Adult Education

Ask a Farmer – A Grow Your Groceries Class Series on Zoom

Growing an Herb Garden
Tue., June 15, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Managing Pests & Diseases Using Organic Practices
Tue., July 20, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Preparing a Fall Garden
Tue., August 17, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Caring for Fruit Trees in Fall & Winter
Tue., September 21, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Preparing a Garden for Winter
Tue., October 19, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Planting Cover Crops
Tue., November 16, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Making Compost & Mulch
Tue., December 14, 2021
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for an inspiring presentation on a seasonal gardening topic each month on Zoom. The classes will provide basic information plus time for your questions. You’ll learn tricks of the trade that will help you create and maintain a thriving edible garden. Get expert advice and learn practical strategies to grow organic nutritious food for you and your family. Beginners and seasoned gardeners will benefit. $15 per class or $150 for series (save $30).

Herb Walk & Talk

Sat., July 10, 2021
8:00am - 9:30am

Explore the herbs that grow on the American River Ranch. Learn the identification, properties and uses of medicinal and culinary herbs to enhance health and well-being.

Yoga on the Farm

Sat., July 10, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., July 17, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., July 24, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., July 31, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., August 7, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., August 14, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., August 21, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., August 28, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., September 4, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., September 11, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am
Sat., September 18, 2021
8:30am - 9:30am

Classes include breath work and intentional movement. Open to all levels. Please register in advance. Bring your own mat and water bottle.

Irrigation for the Home Gardener

Sat., July 10, 2021 - Sun., July 11, 2021
9:00am - 11:30am

Learn the basic concepts of drip irrigation, tools, design and system management and gain experience on assembly and installation techniques in this hands-on workshop.

Massage & Movement

Sat., July 10, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am
Sat., July 31, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am
Sat., August 7, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am
Sat., August 14, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am
Sat., August 28, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am
Sat., September 4, 2021
10:00am - 11:15am

Self-massage techniques from many disciplines such as breath work, centering and movement for spinal and joint mobility, involving circular and figure 8 patterns.

Explorations in Nature Walk and Talk

Sat., July 17, 2021
8:00am - 9:30am

Join naturalist Cliff Hawley to explore the plants, animals, and relationships that make up the environment of the American River Ranch.

Work and Learn Days

Sat., July 17, 2021
8:00am - 11:30am
Sat., August 7, 2021
8:00am - 11:30am

Work and Learn Days are opportunities to gain knowledge, build hands-on skills and meet new friends. We will be working outdoors in Sustainability Square which will become a dynamic hands-on learning space for our adult and youth education programs. Work and Learn: Herb Spiral Saturday, July 17, 8-11:30 am Work and Learn: Compost and Vermicompost (more…)

Bird Walk and Talk

Sat., July 24, 2021
8:00am - 9:30am

Join naturalist Cliff Hawley to explore the bird,, animal and plant life of the American River Ranch.