Share the Fairfax Flair with Fairfax Forward

April 28, 2020 by Sustainable Fairfax

While we are sheltering in place, the Fairfax community is brimming with creative ways of supporting each other. The Town developed #fairfaxforward to encompass the spirit, mindset and momentum of the Fairfax community. It considers the legacy of our town and the forward thinking of our residents.

Fairfax, show off your vibrance and color! Pull out an old tie-dye, turn it into ribbon to ‘Tie around the old Oak Tree’ to show support for our First Responders and frontline workers and to celebrate community connection. Get creative and share your flair! Take a picture of something that celebrates community resilience and tag #fairfaxforward. Follow Fairfaxforward on Instagram to see what others are doing!

Virtual Backyard Compost and Soil Health Workshop

April 25, 2020 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

HEALTHY SOIL MAKES YOUR GARDEN GROW

Discover how to make the soil in your garden a vital living ecosystem!

In this workshop, you will learn:

1) How to turn your food scraps into garden gold by creating your own backyard compost.

2) What you can do to prepare healthy soil.

This workshop is FREE.

We invite you to log in before 10am using the following Zoom Meeting link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85056130821

Some tips and suggestions

During this meeting please keep your audio muted unless you are called upon to speak. If you have questions during the class please use the CHAT feature to ask them and we will have the instructors address them during the question and answer portion. During this question and answer portion please use RAISE HAND feature to be called upon

To avoid slow connection and loss of your video stream we recommend you minimize all other internet usage on your local network during the class. As happens from time to time if you lose your connection you may have to log backinto the session manually,

Here are a few links which you may find helpful after the class

https://www.ediblelandscapingmadeeasy.com/

https://robertkourik.com/

https://www.fairfaxbackyardfarmer.com/

We look forward to learning with you!

INSTRUCTOR: AVIS LICHT

Avis Licht has a degree in from UC Berkeley in Agricultural Sciences, and apprenticed with the great horticulturist, Alan Chadwick, who brought bio-dynamic, French Intensive gardening to this country. She founded the Commonweal Garden in Bolinas 40 years ago and was instrumental in the founding of the Indian Valley College Organic Farm and Garden. She has a gardening blog that covers all aspects of gardening and uses her own 1/2 acre garden in Woodacre for teaching.

Event will be held via ZOOM! You will be given the link after you register for the workshop.

Questions? Write to JenniferH@sustainablefairfax.org

Virtual Earth Day Film: From Seed to Seed (Available Through Sunday!)

April 22, 2020 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

Celebrate Earth Day with Sustainable Fairfax by learning about the wonders of Seeds and regenerative agriculture!

Join us for an online screening of this documentary that explores the growing momentum of regenerative agriculture. We will have an optional ZOOM discussion afterwards for those who would like to participate.

To stream the film (available through Sunday, April 26th!)

Go to: https://streaming.bullfrogcommunities.com/sustainable_fairfax_film_screening

You will need to sign-up by email and login, or you can sign-in with your existing Facebook or Twitter accounts.

The video password is bC5u-StB

Fairfax – Double Down on Deep Green!

April 14, 2020 by Sustainable Fairfax

Enroll in Deep Green today

100% Renewable Energy

LEARN MORE ABOUT MCE DEEP GREEN – ARE YOU A DEEP GREEN CUSTOMER?

Hey Fairfax,

Join the 2020 Marin countywide campaign to DOUBLE our participation in MCE DEEP GREEN!

Did you know that you have the power to purchase 100% renewable energy for your home or business? With Deep Green, all of the electricity you buy comes from 100% non-polluting, zero-carbon wind and solar power produced in California.

Deep Green is affordable. At one additional penny per kilowatt hour, Deep Green is a great opportunity to make a positive impact at reducing the climate impacts from the energy you use in your home.

Today, only 8.6% of Fairfax MCE accounts are Deep Green. Let’s get to 20%, Fairfax. Opt-up today!

If you have your PG&E account number	If you DO NOT have your PG&E account number
On your Mobile Device or computer: 1. Go to Opt-up page. 2. Enter the first 10 digits of your PG&E account number, your last name and zip code. —OR– 1. Call 1 (888) 632–3674. The automated service will ask for you PG&E account number, name, and zip.	On your Mobile Device or computer: 1. Go to Opt-up page. 2. Click the box that indicates that you do not have your account number. 3. Enter your last name and zip code. Hit enter. Fill in your name, email, address and phone number. 4. Tap the authorization box and hit submit!

If you’d prefer to talk to a MCE’s representative:
Call (888) 632–3674, Mon–Fri, 7 am–7 pm and they can help opt up to Deep Green.

What Difference Can I Make Opting Up to Deep Green?

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A small family that does a good job at energy conservation uses about 4,000 kWh of energy per year, and by Opting Up to Deep Green can save the projected emissions equivalent of about 26 gallons of gas. A family that uses 8,000 kWh will save the projected emissions of about 52 gallons of gas; 10,000 kW, 65 gallons; 15,000 kWh, almost 100 gallons.

Remember, every bit helps. This is an affordable way to reduce your carbon footprint. And Opting Up supports the movement away from fossil fuels and the growth of the renewable energy sector.

Why Is Renewable Energy So Important?

Renewable energy is greenhouse gas (GHG)-free and virtually pollution free. To address the changing climate, the world must move towards 100% renewable energy to power out homes, vehicles, appliances, and tools. We can do this!!!

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MCE DEEP GREEN FAQs: Learn more about MCE’s Deep Green Program. Are you a Deep Green customer?

Fairfax – Opt Up Today

…for future generations!

Thank You!

POSTPONED- Compost Delivery for Fairfax Residents

March 21, 2020 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

FREE COMPOST FOR FAIRFAX RESIDENTS. The compost delivery will be postponed due to concern about invasive bermuda grass that is growing and may contaminate the compost, as well as concern for keeping appropriate social distancing in response to the COVID-19 rules. Sign up for our newsletter on our home page to be sure you get notifications. This compost is made from the food and yard waste collected in our green curbside carts. This compost is made from the food and yard waste collected in our green curbside carts.

This compost is for Fairfax residents only and is not for commercial use.

To ensure there is enough to go around, please do not take more than five 5-gallon buckets (which provides a one inch cover for a 40 square foot garden). Bring your own containers and shovels for collection.

Use of Compost: Compost is a soil amendment that improves the water-holding capacity and structure of your soil, but too much of it can harm your plants. It is recommended that you use no more than 1-2 inches on your annuals & perennials.

Let us know if you have any questions at info@sustainablefairfax.org.

POSTPONED- Climate Action NOW Committee Meeting

March 19, 2020 by Sustainable Fairfax Leave a Comment

To our Fairfax community:

The safety and health of our community is of utmost importance to us. We are thankful to our residents and businesses for taking the necessary precautions to protect our neighbors and loved ones during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Pursuant to the Bay Area shelter-in-place order, all Sustainable Fairfax meetings and events will be cancelled/postponed until further notice. Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter to stay on top of our scheduling! We are still planning on a robust launch of our new Climate Action Now hub in the near future when we can meet in person. But in the meantime, if you’re interested in discussing strategies on climate or other sustainability-related actions, please do reach out.

We encourage everyone to try to enjoy this break in the daily routine. Read some good books, watch your favorite movies, take a hike, call a friend you haven’t talked to in a while, or work in the garden (check out the seed sale from the Living Seed Company below!). Spirit Rock is still offering their Monday Night events through live streaming.

And, while this may be a time for stillness and rest for some, for others caring for children or aging parents it is extremely challenging. Let’s support each other the best we can. Nextdoor is a good resource for connecting with neighbors. (There is a new group called The Good Fairy that links people who can help with people in need.) Or check on an elderly neighbor to see if you can help – many people are not on Nextdoor.

To support our local artists and performers, consider donating cancelled tickets rather than receiving a refund.

We also encourage people to patronize our local businesses, while remaining safe. Fairfax Lumber is offering delivery. Most of our restaurants offer take-out – Fradelizio’s, Iron Springs, and Sorella’s will bring your food to your car.

Stay calm, stay safe – we are a resilient community.

For up to date information from Marin County Health & Human Services click this link: http://www.marinhhs.org/coronavirus.

Sustainable Fairfax

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SPRING SEED SALE!

The Living Seed Company in West Marin teams up with Sustainable Fairfax to offer their friends 15% off on their spring garden!

Herbs, Flowers and Vegetables

Locally Adapted Organic Seeds!

15% off on all orders over $25

Free Shipping on all orders over $65

USE COUPON CODE: FairfaxFriends (Expires March 22, 2020)

>> Visit Living Seed Company Website