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.
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.
Come learn about the basic parts for drip irrigation while you help to assemble a system for one of our new gardens. You’ll walk away with the knowledge to install your own.
Join naturalist Cliff Hawley to explore the bird, animal and plant life of the 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.
Learn to propagate your beloved outdoor perennial plants to expand your garden and share with your friends and family. Observe and practice making cuttings, taking divisions of plants and more throughout the farm.
Join naturalist Cliff Hawley to explore the bird, animal and plant life of the American River Ranch.