Join us at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for an intimate outdoor dinner in our beautiful gardens at sundown featuring Chef Doug Settle of Hearth and Harvest. Enjoy delicious and authentic farm-to-table cuisine while connecting with community. Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!
Support Local Youth & Sustainable Agriculture! Shop fresh vegetables, fruit trees, and ornamentals grown by our High School Sustainable Urban Agriculture Interns! Open to the public—visit us and support the next generation of eco-conscious farmers.
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Foods that Heal, Flavors that Delight: A Cultural Cooking Journey!
Join us for a hands-on Sri Lankan cooking class with guest chef Cham Edussuriya, an integrative health coach and nutrition educator! Cham will guide us through the art of gut-friendly, seasonal, and culturally diverse dishes, including:
Aromatic Yellow Rice with caramelized onions & cashews
Cabbage Mallung – a coconut-infused spiced side dish
Dal Vada – crispy lentil fritters
Do you want your little one to form a love and curiosity around nature? Join us for this month’s Talls and Smalls adventure in the garden! Spend quality time exploring plants, animals and the environment with your little (ages 2-5). We can’t wait to see you! This class is funded in part, for a limited time, by First 5 San Diego.
It’s spring time, the flowers are blooming and the pollinators are buzzing! Join us in learning and exploring all the new things in the garden! Saturday May 10th 9:30-11:30amOpen to all children K-6th. Sign up today!
Join us this month for a popular Chefcitos theme: Mix it Up with Mediterranean! Chefcitos (grades K-6) will work together in the kitchen to practice new skills, make new friends, and create delicious vegetable-forward snacks including hummus, tzatziki, and falafel. Spots will go quickly – register today!
Join us this month for a popular Chefcitos theme: Mix it Up with Mediterranean! Chefcitos (grades K-6) will work together in the kitchen to practice new skills, make new friends, and create delicious vegetable-forward snacks including hummus, tzatziki, and falafel. Spots will go quickly – register today!
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Join us on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center for the much-anticipated Seedling Soirée. This year, we’re not just celebrating our roots, we’re honoring 15 years of growth, impact, and community! Experience a Forage & Feast adventure as you stroll through Olivewood’s lush gardens and indulge in mouth-watering garden-inspired dishes prepared by talented local chefs, Olivewood Kitchenistas, and Garden 2 Kitchen Interns; sip on refreshing garden libations from local drink purveyors, and groove to the sounds of live music. Enjoy a Seated Dessert & Program showcasing our collective impact, and participate in silent and live auctions featuring unique experiences and gifts…all while surrounded by friends who share a love for our vibrant Olivewood community. Don’t wait too long to snag your tickets – this is a celebration you won’t want to miss!
Week 1: June 9th – 13th: Rooted in Nature Summer Camp is hosted at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for incoming 3rd – 6th graders. Join us for a week of outdoor exploration, hands-on garden activities, and tasty cooking lessons! We are excited to welcome your summer camper for a week of fun and hands-on learning! Spots are limited, sign up today!
Week 2: June 16th – 20th (no camp June 19th) Rooted in Nature Summer Camp is hosted at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for incoming 3rd – 6th graders. This week is offered at no cost and is reserved for students enrolled in National School District. Join us for a week of outdoor exploration, hands-on garden activities, and tasty cooking lessons! We are excited to welcome your summer camper for a week of fun and hands-on learning! Spots are limited, sign up today!
Join chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny Da Luz from bica for an intimate outdoor dinner in our beautiful gardens at sundown. Enjoy delicious and authentic farm-to-table cuisine while connecting with community. Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Week 3: June 23rd – 27th Rooted in Nature Summer Camp is hosted at Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center for incoming 3rd – 6th graders. Join us for a week of outdoor exploration, hands-on garden activities, and tasty cooking lessons! We are excited to welcome your summer camper for a week of fun and hands-on learning! Spots are limited, sign up today!
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Join chef Logan Mitchell founder of Cellar Door supperclub and kitchen and bar supply shops Tablespoon and Collins & Coupe for an intimate outdoor dinner in our beautiful gardens at sundown. Enjoy delicious and authentic farm-to-table cuisine while connecting with community. Let’s celebrate the season & make memories together that honor our commitment to sustainability, food justice & excellent local food!
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
