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Waste to Wonder – 40th Anniversary Celebration!

May 11, 2024 6:00PM—9:00PM

Encinitas Community Center - 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Join us as we celebrate Solana Center’s 40th Anniversary! Register now for an evening full of connecting the past, present, and future of Solana Center’s environmental initiatives. Who: Friends of Solana Center, old and new! What: Evening of networking and reconnecting, delicious vegan food and local drinks, live music, silent auction, and more! Where: Encinitas…

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Current & Upcoming

Master Composter Course – City of San Diego

Sep 14, 2024 9:30AM—Oct 12, 2024 12:30PM

Tecolote Nature Center, 5180 Tecolote Road, San Diego, CA 92110

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Become a Master Composter! Join us at the beautiful Tecolote Nature Center to gain composting knowledge you can pass along to others.  The Master Composter course provides training in the art and science of composting through lectures, demonstrations, and a field trip. The course covers the following topics: Master Composter 2024 Schedule (This class will meet…

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Backyard Composting Basics Workshop – El Cajon

Jun 03, 2023 10:00AM—12:00PM

Water Conservation Garden, 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, CA, 92019

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…

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Vermicomposting Basics Webinar – City of Encinitas

May 31, 2023 6:00PM—7:00PM

Virtual - Anywhere in the World

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…

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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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Past | Archive

Earth Day Build and Beautify

Apr 22, 2024 3:00PM—5:00PM

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

Education Support: Highland Ranch Elementary – Carmel Mtn (Two Shifts Available)

Apr 22, 2024 7:00AM—1:00PM

Highland Ranch Elementary 14840 Waverly Downs Way San Diego, CA 92128

Outreach Support: Bee and Butterfly Sustainability Festival – Valley Center (EVENT FULL)

Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—3:00PM

Valley Center Library 29200 Cole Grade Rd. Valley Center, CA 92082

Outreach Support: “All About Worms” Booth – La Mesa Earth Day (Two Shifts Available)

Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM—4:00PM

MacArthur Park 4975 Memorial Dr. La Mesa, CA 91942

Outreach Support: Tabling at San Ysidro STEM Fair – San Ysidro (Two Shifts Available)

Apr 19, 2024 12:30PM—6:00PM

Ocean View Hills Elementary, 4919 Del Sol Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154