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    Friday, August 01, 2025    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! story time a farm-to-table snack a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits.
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    Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
    Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
    Friday, August 01, 2025    
    5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • Garden Dinner at Dusk
    • Quarterly Dinner Series
    Garden at Dusk Dinner: A Summer Celebration Join us on Friday, August 1, 2025 for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Olivewood Gardens. We're thrilled to welcome back Chefs Charlie Knowles and Manny da Luz and team of bica for our Garden at Dusk Dinner summer event—an intimate outdoor dining experience that blends seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine with community and purpose. Enjoy a thoughtfully crafted meal paired with wine from Oddish Wine. Reserve your seat and support a healthier, more connected community. All proceeds support Olivewood’s free and low-cost community programs centered on food education, environmental stewardship, and advocacy.
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    Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
    Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
    Saturday, August 09, 2025    
    10:00 am - 11:30 am
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month for a hands-on cooking class in our teaching kitchen, open to all students in grades K-6. Chefcitos will be practicing knife skills, teamwork and adventurous eating by working together to make delicious and nutritious veggie tacos. Of course, we will also make salsas and guacamole for topping!
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    Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
    Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
    Saturday, August 09, 2025    
    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    • Chefcitos
    Join us this month for a hands-on cooking class in our teaching kitchen, open to all students in grades K-6. Chefcitos will be practicing knife skills, teamwork and adventurous eating by working together to make delicious and nutritious veggie tacos. Of course, we will also make salsas and guacamole for topping.
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    Open Gardens
    Open Gardens
    Saturday, August 16, 2025    
    10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Olivewood Gardens
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    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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    Talls & Smalls September
    Talls & Smalls September
    Friday, September 05, 2025    
    11:00 am - 12:00 pm
    • Talls & Smalls
    Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! Activities include: story time, a farm-to-table snack, a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Come spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits
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    Talls & Smalls August - SOLD OUT
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    Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
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    Chefcitos August: Veggie Tacos!
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    Open Gardens
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      Garden Explorers July: Senses!
      July 12, 2025
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      Chefcitos July: Pizza Party! 10am
      July 12, 2025
      10:00 am - 11:30 am
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      Family Gardening Class
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    2525 N Avenue
    National City, CA 91950

    Tel: 619.434.4281
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  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • Impact & Annual Report
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our Staff
    • History
  • Classes & Programs
    • Our Classes
      • Adult Cooking Classes
      • Chefcitos – Kid’s Cooking Classes
      • Garden Explorers
      • Talls & Smalls in the Garden
      • Girl Scout Programs
      • Adult Gardening Classes
      • Family Classes
    • Our Programs
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
        • Field Trip Program
        • School-Based Program
      • High School Programs
      • Summer Camp
      • Cooking for Salud®
      • Kitchenistas®
        • “The Kitchenistas” Documentary
      • School Garden Teacher Trainings
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
    • Event Schedule
    • Weekly Produce Stand & Open Garden Tours
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Host Your Event
  • Resources
    • Recipes
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
    • Gardening Resources
    • Seasonality Chart
    • Resources for Food Justice and Healthy Equity
      • Resources to Learn & Inspire Change
    • Request a Speaker
    • Partners
  • Olivewood News
    • The Seedling Newsletter
    • In The News
    • Videos
  • Get Involved
    • Roots for Health
    • Cultivating the Future Campaign
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
    • Internship Opportunities
    • We Love Our Volunteers!
    • Job Opportunities
  • About Us
    ▼
    • Mission, Vision & Core Values
    • Impact & Annual Report
    • Meet Our Board
    • Meet Our Staff
    • History
  • Classes & Programs
    ▼
    • Our Classes
      ▼
      • Adult Cooking Classes
      • Chefcitos – Kid’s Cooking Classes
      • Garden Explorers
      • Talls & Smalls in the Garden
      • Girl Scout Programs
      • Adult Gardening Classes
      • Family Classes
    • Our Programs
      ▼
      • Children’s Garden Science & Nutrition Education Program
        ▼
        • Field Trip Program
        • School-Based Program
      • High School Programs
      • Summer Camp
      • Cooking for Salud®
      • Kitchenistas®
        ▼
        • “The Kitchenistas” Documentary
      • School Garden Teacher Trainings
    • Request a Speaker
  • Upcoming Events
    ▼
    • Event Schedule
    • Weekly Produce Stand & Open Garden Tours
    • Seedling Soirée
    • Garden at Dusk Dinner Series
    • Holiday Bazaar
    • Day of Play
    • Host Your Event
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Recipes
    • Adventurous Eating: A Healthy Cooking Video Series
    • Gardening Resources
    • Seasonality Chart
    • Resources for Food Justice and Healthy Equity
      ▼
      • Resources to Learn & Inspire Change
    • Request a Speaker
    • Partners
  • Olivewood News
    ▼
    • The Seedling Newsletter
    • In The News
    • Videos
  • Get Involved
    ▼
    • Roots for Health
    • Cultivating the Future Campaign
    • Sign Up to Volunteer
    • Internship Opportunities
    • We Love Our Volunteers!
    • Job Opportunities
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