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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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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 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

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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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Workshop Volunteer: Backyard Composting Basics – Bonita

Mar 01, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Sweetwater Community Garden Sweetwater Rd Bonita, CA 91902

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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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Event 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

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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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SB 1383 Food Recovery Inspection Training – March 2025

Mar 05, 2025 9:00AM—Mar 13, 2025 1:00PM

Zoom

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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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Virtual Volunteer Orientation

Mar 05, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM

Virtual ,

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Join 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…

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Raising Backyard Chickens Workshop – Spring Valley

Mar 08, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Spring Valley Branch Library, 836 Kempton St, Spring Valley, CA, 91977

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  Did 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…

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Workshop Volunteer: Raising Backyard Chickens – Spring Valley

Mar 08, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Spring Valley Branch Library 836 Kempton St Spring Valley, CA 91977

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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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School 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

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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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Outreach 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

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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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