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Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
- 2525 N Avenue, National City, CA, 91950
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center
- 2525 N Avenue, National City, CA, 91950

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Talls & Smalls June

Friday, June 06, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Talls & Smalls

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.

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Garden Explorers June: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Saturday, June 14, 2025

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Garden Explorers

This month, Garden Explorers is kicking off summer with a hands-on adventure: How Your Garden Grows! 🌻🫐☀️ K–6th graders, get your hands dirty and your green thumbs ready—learn how to plant, grow, and harvest your very own garden! Take home garden goodies and enjoy fresh, tasty snacks straight from the soil! 🍉🌱🍓

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Chefcitos June 10am

Saturday, June 14, 2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Chefcitos

Our blueberries are back in season again! Join us this month for Chefcitos: blueberry oat bars & more. Chefcitos will have the opportunity to harvest fresh blueberries from our garden and craft them into some delicious creations that they can recreate at home. Register your K-6th graders today for a culinary adventure!

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Chefcitos June 1pm

Saturday, June 14, 2025

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Chefcitos

Our blueberries are back in season again! Join us this month for Chefcitos: blueberry oat bars & more. Chefcitos will have the opportunity to harvest fresh blueberries from our garden and craft them into some delicious creations that they can recreate at home. Register your K-6th graders today for a culinary adventure!

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Rooted in Nature Summer Camp - NSD Week 2

Monday, June 16, 2025 - Friday, June 20, 2025

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Livestream

Summer Camp

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!

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Garden at Dusk Dinner Series

Friday, June 20, 2025

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Garden Dinner at Dusk

Quarterly Dinner Series

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!

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Open Gardens

Saturday, June 21, 2025

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Olivewood Gardens

Garden Tour

Open House

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.

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Youth Community Leadership Internship

Monday, June 23, 2025 - Monday, August 25, 2025

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

High School Programs

Join us at Olivewood Gardens for an 8-week Youth Community Leadership Program! This program is for High School students who wants to gain skills and knowledge surrounding community engagement, food systems and social justice. The program culminates in a project proposal to create change in our community. Interns will: Learn about different aspects of their local food system, Learn about civic and community engagement, Create and engage in a community listening forum, Design and create a project proposal based on community input

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Events on Friday, June 06, 2025

Talls & Smalls June

6 Jun 25

Events on Saturday, June 14, 2025

Garden Explorers June: How Does Your Garden Grow?

14 Jun 25

Chefcitos June 10am

14 Jun 25

Chefcitos June 1pm

14 Jun 25

Events on Monday, June 16, 2025

Rooted in Nature Summer Camp - NSD Week 2

16 Jun 25

Events on Friday, June 20, 2025

Garden at Dusk Dinner Series

20 Jun 25

Events on Saturday, June 21, 2025

Open Gardens

21 Jun 25

National City

Events on Monday, June 23, 2025

Youth Community Leadership Internship

23 Jun 25
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- Talls & Smalls June
  
  Talls & Smalls June
  
  June 6, 2025
  11:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Garden Explorers June: How Does Your Garden Grow?
  
  Garden Explorers June: How Does Your Garden Grow?
  
  June 14, 2025
  9:30 am - 11:30 am
- Chefcitos June 10am
  
  Chefcitos June 10am
  
  June 14, 2025
  10:00 am - 11:30 am
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