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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Eastern SD Jr. County Fair – Lakeside

May 17, 2025 10:00AM—4:00PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Lakeside Rodeo Grounds and Arena 12584 Mapleview St. Lakeside, CA 92040

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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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Workshop Volunteer: Gardening Practices That Save Water – Rancho Santa Fe (Waitlist Only)

May 17, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Rancho Santa Fe Library 17040 Avenida De Acacias Unit A Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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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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2025 Volunteer Appreciation Party

May 18, 2025 9:30AM—12:00PM

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

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Join us in celebrating your dedication to protecting our planet!  At this event, our volunteer base will gather for brunch, recognition and a chance to mix and mingle. Please register your plus one as well. If you have more than one guest you’d like to bring, please reach out to Liz Davis at volunteer@solanacenter.org Thank…

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Build and Beautify: Prep for Climate Solutions Hub Opening!

May 22, 2025 9:30AM—11:00AM

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.  At this event, we will be…

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Outreach Volunteer: Booth at Valley Center Stampede Rodeo – Valley Center

May 24, 2025 10:00AM—1:00PM

Star Valley Park 29902 Valley Center Rd Valley Center, CA 92082

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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: Oak Valley Middle School Day 1 -4S Ranch

May 29, 2025 7:30AM—12:00PM

Oak Valley Middle School 16055 Winecreek Rd San Diego, CA 92127

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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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School Volunteer: Valley Center Elementary Ag Day – Valley Center

May 30, 2025 8:00AM—2:00PM

"Old School Farm" 28933 Cole Grade Rd 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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School Volunteer: Oak Valley Middle School Day 2 -4S Ranch

May 30, 2025 7:30AM—12:00PM

Oak Valley Middle School 16055 Winecreek Rd San Diego, CA 92127

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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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Composting With Aerated Static Piles Workshop – Lakeside

May 31, 2025 10:30AM—12:00PM

Lakeside Library, 12428 Woodside Ave, Lakeside, CA 92040

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What is an Aerated Static Pile (ASP)? ASPs offer a simple and cost-effective method for composting organic materials. These contained systems force air through compost piles via ground-level pipes, encouraging rapid decomposition without the need to turn the piles! The system we will discuss is perfect for land with a small number of livestock (for…

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Workshop Volunteer: Composting with Aerated Static Piles – Lakeside

May 31, 2025 9:30AM—1:00PM

Lakeside Library 12428 Woodside Ave Lakeside, CA 92040

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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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