News & Updates

children outside with worms and castings

Squiggling into Summer

Jun 23 2017

Our temperate San Diego weather is usually prefect for accommodating the red wrigglers used for vermi-composting. Their preference is for temperature ranges of 55 – 77° F, but they can tolerate temperatures above and below this range. Temperatures should be measured inside the bin since they can vary significantly from external...
volunteer Rebecca Willetts at Solana Center booth with children

Volunteer Spotlight Summer 2017: Rebecca Willetts

Jun 23 2017

Rebecca Willetts has been an all-star volunteer this year!  While Rebecca was in charge of her department's garden at work, she took the Master Composter course from Solana Center to add knowledge and professionalism to her role. As a volunteer, she loves the outreach possibilities - going out to all ages and events. Rebecca says that "...

Expansion at the Fair

Jun 23 2017

Solana Center's presence at the Del Mar Fairgrounds is larger than ever! Our expanded Eco Learning Lab now consists of the Eco Container, our Mid- Scale Compost Demonstration and Training Center, and hands-on composting demonstration bins of all shapes, sizes, and techniques.  

AllAboutWorms

All About Worms - North Park Workshop

Jun 22 2017

Vermicomposting (worm composting) is an environmentally-friendly way to turn your food waste into nutrient rich castings for your plants or garden beds. Learn all about how easy it is to compost your food waste with red wriggler worms at this interactive presentation. This is a great workshop for the whole family!  Learn how to make...

Closed July 4th

Jun 22 2017

Tuesday, July 4th, we will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal hours the following Thursday, July 6th.

San Diego County Fair Volunteers Needed

Free Entry & Extra Ticket for Volunteering

Jun 22 2017

It's almost that time of year again. At the San Diego County Fair, Solana Center will be educating people on living sustainably every day that the Fair is open. If you'd like to volunteer, we could use your help at a booth, assisting in fun Fair activities, or being a general Solana Center representative to guide the onslaught of Fair-...

Switchfoot BroAm Watershed & Waste Diversion

Jun 3 2017

Switchfoot Bro-Am is Encinitas's annual free beach concert, surf competition, and fundraiser. There will be thousands of merry people, celebrating our wonderful city, surf, and good music. Solana Center is teaming up with the people of Switchfoot Bro-Am to make sure the event leaves our beaches more beautiful than before. It is...
Solana Center Closed Saturday Memorial Day Weekend (May 27)

Closed Memorial Day Weekend

May 23 2017

This Saturday, May 27, we will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal Saturday hours the following Saturday, June 3. 

Fiesta Del Sol

Fiesta Del Sol

May 17 2017

Fiesta del Sol is an annual two-day street festival celebrating the history and diverse cultures of the people of San Diego. There will be thousands of people, live music, food, crafts, and more. Don't miss out on this weekend of merrimen and great company while we educate San Diegan's on how to care for their environment! Solana Center...
Toast to Compost Sponsors

Toast to Compost Update

May 17 2017

  A big thank you to everyone who helped out with Toast to Compost this year: volunteers, staff, mother's of staff, volunteers who were supposed to be guests but helped out anyway. And thanks for everyone else who came out to enjoy a beautiful evening filled with food and chatter about ways that we are all contributing to help the...

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