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Californians are now required to dispose of their organic waste, like food scraps, in specific bins.

Plastic is everywhere, but we ditched it for a week. Here are some tips from our experiment that you can use to cut back your own plastic use.

The Green Living Tour is a bi-monthly, one hour tour at our home base in Encinitas that showcases sustainability in action. On the tour, our knowledgeable Eco Team docents walk you through our worm bins, greywater systems, innovative compost projects, tool lending library, water-wise garden, and more simply, DIY, climate-friendly solutions. Find inspiration for your at-home sustainability projects, learn more about Solana Center and our programs, and meet other eco-stewards in your neighborhood! For groups of more than 6, please email volunteer@solanacenter.org to set up a private tour for a nominal fee. For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

Nine community groups are joining with county representatives at four locations Wednesday to collect much-needed donations.

To help kids get out that energy, here are eight ideas for indoor games to get the wiggles out!

Join Solana Center and the City of San Diego at the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library for this 90-minute dive into the wonderful world of composting. Learn about the City of San Diego-operated Miramar Greenery composting facility, the compost process, and environmental benefits. You’ll also learn how compost can help you save money, time, and resources, and how you can easily get compost, mulch, and wood chips for your garden, landscape, or farm. Fun fact: if you’re a City of San Diego resident, you can pick up 2 cubic yards of compost and 4″ mulch from the Greenery for free with proof of residency! FREE compost samples will be available to take home following the workshop! Please bring a five-gallon bucket, tub, or container to fill and take compost home. Please pre-register here to attend. In this workshop we will cover: ⁃ An overview of the City of San Diego’s new Organic Waste Recycling program ⁃ The importance of recycling organic waste ⁃ What happens to organic waste after it goes into your green bin ⁃ How the Miramar Greenery operates and available products ⁃ The benefits of compost, mulch, and wood chips for water conservation, weed suppression, soil amendment, and plant growth ⁃ How to use compost and mulch for gardening, landscaping, and farming This workshop is sponsored by the City of San Diego Environmental Services. Thanks to our host, the Valencia Park/Malcolm X Library.

Join Solana Center and the City of San Diego at the Tecolote Nature Center for this 90-minute workshop to dive into the wonderful world of composting. Learn about the City of San Diego-operated Miramar Greenery composting facility, the compost process, and environmental benefits. You’ll also learn how compost can help you save money, time, and resources, and how you can easily get compost, mulch, and wood chips for your garden, landscape, or farm. Fun fact: if you’re a City of San Diego resident, you can pick up 2 cubic yards of compost and 4″ mulch from the Greenery for free with proof of residency! Please pre-register to attend FREE compost samples will be available to take home following the workshop! Please bring a five-gallon bucket, tub, or container to fill and take compost home. In this workshop we will cover: - An overview of the City of San Diego’s new Organic Waste Recycling program - The importance of recycling organic waste - What happens to organic waste after it goes into your green bin - How the Miramar Greenery operates and available products - The benefits of compost, mulch, and wood chips for water conservation, weed suppression, soil amendment, and plant growth - How to use compost and mulch for gardening, landscaping, and farming This workshop is sponsored by the City of San Diego. Thanks to our host, Tecolote Nature Center. Part of a garden club? Please encourage other members to join you! For more information visit: solanacenter.org Stay Connected on Facebook

In a recording, the group's leader declared: "We will flog the women ... we will stone them to death in public [for crimes]." What does Islamic law say on the matter? And have stonings taken place?

Learn the basics of backyard composting. Using trial-tested advice and interactive demonstrations, expert educators from Solana Center will teach you all you need to know to get started with a bin that fits your needs, and lifestyle. Learn more about composting and how it can benefit your garden, home, and community. In this workshop, you will learn: • What is composting and why it is so important • Various types of compost bin options and how to pick which one works best for your needs • What tools and materials you’ll need • Which items are compostable and which to avoid • How to build, maintain, and troubleshoot a compost pile Residents of unincorporated San Diego County will receive preferential registration. All others will be placed on a waitlist and notified of space available 1-2 weeks before the workshop. All unincorporated residents will also receive a free kitchen scraps caddy, courtesy of the County of San Diego.

For years, Hollywood's behind-the-scenes action heroes have been pushing for an Oscars category to honor their work. Many hope The Fall Guy will make it a reality.