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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
RegisterJoin 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…
View MoreWorkshop Support: On-Farm Composting Course Week 2 – San Marcos
Mar 01, 2025 8:30AM—1:00PM
TERI Campus of Life 555 Deer Springs Road San Marcos, CA 92069
RegisterVolunteers 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…
View MoreWorkshop Volunteer: Backyard Composting Basics – Bonita
Mar 01, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM
Sweetwater Community Garden Sweetwater Rd Bonita, CA 91902
RegisterAt 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…
View MoreEvent Prep: Zero Waste Textile Expo
Mar 01, 2025 9:30AM—11:30AM
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
RegisterEvent 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…
View MoreSB 1383 Food Recovery Inspection Training – March 2025
Mar 05, 2025 9:00AM—Mar 13, 2025 1:00PM
Zoom
RegisterFull 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*:…
View MoreVirtual Volunteer Orientation
Mar 05, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM
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RegisterJoin us online to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Solana Center! We’ll discuss the details of each of our volunteer activities: what to expect when you participate, any experience or training that may be required, and what resources are available to keep you informed about our work. (You are not required to attend an orientation…
View MoreRaising Backyard Chickens Workshop – Spring Valley
Mar 08, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Spring Valley Branch Library, 836 Kempton St, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
RegisterDid you know chickens can improve the quality of your soil, reduce waste, and help save you money? Join us to learn all about raising backyard chickens in this FREE workshop! Solana Center’s experienced educators will teach you the basics of how to raise chickens at home. There are many benefits of having your…
View MoreWorkshop Volunteer: Raising Backyard Chickens – Spring Valley
Mar 08, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM
Spring Valley Branch Library 836 Kempton St Spring Valley, CA 91977
RegisterAt 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…
View MoreSchool Volunteer: Valley Center Elementary Ag Day – Valley Center
Mar 14, 2025 8:00AM—2:00PM
Valley Center Elementary School 28751 Cole Grade Rd L Valley Center, CA 92082
RegisterAt 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…
View MoreOutreach Volunteer: Booth at MANA de San Diego Pi Day- San Diego
Mar 14, 2025 4:00PM—8:00PM
Salvation Army KROC Center 6845 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115
RegisterJoin 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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