carefully selected plants and […]
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(Vallejo) Wonka’s Halloween Wonderland
Vallejo People's Garden, Mare IslandWonka's Halloween Wonderland October 30, 12-7 pm, Vallejo People's Garden, Vallejo Watch Vallejo People's Garden on Mare Island transform into Wonka’s Halloween Wonderland! Kids can trick-or-treat, and the day will include the monthly food and artisan market with live music, free garden classes and seeds. Learn more here.
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(Online) Permaculture 101: Patterns & Principles Talk
FeaturedOnline/ZoomPermaculture 101: Patterns & Principles 6:30-8 pm Register here. Did you know that you can create sustainable landscapes that work with nature to create systems that work together in harmony for healthier soil, plants, planet and people? Permaculture is an approach that reflects on patterns in nature and offers principles that can be used to […]
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(Online) Solano Local Food System Alliance Meeting
FeaturedOnline/ZoomThe Solano Local Food System Alliance meets four times a year, with a focus in 2022 on having public, educational speakers for each of the meetings. November 3, 4-6 pm Rural & Urban Land Use: Planning, Zoning & the Local Food System Because planning and zoning have such a large effect on the local food […]
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(Fairfield) First Fridays at Ledgewood Creek
Ledgewood Creek, FairfieldFirst Fridays at Ledgewood Creek September, 2, October 7 & November 4, 2299 Auto Mall Parkway, Fairfield Solano Resource Conservation District invites volunteers from 10 am to noon on the first Friday of each month to help staff maintain native vegetation and keep the creek clean. For more information, contact David Vigil at david.vigil@solanorcd.org.
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(Online) QWEL Certification Class (Registration Closes Nov. 2)
OnlineThe 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. Registration closes Nov. 2 […]
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(Vallejo) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
FeaturedVallejo (Register for Address)Join us November 12 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vallejo! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vallejo providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water efficient drip irrigation and how […]
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(Dixon) Native Plant Sale
Ruhstaller Farm 6686 Sievers Rd, DixonNative Plant Sale Nov. 12, 12-5 pm, Ruhstaller Farm, Dixon Solano Resource Conservation District is holding its native plant sale at Ruhstaller Farm in Dixon, with a wide variety of plants native to our area and perfect for drought-tolerant and pollinator gardens. There will be a free Monarch and pollinator workshop at 1 pm and […]
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(Suisun City) Flood Walk with Adopt a Neighborhood
FeaturedSuisun City Civic CenterIn partnership with Suisun Adopt a Neighborhood, Sustainable Solano is hosting a tour around the Suisun City Waterfront and adjacent communities to raise awareness of the potential flooding that can negatively impact Suisun City's infrastructure, housing and businesses. The walk will be approximately 2 miles long, and will start by the water behind the Suisun […]
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(Vallejo) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
FeaturedVallejo (Register for Address)Join us November 19 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vallejo! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vallejo providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water efficient drip irrigation and how […]
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(Fairfield) Birds of Prey Hike
Lynch Canyon 3100 Lynch Rd., FairfieldBird of Prey Hike November 27, 10 am-2 pm, Lynch Canyon, Fairfield Solano Land Trust and Solano County Parks are proud to present the first Lynch Canyon birds of prey hike of the winter migration season. Lynch Canyon is home to golden eagles and hawks. It is also a magnet for migrating and over-wintering birds […]
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(Online) Internship Certification
FeaturedOnline/Zoom6-7:30 pm over Zoom on Dec. 1, 8 & 15 (must attend all three meetings) Register here These engaging certification sessions explore environmental challenges at a global, community and individual level, bringing the discussion to bear on youth leadership and engagement around environmental justice. Certification sessions are free to attend and open to any Solano […]
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(Vacaville) Christmas Faire
Soul Food Farm VacavilleChristmas Faire December 3, Soul Food Farm, Vacaville This holiday fair from Soul Food Farm and Morningsun Herb Farm will include music, food, artisan crafts and local farmers. SuSol's Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan will be on hand to do a seasonal cooking demonstration as well! Learn more here.
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(Suisun City) Demonstration Resilient Garden Installation: Day 1 of 2
FeaturedSuisun City (Register for Address)Join us on December 3 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a drought, fire and flood-resistant garden based on permaculture principles in Suisun City! This is a neighborhood expansion, there will now be two gardens on this block! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create an environmentally resilient garden […]
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(Vacaville) Olde World Winter Market
Ballygrennan FarmOlde World Winter Market December 4, 11 am-5 pm, Ballygrennan Farm, Vacaville From kid-friendly activities to a variety of vendors, this event at the Pleasant Valley Farm School will include 2 puppet shows and a presentation on Waldorf education, and hands-on stations for making ornaments, candles, angels and caramel apples. Vendors include baked goods, local farm […]
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(Suisun City) Demonstration Resilient Garden Installation: Day 2 of 2
FeaturedSuisun City (Register for Address)Join us on December 10 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a drought, fire and flood-resistant garden based on permaculture principles in Suisun City! This is a neighborhood expansion, there will now be two gardens on this block! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create an environmentally resilient garden […]
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(Watsonville) HUM: A Weekend of Song, Connection & Regeneration
WatsonvilleDec. 16-18, Watsonville Vital Cycles encourages everyone to join them for a weekend of rejuvenation! Over three days, participants will reconnect with themselves and the Earth through song, permaculture, and self-healing exercises. Learn more and register for this unique hope-filled retreat here!
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(American Canyon) Bare-root Fruit Tree Giveaway
FeaturedMid City NurserySaturday, Jan. 21, 28 & Feb. 4 Bareroot Fruit Tree Giveaways 10 am-12 pm, American Canyon, Dixon & Vacaville All available trees have already been reserved. Please check back in the future for other opportunities. Solano Gardens will be offering bare-root fruit trees for community gardeners who need help building their home gardens. We are […]
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(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 – NEW DATE
FeaturedFairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us Jan. 21 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! Learn more and register here! This […]
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(Vacaville) Markham Community Forum Day
Featured565 Rocky Hill Road, VacavilleMonday, January 23 Markham Community Forum Day 1-2:30 pm, 565 Rocky Hill Rd., Vacaville We're working to improve the Rocky Hill Trail Garden and want the community's input! Join this […]
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