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Learn how to get rid of weeds without harmful chemicals.

Winter Newsletter 2018

Dec 10 2018

  Solana Center's Winter News Green Greetings Our Fall has been as busy as promised. We hosted more than 25 workshops and events, including a 5-week Master Composter class, chipper training, and an employee-engagement program for Kashi. In partnership with SeaWeeders, we supported Solana Beach in a drive to collect and dispose of...
Students in our Master Composter class work with their compost pile.

Fall Newsletter 2018

Dec 10 2018

  Autumn at Solana Center Update from our Executive Director This fall, we will be promoting our Community Compost Program (CCP) -- the service for environmentally-responsible disposal of inedible food waste from homes and businesses. CCP is made possible by a generous grant from Beyster Family Foundation as well as City of Encinitas...
Konyn Dairy, North San Diego County

Master Composter Class Tours Compost Facility, Family Dairy

Nov 19 2018

Students in Solana Center’s Fall Master Composter course, sponsored by the County of San Diego, were treated to an excellent example of how composting can solve local waste issues during a field trip on November 3rd. The class visited San Pasqual Valley Soils and Konyn Dairy, adjacent businesses that partner together to make the most of...

Is it Possible to Manage Weeds Without Toxic Chemicals?

Nov 16 2018

What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered. — Ralph Waldo Emerson
rain barrels

It's Time to Install Your Rain Barrel

Oct 20 2018

 
ivy rain barrel in front of white siding

County Offering Discounted Rain Barrels Through Solana Center

Sep 27 2018

ENCINITAS - Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (Solana Center) and the County of San Diego (County) are offering discounted rain barrels to encourage harvesting of rainwater. By using a rain barrel, San Diegans can reduce pollution from runoff, conserve water and save money on their water bill. Don't miss this opportunity to pay...
Catherine Blakespear and Jessica Toth with EMIE award

Solana Center Awarded 2018 EMIES for Food Waste Diversion Programs

Sep 27 2018

ENCINITAS—Solana Center for Environmental Innovation (Solana Center) has been recognized for the 2018 Distinguished Program, EMIES UnWasted Food Award by the San Diego Food System Alliance (Alliance) for its commitment to food waste diversion programs in San Diego County. Solana Center’s Executive Director Jessica Toth received the...
Compost Materials

Finding More Materials for your Compost Pile

Aug 23 2018

Sometimes when we want to build a compost pile, we either have a disproportionate amount of greens or browns or, don’t have enough material. What to do? Here are a few ideas to help augment your composting materials:
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Jul 3 2018

 
Volunteer at the Eco Container at the San Diego County Fair

Take Your Family on Our Eco Adventure at the Fair!

Jun 25 2018

There's still time to enjoy our San Diego County Fair festivities at the In-Field Farm! We're offering fun, educational, ecology-themed activities at our expanded composting booth, Eco Container, and the new Eco Adventure. Thanks to our sponsors, all activities are FREE with Fair admission. Kids can plant seeds, race worms, go on our new...

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