Press Releases
Solano Gardens Seeks to Build Community Connection Through Garden Network
Sustainable Solano’s Solano Gardens is building a network of community and backyard gardens that can support each other with education, garden supplies and shared food
Community Forum to Gather Suisun City Residents’ Ideas on Climate Resilience
Suisun City residents are invited to a community forum on climate resilience to hear about the environmental challenges the city faces, specifically from flooding, and offer their voices and ideas to guide how the city responds to these vulnerabilities.
High School Students Can Find Meaningful Opportunities with Sustainable Solano
Sustainable Solano will have numerous opportunities for Solano high school students to participate in internships and Fellowships starting this fall. Different programs will center around community resilience, urban agriculture and gardens, or local food and cooking.
Suisun City Seeks Community Input on Addressing Biggest Local Climate Challenges
Suisun City faces threats in the years ahead from a variety of climate-related issues, most notably flood risk from sea level rise and more severe storms. A new report outlines some of these issues and will serve as a starting point for community conversations around risks and possible solutions for the city to pursue.
New Program in Fairfield Will Tackle Poor Air Quality, Engage Youth
A new Air Quality program from Sustainable Solano, with funding from the California Air Resources Board, will collaborate with Fairfield residents to address these concerns through the establishment of a high school Youth Air Protectors program and an extensive community outreach campaign.
Community Day Along Rocky Hill Trail Highlights Native Plants, Rainwater Capture as Environmental Solutions
Vacaville community members and others interested in learning about local environmental challenges and possible solutions are invited to the Rocky Hill Trail Community Day from 11 am to 3 pm Saturday, Aug. 20.
New Program to Focus on Air Quality in Fairfield
A new program that will focus on air quality concerns, causes and solutions will help Fairfield residents to address air pollution within the community. Sustainable Solano was recently awarded a $260,000 Community Air Grant that will support the planning and implementation of this new program over the next three years.
Dixon Partnership Brings Together 2 Programs to Create New Garden Site
We are excited to build upon two of our garden programs to support a new demonstration food forest and community garden in Dixon that will provide produce for the community, educate children about connecting with food and the local agricultural community, and build another example of waterwise, sustainable gardening that can inspire and educate others.
Suisun City Climate and Environmental Festival to Showcase Resilience
For immediate release Media Contact: Allison Nagel, communications manager 805-512-0901 allison@sustainablesolano.org Interviews, photos and other materials available upon requestSuisun City will hold its first Climate and Environmental Festival from 10 a.m. to 3...
Bounty of the County Returns Sept. 27-Nov. 7
Bounty of the County, a celebration of Solano County agriculture and chefs, will feature a different restaurant each week starting Sept. 27 and running through Nov. 7. Each restaurant will highlight in-season ingredients grown on local farms in a special free sample item that will be given to restaurant customers that week. Sustainable Solano will highlight the event with weekly videos, including cooking demonstrations by the chefs and farm profiles.
Central Solano Neighborhoods Affected by Flood or Fire Could Gain Sustainable Landscaping Features Through Community Workshops
For immediate release Media Contact: Allison Nagel, communications manager 805-512-0901 allison@sustainablesolano.org Interviews, photos and other materials available upon request Residents in specific areas of Suisun City, Fairfield and Vacaville have a chance to...
Permaculture Educators Delve Into Importance of Sleep, Water in Free Talk
December is often a month of restorative rains here in Northern California, and also can be a time for internal reflection and restoration. An important part of taking care of ourselves is getting enough sleep, and, just as the environment suffers during a drought, so...
Bounty of the County Shifts Focus to Support Solano County Farmers Hurt by Fires
The fires that have torn through Solano County this week have damaged many of the small family farms and wineries in the county. Some farmers lost everything, including their homes, while others were spared. Some have not been able to access their property to...
Bounty of the County to Spotlight Solano County Food and Wine
This celebration of agriculture, chefs and wine will highlight a team of one Solano County farmer, a chef at a Solano County restaurant and a Solano County winery each week starting the week of Aug. 24 and continuing through September. This is the first year of...
Fostering Food Security Through Collaboration
Sustainable Solano has been in conversation with organizations that are taking the initiative to move food from farms and gardens onto the plates of county residents. These organizations are seeking ways to collaborate toward supplying more people with the good food they need.
Sustainable Solano Offers Important Talk on How to Build Connection in Your Own Community
Join us live on Zoom at 4 p.m. July 2 for Reimagining the Neighborhood: A Placemaker’s Journey with Mark Lakeman of The City Repair Project! Sustainable Solano, a countywide nonprofit, is hosting City Repair’s Mark Lakeman in a virtual conversation over Zoom about...
Sustainable Solano Offers Water Wisdom Talk and Video Garden Tour
Details: 10-11:45 am Saturday, May 30 A live talk with permaculture expert Lydia Neilsen on water management practices and how to design landscapes to absorb water, support vegetation and contribute to the restoration of the global water cycle and climate stability....
Sustainable Solano Hosts Virtual Demonstration Food Forest Garden Tour, Talk April 25
Sustainable Solano is bringing its annual Demonstration Food Forest Garden tour online this year as an interactive talk and virtual tour. Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the nonprofit organization has reimagined the tour in a way that allows participants to join...
Sustainable Solano Offers Online Farm-to-Table Cooking Classes Featuring Specialty Crops
Sustainable Solano is bringing its farm-to-table cooking class series online. The classes highlight how to prepare seasonal, local food in healthy dishes. While classes were originally planned to start in March, best practices for addressing health and safety...
Statement on Coronavirus COVID-19 and Sustainable Solano Workshops and Events
UPDATE: APRIL 1, 4:45 PM: Sustainable Solano has halted all in-person events until further notice. You can find a list of Community Resilience Resources here and upcoming online events here. UPDATE: MARCH 18, 6 PM: In light of the latest "shelter at home"...