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.
Proper care of fruit trees can boost their health and maximize their production. This is a hands-on class focused on learning how to summer prune and provide other necessary care for your fruit trees.
In this hands-on workshop you will learn the basics of composting and vermicomposting, while working in our demonstration compost area. Families are welcome.
Get a hands-on introduction to planting, growing and planning your garden with native plants.
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.
Sacramento has a perfect climate for growing a wide variety of vegetables all year long. This hands-on class will focus on all of the best techniques and considerations needed to prepare your garden beds for planting.
Want to get the whole family involved in gardening? In this hands-on class, you and your family members will work together and learn how to plant seeds. You will practice preparing a garden bed and amending the soil.
Join naturalist Cliff Hawley to explore the bird, animal and plant life of the American River Ranch.
This class will teach you all about the benefits of planting cover crops during the summer, why summer cover crops are critical in our climate, insights on species selection, and tips for successful cover crops.
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.