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Garden to Pantry: Jammin’

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Thu., August 15, 2019
6:00pm - 8:30pm

Nothing beats homemade Jam! In this hands-on class, we will use seasonal fruit to make a simple jam recipe. We’ll cover the basics of making jam at home: selecting and preparing the fruit; preparing and filling the jars and processing the jam. Each participant will leave with their own jar of jam and the confidence to make more at home.

Preparing a Fall Garden

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Tue., August 13, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Summer is the time to start planning your fall garden. Sacramento has a perfect climate for growing a wide variety of vegetables all year. You will learn about seasonal crops, fall garden tasks and how to ensure your garden is productive. We’ll talk about turning over summer crops, and how to think about the changing sunlight in autumn. This class will be a combination of lecture and hands-on gardening.

Summer Grilling

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Sat., August 10, 2019
10:00am - 12:00pm

This class is cancelled due to low enrollment. We will offer it again next summer in June or July 2020. Grill master Dio will show you everything you need to know to up your grilling game. Learn to make spice rubbed grilled chicken with charred tomato salsa, grilled shrimp with avocado cucumber relish, baby back ribs with honey mustard BBQ sauce, grilled vegetable and goat cheese salad, and grilled peaches with vanilla bean ice cream for dessert. You will sample each dish prepared.

Basics of Homesteading

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Sat., August 3, 2019
1:00pm - 4:00pm

With the recent farm-to-fork movement in our area, people are looking to get back to the fundamentals of living in harmony with nature. While it can seem complicated and intimidating to venture into the world of homesteading, there are a few small ways you can begin to explore this wonderfully rewarding lifestyle. Anne of Anvil Acre Farm, a suburban homestead in rural Sacramento, will help you get started on creating a plan for your own beginner homestead – no matter what your skill level. Topics covered will include: food preservation, rotational gardening, livestock selection and care, homemade products and skills to acquire, property size and layout, and much more.

Edible Gardening in Small Spaces

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Sat., August 3, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm

In this hands-on class for beginners, we will cover all the need-to-know basics of growing food in small spaces. We will cover proper soil, water, sunlight exposure, seasonality of plants, and create a customized garden plan for your space. A majority of class will be outside learning through experience.

Honing Your Knife Skills

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Wed., July 24, 2019
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Better Knife skills will improve your cooking beyond measure. There’s so much more than just slicing and dicing, and with proper knife techniques, prepping will be easier and quicker. In this hands on class, you’ll learn the basics, plus simple and beautiful garnishes. Learn how to choose a good knife without spending a fortune, and how to keep your knives sharp and well cared for. You’ll leave with recipes and a bounty of chopped produce ready to turn into dinners for the week. Please bring a chef’s knife, a paring knife and a cutting board to class.

Garden & Art to Soothe Stressed Children: Sowing the Seeds of Serenity

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Sat., July 20, 2019
9:00am - 12:00pm

This class has been cancelled due to low enrollment.
Garden and art activities can help children manage their big feelings and fears. In this class, adults will learn how to teach children that the garden is a safe and welcoming place where they can leave their stress behind. You will learn to teach resiliency skills, stress management skills, and self-soothing techniques that empower children and help them express themselves. You will leave with practical ideas that can help children ages 4 through 17. Recommended for parents, care providers and teachers (adults only). No art or garden experience is necessary.

Basics of Herbal Medicine

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Tue., July 16, 2019
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Learn how to bring medicinal plants into your everyday life to promote overall wellness and address minor illnesses and injuries. We will discuss the healing properties of several common herbs, and how to incorporate them through cooking, everyday herbal tonics and simple home remedies to use when ailments arise.

Keep Your Brain Healthy with Foods, Herbs and Games

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Sat., July 27, 2019
10:00am - 1:00pm

This class is rescheduled for Saturday, October 12. There are many new scientific breakthroughs on keeping our brains healthy. It has been found that watching television and electronic devices can lower the brain activity by 25%. Also, lack of healthy fats in the diet can be detrimental to the brain as well. Sleep stimulates what is known as the “glymphatic system” which is the cleansing mechanism of the brain while sleeping. We will discuss how to optimize your brain health and share recipes of foods and herbs and games that support brain function.

Family Nature Walk

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Sat., August 24, 2019
9:00am - 11:00am

Join Cliff Hawley for an opportunity to observe what nature has to offer on a walking tour of the American River Ranch. We’ll explore the plants, animals, and relationships that make up the environment of this special place. This walk is family friendly, but recommended for kids 5 and up.