News & Updates

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...

Spring Energy Tips for Your Home

Apr 17 2017

The start of spring brings a fresh opportunity to find ways to save energy and money. With just a few simple things, you can improve the energy efficiency and comfort of your home as warmer temperatures arrive. Check out these no- and low-cost ways to help reduce your energy use this spring from our partners at SDG&E!
encinitas master composters outside

Master Composter Course starts on April 29th in Encinitas

Apr 13 2017

The Encinitas Master Composter Course starts on April 29th - just a little over two weeks! Reserve your spot before space runs out. Click below to learn more and sign up. Sign Up Now  

John Sielaff at the beach with mountains

Volunteer Spotlight Spring 2017: John Sielaff

Apr 7 2017

John Sielaff discovered Solana Center when he happened upon our booth at the San Diego County Fair. He decided to sign up for emails, and ended up signing up for a Master Composter course, wanting to learn about composting and find out for himself whether or not his father’s composting skills had been up to par!
Encinitas Master Compost class students smiling outside in the sun

Spring 2017 Newsletter

Apr 7 2017
outdoor workshop attendees siting on straw

Aerated Static Piles Presentation

Mar 30 2017

Register Now Are you familiar with the basics of composting and are ready to take your knowledge to the next level? Come to our Aerated Static Piles presentation, with Peter Moon, president of O2Compost, on Saturday, April 9th! These solutions are appropriate for managing organic material generated by restaurants, cafeterias, schools,...

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