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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'S PRODUCE STAND
EVERY TUESDAY AT 10AM
Looking to add fresh veggies to your meals? How about organic fruits and veggies straight out of our garden? We will be having a produce stand with freshly harvested produce from the garden every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For a donation, you get to take what you need. Come early as the produce
goes quickly!
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 Contact Us
Interim Director
Claire Groebner
Gardens and Facilities Manager
Leonard Vargas
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 Support 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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It's almost Spring time, and we're looking forward to a beautiful season of growth. We have some exciting news and events at the gardens, so read on to learn more!
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- We began our 12th generation of Cooking for Salud™, and we look forward to seeing these ladies transform their lives and the lives of their families throughout the course.
- We hosted children from 2nd grade to middle school for nine field trips. Students learned about the plant parts, how to eat in season, and made a delicious Rainbow Cauliflower Mash!
- Our annual Valentine's Day Cooking Class was a success! Guest Chef Cristina Ng led the class and the participants created tasty treats such as spanakopita, cauliflower tabbouleh salad, and lemon cake.
- The Master Gardeners of San Diego attended our Olivewood School Garden Academy and learned about engaging students in an outdoor classroom, aligning garden lessons to state standards, and creating delicious kid-friendly recipes in a garden setting.
- The Kitchenistas began giving nutrition presentations at three schools in National School District - Palmer Way, Lincoln Acres, and Rancho de la Nación. The goal of the presentations is to educate parents on nutrition basics and how to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into their home cooking. The presentations also include a healthy food demonstration and participants leave with a delicious, nutritious recipe to try at home.
- We hosted an outreach table with an interactive activity for kids at the Read and Romp Event.
- The San Diego Seed Company shared tips and best practices at our monthly gardening class about cool weather planting.
- We hosted Service Members from the FoodCorps Regional Mid-Year Gathering for a field trip at our gardens, where they toured the beautiful gardens, discovered best practices for gardening with students, and created a kid-family recipe in our teaching kitchen.
- Our high school interns have been meeting weekly at the gardens to learn about nutrition and cook delicious recipes. They have created tasty favorites such as lentil burgers and sweet potato fries!
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These dedicated Kitchenistas discussed health and the community at their February meeting.
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These
Master Gardeners enjoyed creating an allergy-free pesto dip with some fresh garden vegetables!
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The
FoodCorps Service Members from California loved touring the garden and learning about our programs from Kitchenista Rosa María Barrientos.
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Upcoming Events and Programs
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Join us for a special evening in our
beautiful Spring gardens as we celebrate health with a true farm-to-table feast
prepared by local chefs. We are looking forward to a night of friends, beauty, nature, food, and spirits at this year's Seedling Soirée!
Tickets can be purchased
here.
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Spring Break Chefcitos Cooking Class
This Spring Break, register your child for our Chefcitos Cooking Class! This program is designed for children in elementary and middle school who are interested in leaning how to cook healthy snacks and meals. We will be offering this class 4 times:
Tuesday, March 20th
10:00am - 11:00am
11:30am - 12:30pm
Tuesday, March 27th
10:00am - 11:00am
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Healthy Brunch Cooking Class
Join us for a hands-on cooking class in our beautiful Spring gardens! Come harvest from the garden and learn healthy and tasty brunch recipes. All proceeds s
upport garden and nutrition education for the community!
Saturday, March 24th
11:00am - 1:30pm
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FREE Zumba classes at the gardens
Coordinate your moves and dance to different rhythms while raising your heart beat in these cardio dance classes.
Mondays and Tuesdays
8:30am - 9:30am
Walk-ins welcome
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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.
March 20th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
May 19th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Tours start at 10:15am and 12:00pm.
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Gardening Workshop:
Seed and Vegetative Propagation
Come learn the ins and outs of propagation! From making cuttings to germinating seeds, you don't want to miss this interactive gardening workshop.
March 24th, 9:00am-11:0am
Next Class:
May 19th, 9:00am-11:00am
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Volunteer
Looking for a fun way to help our community become healthier? Why not volunteer with Olivewood Gardens? We have a role for you!
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SDG&E Tips
- Did you know that children of parents who receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit have better educational outcomes? Learn more here.
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- Keep your family comfortable and save money by making your home energy-efficient. Click here to learn more!
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- NSD Health Fair, March 10th at Las Palmas, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- National City Gets Active, March 10th at Kimball Park, 9:00am
- International Mariachi Festival, March 11th, 11:00am - 7:00pm
- Master Gardeners Spring Seminar, March 17th, 8:00am - 3:30pm
- 2018 City Nature Challenge, April 27th - April 30th
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Growing in the Garden
Our garden team has been working hard to keep the gardens beautiful and productive! Our recent harvests have included cabbage, oranges, and spinach. The team has been busy planting celery, beans, and lettuce for the coming months.
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Ingredients
1 large cauliflower head
1 red onion
1/2 bunch cilantro
5 tomatoes
2 jalapeños
1 carrot
2 cucumbers
6 small limes
2 tsp. sea salt
Directions
1. Wash the cauliflower. Once dry, cut it in small pieces. Add the juice of the limes and salt. Finely chop one jalapeño and half of the onion and add it to the cauliflower. Mix and let sit for one hour in the fridge.
2. Grate the carrot. Chop the tomatoes and cucumbers in small pieces. Finely chop the cilantro and the rest of the onion and the jalapeño. Once one hour has passed, add them to the cauliflower and mix.
3. Serve over baked tostadas with thin slices of avocado.
Tip- You can pour the cauliflower in boiling water for 4 minutes to soften it before adding the lemon and rest of ingredients.
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