News & Updates

Solana Center Hours and Services

Jul 20 2017

Solana Center Hours: Tuesday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM If our current hours do not work for you, contact us at (760) 436-7986 x700 or [email protected] to make an appointment. We are located at 137 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. Click here for directions.

Solana Center in Action at Switchfoot Bro-Am Event

Jul 11 2017

Thanks to the The Coast News for a great article about our waste diversion education at this year's awesome Switchfoot Bro-Am event in

tree doors at the Eco Container

Summer 2017 Newsletter

Jun 26 2017

Update from our Executive Director: Did you make it to the San Diego County Fair? Solana Center staff created an engaging Reduce-Reuse-Recycle experience in the Infield Farm!

Toast to Compost 2017 tent at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Infield Farm

Toast to Compost 2017

Jun 23 2017

Our annual volunteer appreciation event, Toast to Compost, was held at the Infield Farm of the Del Mar Fairgrounds this year. More than 50 guests – Master Composters and volunteers who have dedicated over 20 hours of their time to our programs – enjoyed a golden sunset amid the picturesque Farm.
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: 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-...

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