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Li’l Sprouts in the Garden


  • Flying Feathered Friends
     Sat., February 8, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Plant Part Fun
     Sat., February 22, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Wonderful Water
     Sat., March 8, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Spectacular Seeds
     Sat., March 22, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Planting Party
     Sat., April 12, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Cooking a Compost Cake
     Sat., April 26, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Fabulous Flower Fun
     Sat., May 10, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am
  • Finding Colors in Nature
     Sat., May 24, 2025
     9:00am - 10:30am

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.

Eco Warriors


  • Upcycled Terrariums
     Sat., February 15, 2025
     10:00am - 11:30am
  • The Soil Beneath our Feet
     Sat., March 15, 2025
     10:00am - 11:30am
  • Native Plants and Local Wildlife
     Sat., April 19, 2025
     10:00am - 11:30am
  • Food for Thought
     Sat., May 17, 2025
     10:00am - 11:30am

Eco Warriors is a club for youth ages 12-15 who want to build leadership skills, foster meaningful friendships and become changemakers

Bird Walk


  •  Sat., February 22, 2025
     8:30am - 10:00am

Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch. We will experience a variety of resident and migratory birds.

Regenerative Agriculture Farm Tour


  •  Sat., February 22, 2025
     10:00am - 11:30am

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.

Just for Kids


  • Berries, Berries, Whose Got the Berries?
     Sat., March 1, 2025
     9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Creek Critters and Creatures
     Sat., April 5, 2025
     9:00am - 12:00pm
  • Traditional Basket Weaving
     Sat., May 3, 2025
     9:00am - 12:00pm

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.

Preparing Your Garden for Spring; Composting and Soil Health


  •  Wed., March 12, 2025
     5:30pm

Prepare your garden for spring planting by learning about the basics of composting, vermicomposting and no till practices that will enhance the health of your soil and ultimately the plants that grow in it.

Bird Walk


  •  Sat., March 15, 2025
     8:30am - 10:00am

Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch. We will experience a variety of resident and migratory birds.

Regenerative Agriculture Farm Tour


  •  Sat., March 22, 2025
     10:00am - 11:30am

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.