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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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Thank you from Olivewood Gardens!
In just four short years, Olivewood has become a vital education center where children and families come to explore the connections between gardening and cooking, plants and nutrition, and science and the environment. We invite you to help build our efforts promoting healthy living for children and families by making a year-end gift.
Keep Olivewood Gardens Growing
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Fresh Organic Produce
Olivewood Gardens offers Farmers' Market Boxes from Specialty Produce! The box ($20) includes a weekly selection of fresh California-grown fruits and vegetables.
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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Specialty Produce
Farmers' Market Box
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 2013 Volunteers:Win Olivewood Prizes!
If you volunteered with Olivewood in 2013, you are eligible to win:
- A full basket of fresh organic produce
- A bag of Martha's compost
- Free Admission to the Japanese Friendship Garden
Just fill out the
2013 Volunteer Feedback Survey by December 31st!
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Thank You!
Volunteers from the
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Executive Director
(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 |
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Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday January 25th, 10am-1pm
Olivewood Gardens and the Junior League of
San Diego invite you to join us for some family friendly fun!
Enjoy hands-on cooking, gardening, nutrition, and physical activities! Families with elementary and middle school age children are encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday, 1/25
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City
space is limited
Event to include free Zumba with Julia Piansay of
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What We're Up To:
December and January
In December, Olivewood Gardens hosted fourth grade field trips from National School District, held a group volunteer day, presented a high school cooking and nutrition workshop (created by student interns!) and graduated our Fall 2013 interns. Congratulations to Desiree Dare, Sarah Garcia, Caresse Gardner, Regine Manalo, Joel Morales, Katie Risser, Ali Ruhnke, Cyndi Ruiz and Jessica Tolar and thank you for donating over 550 hours to Olivewood!
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Intern Regine Manalo helps a student plant lettuce
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In January, Olivewood Gardens will see fifth grade students from National School Disctict. The fifth graders will study watersheds and pollution, cook a healthy Cauliflower Potato Mash, and plant vegetables for the spring harvest! We will also be hosting Kids in the Kitchen and will welcome students from several schools around San Diego County.
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Olivewood Gardens is Hiring
Do you enjoy getting your hands dirty? Are you excited about growing vegetables and building compost? Would you like to share your love of gardening with the next generation? Olivewood is seeking a dedicated and hard working individual to join our passionate team! Nearly one thousand children visit the Gardens three times each year at no cost to their school or family. Our education programs aim to promote healthy lifestyles by giving students positive outdoor experiences and exposing them to fresh fruit and vegetables. We are currently accepting applications for a part-time, bilingual Gardens Support Staff to assist in preparing the gardens for our educational programs, occasionally leading garden groups in Spanish, and ensuring that the gardens are well cared for throughout the year.
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Internships at Olivewood Gardens
Olivewood Gardens is seeking passionate individuals interested in education, food justice, organic gardening, and community engagement for our Spring 2014 Internship Program. Interns will learn real-world skills in their fields of study and gain hands-on experience at a working community organization.
Open Internship Positions: - Kitchen Education Intern - Special Events Intern - Program Coordination Intern - Science Education Intern Applications accepted 12/1/13 through 12/31/13 for the spring 2014 semester
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Teacher Training:
Garden Enhanced Nutrition Education
Use your existing school garden to enhance nutrition education for children and youth and promote the consumption of fruit and vegetables!
Participants will learn tools and strategies for involving children and youth in safe food handling and preparation in a garden, kitchen, or classroom. Activities are drawn from curriculum for grades K-7, and are all available for free online. We will also explore how to plan for an edible harvest and touch on Garden to Cafeteria programs.
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Time: 8:30a-4p
Cost: $20
Location: Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950
Contact: Diana Bergman, Program Director
(619) 434-4281, [email protected]
Click Here to Register
Please share with your favorite teachers!
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Recipe of the Week
Healthy Vegetable Dip
By Vanessa Cunningham
Ingredients and Directions
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 Tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
1/2 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon honey
Combine all ingredients and serve with fresh veggies! Enjoy!
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