In this Issue...
- Day of Play
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 A student extracts a squash seed for planting
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Free Deep Yoga!
Stretch and relax on the
Noyes House Lawn
Thanks to our partnership with the Deep Yoga School of Healing Arts Teacher Training at Ginseng Yoga, we have free classes available on Thursdays. Space is limited.
Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5pm-6pm
Location: Olivewood
2525 N Ave, National City, 91950
To RSVP or for more info, contact Ally Welborn (619) 434-4281
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Try Something New Every Week: Recipes Included!
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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Want to Bring YOUR class to Olivewood Gardens?
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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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A Special Evening of beauty, nature, food, and spirits benefiting Olivewood Gardens
and Learning Center.
Twilight Cocktails and Appetizers: 5:30p-7:30p
Culinary Feast: 7:00p-9:00p
The 2014 Seedling Soir�e will feature some of San Diego's hottest caterers and restaurants collaborating to create unique dishes that showcase San Diego County's organic and sustainably produced meats, seafood, produce, and confections.
This year's featured culinary crafters are:
Featured Guest Speaker: Su-Mei Yu; Chef/Owner, Saffron & Host, Savor San Diego on KPBS
Emcee: Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien Celebrity chef and entrepreneur
Tickets:
- Twilight Cocktails and Appetizers: $50
- Culinary Feast: $200
Culinary Feast ticket includes the Twilight Cocktails and Appetizers.
Click Here to Purchase Tickets
The proceeds of the event will benefit the kitchen, garden, and science programs offered by Olivewood to children and adults throughout San Diego County.
Sponsorships are available, please call 619-434-4260.
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
2525 N Ave, National City, CA 91950
OlivewoodGardens.org/Seedling-Soiree
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What We're Up To:
April and May
In April, fifth grade students from National School District came to Olivewood for their last field trip of their elementary school careers (we'll miss you and can't wait to see you all at weekend events and volunteer opportunities)! We hosted nine on-site adult programs, including gardening workshops, teacher training, and cooking classes; attended the Day of the Child and YMCA Healthy Kids Day--among other offsite events--and celebrated National Volunteer Month with a Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.
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Succulent Gardening Workshop participants pose with our new Succulent Tire Garden
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- Olivewood will host 4th grade field trips from National School District. Students will make Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits, learn about pollination, and use compost to build garden beds.
- Additional groups coming to Olivewood Gardens include employees of the City of National City, students from Whitman Elementary, and the San Ysidro Health Center Salsita family program.
- We will host: a free community event for families (Kids in the Kitchen), a Volunteer Orientation, and free Deep Yoga classes.
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Kids in the Kitchen
Saturday May 17th, 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, 5/17
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Olivewood Gardens
2525 N Ave, National City
Space is limited.
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Saturday June 28th, 10am-1pm
Join us for a free community event for the
whole family!
Activities include:
- Hands-on Kitchen Activities
- Healthy recipe tastings
- Physical Activities
- Take-home Crafts
- Activities in the Garden
- Special Activity Area for Children Ages 0-5
- Much more!
Date: Saturday, 6/28
Time: 10am to 1pm
Cost: FREE
Sponsored In Part by:
More information and Sponsorship Opportunities:
Call (619) 434-4281
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Veggie Pesto Pizza
Created by Kati Christensen
Serves 4-6
Ingredients for Pizza
1 large beet, shredded
� cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
� leek, diced
1-2 leaves of swiss chard, torn
1-2 leaves of kale, torn
1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 package of whole wheat pizza dough (can be found in the refrigerator section at the grocery store)
Directions for Pizza
1. Preheat oven to 400˚.
2. Roll out pizza dough to 6 to 8 inches. Use flour if the dough begins to stick. Add about 3 tablespoons of thepesto to the dough and spread it out to cover whole pie.
3. Spread beets, kale, swiss chard, leeks and fennel over dough. Then sprinkle with cheese (you might not need all the cheese).
4. Bake at 400˚ until the cheese is bubbling and dough is cooked through. Enjoy!
Cilantro-Cotija Pesto
Adapted from Chef Brendan Liszanckie
Ingredients
1 cup of pepitas
1 cup basil
1 cup olive oil
1 cup cilantro
1 jalapeno
2 garlic cloves
� cup cotija cheese, crumbled
salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Toast pepitas until lightly browned.
2. Pulse cilantro, basil, jalapeno, cheese, toasted pepitas and garlic in food processor until roughly chopped.
3. On low speed, slowly add olive oil until immersed. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy on vegetables, whole wheat pizza, tacos or whole wheat pasta!
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In the Community
San Diego River Days
From May 10-18, there will be events along the whole length of the River from Santa Ysabel to Ocean Beach. Events range from hikes, nature walks, bike rides, trail building projects, gardening, community service projects and more. San Diego River Days will kick off with the 4th Annual Youth Day of Service on May 10 which will engage over 1,000 kids and their families in meaningful service projects at more than 10 sites along the River.
6th Annual Chula Vista Community Fun Run
The Chula Vista Community Fun Run (5K) is intended for all levels of runners, walkers, while allowing strollers and families to participate in a fun and engaging environment at the Chula Vista Olympic Training Center. This event benefits youth programming in Chula Vista and includes and expo with info booths and activities.
Date: 5/17/14
Time: 8am
Location: Chula Vista Olympic Training Center (2800 Olympic Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91915)
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