Open Gardens

Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm –
Join us for an Olivewood ‘Open Garden’! 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. Don’t miss out on our Mini Plant Sale from 9AM – 12PM, where we’ll have plants propagated by our high school interns for sale!
No pre-registration required.
Taste of the Middle East: Iraqi-inspired Dishes

Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm –
Want to taste the comfort foods of a region known for having one of the healthiest cuisines in the world? Come join us at our next adult cooking class, where we will be learning to create some simple, authentic Iraqi recipes that are fresh, delicious, and bursting with flavor!
Knitting club/Clase de Tejido
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Join lead kitchenistas Martha and Felipa for a class. You will be surprised by what you can make in a few weeks! Ven y forma parte de este grupo de tejido con las maestras kitchenistas Felipa y Martha. Te sorprenderas de los puedes tejer en unas semanas!
C4S prep for class #3/Junta de preparación para Cooking for Salud clase#3
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – This meeting is to prep for Cooking for salud class#3. We will organize and prepare class 2 and review responsibilities for lecture presentation and timeline for class. Esta junta es para preparnos para la clase #3 de Cooking for Salud. Este tiempo es para organizarnos y prepar lo necesario para la clase asi como tambien […]
Composta Masters
Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am – Join our kitchenista compost team and learn how to turn food scraps into nutrient rich soil. Composting helps our environment and gives back to the soil the necessary nutrients to grow organic fruits and vegetables. Ven y unete al equipo de “composta masters” donde aprenderas a convertir los desperdicios de comida en tierra fertil llena […]
C4S gen#26 class 3/ Cooking for Salud gen#26 clase 3
Thursday, April 20, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – If you would like to participate as a volunteer please contact Patty Corona [email protected] or Monica [email protected] Si te gustaria participar como voluntario por favor contacta a : Patty Corona, [email protected], o bien a Monica [email protected]
NSD Parent Presentation/Presentación Escolar-LINCOLN ACRES
Friday, April 21, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am – The Kitchenistas will present on how to read food labels and will prepare a green smoothie recipe to the parents of LINCOLN ACRES Elementary students. You are welcome to come and support the group and learn what the NSD school presentations are all about. Thanks for your support! El grupo de kitchenistas presenta la lectura […]
Talls & Smalls

Friday, April 21, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –
Does your little one enjoy nature? Bring them to Olivewood to have a garden adventure! Talls & Smalls is a 1-hour class for children ages 2-5 years with accompanying adult. They’ll explore our beautiful gardens, use their senses to smell, taste, see, and listen, and taste a garden snack. Thanks to First 5 San Diego this Talls and Smalls class is free upon registration!
Garden Explorers: All About Bugs!

Saturday, April 22, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am –
Join us at Olivewood for our April Garden Explorers: All About Bugs! Taking place on Saturday, April 22nd from 9AM – 11AM. Garden Explorers will be learning more about these little creatures that do so much through hands-on activities! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity for your Garden Explorers (grades K-6) to spend some time exploring and engaging with our beautiful outdoor garden and all the little creatures that call it their home!
NSD Parent Presentation/Presentación Escolar-JOHN OTIS
Monday, April 24, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am – The Kitchenistas will present on how to read food labels and will prepare a green smoothie recipe to the parents of JOHN OTIS Elementary students. You are welcome to come and support the group and learn what the NSD school presentations are all about. Thanks for your support! El grupo de kitchenistas presenta la lectura […]