News & Updates

Worm Bins Ant Research by Solana Center Interns

How To Save Your Worm Bins From Aggressive Ants

Sep 18 2017

By Maddie Ergastolo and Kelly Bernd

California will PAY YOU to grow healthy soil!

Aug 14 2017

California will PAY YOU to grow healthy soil! Join a compost pilot program and earn money! $3.75 million available for California farmers and ranchers. Funding is available for you from the Healthy Soils Program (HSP) to:
Solana Center will be closed Labor Day Weekend

Closed Labor Day Weekend

Aug 14 2017

We are closed during Labor Day Weekend. We will resume our normal hours on Tuesday, September 5th. In the meantime, you can plan your future visit by checking out our Buy & Borrow Supplies webpage.  Thank you for understanding!

Getting Energy-saving Products and Rebates Just Got Easier

Aug 6 2017

Looking for an easy way to shop for energy-efficient products and even get some cash back from your new purchase? Our friends at SDG&E have enhanced their SDG&E Marketplace, the place to shop, compare prices and purchase energy-efficient products online. They've made shopping and finding rebates easier than ever. You can now:

Solana Center Hours and Services

Jul 20 2017

Solana Center Hours: Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM If our current hours do not work for you, contact us at (760) 436-7986 x700 or compost@solanacenter.org to make an appointment. We are located at 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. Click here for directions.

Solana Center in Action at Switchfoot Bro-Am Event

Jul 11 2017

Thanks to the The Coast News for a great article about our waste diversion education at this year's awesome Switchfoot Bro-Am event in

tree doors at the Eco Container

Summer 2017 Newsletter

Jun 26 2017

Update from our Executive Director: Did you make it to the San Diego County Fair? Solana Center staff created an engaging Reduce-Reuse-Recycle experience in the Infield Farm!

Toast to Compost 2017 tent at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Infield Farm

Toast to Compost 2017

Jun 23 2017

Our annual volunteer appreciation event, Toast to Compost, was held at the Infield Farm of the Del Mar Fairgrounds this year. More than 50 guests – Master Composters and volunteers who have dedicated over 20 hours of their time to our programs – enjoyed a golden sunset amid the picturesque Farm.
children outside with worms and castings

Squiggling into Summer

Jun 23 2017

Our temperate San Diego weather is usually prefect for accommodating the red wrigglers used for vermi-composting. Their preference is for temperature ranges of 55 – 77° F, but they can tolerate temperatures above and below this range. Temperatures should be measured inside the bin since they can vary significantly from external...
volunteer Rebecca Willetts at Solana Center booth with children

Volunteer Spotlight Summer 2017: Rebecca Willetts

Jun 23 2017

Rebecca Willetts has been an all-star volunteer this year!  While Rebecca was in charge of her department's garden at work, she took the Master Composter course from Solana Center to add knowledge and professionalism to her role. As a volunteer, she loves the outreach possibilities - going out to all ages and events. Rebecca says that "...

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