Thank You Cole!
Many thanks to Cole Chodorow, his fellow Boy Scouts, and his family and friends for building a new pathway at Olivewood! This project, facilitated by the International Community Foundation, has beautified and made accessible the land behind the ICF office. Thank you, Cole, and congratulations on completing your Eagle Scout project!
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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 Christensen.
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Specialty Produce
Farmers' Market Box contents
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Thank You
American Field Service!
Students from Buenos Aires, Argentina came to Olivewood this month as part of their US foreign exchange cultural experience. The volunteers helped dig a new bed for planting and create new garden seating areas for lessons.
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A 4th grade student helps to build a compost pile |
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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Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
has been named the
2013 Non-Profit
of the Year
by the National City Chamber of Commerce!
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This spring and summer, gifts made to support our garden-based nutrition education programs will be matched by the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation.
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is teaming up with Jack Johnson on his 2014 From Here To Now To You Tour and All At Once, a social action network connecting nonprofits with people who want to become active in their community. We will featured on AllatOnce.org and Olivewood will be at Jack Johnson's concert on August 30th! Learn more.
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What We're Up To:
February and March
In February, Olivewood provided field trips for National School District 3rd graders and for kindergartners and preschoolers. We also added nine incredible interns to our team, bringing the total Spring intern count up to 12 (for now), started a new session of Cooking For Salud!, and hosted a full-day workshop for educators.
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Kids in the Kitchen attendees dig in a garden bed
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- Olivewood will conclude 3rd grade field trips for the 2013-2014 school year. (We can't wait to see everyone again in the fall for fourth grade field trips!)
- Participants in our English-Spanish adult cooking and nutrition program, Cooking for Salud!, will graduate.
- At least two high school students from Sweetwater High School will join our intern team.
- We will host: Kids in the Kitchen, Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden, and a succulent gardening workshop.
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Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday March 8th, 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 aged children are encouraged to attend.
Date: Saturday, 3/8
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City
space is limited
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Creating and Sustaining Your School Garden?
This workshop for will help educator teams to enhance their school garden program. Topics include: planning and designing a school garden, basic gardening skills, curricular connections, and outdoor classroom management.
Date: Saturday, March 15
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $40
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Yoga is back!
Relax and Renew in the Garden
Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Begins 3/20
We are excited to bring back free garden yoga at Olivewood! Thanks to a partnership with the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts Teacher Training at Ginseng Yoga, we will have classes available on Thursdays.
Space is limited.
Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Location: Noyes House Lawn, Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950
To RSVP or for more info, contact Ally Welborn
[email protected]; 619-434-4281
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Learn and Serve! Saturday, March 29th
Help us to replant our educational succulent garden! Workshop will include information about succulent planting, care, and identification presented by Master Gardeners Laura and Don Starr. Come ready to get your hands dirty and learn by doing!
Date: Saturday, March 29th; time tbd
Location: Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City
To RSVP or for more info, contact Ally Welborn
[email protected]; 619-434-4281
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Recipe of the Week
Winter Brussels Sprout Salad with Applesauce Vinaigrette
By Chef Joe Pastry
Serves 3-4
Ingredients and Directions for Applesauce Vinaigrette
1 cup olive oil
� cup applesauce
1 Tablespoon grain mustard
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
pinch of salt and pepper
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined
Ingredients and Directions for Winter Brussels Sprout Salad
3 cups raw brussels sprouts, thinly shaved
� red onion, thinly shaved
4 radishes, halved and shaved
� red pepper, small dice
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
� cup yellow tomatoes, diced
applesauce vinaigrette, as needed
Add all ingredients together and toss with enough applesauce vinaigrette until well coated. Enjoy!
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In the Community
Mobile Dairy Classroom -Bringing the Farm to School
The Dairy Council of California is offering a FREE outdoor, interactive assembly for schools. The assembly makes the connection between agriculture and food, with a focus on teaching where milk comes from. Six instructors, along with local cows, tour the state throughout the school year with a passion for teaching agriculture's connection with our food supply.
To request a Mobile Dairy Classroom Assembly visit www.healthyeating.org/MDC or call 877-324-7901.
Intro To Edible Gardening workshop
FREE Intro to Organic Edible Gardening workshop. The farmers at Herb en Routes and Revolution Landscape are joining forces to bring you a hands-on seminar suited for all skill levels. Refreshing drinks and delicious snacks will also be provided. Please bring friends, family, anyone interested in learning or cultivating a plot!
Date and Time: Sunday, March 9, 10a-12p
Location: Herb en Routes Community Garden
Point Loma (4113 Voltaire St., San Diego, CA 92107)
RSVP: [email protected]
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