Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour April 6 & 7 virtual event, May 4 & 5 in person Embark 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 […]
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. Register here This project is in partnership with Emmanuel Apostolic Church and Emmanuel Arms Inc. This church has served the community with weekly outreach and […]
Free Qualified Water-Efficient Landscaper Training Begins April 8, Online The 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 […]
Laundry-to-Landscape Greywater Workshop 10 am-4 pm, Register for address, Benicia Learn 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.
Solano County Earth Day Clean Up April 20, various locations Discover 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. The youth spring session starts April 20 at Kyle's Temple Community Garden (236 Illinois St.) For questions, contact Sandi Squirrel at […]
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 […]
Benicia & Vallejo Annual Demonstration Food Forest Tour April 27, 9 am-4 pm, Benicia & Vallejo If 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 […]
Save the Date! - Sat. April 27, 11 am: Cooking demo & samples by Chef Stephanie Jordan at Vallejo's Earth Daze Festival https://www.visitvallejo.com/events/upcoming-events/earth-daze-festival
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 […]
Equity & Food Systems 101 4-5:30 pm, Register for Zoom link The 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 […]
Suisun City Spanish Flood Walk with Mayor Alma Hernández Caminata Sobre Inundaciones en la Ciudad de Suisun con Alcaldesa Alma Hernandez Únase a la Alcaldesa Alma Hernández y a Sustainable Solano en una Caminata de Inundaciones por el futuro Vecindario Resiliente de Suisun City. Hora: 3 de Mayo de 2024 6 pm 6 pm, Suisun […]
Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour April 6 & 7 virtual event, May 4 & 5 in person Embark 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 […]
May 4, 18 & 25 Padan Elementary Garden Installation Workshops 10 am- 2 pm, Eugene Padan Elementary School, Vacaville Learn about sustainable landscape design and help us install 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 […]