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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Demonstration Food Forest Installation: Day 2 of 2
DESCRIPTION:Join us March 2 to learn about sustainable landscape design and help install a demonstration food forest garden based on permaculture principles in Vacaville! \nRegister here! \nThis 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 to plant and mulch for a water wise\, resilient garden that builds healthy soil and yields food. \nDay 2: Saturday\, March 2-Planting & Drip Irrigation \n\nLearn what plants help your garden thrive by working together as an ecosystem and convert a sprinkler system to drip irrigation\nVolunteer tasks: planting\, installing drip irrigation and moving wood chips\n\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*This event is designed for ages 12 and up
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-demonstration-food-forest-installation-day-2-of-2/
LOCATION:Vacaville (Register for address)
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240304T173000
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SUMMARY:(Vacaville) Hands-On Cooking Class: French Crepes
DESCRIPTION:Hands-On Cooking Class: French Crepes!\nMarch 4\, 5:30-8 pm\, Ulatis Community Center\, Vacaville\nJoin Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan and Noah Galgan of Sustainable Solano’s Local Food team for a French culinary journey. This class will focus on a variety of crepes\, from delicious buckwheat galettes to sweet dessert crepes adorned with the fresh seasonal fruits. Tickets are $30 for this in-person\, hands-on class and space is limited! Click here to register and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vacaville-hands-on-cooking-class-french-crepes/
LOCATION:Ulatis Community Center\, Vacaville
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T173000
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Volunteer: Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, March 8 & 15: Removing crabgrass; planting microclover and spring annuals at Armijo High School Garden (824 Washington Street\, Fairfield). Click here to register for day one and day two. \nJoin us on March 8 from 3:30pm-5:30pm to support the Armijo garden in getting rid of crab grass\, planting microclover\, and planting Spring/Summer annuals! This is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture friendly ways to deal with crabgrass\, and to hear about the wonderful cover crop that is microclover. \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop will be held to clean up the gardens main annual-growing area and plant the next round of annual plants. Join us the next Friday\, March 15\, at the same time to support with planting new trees and new guilds. Sign up for that workday here. \nThis project is in partnership with Armijo High School and the Armijo Jardin de la Esperanza. \nSafety recommendations: \n\nStaff and volunteers should wear a face covering/mask that covers nose and mouth.\nVolunteers are encouraged to wear close toed shoes\, sunscreen\, hats\, and bring water to hydrate during the event.\nIf you have gardening gloves please wear those\, and note we will have extras to share.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-volunteer-garden-workday/
LOCATION:Armijo High School
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T113000
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SUMMARY:(Benicia) Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Community Gardens Annual Meeting\nMarch 9\, 10-11:30 am\, Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia\nOur annual Benicia Community Gardens meeting is an opportunity to discuss the 2024-2025 gardening season at Avant and Swenson gardens and sign the new agreement. Refreshments will be served. Click here to register. \nLearn more about Benicia Community Gardens here.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/benicia-benicia-community-gardens-annual-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Heritage Presbyterian Church\, Benicia
CATEGORIES:BCG,garden
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T150000
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Touro University Food Forest Garden Installation: Day 1 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 10: Bioswale & mound workshop\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-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Touro University\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:food forest,garden,installation,permaculture
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SUMMARY:(Vallejo) Benicia Road Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Benicia Road Workshop\nMarch 14-16\, Vallejo JFK Library\nThis three-day design workshop brings community members together to vision a safer and more attractive road between Glen Cove Road/Rollingwood Drive and Homeacres Avenue. Residents and businesses will share ideas with professional architects from around the region who will hand sketch designs and use computer software to reflect the community’s desired amenities. Click here to learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/vallejo-benicia-road-workshop/
LOCATION:JFK Library\, Vallejo
CATEGORIES:partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T173000
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SUMMARY:(Fairfield) Volunteer: Garden Workday
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 15: Removing crabgrass; planting microclover and spring annuals at Armijo High School Garden (824 Washington Street\, Fairfield). \nRegister here \nJoin us on March 15 from 3:30pm-5:30pm to support the Armijo garden in planting new trees\, shrubs\, and companion plants! This is a great opportunity to learn about permaculture practices\, such as companion planting and the ins and outs of tree guilds\, and the benefits of hedgerows in gardens where wind can be strong. \nThis public\, hands-on installation workshop will be held to plant a few new fruit trees\, add one new guild\, and replace 2 wind-blocking shrubs. Join us the week before\, on March 8\, to support in treating their crabgrass and planting Spring annuals! Sign up for that date here. \nThis project is in partnership with Armijo High School and the Armijo Jardin de la Esperanza. \nSafety recommendations: \n\nStaff and volunteers should wear a face covering/mask that covers nose and mouth.\nVolunteers are encouraged to wear close toed shoes\, sunscreen\, hats\, and bring water to hydrate during the event.\nIf you have gardening gloves please wear those\, and note we will have extras to share.\n\nIf you have any questions please contact jazzmin@sustainablesolano.org
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/fairfield-volunteer-garden-workday-2/
LOCATION:Armijo High School
CATEGORIES:garden,partner event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240315T180000
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SUMMARY:(Online) All About CSAs Talk & Demo
DESCRIPTION:All About CSAs\n5-6 pm\, Register for Zoom link \nParticipants in this live\, virtual class will learn all about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA). Lorraine Walker\, owner of Eatwell Farm in Dixon will join Chef Stephanie Oelsligle Jordan\, Sustainable Solano’s Local Food Program Manager\, in the kitchen to answer all of your questions. Chef Steph will also demo a quick recipe using her own Eatwell CSA box contents\, and discuss some meal planning strategies so nothing goes to waste. Register here and learn more.
URL:https://sustainablesolano.org/event/online-all-about-csas-talk-demo/
LOCATION:Online/Zoom
CATEGORIES:cooking,local food,online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240316T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240317T150000
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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:20260530T084211
CREATED:20240305T172653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T172653Z
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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:20260530T084211
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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:20260530T084211
CREATED:20240216T002842Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260530T084211
CREATED:20240305T170744Z
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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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