Education

Current & Upcoming

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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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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June Green Living Tour

Jun 07, 2025 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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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…

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Backyard Composting Basics – San Diego

Jun 07, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

College Area Community Garden, Zura Wy, San Diego, CA 92115

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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 attendees may receive a free sample…

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Landscaping for Watershed Pollution Prevention Panel – El Cajon

Jun 14, 2025 10:00AM—12:00PM

Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr W, San Diego, CA 92109

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When managed poorly, storm water run-off can erode and wash away topsoil that can pollute our waterways with sediment, chemicals, and nutrients. Join us at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden to learn how to combat these concerns, whether in your small backyard or larger farm or ranch. Solana Center Educator Deanna Milton and guest speaker…

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