News & Updates

Toast To Compost Golden Trowel Award Winnger

Toast to Compost Event Celebrates Solana Center Volunteers

May 23 2018

Our annual volunteer appreciation event, Toast to Compost, was held at the Infield Farm of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Over 50 guests, volunteers and staff members gathered in our new outdoor classroom in front of Solana Center's Eco Container to celebrate all the hard work and amazing dedication our volunteers have given this year.
Green Living Tour of Solana Center

Upcoming Events - May & June 2018

May 15 2018

Green Living Tour of Solana Center This year marks our 35th anniversary of serving the San Diego community! Join us at our home base in Encinitas as we walk you through easy, earth-friendly solutions to address issues around water, waste, and soil health that can be incorporated into your life and home. At our FREE Green Living Tour,...
Solana Center Volunteers at the San Diego County Fair

Three Ways to Celebrate Earth Day!

Apr 15 2018

1. Attend EarthFair Featuring more than 300 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special Children's Activity Area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, and the Cleaner Car Concourse, EarthFair in Balboa Park is the largest free annual environmental fair in the...
smiling volunteers in Solana Center aprons at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Infield Farm

Spring 2018 Newsletter

Mar 23 2018

Celebrate Spring with Solana Center!

Solana Center staff distribute rain barrels at a rain barrel pick up event.

Solana Center, County Team Up to Offer Discounted Rain Barrels

Mar 22 2018

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation and the County of San Diego have teamed up to offer discounted rain barrels to encourage rainwater harvesting.  Don't miss this opportunity to pay $55 per rain barrel (after rebate) on up to 2 rain barrels per household.  By using rain barrels, San Diegans will conserve water, reduce runoff...
Volunteer, Jill Giraud at our Toast to Compost volunteer recognition event

Volunteer Spotlight - Jill Giraud

Mar 7 2018

Solana Center volunteer, Jill Giraud shares how she got involved with Solana Center and why she generously donates her time. How did you find Solana Center and why do you volunteer with us?  I have been on Solana Center’s mailing list for years, and have bought composters and rain barrels here. I read about all the advertised compost...
Figeater Beetle

Figeater Beetle Grubs in Your Compost?

Mar 6 2018

Rotline Question: I found these GIANT two-inch grubs in my compost.  My neighbor said they are the Japanese beetle.  Should I be concerned?
Volunteers at Coastal Roots Farm

Composting Key to Regenerative Agriculture

Mar 6 2018

There’s a lot of buzz about regenerative agriculture, particularly its ability to capture carbon in soil and in aboveground biomass, as well as for the many benefits it offers farmers, consumers and local environments. According to regenerative agriculture, the answer lies beneath our feet.  Soil loss is a global problem and growing...
Kashi volunteers harvesting worm castings

Kashi Volunteers at Our Eco Innovation Campus

Feb 21 2018

 
A family on bicycles

Give the Grid a Break & Save Some Green!

Jan 15 2018

To support the statewide commitment to reliable and sustainable energy, new time of use pricing plans are being introduced to residential customers over the next few years. These plans are based on how much and when you use energy, and offer you more choices on how to better manage and control your energy costs. How do these plans work?

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