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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/.

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Climate 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…

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All 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

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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 San Diego Botanic Garden to learn how to start and maintain a happy home for red wiggler worms. In this workshop, we…

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Food Hacks That Prevent Waste Webinar

Apr 30, 2025 6:00PM—7:00PM

Virtual

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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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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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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 Workshop – 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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