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SB 1383 Food Recovery Inspection Training – August 2025

Aug 20, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

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Full Course Overview: Award-winning Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, in partnership with California Resource Recovery Association (CRRA) and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA), presents Food Recovery Inspection Training: California SB 1383 Compliance. Experts will present deep insights into the Edible Food Recovery aspect of California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Act (SB 1383) Discounts*:…

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July Climate Solutions Hub Volunteer: Thursdays and Saturdays

Jul 01, 2025—Jul 31, 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 supplies…

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July Climate Solutions Hub Garden Guardian – Fridays

Jul 01, 2025—Jul 25, 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 invite you to join us as a “Garden Guardian”, taking care of these regular tasks : Watering Weeding Harvesting fruit…

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Find Us In The Community This July ☀️

Jul 01, 2025—Jul 31, 2025

Find us in the community this month! We’ll be at: Want to volunteer at these outreach events? Note: Some outreach events are available only to docents and will not appear on the sign up page above. To learn more and apply to our docent program, visit solanacenter.org/docent-program/.

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at STEAM Youth and Community Conference – San Diego

Jul 19, 2025 9:30AM—3:30PM

(Two Shift Times Available) University of San Diego 5998 Alcala Park Way San Diego, CA 92110

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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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Worm Wranglin’ Summer 2025

Jul 19, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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Join us at Solana Center’s Climate Solutions Hub in Encinitas for an unforgettable family friendly experience where you’ll get up close and personal with our resident worms. At Worm Wranglin’, you’ll actively contribute to our mission of teaching San Diegans about the value of vermicomposting (composting with worms). Whether you’re an environmental enthusiast or simply…

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Workshop Volunteer: Composting with Worms – La Mesa (Waitlist Only)

Jul 26, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

La Mesa Community Garden 5080 Memorial Dr La Mesa, CA 91942

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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 Parks After Dark – Linda Vista

Jul 31, 2025 4:00PM—9:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Linda Vista Recreation Center 7064 Levant St. San Diego, CA 92111

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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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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Parks After Dark Skyline Hills- San Diego

Aug 01, 2025 4:00PM—9:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Skyline Recreation Center 8285 Skyline Dr. San Diego, CA 92114

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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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August Climate Solutions Hub Garden Guardian – Fridays

Aug 01, 2025—Aug 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 invite you to join us as a "Garden Guardian", taking care of these regular tasks : Watering Weeding Harvesting fruit…

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August Climate Solutions Hub Volunteer: Thursdays and Saturdays

Aug 01, 2025—Aug 30, 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 supplies…

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Past | Archive

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at All Inclusive Day of Play & Resource Fair – Miramar

Jul 11, 2025 10:00AM—3:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Hourglass Community Park 10440 Black Mountain Rd San Diego, CA 92126

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Community Health & Resource Fair- San Diego

Jul 02, 2025 9:00AM—4:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Jackie Robinson YMCA 255 Marketplace Ave San Diego, CA 92113

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at San Diego County Fair – Del Mar (Fair Admission Included)

Jun 27, 2025 3:00PM—6:30PM

Del Mar Fairgrounds (parking) 14550 El Camino Real Del Mar, CA 92014

Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Juneteenth Celebration – Logan Heights

Jun 21, 2025 10:00AM—7:00PM

(Three Shift Times Available) Memorial Community Park 2975 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113

Workshop Volunteer: Landscaping for Watershed Protection – El Cajon (Waitlist Only)

Jun 14, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W El Cajon, CA 92019

June Climate Solutions Hub Garden Guardian – Fridays

Jun 13, 2025—Jun 27, 2025

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