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…

Join us for our Green Living Tour, to learn about our programs, and how to live more sustainably!  Every small action adds up and creates a big positive impact for tackling our current environmental challenges. This guided one-hour tour of our headquarters in Encinitas explores simple solutions you can implement in your life. See sustainability in action as…

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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

Become a Master Composter! Join us at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden to gain in-depth composting knowledge to expand your sustainable gardening practices. You can earn a certificate of completion after attending all 5 weeks, then go on to receive the Master Composter certification and badge after completing the additional requirements! Meet new people in…

Join Solana Center at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center for our Zero Waste Textile Expo 2025 – an event to educate our community about the impact of clothing and textile waste, and the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in fashion. Are you a sustainable fashion designer, stylist, or sewist? Please share…

Join us for our “Zero Waste Textile Expo”, an event to educate our community about the impact of clothing and textile waste, and the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in fashion.  This family-friendly event will feature information booths, sustainable vendors, a clothing swap, clothing repair experts, and crafting for kids and adults. Volunteer…