Events Calendar
(Online) The Quest for Environmental and Climate Justice Lecture
OnlineEvery day, poor people and communities of color contend with disproportionate health risks due to toxic exposures. Robert Bullard, dubbed the “father of environmental justice,” has spent more than five decades spotlighting this burden of unequal environmental protections. During the second annual Donald Hopkins Scholars Lecture, Dr. Bullard will explore the ways that justice, sustainability, […]
Solano Local Food System Alliance Meeting
Online/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. Meetings are scheduled for Feb. 3 May 5 Aug. 4 Nov. 3 The Solano Local Food System Alliance includes a wide variety of stakeholders committed to fulfilling the mission […]
(Online) Cooking Class – Dried Bean Basics
Online/ZoomDried beans are versatile, inexpensive, healthy and almost always in season. Learn more and register here! With a little advance planning, this pantry staple can be used in soups, sides, burgers, appetizers and more. Join chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager in a live virtual class that covers the basics of […]
(Online) Grow Like a Pro
OnlineDescribed 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! Learn 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, […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us February 12 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! Register here! This 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 […]
(Online) Grow Like a Pro
OnlineDescribed 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! Learn 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, […]
(Online) QWEL Certification Class
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. Feb. 22-March 4 Learn […]
(Fairfield) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
Fairfield (Register for Address) FairfieldJoin us February 26 to learn about guild planting and drip irrigation and install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Fairfield! Register here! This 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 […]
(Online) Get Cooking with Touro
OnlineJoin 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. Learn more and register here. SESSION 1 - FEBRUARY 27, 2022 Carbohydrates, Mediterranean […]
Solano Climate Policy Action Team
OnlineInterested 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 […]
Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program Webinar
OnlineBenicia Community Air Monitoring Program Webinar March 3, 7 pm, Online The 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 […]
(Benicia) Community Garden Annual Meeting
Avant Community Garden BeniciaOur 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. Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/benicia-community-garden-annual-meeting-tickets-252321880537
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