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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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 Contact Us
Executive Director
Jen Nation
Gardens and Facilities Manager
Leonard Vargas
Director of Development
Claire Groebner
Director of Programs
Callie Brust
Volunteer Coordinator
Jacqueline Ante
Adult Nutrition Educator
Ellyse Briand
Cooking for Salud Coordinator
Patty Corona
Rebecca Hershberger-Howat
Accounting Assistant
Monica Lim
Special Project Coordinator
Rocina Lizarraga
Garden Staff
Octavio Rodriguez
Adan Teposte
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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: Trish Watlington
Vice Chair: Evelyn Wiggins
Treasurer: Stephanie Jensen
Secretary:
Daisy Gordon Crompton
Cathe Burnham
Dennis Doyle, Ph.D.
Sabrina Falquier Montgrain, MD
Esperanza Guerrero
Anne McEnany
Teresa Palzkill
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Olivewood Gardens is 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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Looking for other ways to give? Check out our
Amazon wishlist. We love serving our community and are asking for your support to help our programs flourish! With the purchase of these items, kids can learn better in the garden, high school students can create culinary masterpieces, our teaching kitchen can stay organized, our staff will be equipped with the tools they need, and so much more! We thank you for thinking of Olivewood.
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February 2020
February gets a lot of buzz due to Valentine's Day. And, it's no surprise that it's also American Heart Month. We celebrate that at Olivewood by providing programs for youth and adults that focus on a healthy lifestyle to improve their heart health, among other things. We encourage you to take a walk as a family or with friends, cook a heart healthy meal together, or spend time in Olivewood's beautiful garden at an adult gardening workshop, cooking class, or at our Thursday produce stand. We are grateful for the ongoing support of our donors, community, volunteers and program participants for helping grow Olivewood's reach and impact. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, look for monthly stories from our participants on how programs have impacted their health and their lives. Thank you to
Nordson
,
Rite-Aid Foundation
, the
Whole Kids Foundation
, and
Point Loma Garden Club
for renewing their investment in Olivewood and our community.
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Upcoming Events and Programs
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Garden Dinner at Dusk
5PM - 8PM
Join us for our first Garden Dinner at Dusk this 2020. We'll be featuring our amazing partner Chef Isabel Cruz of Isabel's Cantina. She will create a delicious, seasonal menu showcasing ingredients for brain health that we will carefully pair with tasty wines, and she and her business partner, Jean Courtney, will lead a brief discussion about the impact of food on our cerebral functioning. It's sure to be an amazing experience!
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Open House and Property Tour
Visit our beautiful gardens, historic Victorian home, take a tour of our nearly 7-acre property, and learn about our programs!
February 22nd, 9:30AM
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Spring Fresh! Cooking Class
Join us on Olivewood's beautiful property for a fun, hands-on cooking class and demonstration. Learn to make delicious seasonal recipes, try new foods, and take produce home to recreate your experience!
March 19, 5:30PM
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Garden Explorers
Garden Explorers is an outdoor, educational adventure where students engage with nature through science and art. We have two opportunities coming up - sign up for one or both!
March 28, 9AM - 11AM
How Does Your Garden Grow? - Register HERE
March 28, 12PM - 2PM
Outdoor Art - Register HERE
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Talls and Smalls
Great for children ages 2-5 years and guardians! You
'll explore our beautiful gardens, use their senses to smell, taste, see, and listen, and taste a garden snack.
March 13, 10AM - 11AM
Contact Callie for more information.
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May 30, 2020
Twilight Cocktails & Appetizers: 5PM - 7PM
Chef's Culinary Feast: 7PM - 9PM
Join us on May 30, 2020 for Olivewood's annual gala celebrating the new and future growth of our garden, nutrition, and leadership programs. This year marks 10 years of Olivewood programming in the community and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Come out and enjoy food and drink prepared by San Diego's finest chefs, vintners, brewers and distillers.
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 Hands-on Garden Classes for Adults
Did you know that Olivewood hosts monthly garden classes? With over 30 years of growing experience, our garden expert Leonard provides hands-on practice, advice, and guidance for all your garden curiosities. Our next class will focus on Garden Planning and Container Gardening on February 22 from 9:15-11am. Do you want to start a garden but unsure how? Or do you have questions about what to plant and when? Need advice on how to grow in small spaces? This is the perfect class for you! Grab a friend and join us at the gardens! There is no pre-registration for this class and all we ask is a suggested donation of $10. Check out our other upcoming class topics on our website. |
Internships at Olivewood Gardens
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Are you looking for a internship opportunity for 2020? Now's the time to get plugged in! Olivewood is seeking Assistant Educator Interns. Interns assist with Nutrition/Garden science lessons for our Children's Field Trip. No experience needed- just a passion for teaching children. Lesson plans are provided in advance and all lesson materials are ready to go! Usual group size is no more than 15 children at a time. Intern will: Assist the Nutrition and Environmental Educators with the set up for the lesson, cleaning, food prepping, and child engagement.
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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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It's a garden extravaganza! We have all the best winter veggies growing - cauliflower and broccoli, lettuce and chard, carrots and beets, fennel and cilantro, lemons and oranges. We are testing out this delicious produce in all of our programs, from field trips with local kiddos, to our Cooking for Salud adult nutrition program, to our recent Valentine's Day cooking class and dinner. Come check the gardens out during our Thursday 10AM tours or at our February 22nd Open House.
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By Chef Christina Ng
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower
¾ cup raw cashews
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
11/2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ cup olive oil or neutral oil (sunflower or grapeseed)
Directions
1. Chop cauliflower into large florets and add to a saucepan with sunflower seeds and enough water to cover. Steam until florets are tender and seeds are softened.
2. Transfer cauliflower and seeds to Vitamix with about 1.5 cups water. Add coconut aminos, lemon juice, vinegar, nutritional yeast, salt and granulated garlic and blend until smooth. With the blender running, add olive oil in a smooth stream into blender. Be careful as contents are hot.
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