COVID-19 Related Updates from Solana Center

March 17, 2020

*** Update as of April 23 *** We are excited to announce the re-opening of the Food Cycle program Thursday, April 23rd! With the current state of the COVID pandemic and the continued social distancing measures, we will be modifying our procedures for bucket exchange services so we can continue to collect your scraps safely and within…

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All Five Applicants Provided with Technical Assistance by Solana Center Receive Funding Approval from State of California Healthy Soils Program

June 19, 2019

Funding to offset greenhouse gas emissions, prevent erosion and improve soil quality ENCINITAS – All five applicants who worked with Solana Center staff to create their proposals for the California Healthy Soils Program (HSP) have been awarded funding for farm improvement projects in San Diego County to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance soil quality.…

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5 Simple Ways to Celebrate Earth Day

April 22, 2019

Looking for some simple ways to make a difference this Earth Day? We’ve got you covered.  At Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, we believe you can do something to help the environment no matter who you are. Even small, practical steps in the right direction – though they might feel insignificant in the moment –…

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Solana Center Educator, Diane Hazard, Receives H. Clark Gregory Award for Outstanding Service in the Composting Industry Status message

January 30, 2019

ENCINITAS—The United States Composting Council (USCC) has selected Diane Hazard, Solana Center’s Director of Education, as its recipient of the prestigious H. Clark Gregory Award, recognizing excellence in composting, vermicomposting and public education. Diane is a Master Composter and has been working with Solana Center’s leadership and the community to reduce waste, create compost demonstration…

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Solana Center Awarded 2018 EMIES for Food Waste Diversion Programs

September 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 award Tuesday at the Alliance’s annual Food Waste…

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Solana Center to Provide Environmental Education at Del Mar Fairgrounds

April 15, 2016

The Del Mar Fairgrounds Board of Directors approved a partnership with Solana Center for Environmental Innovation to provide environmental education programming at the historic facility. The partnership will expose new audiences to the importance of ecological sustainability and creating healthy communities. Consistent environmental programming at the Del Mar Fairgrounds demonstrates the 22nd District Agricultural Association’s…

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Solana Center Receives State’s Highest Environmental Honor – Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA)

January 25, 2016

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, based in the San Diego region, stood among other prominent organizations to accept the Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA) on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Executive Director, Jessica Toth attended the award ceremony held at the California Environmental Protection Agency headquarters in Sacramento. Solana Center received the award for…

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