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Garden to Vase: Growing Cut Flowers

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Wed., April 10, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Grow beautiful flowers without tilling the soil. We will talk about how to grow no-till flowering perennials and annuals that do well in our climate throughout the seasons. Students will learn the best flowers for cutting as well as the basics of harvesting and arranging. This is a lecture and demonstration style class.

Homegrown Herbalism Course

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Wed., May 8, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wed., May 15, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wed., May 22, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Wed., May 29, 2019
5:30pm - 8:00pm

This course is an opportunity to explore herbal medicine from soil to teacup. Participants will learn the basics of planning, starting, and maintaining an herb garden, plant harvesting and storage, safe and sustainable collection of wild medicinal plants, making home remedies for use throughout the year, and the specific applications for several medicinal plants. This is primarily a hands-on, outdoor class, with lecture woven in.

Spring Plant Sale

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Sat., April 6, 2019
9:00am - 2:00pm

Join us for our collaborative plant sale with Elderberry Farms Native Plant Nursery & Demo Garden, a project of California Native Plant Society. Fill your spring garden with organic vegetable starts, medicinal and culinary herbs and flower starts grown in the Soil Born Farms Greenhouse and native plants from Elderberry Farms Nursery, Hedgerow Farms, WildJules Seedballs and Cornflower Farms. Featuring guest speaker, Wendy Johnson, the author of Gardening at the Dragon’s Gate.

Families on the Farm: River and Creek Exploration

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Sat., October 26, 2019
9:30am - 11:30am

Hike along the American River Parkway to learn about seasonal changes in our local flora and fauna. Reconnect, build awareness and share the joy and wonders of the natural world together. Enjoy a small picnic in the shade with fresh fall fruit provided by the farm. This program is designed for youth (ages 5 through 18) and accompanying adults.

Families on the Farm: Spring in the Garden

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Sat., April 27, 2019
9:30am - 11:30am

Celebrate spring in the garden with hands on projects the whole family can do together. Youth and adults will build small planter boxes to take home, learn how to build healthy soil, sow seeds and transplant plants. We will enjoy a fresh snack from the farm with herbal sun tea. This program is designed for youth (ages 5 through 18) and accompanying adults.

Intermediate Urban Backyard Beekeeping

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Sat., June 29, 2019
10:00am - 3:00pm

This workshop is designed for backyard beekeepers interested in learning intermediate level skills. There’s no prerequisite knowledge required, but it will be more advanced than an introductory level workshop. We will have a short lecture and group learning style introduction to topics and then an apiary tour with open hive inspection with practical, hands on skills to move you to the next level of beekeeping.

Yoga on the Farm

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Wed., March 20, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., March 27, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., April 3, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., April 10, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., April 17, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., April 24, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., May 1, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., May 8, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., May 15, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., May 22, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., May 29, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., June 5, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., June 12, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., June 19, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., June 26, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., July 3, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., July 10, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., July 17, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., July 24, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., July 31, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., August 7, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am
Wed., August 14, 2019
8:00am - 9:00am

Our drop-in 60-minute yoga class is held every Wednesday at 8am.*Meet in the Outdoor Theatre located across from the Schoolhouse. This class is open to all levels. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Summer Ward has been a long-time supporter and teacher at Soil Born Farms. Her teaching is grounded in nature. The classes will be a blend of breath work and intentional movement. Her style is intuitive and accommodating to all who attend. Suggested donation is $10. Pay instructor. No one turned away for lack of funds. See you there!
*Yoga class will be held every Wednesday, March 20 through August 14. Any-last minute changes will be posted on our homepage.

Little Sprouts – Session 1

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Entering pre-K - Kindergarten
Mon., July 8, 2019 - Fri., July 12, 2019
9:00am - 11:00am

Meet the animals, dig in the dirt, smell herbs and taste fresh fruits and vegetables. Using stories, songs, crafts, and games, our youngest campers will learn about our farm while enjoying playful, fun-filled mornings. For campers entering pre-K – Kindergarten, suggested ages 4-6. Note: This camp runs from 9-11am.

Garden to Kitchen (Grade 4-6)

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Entering grade 4-6
Mon., July 29, 2019 - Fri., August 2, 2019
8:00am - 12:00pm

Enjoy the bounty of this land by harvesting, cooking, and eating healthy and delicious food together every day! Learn basic nutrition, kitchen and knife safety, explore the garden and farm, and meet new friends.

Art and Nature (Grade 1-3)

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Entering grade 1-3
Mon., June 24, 2019 - Fri., June 28, 2019
8:00am - 12:00pm

Youth will explore the intersection of art and nature during their week at Soil Born Farms where beauty abounds! From natural dyes to pine paint brushes, participants will craft and create using nature’s gifts.