Current & Upcoming

“All We Can Save” Book Circle – Virtual Online Sessions

Jan 13, 2025 6:00PM—Apr 07, 2025 7:30PM

Online (Zoom link shared upon registration)

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Are you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too! Back by popular demand after the very successful in-person and online circles in 2022/2023, we’re offering a second series of “All We Can Save” Circles – Like a book club, but a cooler, deeper version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We…

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“All We Can Save” Book Circle – In Person (Encinitas)

Jan 15, 2025 6:00PM—May 21, 2025 8:30PM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N. El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

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Are you hungry for deeper dialogue about the climate crisis and building community around solutions? We are too! Back by popular demand after the very successful in-person and online circles in 2022/2023, we’re offering a second series of “All We Can Save” Circles – Like a book club, but a cooler, deeper version. Let’s strengthen the “we” in All We…

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February E-Waste Collection and Store Volunteer, Thursdays and Saturdays

Feb 01, 2025—Feb 27, 2025

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

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At Solana Center, we are on a mission to create a sustainable future by providing valuable resources and programs to our community. Join us as a volunteer to make a difference in promoting eco-conscious choices. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to assist us during our public hours, when community members are able to drop…

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Backyard Composting Basics Workshop – Fallbrook

Feb 22, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Fallbrook Library, 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

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Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the basics of traditional backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and demonstrations, our experienced educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. Perfect for beginners. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of…

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Workshop Volunteer: Backyard Composting Basics – Fallbrook

Feb 22, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Fallbrook Library 124 S Mission Rd Fallbrook, CA 92028

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At Solana Center, we believe in the power of outreach to educate and inspire others about sustainable practices such as composting, low-water landscaping, and food waste prevention. By volunteering with us, you can play a vital role in engaging workshop attendees, demonstrating techniques, and sharing our free resources. Join our team and make a positive impact…

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On-Farm Composting Course – San Marcos

Feb 22, 2025 9:30AM—Mar 08, 2025 12:00PM

TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos, CA 92069

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Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. Join us at the beautiful TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos for this three-week course. We will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through…

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Workshop Support: On-Farm Composting Course Week 1 – San Marcos (Waitlist Only)

Feb 22, 2025 8:30AM—1:00PM

TERI Campus of Life 555 Deer Springs Road San Marcos, CA 92069

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Volunteers help our staff engage workshop attendees through our lecture and composting demonstrations, teach sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, and inspire others to adopt sustainable practices in their own lives. Volunteer Shifts Volunteer Responsibilities: Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes: For questions regarding this volunteer opportunity, please email us at volunteer@solanacenter.org. We look forward to welcoming you to…

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Event Prep: Zero Waste Textile Expo

Feb 27, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

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Event Description Come get crafty with us as we get ready for our Zero Waste Textile Expo, coming up on March 23rd!   We will be preparing craft materials, signage and displays. . Activities may include any of the following: Cutting down fabric scraps and file folders for craft projects Creating samples of craft projects (optional…no artistic skills…

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February Build and Beautify

Feb 28, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

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Build and Beautify is a day for volunteers to get involved with the development of our home base and support Solana Center programs from the ground up!  In joining us for this activity, you will help beautify our grounds, creating a space for engaging our community in our sustainable offerings. Activities vary each month and may…

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Backyard Composting Basics Workshop – Bonita

Mar 01, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Sweetwater Community Garden, 5354 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902

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2/14/25 update: Registration for this workshop is now limited to Unincorporated San Diego County residents only. Before registering, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can still register if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All other registrations will be cancelled. Join Solana Center for this 2-hour workshop where you will learn the…

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Past | Archive

Event Prep: Zero Waste Textile Expo

Feb 20, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024

January Worm Wranglin’

Jan 31, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino real Encinitas, CA 92024

January E-Waste Collection and Store Volunteer, Thursdays and Saturdays

Jan 01, 2025—Jan 30, 2025

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024