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2525 N Avenue
National City, CA
619-434-4281
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Did you know you can make a gift of stock to support the garden and nutrition programs at Olivewood?
Email or call us to talk about the possibilities:
619-434-4281
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Olivewood Wishlist
Looking for a home for a garden or household item you no longer have use for? Check out our Wishlist...we might be able to take it off your hands!
- 10 - 20 folding chairs
- 10 - 20 wooden farm-style chairs
- 10 wooden farm-style tables
- Small cast iron garden table
- Bulletin board
- Walkie talkies
- Kitchenaid
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 Contact Us
Executive Director
Jen Nation
Interim Assistant Director
Claire Groebner
Gardens and Facilities Manager
Leonard Vargas
Director of Programs
Callie Brust
Coordinator of Volunteers and Outreach
Cristina Juarez
Rebecca Hershberger-Howat
Cooking for Salud Coordinator
Patty Corona
Schools Coordinator
Corrie Madueño
Administrative Assistant
Angelica Bastida
Community Outreach Assistant
Rocina Lizarraga
Garden Educator
Ethan Cole
Garden Staff
Reyna Rodriguez
Adan Teposte
Adam Guy
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Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center was created by the
International Community Foundation
to further its mission of ensuring healthy communities and healthy economies in the cross-border region.
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Board of Directors
Chair:
C
athe Burnham
Vice Chair: Trish Watlington
Treasurer: Jacqueline Reynoso
Secretary:
Evelyn Wiggins
Dennis Doyle, Ph.D.
Sabrina Falquier Montgrain, MD
Daisy Gordon Crompton
Anne McEnany
Susana Villegas
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One of our Kitchenistas is part of
WE Boutique
- an amazing project that gives women the opportunity to start their business venture.
Visit them Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 4305 University Avenue, Suite 130, San Diego CA 92105
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Olivewood Gardens is now a Humble Partner! Humble Bundle is a
leading retailer of digital games and eBooks. You can now support us with every purchase you make by using this link.
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August 2018
We have had a busy summer at the gardens, and are looking forward to a wonderful fall! Keep reading to learn more about upcoming programs and events.
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Teaching Kitchen Campaign
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Our
Healthier Together Teaching Kitchen Campaign is in full swing. We are 75% to our goal of $200,000. Join us today to be part of this exciting project. For
$500 you can sponsor a seat in our kitchen, for
$1000 you can sponsor new light fixtures that will illuminate this new learning space, and for
$2,500 you can support the new wood flooring where hundreds of kids and families will stand as they learn about improving their health. We have just finished dry walling and are looking forward to installing the cabinets.
Stay turned for information on our kitchen open house, where all donors will get a sneak peak into this updated space!
Thank you to the Beyster Family for their recent generous gift towards this project!
This isn't just our kitchen, it's your kitchen...help us build it!
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Kitchen Update: The construction crew has been hard at work the past few months. The drywall is in place...next are the cabinets and flooring!
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Upcoming Events and Programs
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Mommy & Me
August 23, 2018
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Come to the gardens for a morning of exploration!
This one hour, interactive class is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old with an accompanying parent or caretaker. Activities may include story time, a garden walk, and a tasting!
Cost is $10.00 per adult and child pair. To register, click
here.
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Salsa and Salsa Adult Cooking Class
August 18, 2018
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Come l
earn how to make tasty salsas and dance cool salsa moves!
Take a guided tour of the garden and harvest bounty to take home, as well as enjo
y a delicious meal in the gardens.
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Open House & Produce Stand
Visit our beautiful gardens, historic Victorian home, and learn about our programs! Fresh produce will be available at our new produce stand.
August 25th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tours start at 10:15am and 12:00pm.
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Gardening Workshop:
Dragon Fruit and other Exotic Fruit
Come learn how to grow and care
for exotic fruits that grow well in San Diego, like delicious and beautiful
dragon fruit!
August 25th, 9:00am-11:00am
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| Thank you to those who attended our annual Day of Play and to our awesome sponsors - Title Sponsor UnitedHealthcare, First 5 San Diego, and Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers! We hope that you and your family enjoyed the event. We hosted 650 children and adults with the support of 100 volunteers, community partners, and sponsors. See you next year! |
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| Live auction winners from this year's Seedling Soirée redeemed their dinner with Chef Claudia Sandoval at the gardens. It was a beautiful and delicious evening! |
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| Our Cooking for Salud Coordinator, Patty Corona, is out and about in National City recruiting participants for our Age-Friendly Cooking for Salud cohort this Fall! |
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Internships at Olivewood Gardens
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Interns are an essential part of Olivewood's Family! Join our team and gain experience in a non-profit setting and in program planning and facilitation. You can also get class credit, when applicable.
For more information, click
here.
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Volunteer at Olivewood
Looking for a fun way to help our community become healthier? Why not volunteer with Olivewood Gardens? We have a role for you!
For more information on volunteering, click here.
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SDG&E Tips
- Check out SDG&E's energy saving programs
- Summer rates are in effect! These tips can help you avoid high usage.
- You might be eligible for a bill discount through SDG&E's CARE Program!
- Are you eligible for the City of San Diego's water-saving rebate of up to $2,000 per household?
- Save energy during peak times (4PM to 9PM) by setting your AC to 78 degrees or higher.
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Growing in the Garden
Our gardens are busting with fruit, vegetables, and flowers, despite the warmer temperatures! Our rose bushes and passion fruit vines are loving the summer weather. Other recent harvests include squash, tomatoes, and peppers of all varieties.
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Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
2 ears corn (husk and silk removed; tip cut off)
1 pint cherry, grape, or pear tomatoes, halved (or quartered if large)
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, diced
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon oil of choice
coarse salt and ground pepper
Tortilla chips (optional)
Directions
Stand ear in a large wide bowl; with a sharp knife, carefully slice downward to release the kernels. Discard cob. Add tomatoes, avocado, scallions, lime juice, and oil to bowl. Season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
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