This class will focus on common beekeeping practices, including integrated pest management strategies in an urban setting, some DIY beekeeping ideas and skills to make sure you know all of your options to keep your bees healthy.
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.
This hands-on class will teach participants how to make their own compost. We will look at different composting systems to fit your space considerations and practice building a compost pile.
Take a walk to Cordova Creek and learn about the dynamic ecosystem that is growing and changing daily after the restoration of this urban waterway.
Join naturalist Cliff Hawley to explore the bird, animal and plant life of the American River Ranch.
Explore the diversity of plants, birds, beneficial insects, animals and the web of relationships that coexist at the American River Ranch. Experience the magical moments nature has in store at this time of year.
In this hands-on crafting class, we will learn all about which flowers work the best for drying and share our tips for creating gorgeous dried flower decor. All participants will create a wreath of their own to take home using the organic dried flowers from the farm.
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.
Take a leisurely tour of Elderberry Farms Native Plant Nursery which grows about 120 different local native plant species. Learn about the benefits of growing native plants and their adaptability to limited water resources and climate change.
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.