News & Updates

Volunteer and child at planting station at the San Diego County Fair

Summer 2018 Newsletter

Jun 18 2018

Summertime at Solana Center! Methane Limiting Legislation Brings ChangeEasy Ways to Rat-proof Your Compost Bin Fun at the San Diego County Fair Green Living Tours
Jessica Toth interviewed by Oceanside Spectrum in May 2018

Executive Director Jessica Toth on Oceanside Spectrum

Jun 5 2018

Solana Center Executive Director, Jessica Toth, recently had the opportunity to chat with Elaine Swann on Oceanside Spectrum's May 2018 Edition on KOCT. See the video below.  

Environmental Educator wearing blue apron standing in front of chalkboard

Environmental Educator Reports from Brazil

May 29 2018

Environmental Educator, Larissa Amaral is a certified Master Composter and is currently getting her BA in Sustainability and minoring in Management at San Diego State University. She is currently studying abroad on the island of Florianopolis, Brazil.
Solana Center volunteer painting

Volunteer Spotlight - Lucas Kurlan

May 28 2018

What is your background in sustainability?
Rat in garden

Easy Ways to Rat-Proof Your Compost Bin

May 28 2018

A common misconception and one we are often asked about is whether composting will attract rats.  Rats are quite prevalent in San Diego, particularly roof (or tree) rats.  Palm tree and other dense vegetation (bougainvillea, honeysuckle) provide ideal habitats. Food is often supplied from fruit trees, vegetable gardens, and bird feeders...
Discarded food

Methane Limiting Legislation Brings Change

May 28 2018

It is a very exciting time for those of us concerned with food waste! For over 20 years, Solana Center has been promoting various ways to divert organic material from ending up in our landfills.
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!

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