Events Calendar
(Benicia) Back to Basics Class (first session)
Benicia Adult EducationBack to Basics Class Jan. 20- May 4, Benicia Adult Education Benicia Adult Education is offering a sampler of sustainable living courses in the spring. This 16-week course will cover gardening, beekeeping, composting, keeping chickens, and making kombucha. Students will earn a certificate from Benicia Adult Education. Click here to learn more.
(Fairfield) Tree Care Workshop
City Church of FairfieldFairfield Tree Care Workshop 10 am-12 pm, City Church, Fairfield This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn the easiest way to care for your tree while also minimizing water use. Participants will also have a chance to interact with existing tree guilds in Fairfield and see examples of tree guild plants. Click here to register.
(Online) Sustainable Yard Transformation on a Budget
Online/ZoomSustainable Yard Transformation on a Budget 6-7:30 pm, Register for Zoom link You don’t have to be an expert or go into debt to make a big environmental difference in your own yard. Alana Mirror will walk you through the joys of how she transformed her Vacaville lawn into an affordable, beautiful, sustainable landscape within a budget. […]
(Vacaville) Hands-On Cooking Class: Trejo’s Tacos
Ulatis Community Center, VacavilleHands-On Cooking Class: Trejo's Tacos 5-7:30 pm, Ulatis Community Center, Vacaville Every season is taco season. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms, the Sustainable Solano Local Food team will lead the class through several recipes from Danny Trejo's 2020 cookbook Trejo's Tacos. Participants will also learn helpful culinary skills like how to build flavors and when to […]
(Fairfield) Fairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop
Adult Recreation Center, FairfieldFairfield Air Quality Action Plan Workshop 12-3 pm, Fairfield Adult Recreation Center, Fairfield This workshop presents a unique opportunity for residents, governmental bodies, and air quality experts to collaboratively devise a strategy to ensure clean air for both current and future residents of Fairfield. Building upon previous roundtable discussions, this event aims to address air […]
(Online) Pollinator Protection Class
Online/ZoomPollinator Protection Class 6-7:30 pm, Register for Zoom link This online class will feature a presentation on the Western Monarch butterfly, the wild bee population, and other pollinators. Monarch Milkweed Project Executive Director Annina Pucchio will cover the current pollinator crisis, an overview of The Monarch Milkweed Project, and what average citizens can do to increase […]
(Woodland) Beginner Farmer Training Program (first session)
WoodlandBeginner Farmer Training Program Starts Feb. 8, Woodland and nearby locations This seven-month training program provides aspiring farmers a strong foundation from which to launch and grow their farm businesses. Students have the opportunity to gain farm production and business knowledge in a variety of settings as well as the option to go in depth on […]
(Vallejo) Volunteer: Faith Food Fridays Family-Friendly Garden Workday
Faith Food FridaysBring your kids to Faith Food Fridays Learning Garden in Vallejo for an educational workday on Feb. 10 from 11 am-1 pm. During this family-friendly event, we'll do some light weeding and harvesting. This is a fun opportunity for young kids to get their hands dirty and learn about gardening. Click here to register and […]
(Rio Vista) Community Garden Planning Meeting
Rio Vista LibraryRio Vista Community Garden: Fundraising and Planning Sustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Rio Vista! We are currently looking for ideas, groups and organizations in town who are interested in donating materials or supplies to help us build our garden beds. This is a great opportunity to help plan the new garden […]
(Rio Vista) Community Garden Planning Meeting
Rio Vista LibraryRio Vista Community Garden: Fundraising and Planning Sustainable Solano is working to establish a community garden in downtown Rio Vista! We are currently looking for ideas, groups and organizations in town who are interested in donating materials or supplies to help us build our garden beds. This is a great opportunity to help plan the […]
(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2
Vacaville (Register for address)Join us Feb. 17 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vacaville! Register here! This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden in Vacaville providing an opportunity to learn about rainwater capture, water efficient drip irrigation and how […]
(Benicia) Waterwise Garden Design Lab
Heritage Presbyterian Church, BeniciaWaterwise Garden Design Lab Join us for a hands-on Waterwise Garden Design Lab in Benicia! Unleash your creativity and learn how to create a beautiful garden that conserves water. Heath Griffith from Grow with the Flow will guide you through the process of designing a garden that is not only stunning but also eco-friendly. In this in-person event, you'll have the opportunity […]
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