Education
Current & Upcoming
Look for Us in the Community – September 2023
Sep 01, 2023—Sep 30, 2023
It’s finally fall! This season, migratory birds will begin to arrive in San Diego, including the white-crowned sparrow, cedar waxwing, and surf scoter. Orb weaver spiders grow their largest in the fall, spinning feet-long webs that can reach across an entire driveway! 🕷🕸 Bats will also arrive in coastal San Diego County, spending their time…
View MoreSmall-Scale Manure Composting Webinar
Sep 27, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterAre you a proud goat parent or soon to be one? Do you keep a flock of chickens, care for a horse or two, or plan to do so? Learn how to properly dispose of your beloved animals’ manure in order to protect our oceans and local marine life. Join us at this one-hour webinar to learn how composting manure can benefit your garden, our watersheds, and the planet.
View MoreSeptember Green Living Tour
Sep 30, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation 137 N El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024
RegisterThe Green Living Tour is a bi-monthly, one hour tour at our home base in Encinitas that showcases sustainability in action. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your…
View MoreBackyard Composting and Bokashi Basics Workshop – Rancho Santa Fe
Oct 07, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM
Rancho Santa Fe Branch Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias Unit A, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
RegisterJoin Solana Center for this two hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting and get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to compost all your food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids. This “pre-composting” process uses an inoculant of effective microbes to preserve kitchen scraps until you’re…
View MoreMiramar Greenery to You: Compost, Mulch & Wood Chips – Valencia Park
Oct 14, 2023 10:30AM—12:00PM
Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library, 5148 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92114
RegisterWant to learn how you can improve soil quality, boost your gardens, and save energy, money, and water? Learn all about the magic of using compost at this workshop.
View MoreAll About Worms Workshop – Lakeside
Oct 21, 2023 1:00PM—3:00PM
Lakeside Branch Library, 12428 Woodside Avenue, Lakeside, CA 92040
RegisterJoin Solana Center for this workshop to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Vermicomposting 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. This workshop will teach you all about how to get started and…
View MoreMid-Scale Composting With Windrows Webinar
Oct 25, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterLearn how to protect your local watershed and produce a fantastic soil amendment from composting manure and other organic materials. This webinar will demonstrate managing a mid-scale windrow compost pile.
View MoreEVENT FULL – Miramar Greenery to You: Compost, Mulch & Wood Chips – South San Diego
Oct 28, 2023 10:30AM—12:00PM
Wild Willow Farm & Education Center, 2550 Sunset Ave, San Diego, CA 92154
Join Solana Center and the City of San Diego at Wild Willow Farm & Education Center for this 90-minute workshop to dive into the wonderful world of composting. Learn about the City of San Diego-operated Miramar Greenery composting facility, the compost process, and environmental benefits. You’ll also learn how compost can help you save money,…
View MoreComposting with Aerated Static Piles Webinar
Nov 01, 2023 6:00PM—7:30PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterLearn how to protect your local watershed, manage organic materials, and produce a fantastic soil amendment by composting. This webinar will demonstrate how to minimize labor using a forced aeration system with a focus on manure management and connections to CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program.
View MoreMiramar Greenery to You Webinar: Compost, Mulch & Wood Chips
Nov 08, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterWant to learn how you can improve soil quality, boost your gardens, and save energy, money, and water? Learn all about the magic of using compost at this webinar.
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