Solana Center
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march
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Join Solana Center for this 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting and get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to
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Join Solana Center for this 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting and get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to compost all your food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids.
This “pre-composting” process uses an inoculant of effective microbes to preserve kitchen scraps until you’re ready to incorporate them into your soil or compost bin. Learn how bokashi can be used to increase your organic waste diversion and enrich your soil microbiome. You must register at bit.ly/3GBqALl to attend.
Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and notified of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop.
In this workshop, we will cover
- What is composting and why it is so important
- What tools and materials you’ll need
- What is bokashi, how does it work, and what are its benefits?
- Successfully fermenting your food scraps with bokashi
- Methods for composting bokashi-treated materials
Location: Pine Valley Branch Library, 28804 Old Hwy 80, Pine Valley, CA 91962
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Solana Center
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Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics Workshop - Pine Valley, Saturday, March 11, 2023 Join Solana Center for this 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting
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Backyard Composting and Bokashi Basics Workshop – Pine Valley, Saturday, March 11, 2023
Join Solana Center for this 2-hour presentation where you will learn the basics of traditional composting and get an introduction to bokashi, a fermentation method that will enable you to compost all your food waste, including meat, dairy, and liquids. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3GBqALl.
This “pre-composting” process uses an inoculant of effective microbes to preserve kitchen scraps until you’re ready to incorporate them into your soil or compost bin. Learn how bokashi can be used to increase your organic waste diversion and enrich your soil microbiome.
In this workshop, we will cover
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What is composting and why it is so important
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What tools and materials you’ll need
-
What is bokashi, how does it work, and what are its benefits?
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Successfully fermenting your food scraps with bokashi
-
Methods for composting bokashi-treated materials
Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thank you to our partner, San Diego County Library.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Organizer
Solana Center
Event Details
Become a Master Composter! Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions. Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden.
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Become a Master Composter!
- Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions.
- Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
- Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention.
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:
- Traditional composting & vermicomposting
- Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)
- Microbiology of composting
- Bokashi fermentation
- Macrodecomposers in your compost pile
- Environmental impacts
- … and much more!
Master Composter certification requires attendance at all five classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited.
This class will meet Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
- Week 1 – March 11
- Week 2 – March 18
- SKIP – March 25
- Week 3 – April 1
- Week 4 – April 8
- Week 5 – April 15
Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. You must register at bit.ly/3vmrKnA to attend.
BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option.
Course Fee: $25 If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Kelsea Jacobsen at kelsea@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire.
Time
March 11 (Saturday) 10:00 am - April 15 (Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
Surprise Farm Retreat Center
18892 Old Julian Trail
Organizer
Solana Center
Event Details
Our Food Cycle program allows community members who can't compost at home to still divert their food waste. We have a triple bin aerated static pile system that is
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Our Food Cycle program allows community members who can’t compost at home to still divert their food waste. We have a triple bin aerated static pile system that is on a precise timeline to get food scraps cooking and turned into finished compost to be sent back out into the community as fast as possible. Our team of volunteers is instrumental in this process!
Every month we need help harvesting finished compost from one of our bins to make way for the next round of pile building. Join in and learn about composting and the amazing bokashi method! In this event you will assist with:
- Shoveling finished compost
- Sifting compost using our awesome trommel
- Moving compost to curing station
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
137 N. El Camino Real
Organizer
Solana Center
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Build and Beautify is a day for volunteers to get involved with the development of our home base and support Solana Center programs from the ground up! In joining us for
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In joining us for this activity, you will help beautify our grounds, creating a space for engaging our community in our sustainable offerings. Activities vary each month and may include some of the following:
- Painting
- Gardening and pruning
- Staging rain barrels
- Maintaining and building demonstration sites that help teach topics in sustainability
- Chipping and moving mulch
- Beautifying our grounds
- Preparing and implementing site improvements and new programs
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation
137 N. El Camino Real
Organizer
Solana Center
Event Details
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
Event Details
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:
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What is composting and why it is so important
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Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs
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What tools and materials you’ll need
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Which items are compostable and which to avoid
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How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile
All pre-registered attendees will receive a FREE kitchen scraps container, courtesy of the County of San Diego and supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Made possible through generous funding by the County of San Diego and County of San Diego Recycling. Thank you to our partner, San Diego County Library.
Shorter social media variation: Want to learn how to compost but don’t know where to start? Check out our Backyard Composting free workshop on Saturday, March 25.
In this two-hour workshop, you will learn what bin is right for you, as well as how to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile. Free kitchen scraps containers will be available to ALL pre-registered attendees! Learn more and register at bit.ly/3irpb0A.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Alpine Branch Library
1752 Alpine Blvd.
Organizer
Solana Center
april
Event Details
Become a Master Composter! Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions. Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden.
Event Details
Become a Master Composter!
- Minimize your carbon footprint. Keeping food and yard waste out of the landfill reduces harmful methane gas emissions.
- Use this “waste” to create amendments for your garden. Compost use reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
- Reduce water use and increase water retention. Compost increases your soil’s water-holding capacity and improves water retention.
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:
- Traditional composting & vermicomposting
- Compost bin building and troubleshooting (in teams!)
- Microbiology of composting
- Bokashi fermentation
- Macrodecomposers in your compost pile
- Environmental impacts
- … and much more!
Master Composter certification requires attendance at all five classes, as well as 30 volunteer hours of related community service. Meet new people in this fun, hands-on course and develop your composting knowledge, all while serving your community! Class size is limited.
This class will meet Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm.
- Week 1 – March 11
- Week 2 – March 18
- SKIP – March 25
- Week 3 – April 1
- Week 4 – April 8
- Week 5 – April 15
Residents of unincorporated County of San Diego will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and apprised of space available 1-2 weeks before the start of the course. You must register at bit.ly/3vmrKnA to attend.
BEFORE REGISTERING, please enter your address here to check your residency. You can select the County of San Diego Residents ticket option ONLY if your jurisdiction boundary result is “S.D. COUNTY.” All others must select the waitlist option.
Course Fee: $25 If this course fee presents a financial hardship, it may be waived upon request. Please contact Kelsea Jacobsen at kelsea@solanacenter.org before registering to inquire.
Time
March 11 (Saturday) 10:00 am - April 15 (Saturday) 1:00 pm
Location
Surprise Farm Retreat Center
18892 Old Julian Trail
Organizer
Solana Center