Join 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…

Mt. Helix Family Nature Day – 3/2/24 Visit our booth at Mt. Helix Park on March 2nd from 9 am to 3 pm, sponsored by the County of San Diego! Mt. Helix Nature Day celebrates the historic nature preserve, native plants, and the wildlife that rely on the native habitat at Mt. Helix Park. There…

The 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 simple, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability…

This workshop is full. Please check in throughout the year for future chicken workshops. Join 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…

Nearly 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…

Composting on your farm, ranch, or large property is an ideal way to manage crop residues, manures, and other organic waste while creating a stellar soil amendment. During this three-week course, we will address the unique strategies, challenges, and opportunities that arise through medium-scale composting. This course does not address typical residential composting or large-scale…

Learn how to create a less thirsty and more environmentally-friendly landscape at this workshop at Lincoln Acres Library! Solana Center’s knowledgeable educators will teach you all you need to know to get started with a garden that fits National City’s semi-arid climate. In this workshop, we will cover: Unincorporated residents can receive a free food…

This event is open to unincorporated county residents ONLY. If you are not an unincorporated resident and wish to be placed on the waitlist, please email erin@solanacenter.org. 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…

Join 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 worm bin that fits your needs and lifestyle. This webinar will be held using Zoom, so please note…

UPDATE AS OF 5/16: Registration now open only to City of Encinitas residents. If you live in Encinitas, please email erin@solanacenter.org to sign up. Join Solana Center for this workshop to discover why red wiggler worms are composting superstars! Whether you want to divert kitchen scraps from the landfill, compost in small spaces, or create…