October 2019 MID-MONTH: Last Rio Vista Installation Day; Local Food; Tumeric 'What's for Dinner' Workshop

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This morning
the beautiful white heron
was floating along above the water

and then into the sky of this
the one world
we all belong to

where everything
sooner or later
is a part of everything else

which thought made me feel
for a little while
quite beautiful myself.
– Mary Oliver, 'Poem Of The One World'

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Workshop participants lay the foundation for our first demonstration food forest garden in Rio Vista.

Working Together to Create Community

There is something inspiring about community members coming together to take action and build connection with one another. We see this happen at our installation workshops as individuals seek to address the needs of their communities for local food, healthy soil and conserving our precious resources. People learn together, work together and eat lunch gathered together, and often leave with a feeling of having been a part of something that reaches beyond themselves. Nearly 20 people came out Oct. 5 to lay the foundation for Rio Vista's first demonstration food forest. They came from all over the region to support neighbors in Rio Vista and gather ideas to take back to their own communities. This weekend will be the last workshop creating that garden. We hope you'll join us for that and other events the rest of this month.

Upcoming October Events

Saturday, October 19

Rio Vista Demonstration Food Forest Installation (Day 3), 10 am-4 pm, Register for Location, Rio Vista

This is the final installation day of this public, hands-on installation workshop series to create "Fortune's Garden," a demonstration food forest garden in Rio Vista. The day will focus on drip irrigation and plants. This yard will show what can be created with an empty yard in a new development to use water wisely while creating an ecosystem. Lunch will be provided by the homeowner at each workshop. Please bring hats, gloves, reusable water bottle and sunblock. Register here.

Tuesday-Wednesday, October 22-23

Solano Local Food System Alliance Listening Sessions and Farm Tour, all day, Vacaville

The Solano Local Food System Alliance will meet with key members of the local food system in “Listening Sessions” on Oct. 22 to discuss the creation of a strong system that connects area farmers with institutional customers within the county. On Oct. 23, Alliance members will meet with local elected officials and decision-makers to discuss the policies, partnerships and other action needed to support a local food system. Participants also will have the opportunity to tour a local regenerative farm. For more information, contact Stephanie@SustainableSolano.org

November Preview:

November 9, 2 pm, ‘What’s for Dinner?’ Global Curries & Tonics Cooking Workshop (John F. Kennedy Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo)

The season is turning cooler, and warming meals are in order. Chef Lisa Núñez-Hancock will guide you through recipes for global curries from many cultures and traditions, as well as learning how to create herbal tumeric-based tonics you can make at home. We will learn about the medicinal properties and health benefits of turmeric and delve into its ancient roots. Join us as we explore turmeric, and learn how bringing it into your kitchen can warm you during the colder months and keep you healthy. Samples and recipes will be provided!

Stay Tuned!

We'll be announcing upcoming dates for installations, workshops and talks in the weeks to come! Check our calendar for upcoming events.

Want to engage? Be creative?

If you are a blogger, photographer or just interested in volunteering, please join in! If you are interested supporting a sustainable future in Solano County, let's talk at info@sustainablesolano.org

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Newsletter deadlines are the 3rd Friday of the month. Please email your contribution to allison@sustainablesolano.org

This is a partial listing of October events.
Our monthly newsletter and website will have complete listings.

Sustainable Solano

PO Box 1215

Benicia, CA 94510

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