Education
Current & Upcoming
Look for us in the Community – August 2022
Aug 01, 2022—Aug 31, 2022
Here’s where we’ll be in the community this June. Stop by and say hello!
View MoreAll About Worms Workshop – City of San Diego
Aug 13, 2022 10:00AM—12:00PM
Colonel Irving Salomon San Ysidro Community Activity Center 179 Diza Road San Diego, CA 92173
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 maintain a…
View MoreAchieving Your Zero Waste Potential Webinar – City of Encinitas
Aug 31, 2022 12:00PM—1:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterJoin Solana Center for this 1-hour webinar where you will learn the basics of waste reduction, why it’s important, and how to keep at it even with our changing circumstances. We’ll dive deeper into the concepts of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and understand why they are said in THAT order. Participants will get practical tools to…
View MoreSB 1383 Compliance – Commercial Food Waste Prevention Webinar – City of Encinitas
Sep 08, 2022 2:00PM—3:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterCalifornia is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line? The City of Encinitas and…
View MoreRaising Backyard Chickens Workshop – County of San Diego
Sep 10, 2022 10:00AM—11:30AM
Highlands Organic Orchard & Farm 1095 Julian Orchards Drive Julian, CA 92036
RegisterJoin Solana Center’s experienced educators for this free workshop where you will learn the basics and many benefits of raising chickens at home. From producing beautiful, high-quality eggs, assisting in keeping waste out of the landfill, to protecting your garden from pests – chickens have a lot to offer! Plus, they are fun pets that…
View MoreMaster Composter Course – City of San Diego
Sep 17, 2022 9:30AM—Oct 15, 2022 12:30PM
Tecolote Canyon Nature Center 5180 Tecolote Road San Diego, CA 92110
RegisterBecome a Master Composter! Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions. Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves…
View MoreSB 1383 Compliance – Commercial Food Waste Prevention Webinar – County of San Diego
Sep 20, 2022 10:00AM—11:00AM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterCalifornia is leading our nation with groundbreaking legislation that addresses climate change by keeping organic materials out of our landfills. As Californians are asked to rethink how they manage their food waste, businesses may be wondering: How can I be in compliance, and how will this affect my bottom line? The County of San Diego…
View MoreBackyard Composting Basics Webinar – City of San Diego
Sep 22, 2022 12:00PM—1:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterJoin Solana Center for this 1-hour webinar 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. This webinar will be held using Zoom, so please note that…
View MoreSmart Ways to Fight Food Waste Webinar – City of Encinitas
Oct 18, 2022 6:00PM—7:00PM
Virtual - Anywhere in the World
RegisterNearly 40% of food produced worldwide is wasted. You have the power to help change this statistic by making small changes to your daily life and habits. If you would like to be a part of this change, join our webinar! Solana Center’s knowledgeable speakers will share practical solutions to reduce food waste in your…
View MoreBackyard Composting Basics Workshop – City of Encinitas
Oct 22, 2022 10:00AM—12:00PM
Weidner's Gardens 695 Normandy Road Encinitas, CA 92024
RegisterJoin 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. In this workshop, we will cover What is composting and why…
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