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Fairfax Streets for People- Save the Date!

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Celebrate Fairfax at the Seventh Annual Fairfax Streets for People on Sunday, October 13, 2019, 10:00am – 4:00pm

Streets for People is a celebration of what makes Fairfax unique! During this event, Bolinas Road in downtown Fairfax is open for the community to enjoy. It is a chance for people of all ages to engage in outdoor activities, reconnect with friends, check out live local music, and shop and dine at Fairfax businesses. The event also features dance and yoga, art and crafts, community organizations and more.

Inspired by a Global Trend

This event was inspired by Ciclovia, a successful car-free program in Bogota, Colombia. Seventy miles of roadway is closed every Sunday, allowing two million participants to celebrate the city in a healthy environment free from cars. This program has also inspired the Sunday Streets program in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and across the nation.

Backyard Compost and Soil Health Workshop

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Backyard Compost and Soil Health Workshop

HEALTHY SOIL MAKES YOUR GARDEN GROW!

Sunday, September 22 at 10am
Fairfax Backyard Farmer
135 Bolinas Rd., Fairfax
Discover how to make the soil in your garden a vital living ecosystem.
In this free 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 your soil for winter.

Supported by the Fairfax Backyard Farmer, Town of Fairfax and Sustainable Fairfax.

Fairfax on Foot: Loma Alta!

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Fairfax On Foot: LOMA ALTA

Saturday, September 21 – 4:00~6:00pm
Distance: 4.3 Miles
Difficulty: Fairly strenuous, steep, some uneven, gravelly terrain
MEET: At Glen Drive Fire Road at end of Glen Drive.

Fairfax on Foot is back! Explore the beauty of Loma Alta Open Space Preserve with a group of enthusiastic hikers interested in learning more about our natural environment. Loma Alta is a hidden secret among locals, tucked away between Fairfax and San Anselmo. Our Marin Municipal Water District representative, Larry Bragman, will be joining us and will talk about watershed issues in the area. Marin County Open Space Ranger Mike Warner will also be attending.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

Wear good hiking boots. Poles may be helpful. As always, bring water and wear sunscreen, as there is little shade.

We will go to Iron Springs Pub after the hike for food and/or drinks (optional).

Waste-Less Tour at Good Earth Natural Foods

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Waste-LESS Tour at Good Earth Natural Foods

Wednesday, August 21, 2019 –  6:30-7:00pm… and every third Wednesday of the month!

Join us to learn how to shop with zero-waste in mind, healthfully, sustainably, and locally! Reserve your spot HERE.

Questions? Email info@sustainablefairfax.org.

Support your Fairfax Farmer’s Market

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SHOP LOCALLY & SUSTAINABLY!

We encourage you to come to the weekly Fairfax Community Farmer’s Market on Wednesday evenings from 4:00-800pm. Shop for fresh local organic produce while enjoying music, food trucks and a variety of vendors in Bolinas Park. SUPPORT OUR FARMERS to ensure the market thrives for years to come!

Farmer’s Market Waste-Free Shopping Tips

BRING YOUR OWN….

  • Reusable produce bags. Silo Pantry, a vendor at the market, sells beautiful reusable produce bags for $5 each. They are durable and a great way to go plastic-free!
  • Grocery bags. If you need one, pick up a free bag from the Sustainable Fairfax table. If you have extra bags you do not need, we will take them for others to use.
  • Container for berries. Leave the plastic berry baskets with the farmer for reuse. Plastic yogurt tubs work perfectly for bringing home berries!
  • Container for chicken. If you buy the whole chickens, consider bringing your own container. The wrapping is plastic coated, and is not compostable.
  • Mason jars for bulk pantry items. Bring your mason jar and get a discount from The Silo (see Vendor Focus below).
  • Plate, cutlery and napkins to eat at one of the many delicious food trucks!

VENDOR FOCUS: THE SILO

The Silo Package-Free Pantry sells bulk grains, flours, rices, natural charcoal water filters, soaps, reusable produce and grocery bags and more. The owner, Andy, is so committed to a waste-free existence, that if you bring your own jars, he’ll give you significant discounts on the finest bulk food.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Join Sustainable Fairfax in striving to make the Market a zero waste event!

  • We are seeking volunteers to setup (~3:30-4:00pm) and/or breakdown (~8:00-8:30pm) the Eco-Station signage weekly through September. Equipment is light and easy to transport and setup.
  • We are also seeking folks passionate about waste issues to help staff the Sustainable Fairfax table next to the Eco-Station. Provide guidance to people as they dispose of their waste, and educate them on alternatives to single-use plastics. We’ll train you!

SIGN UP HERE

Community Conversation: Plug In to Deep Green

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Date: Monday, June 24, 2019

Time: 7:00-800pm (refreshments at 6:45pm)

Location:  Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake, Fairfax, CA 94930

Cost: Free!

The climate crisis requires a bold leap into 100% Green. Join us to learn how you can take climate action now. As a community, we can go green together!

Speakers:

  • Leslie Alden on Drawdown Marin, Marin Climate Action Network
  • Annika Osborn on Drive Clean Marin campaign, Cool the Earth
  • Ryan Maecker on Opt Up to Deep Green campaign, MCE Clean Energy

Conversation facilitated by 350Marin and Sustainable Fairfax.