Current & Upcoming

“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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May Climate Solutions Center Volunteer, Thursdays

May 01, 2025—May 29, 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 purchase…

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UNINCORPORATED COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY – In-Ground Composting with Worms Workshop – Pine Valley

May 10, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Pine Valley Library, 28804 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962

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Vermicomposting (worm composting) has benefits for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. In-ground worm composting is especially suited to San Diego County’s climate, and is more resilient to the temperature extremes we face, especially during dry, hot months.…

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Manure Composting for Ranchers & Farmers Workshop – Valley Center

May 10, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

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Learn how you can save money and reduce pests by composting your livestock manure! Composting manure helps protect your local watershed, prevents pollution in waterways, and produces a fantastic soil amendment. Composting is easy and inexpensive and can help reduce flies, odors, and waterway contamination. Using composted manure on your garden and landscaping will also…

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Workshop Volunteer: In-Ground Composting With Worms -Pine Valley

May 10, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Pine Valley Branch Library 28804 Old Highway 80 Pine Valley, CA 91962

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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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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Santa Ysabel Farmers Market – Santa Ysabel

May 11, 2025 10:00AM—5:00PM

21877 Washington St. Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

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Join us as an outreach volunteer and be a catalyst for change in creating a more sustainable future. At Solana Center, we envision a region where cities unite to preserve resources through a closed-loop system. Our goal is to keep materials out of landfills and waterways, replenish nutrients in our soils, and drive systemic change at…

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School Volunteer: Avocado Elementary School – La Mesa

May 12, 2025 7:30AM—1:30PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Avocado Elementary School 3845 Avocado School Rd La Mesa, CA 91941

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At Solana Center, we believe in the power of inspiring our future generation to become passionate eco-stewards. As a volunteer, you will play a pivotal role in helping our staff engage students through interactive demonstrations, teaching sustainable practices that nurture a healthy planet, and igniting climate curiosity and environmental protection. By joining us, you will…

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Food Hacks That Prevent Waste Workshop – San Diego

May 14, 2025 5:30PM—7:00PM

Mountain View Community Center, 641 S Boundary St. San Diego, CA 92113

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Solana Center’s knowledgeable speakers will present practical solutions for reducing food waste in your home, and discuss how incorporating these practices into your daily life can be a great way to help the environment and save money. You have the power to reduce food waste by making small changes to your daily life and habits. …

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May Build and Beautify: Site Care and Party Prep!

May 16, 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. This Build…

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Gardening Practices That Save Water Workshop – Rancho Santa Fe

May 17, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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Learn how to create a less thirsty and more environmentally-friendly landscape at this workshop at the Rancho Santa Fe Library! Solana Center’s knowledgeable educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a garden that fits San Diego’s semi-arid climate. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County will…

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Past | Archive

School Volunteer: Bonsall West Elementary – Oceanside

Apr 28, 2025 11:00AM—1:30PM

Bonsall West Elementary School 5050 El Mirlo Dr Oceanside, CA 92057

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Encinitas Spring Street Fair – Encinitas (Waitlist Only)

Apr 27, 2025 8:00AM—6:00PM

(Three Shift Times Available) Downtown Encinitas Hwy 101 from E St. to J St. Encinitas, CA 92024

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Ramona Earth Day Festival – Ramona

Apr 26, 2025 10:00AM—6:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Begent Ranch 18528 Highland Valley Road Ramona, CA 92065

April Build and Beautify

Apr 17, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM

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

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Fallbrook Avocado Festival – Fallbrook

Apr 13, 2025 7:30AM—6:00PM

(Three Shift Times Available) 111 S. Main Ave. Fallbrook, CA 92028

School Volunteer: Julian Food Day – Julian

Apr 09, 2025 7:30AM—12:30PM

Julian Junior High School 1704 Cape Horn Ave. Julian, CA 92036