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619-434-4281

In This Issue
contactContact 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
 
Nutrition  Educator
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

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.
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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WE Boutique

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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June
 July 2018
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Teaching Kitchen Campaign


We are excited to announce that we are launching our Teaching Kitchen Campaign, in order to build a new hands-on kitchen for all! Our new teaching kitchen will ensure that we can reach even more community members with essential nutrition and healthy cooking education. 

Thank you to the County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program for their recent generous gift towards this project!

We invite you to help us build our new kitchen!
To be a part of this campaign,
contact Claire Groebner or make a gift here
Join
 Join Our Team!

We are currently seeking to hire a Schools Coordinator. The Schools Coordinator organizes and coordinates school-related programs at Olivewood Gardens. Programs include the children's field trip program, teacher training academy, as well as school and parent support. Other one-day programs are also included. The Schools Coordinator understands school wellness policies and is responsible for promoting, recruiting, and coordinating with schools to ensure that school wellness is supported by our programs.   

For more information or to apply, click  here
Upcoming Events and Programs
DOP
 
July 14, 2018
10:00am to 1:00pm

The 2018 Day of Play is just around the corner! Join us for a day of healthy food, fun, and prizes in our beautiful gardens.
 

Thank you to our Title Sponsor 


Gold Sponsor   and


Activity Sponsor 



Chefcitos
Chefcitos Cooking Class
July 23, 2018
 
Do you have a child who is interested in learning how to cook a healthy meal or snack? Sign them up for our Chefcitos Cooking Class!

The theme of this class is "Totally Tomatoes!" and is designed for elementary-aged children. Class participants will create and taste delicious recipes using garden-grown produce, and take these recipes home to share with their families. To register, click here

This class will be offered 2 times this month:

Monday, July 23,  2018
10:00am - 11:00am 
1:00pm - 2:30pm 

Cost: $15 per child, $10 for National City residents

*Please note that each class will cover the same material. We kindly request that you register your child for ONE class.  If you have any questions, please email corrie@olivewoodgardens.org.
Mommyandme
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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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.

garden
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
Register HERE
highlights
June Highlights
Our first Chefcitos Cooking Class of the summer was a success! Children enjoyed trying tasty tomato recipes such as Garden Gazpacho.
We made garden-inspired snacks using guacamole and veggie sticks in our Mommy and Me class!
We have 2 new chickens at the gardens! We had an Instagram contest to vote on names for them, and the votes are in. Welcome to Olivewood, Lucy and Ethel!
In the CommunityCommunity
Volunteer
Volunteer at Olivewood





We're still looking for volunteers for our biggest community event, the Day of Play, this July 14th from 9am to 2pm.  We have a role for you! 

Email Cristina for more information.
Growing in the Garden Garden


Our gardens are bountiful this time of year! Recent harvests have included a variety of tomatoes, including San Marzano and heirloom varieties. We also are growing cantaloupes! 

Dairy Free Caprese Skewers


Ingredients

Fresh basil or pesto
1 pint cherry tomatoes (or tomatoes cut in 1" pieces)
1 package extra firm tofu drained and dried of excess liquid
Drizzle of olive oil
Drizzle of balsamic reduction/glaze (optional)
2 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1Tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
12 small skewers or toothpicks
Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions
  1. Prepare the tofu (2 hours before): remove the tofu from the package and cut into 8-9 equal lengthwise strips. Then cut the strips down the center in the other direction to make bite-sized squares. Put the squares between two paper towels and use either a tofu press or two cookbooks/heavy pans to remove any excess moisture. Be careful not to smash or flatten the tofu. Drizzle the lemon juice/Apple cider vinegar over your drained tofu pieces and dust them with nutritional yeast (optional) and salt. Put the seasoned tofu in the refrigerator uncovered for at least 1 hour.
  2. Thread a cherry tomato onto each skewer, followed by a basil leaf folded accordion style, and finished with a piece of the tofu. If you are using pesto instead of fresh basil, thread the skewers with the tomato and tofu and drizzle the fresh pesto over the skewer.
  3. Sprinkle salt and fresh ground pepper over your prepared skewers and add a light drizzle of olive oil.
  4. Lightly drizzle balsamic reduction over the skewers (optional step).
  5. Be adventurous! Try adding other fruits and vegetables to your skewer like avocado, cucumbers, stone fruits, watermelon, strawberries, and more!

     
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