Become a Master Composter! Join us at the beautiful Water Conservation Garden to gain in-depth composting knowledge to expand your sustainable gardening practices. You can earn a certificate of completion after attending all 5 weeks, then go on to receive the Master Composter certification and badge after completing the additional requirements! Meet new people in…

Join Solana Center at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center for our Zero Waste Textile Expo 2025 – an event to educate our community about the impact of clothing and textile waste, and the urgent need to move towards more sustainable models in fashion. Are you a sustainable fashion designer, stylist, or sewist? Please share…

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,…

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.…

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…