The mission of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is to connect and motivate students and families from 
diverse backgrounds through organic gardening, environmental stewardship, and nutrition education, 
empowering them to be healthy and active citizens.


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By the Numbers
 
In the 2012-2013 School Year, Olivewood Gardens had...
 
...over 4,100 youth student visits
 
...465 unique volunteers who donated more than 5,300 total hours
 
.... almost 3,000 unique program participants (including youth and adults)
 
...over 9,700 total visitors to the garden
 
Thank you for your support!

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 Fitness Advantage 
Grand Opening
Saturday, October 5th
8:30am-12:30pm
 
Including:
- Ribbon-cutting
- 90 minute Zumba Class
- Information about Fitness Advantage trainings and programs
 
Date: 10/5/13
Time: 8:30a-12:30p
 
Address: Fitness Advantage
3403 E. Plaza Blvd, Ste. D
National City, CA 91950
 
Fundraiser benefits 
Olivewood Gardens!
 
Free Gardening Class
Saturday, October 12th
9am-12pm

Past Topics Include:
- Beginning Home Composting
- French Intensive Planting
- Learning From Your Garden
- Creating a Wild Space in your Garden
- Putting Your Garden to Rest

For more information, please contact Diana Bergman

Participants in the Kwento Spaces cooking program sample their healthy snacks (hosted by FilAmFest)
 
Specialty Produce
Farmers' Market Bags

The Farmers' Market Bag is a weekly selection of fresh fruits and vegetables delivered to Olivewood Gardens for you to take home. You can order bags according to your own schedule at a cost of $20/bag. Specialty Produce donates $2 of every purchase to the Olivewood Gardens program fund. To learn more or enroll, 
contact Kati Butler.

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sun print


Executive Director

Healy Vigderson

healy@olivewoodgardens.org 

 

Program Director

Diana Bergman

diana@olivewoodgardens.org

 

Head Gardener

Martha Prusinskas

martha@olivewoodgardens.org

 

Chef Educator

Kati Butler

kati@olivewoodgardens.org

 

Volunteer Coordinator

Ally Welborn

ally@olivewoodgardens.org

 

Community Engagement Coordinator

Pilar Arballo

pilar@olivewoodgardens.org

 

Office Administrator

Joyce Robinson

joyce@olivewoodgardens.org 

 

Community Development Associate

Jennifer Hughes

jennifer@olivewoodgardens.org

 

Special Events Coordinator

Scott Brzezinski

events@olivewoodgardens.org

  

(619) 434-4281
2525 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950



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Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a Type 1 supporting organization of the 
 
Welcome Back 
National School District Families
 
 
Free field trips for students from National City schools have started! Third, fourth, and fifth graders from three National School District schools will come to Olivewood Gardens three times this year to participate in cooking, gardening, and science activities.
 

 
 
Fig Fest 

Sunday, September 8th

4pm-7pm

 

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is a beneficiary of the San Diego Fig Fest!

 

Enjoy fresh and dried California Figs, delicious recipes, entertainment and more at the first San Diego Fig Fest! Savor gourmet food samples, extraordinary wines and craft brew from California's best chefs, food purveyors, wine makers and breweries.

 

The festival will take place at the new San Diego Public Market, an exciting urban venue just minutes from the city's vibrant downtown. Attendees will experience a unique community treasure in the making.

 

More Information at FigFestSD.com

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Saturday, September 14th 10am-1pm

 

Join Olivewood Gardens and the Junior League of San Diego for a free day of activities including cooking, gardening, and more! 

 

Date: 9/14/13

Time: 10am-1pm

Location: Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950

Reservations: email kidsinthekitchen@jlsd.org

Please include names and ages of children attending

 

For more information, contact Pilar Arballo

     


Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden
Thursday, September 19th
8:30am-4:30pm

A one-day workshop for developing 

school garden programs

 

The CSYSG Workshop is for teams working to create or enhance a school garden program. This workshop covers planning and designing a school garden, basic gardening skills, curricular connections, and outdoor classroom management.

 

Advanced registration is required.  School garden teams (teachers, parents, volunteers, school administrators and other personnel) are encouraged to attend.   

 

Date: 9/19/13

Time: 8:30-4:30

Cost: $20

Location: Olivewood Gardens

2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950

 

For more information, contact Diana Bergman





Open House
Saturday, October 12th
10am-1pm

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center will be open to the public on Saturday, October 12th from 10am to 1pm. This is a great opportunity to bring your friends and family to see our beautiful grounds. Please stop by to visit the gardens or take a property tour! 

 

Location: Olivewood Gardens

2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950

Tours: 10:15 and 12:15

 

For more information, contact Pilar Arballo

Keep Olivewood Gardens Growing

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Recipe of the Week

Grilled Stone Fruit

Created by Chef Joe Pastry

 

Ingredients
seasonal stone fruit such as peaches, plums, nectarines, etc.
Honey-Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette (click here to see recipe)

 

Directions

1. Cut stone fruit in half and remove the pit. Let the fruit soak in Honey-Citrus-Herb Vinaigrette overnight (or for at least for 30 minutes).
2. If grilling, spray with non-stick spray or wipe with olive oil. Heat grill and place stone fruit flesh side down first. Grill for 2 minutes and flip over and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes.
3. If roasting, preheat oven to 375˚. Place fruit on a baking sheet, skin side down, and roast for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Enjoy as is or you can add a variety of toppings: spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg, honey (for something a little sweet), cheese (goat cheese or blue cheese would taste great), Greek yogurt, or frozen yogurt. Enjoy!