| Event | Venue | Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li'l Sprouts in the Garden | American River Ranch |
| Discover the wonder of the farm through our multi-sensory exploration sessions for toddlers age 3-5 and an adult chaperone. Sing songs, play games, listen to stories and explore with all our senses. Toddlers will gain new vocabulary, practice social skills and work on executive functions. |
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| Exploring the World of Fungi: Mushroom Walk | American River Ranch |
| This immersive outdoor experience will explore the lifecycle of mushrooms, revealing how they grow, reproduce, and contribute to the ecosystem. Learn about medicinal mushrooms and the powerful active compounds they contain, which have been used in traditional healing practices for centuries. We’ll discuss local mushroom identification, helping you recognize species in the American River area. |
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| Garden like a Farmer Series | American River Ranch |
| Learn how a few simple practices can result in greater yields and healthier plants during the summer. |
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| Seed Starting for the Home Gardener | American River Ranch |
| Discover the magic of growing new plants from seed. Learn best practices for planting, germinating and caring for newly emerged seedlings. |
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| Bird Walk | American River Ranch |
| Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch. We will experience a variety of resident and migratory birds. |
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| Regenerative Agriculture Farm Tour | American River Ranch |
| Take a tour of the farm while learning the principles of regenerative agriculture. See how our farmers implement regenerative practices that revitalize the land and restore the historic American River Ranch. |
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| Growing Medicinal and Culinary Herbs | American River Ranch |
| This class offers classroom and hands-on instruction for growing an array of medicinal and culinary herbs, and an introduction to harvesting and using what you grow. |
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| Just for Kids | American River Ranch |
| Youth ages 6-11 are encouraged to join us on the 1st Saturday of the month in experiencing Soil Born Farms as you explore, investigate, taste, make and garden. Each Saturday has a unique focus that will offer students new learning experiences, opportunities to make new friends and a chance for them to connect with the outdoor world. |
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| Herb Walk, Talk & Tea | American River Ranch |
| Join us for an enchanting herbal exploration that will transform your understanding of local plant life and traditional healing! |
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| Maintaining Native Plants | American River Ranch |
| Native plants are drought tolerant, low maintenance, beautiful and attract wildlife. Get a hands-on introduction to planting, growing and planning your garden with native plants. |
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| Exploring the World of Fungi: Mushroom Walk | American River Ranch |
| This immersive outdoor experience will explore the lifecycle of mushrooms, revealing how they grow, reproduce, and contribute to the ecosystem. Learn about medicinal mushrooms and the powerful active compounds they contain, which have been used in traditional healing practices for centuries. We’ll discuss local mushroom identification, helping you recognize species in the American River area. |
Register |
| The Art and Science of Making Plant Medicine | American River Ranch |
| This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them. |
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| Bird Walk | American River Ranch |
| Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch. We will experience a variety of resident and migratory birds. |
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| Plant Propagation for the Home Gardener | American River Ranch |
| Learn to propagate your beloved outdoor perennial plants to expand your garden and share with your friends. |
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| Regenerative Agriculture Farm Tour | American River Ranch |
| Take a tour of the farm while learning the principles of regenerative agriculture. See how our farmers implement regenerative practices that revitalize the land and restore the historic American River Ranch. |
Sold Out |
| Herb Walk, Talk & Tea | American River Ranch |
| Join us for an enchanting herbal exploration that will transform your understanding of local plant life and traditional healing! |
Register |
| Little Sprouts Camp | American River Ranch |
| Session1. Using stories, songs, crafts, and games, our youngest campers will learn about our farm while enjoying playful, fun-filled mornings. For ages 4-5 |
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| Farm Camp - Gardeners (Session 1) | American River Ranch |
| Session 1. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 6-8 |
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| Farm Camp - Jr. Farmers (Session 1) | American River Ranch |
| Session 1. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 9-12 |
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| Farm Camp - Gardeners (Session 2) | American River Ranch |
| Session 2. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 6-8 |
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| Farm Camp - Gardeners (Session 3) | American River Ranch |
| Session 3. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 6-8 |
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| Farm Camp - Jr. Farmers (Session 2) | American River Ranch |
| Session 2. Learn how to grow food and flowers, harvest and cook with our culinary team, and explore new spaces with us! Youth will spend the week learning about the American River Ranch and connecting to their food, their health and the environment. In the garden, around the farm, and at the American River, campers will become stewards of the natural world and build a new community of friends. For ages 9-12 |
Register |