News & Updates

Summer Quarterly Newsletter 2022

Jun 1 2022

Dear Solana Center Community,

From the Rotline: What are the white things in my worm bin?

May 17 2022

Rotline Question:  What are the white things in my worm bin? Answer: Spot something unfamiliar in your worm bin? Don't fret, you are likely to find many organisms other than worms in your worm bin! Like backyard composting, you will see a diverse, interdependent community of large and small organisms. They serve as food for each other,...

How can I reduce the amount of water I use when composting?

May 17 2022

Water conservation is an important concern for all homeowners and gardeners in California these days, especially in Southern California as it gets into the warmer summer months. Using compost in your yard and garden helps to reduce the amount of watering that your plants need by improving soil structure and, thus, the soil’s ability to...

Soil Versus Sadness

May 13 2022

Article by Volunteer Anna Potratz May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and in honor of that, we’re going to talk about how soil impacts our emotions! The idea of “healing environments” is not a new one—from Victorian seaside retreats to Japanese forest baths, humans have recognized the impact nature has on our psychology, even if...

Green Outlook: Dealing With Climate Anxiety Productively

May 13 2022

Article by Solana Center Volunteer, Joe Rees 

Secondhand compost bins take recycling to the next level

Apr 8 2022

At Solana Center, we live the values of reduce, reuse, and recycle in all forms. This spurred the idea to offer our pre-loved bins to the community at reduced prices at our store. This is a solution to both provide residents with an opportunity to give their compost bins another life if they aren't being used and also answer the demand...

Understanding the Value of Water for a Sustainable Future

Mar 7 2022

70% of the planet is covered in water. Only 2% of this is fresh water. 1.6% of this freshwater is locked in polar ice caps and glaciers. This leaves about .4% fresh water for the world's 7.9 billion people to survive on.  Do these facts about water surprise you? Water is the largest natural resource vital to human well-being and survival...

Quarterly Newsletter - Spring 2022

Mar 1 2022

Dear Solana Center Community, As we enjoy more frequent and lengthy days of sunshine we are reminded once again of the continual turning of the seasons. While spring blooms, I encourage us all to take time to look at how our daily actions are part of a continual interconnected web, just as each season is part of nature's yearly cycle.

From the Rotline: How should I prepare eggshells to add to my compost?

Feb 21 2022

Rotline Question:  How should I prepare eggshells to add to my compost? Answer: Eggshells are a great addition to any compost bin, adding calcium to your finished product and keeping yet another resource out of the landfill. If you are looking to add eggshells to your traditional compost bin, you can determine how much, or how little,...

Sharing the Love of Worms

Feb 17 2022

...and a bonus Worm Care Cheat Sheet! By Master Composter and Solana Center Docent, Tammy Churchill   Over the holidays I visited family in Northern Wisconsin. My Master Composting skils were drawn upon as my Mother-In-Law was looking for a solution to divert her food scraps from the landfill when her compost bin was buried in snow and...

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