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Webinar Volunteer: Food Hacks That Prevent Waste – Virtual (Waitlist Only)

Apr 30, 2025 5:00PM—7:30PM

Virtual: Anywhere in the world ,

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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, and sharing our wealth of free resources. Join our team and make a positive impact…

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Manure Composting for Backyard Farmers Workshop – Alpine

May 03, 2025 10:30AM—12:30PM

Alpine Library, 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901

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Are you a backyard farmer with a flock of chickens or a small herd of goats, horses, llamas, or maybe a cow? Learn how to properly dispose of your feathered or furry friends’ manure. Join us to learn how composting manure can benefit your garden, our waterways, your budget, and the planet. In this presentation,…

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All About Composting With Worms – Bonsall

May 03, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Bonsall Community Center, 31505 Old River Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003

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Vermicomposting (worm composting) has a benefit for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. Join us at the Bonsall Community Center to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. All pre-registered attendees who…

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Workshop Volunteer: All About Composting With Worms – Bonsall

May 03, 2025 9:00AM—1:00PM

Bonsall Community Center 31505 Old River Rd. Bonsall, CA 92003

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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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Workshop Volunteer: Manure Composting For Backyard Farmers – Alpine

May 03, 2025 9:30AM—1:30PM

Alpine Library 1752 Alpine Boulevard Alpine, CA 91901

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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 WCG Garden and Butterfly Festival – El Cajon

May 03, 2025 8:00AM—3:30PM

(Two Shift Times Available) Water Conservation Garden 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W El Cajon, CA 92019

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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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UNINCORPORATED COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY – In-Ground Composting with Worms Workshop – Pine Valley

May 10, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Pine Valley Library, 28804 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962

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Vermicomposting (worm composting) has benefits for everyone, whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create a natural fertilizer for your plants. In-ground worm composting is especially suited to San Diego County’s climate, and is more resilient to the temperature extremes we face, especially during dry, hot months.…

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Manure Composting for Ranchers & Farmers Workshop – Valley Center

May 10, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Bates Nut Farm, 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

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Learn how you can save money and reduce pests by composting your livestock manure! Composting manure helps protect your local watershed, prevents pollution in waterways, and produces a fantastic soil amendment. Composting is easy and inexpensive and can help reduce flies, odors, and waterway contamination. Using composted manure on your garden and landscaping will also…

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Food Hacks That Prevent Waste – San Diego

May 14, 2025 5:30PM—7:00PM

Mountain View Community Center, 641 S Boundary St. San Diego, CA 92113

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Solana Center’s knowledgeable speakers will present practical solutions for reducing food waste in your home, and discuss how incorporating these practices into your daily life can be a great way to help the environment and save money. You have the power to reduce food waste by making small changes to your daily life and habits. …

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Gardening Practices That Save Water Workshop – Rancho Santa Fe

May 17, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

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Learn how to create a less thirsty and more environmentally-friendly landscape at this workshop at the Rancho Santa Fe Library! Solana Center’s knowledgeable educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a garden that fits San Diego’s semi-arid climate. All pre-registered attendees who are residents of unincorporated San Diego County will…

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