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🌎 Find Us in the Community for Earth Month! 🌎
Apr 01, 2025—Apr 30, 2025
Find us in the community this month! We’ll be at: Want to volunteer at these outreach events? Note: Some outreach events are available only to docents and will not appear on the sign up page above. To learn more and apply to our docent program, visit solanacenter.org/docent-program/.
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🌎 Find Us in the Community for Earth Month! 🌎
Apr 01, 2025—Apr 30, 2025
Find us in the community this month! We’ll be at: Want to volunteer at these outreach events? Note: Some outreach events are available only to docents and will not appear on the sign up page above. To learn more and apply to our docent program, visit solanacenter.org/docent-program/.
View MoreClimate Solutions Center Earth Day Celebration
Apr 22, 2025 2:00PM—5:00PM
137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
Join us on Earth Day! We’re opening our doors and inviting you to celebrate with us at our Climate Solutions Center on Tuesday, April 22, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Come explore our center in Encinitas and learn impactful ways to live more sustainably including: Whether you’re stopping by to volunteer, shop, learn, or just get inspired, we’d…
View MoreAll About Composting with Worms Workshop – Encinitas
Apr 23, 2025 6:30PM—8:30PM
San Diego Botanic Garden 300 Quail Gardens Drive at, Ecke Ranch Rd Encinitas, CA 92024
RegisterVermicomposting (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 San Diego Botanic Garden to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. In this workshop, we…
View MoreFood Hacks That Prevent Waste Webinar
Apr 30, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM
Virtual
RegisterSolana 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. …
View MoreManure Composting for Backyard Farmers Workshop – Alpine
May 03, 2025 10:30AM—12:30PM
Alpine Library, 1752 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, CA 91901
RegisterAre 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,…
View MoreAll About Composting With Worms – Bonsall
May 03, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM
Bonsall Community Center, 31505 Old River Rd, Bonsall, CA 92003
RegisterVermicomposting (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…
View MoreUNINCORPORATED 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
RegisterVermicomposting (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.…
View MoreManure 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
RegisterLearn 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…
View MoreFood Hacks That Prevent Waste Workshop – San Diego
May 14, 2025 5:30PM—7:00PM
Mountain View Community Center, 641 S Boundary St. San Diego, CA 92113
RegisterSolana 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. …
View MoreGardening 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
RegisterLearn 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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