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.
This class is perfect for brand new gardeners or for those who are new to this growing region. You will learn how to prepare, plant and care for an abundant, thriving summer garden. We will discuss starting seeds, crop selection, garden layout, and more.
This workshop will cover the basics for a successful start to backyard beekeeping.
Composting, or the act of breaking down organic matter, is a valuable tool for sustainable living. In this free class, we’ll discuss the basics of how to start, maintain, and harvest compost for your containers, gardens, yards, or community green spaces.
Learn to cook with seasonal produce right out of our CSA box. We will explore and master simple vegetarian recipes that everyone in your family will enjoy. For anyone who receives a CSA box or people who love to cook with fresh seasonal produce.
Learn to cook with seasonal produce right out of our CSA box. Explore and master simple vegetarian recipes that everyone in your family will enjoy. For anyone who receives a CSA box or people who love to cook with fresh seasonal produce.
Grow beautiful flowers right outside your home! We will focus on flowering perennials, natives and herbs that do well in our climate. Students will learn what works well for cutting as well as the basics of harvesting and arranging. Instructor: Katie Koch, Flower Mama Price: $25 Location: American River Ranch in the Schoolhouse, 2140 Chase (more…)
Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch. We will experience a variety of resident birds along with winter, migrant, or summer birds depending on the season. This walk is ideal for beginner to intermediate birdwatchers.
Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around the American River Ranch. We will experience a variety of resident birds along with winter, migrant, or summer birds depending on the season. This walk is ideal for beginner to intermediate birdwatchers.
Menopause is the gateway to a major life cycle for women. There are physical, emotional and psychological changes. Most people talk about hot flashes and memory lapses, but there are so many more aspects of this transition. We will talk about this time of great change and the foods, herbs and oils that can help women traverse this journey to the new self.