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Eat Green, Think Green,
Go Green!
While National School District is on summer break, Olivewood Gardens and the Lincoln Acres Library have collaborated to launch an offsite cooking and gardening class! This program targets some of the students in our field trip program, but is also open to all families in the Lincoln Acres community. Meanwhile, back at Olivewood, volunteers and staff are working hard to prepare for the students' return in August.
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Thank You Frank, Matt,
and Rovie!
Local artists Frank Campos, Matt DelAngel, and Rovie Pascual helped to complete our chicken coop mural this month. Thank you to designer Leanne Opaskar, volunteers from Cowboy Star restaurant, and Matt, Rovie, and Frank for your creativity and hard work. The mural looks amazing!
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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. To learn more or enroll, |
Field trip participants plant seeds with Olivewood volunteer Jim Beyster |
Executive Director
(619) 434-4281
2525 N Avenue
National City, CA 91950
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Upcoming Community Events:
San Diego Children and Nature Schoolyard Habitats Workshops
Learn how to use your schoolyard as an outdoor classroom and to incorporate curriculum and nature into outdoor play
Dates: 8/5, 8/24, or 9/21
Time: 9am-3pm
Contact: Judie Lincer
Click here for more information
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Day of Play
Saturday, June 29th
10am-1pm
Please join us for some FREE family-friendly fun! Enjoy hands-on cooking, gardening, crafts, nutrition, and physical activities in a beautiful outdoor garden setting.
Programming includes:
- Olivewood Gardens healthy recipe tastings
- Take home crafts
- Hands-on gardening and garden exploration
- Face painting
- Scavenger hunts, sack races, and more fun games
- Special crafts, stories, and activities for children aged 0-5
And much more!
Date: Saturday, June 29th
Time: 10am-1pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
2525 'N' Ave, National City, CA 91950
Parking: Toys R Us
1100 E. 30th St, National City, CA 91950
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Thank You Seedling Soir�e Supporters!
On behalf of the Board of Governors of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center, the staff, and the thousands of children and families that visit Olivewood Gardens each year, we would like to sincerely thank all of the guests, sponsors, chefs, volunteers, and businesses that supported our Seedling Soir�e garden gala on June 8th.
The evening was very special: with presentations given by "Guerilla Gardener" Ron Finley and Olivewood Gardens' "Kitchenista" and volunteer Patty Corona-Morales and her daughter Jazmin; as well as spectacular craft cocktails, unique food, farm-inspired d�cor and a beautiful garden atmosphere.
Through the many donations, sponsorships and Wish List items that were pledged before and during the event, we are happy to announce that we reached our goal of raising $75,000 for the garden-based education programs here at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center. Thank you!
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Open House
July 27th, 10am-1pm
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center will be open to the public on Saturday, July 27th from 10am to 1pm. 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
12:15 tour to include portions of Noyes House interior
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Free Gardening Class:
Beginning Home Composting
July 27th, 9am-12pm
Class includes site-based garden education and relevant volunteer work. Come ready to get your hands dirty and learn by doing!
Topics:
- Vermicomposting
- Building pallet compost piles
- Tour and explanation of three on-site compost types
Cost: Free!
Donations of any amount are gladly accepted
Time: 9am-12pm
Date: 7/27
Location: Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City
Sign-Up: OlivewoodGardens.org/gardening-classes/
Contact: Ally Welborn ([email protected], 619-434-4281)
Limited to adults and youth ages 15 and up.
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Keep Olivewood Gardens Growing
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Volunteer Stephanie Neal shows off sushi from Chef Jeff Roberto's class with Lincoln Acres Elementary School students
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  Recipe of the Week
Barley Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Created by Chef Marguerite Grifka
(Serves 4)
Ingredients for Barley Salad
2 cups cooked barley
2 cups broccoli, chopped and cooked
� cup mushrooms, cooked
2 carrots, shredded
1 bunch parsley
� teaspoon salt
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, to taste
Directions for Barley Salad
1. Combine 1 cup barley and 3 cups water into a pot, bring to simmer, and cook for 50 minutes.
2. Combine all salad ingredients and add Apple Cider Vinaigrette to taste.
Ingredients and Directions for Apple Cider Vinaigrette
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic minced
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon mustard
� cup olive oil
dried herbs, such as sage or thyme
Add all ingredients into a jar and shake well. Use immediately.
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