Pepper Park Pop-Up Design Workshop
Thursday, April 07, 2022 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm –
Pop into the Port of San Diego’s pop-up design workshop to see and provide feedback on three conceptual plans for the redesign of Pepper Park on the National City Bayfront.
Chefcitos: Earth Day Eats!
Saturday, April 09, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am –
This month, we celebrate Earth Day and the beautiful planet we live on, so let’s get together and cook some of our favorite fresh & healthy foods. Join us at Olivewood to cook fun, hands-on & healthy recipes while caring for our environment! Chefcitos (ages 5-14) will chop, blend, and season their own creations while learning how to reuse ingredients to make delicious healthy goodies together.
All About Mushrooms Cooking Class with Chef Aureny Aranda
Saturday, April 23, 2022 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm –
Are you curious about how to add more mushrooms into your daily meals? We are excited to host guest Chef Aureny Aranda to teach us All About Mushrooms. Chef Aureny will share with us some scrumptious recipes highlighting our star ingredient: MUSHROOMS! Walk through any local farmer’s market and find wild mushrooms of all different shapes, sizes, colors and textures – learn how to use this versatile ingredient in our monthly cooking class on Saturday, April 23rd from 3:30 – 5:30PM. This will be an in-person cooking class for adults and we’re excited to host you at the gardens! The safety of our staff and participants is our top priority.
Olivewood Plant Sale!
Saturday, May 07, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm –
Join us for the Olivewood Plant Sale to choose from a variety of succulents, hanging flower baskets, and veggie & herb seedlings of all sizes! Perfect for a Mother’s Day gift or for your home garden; all plants were propagated from seed or cutting at the gardens by Olivewood high school interns!
Mother’s Day Brunch!
Sunday, May 08, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –
Join us this Mother’s Day to celebrate and honor all of the amazing ‘mother figures’ who have nurtured us in our life! Come to the gardens to enjoy a delectable, garden-inspired brunch paired with refreshing mimosas! We will also create beautiful bouquets with flowers foraged straight from the garden. Everyone in the family is invited for this special day of garden fun!
Chefcitos: Mix it Up with Mediterranean!
Saturday, May 14, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am –
We welcome your young ones to join us in person at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for our May Chefcitos class, Mix it Up with Mediterranean! We’ll be exploring tastes, textures, and techniques of the Middle East with simple, fresh ingredients for an engaging hands-on class in the kitchen! Chefcitos (ages 5-14) will be chopping, mixing, and dipping to create some delicious recipes that they can take home and share with their families! Join us at Olivewood to cook fun, hands-on & healthy recipes while learning new types of cuisine!
Public Tour & Open Garden
Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am –
Join us for an Olivewood ‘Open Garden’! Don’t miss a Pop-Up Plant Sale starting at 9AM. We’ll have a public tour starting at 10:15AM & 11:15AM, and guests are free to enjoy the gardens and invited to learn more about our programs. No pre-registration required.
It’s A Picnic Party!
Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm – National Picnic Day is coming up, so Olivewood is getting ready for our monthly cooking class – It’s a Picnic Party! Come to the gardens to get some new ideas for picnic packing while using seasonal, local ingredients. This is a fun way to spend a weekend afternoon while soaking in the afternoon sun. Be […]
Seedling Soirée 2022!
Saturday, June 04, 2022 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm –
Join us for a special in-person celebration of Olivewood’s impact and future growth! Guests will forage the gardens for Olivewood-inspired cocktails and drinks, while feasting on a delectable spread of tasty eats created by Olivewood Kitchenistas® and local chefs. Roam the garden for hands-on and mission-oriented activities, while we hold a silent auction with fun experiences, gifts, and wares to bid on. Don’t forget to stay for the seated dessert & live auction, live music, and dancing!
Chefcitos: Classics Turned Vegilicious!
Saturday, June 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am –
We welcome your young ones to join us in person at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for our June Chefcitos class, Classics Turned Vegilicious! We’ll be exploring some of our favorite tastes, textures and techniques with simple, fresh ingredients for an engaging hands-on class in the kitchen! Chefcitos (ages 5-14) will be chopping, mixing and dipping to create Vegilicious Fettuccine Alfredo & Caesar Salad that they can take home and share with their families! Join us at Olivewood to cook fun, hands-on & healthy recipes while learning new types of cuisine!
