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All About Worms Workshop – Encinitas

May 24, 2023 5:30PM—7:30PM

San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA, 92024

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…

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May Green Living Tour – Encinitas

May 20, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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…

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Landscaping for Watershed Protection Panel and Workshop – Ramona

Apr 29, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

San Diego Country Estates International Equestrian Center, 16911 Gunn Stage Rd, Ramona, CA 92065

When managed poorly, storm water run-off can wash away topsoil and pollute our waterways with sediment, chemicals, and nutrients. Our panel of experts will discuss their involvement in creating a win-win outcome at County of San Diego’s watershed protection and composting demonstration site, located within Ramona’s International Equestrian Center. Unincorporated residents can receive a free food scraps…

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Backyard Composting Basics Workshop – City of San Diego

Mar 28, 2023 5:00PM—7:00PM

Mountain View/Beckwourth Library 721 San Pasqual St. San Diego, CA 92113

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. In this workshop, we will cover Pre-registered attendees will receive a sample bag…

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March Green Living Tour – Encinitas

Mar 25, 2023 10:00AM—11:00AM

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

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 simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more…

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Backyard Composting Workshop – Alpine

Mar 25, 2023 11:00AM—1:00PM

San Diego County Library, Alpine Branch, 1752 Alpine Blvd, Alpine, CA, 91901

Join Solana Center for this two-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 All pre-registered attendees will…

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