We will review common garden pests in the Sacramento areas and how to manage them without toxic pesticides. There will be a special focus on beneficial insects. A portion of the class will be outside in the field to find and identify pests and their natural enemies on site.
Learn simple techniques for taking your favorite plants and turning them into new plants that you can plant on your own land or share with your friends and family.
The intention of this event is to create an opportunity for families to visit the American River Ranch for a day of learning, eating, celebrating and exploring the natural world.
Join Rev. Candis Cantin for a fascinating herb walk on the farm and the American River Parkway. We will identify and discuss more than 25 edible and medicinal plants during this easy walk.
Youth will have the opportunity to learn life skills for cooking with farm fresh, seasonal food.
Youth will spend the week exploring the American River Parkway and all that is has to offer.
Beekeeping I is designed to help the aspiring beekeeper become more knowledgeable about the craft of beekeeping. Building on the foundation set in Beekeeping I, Beekeeping II will delve deeper into advanced topics as well as a discussion of the challenges the bees face.
Harvest Sacramento is the edible city initiative of Soil Born Farms. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help harvest fruit for donation to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and other food access partners. This is a community fruit-harvesting event. Location: Centennial United Methodist Church, 5401 Freeport Boulevard, Sacramento CA 95822. Price: Free (pre-registration is required)
Harvest Sacramento is the edible city initiative of Soil Born Farms. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help harvest fruit for donation to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and other food access partners. This is a community fruit-harvesting event. Location: Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova CA 95670. Price: Free (pre-registration is required)
Harvest Sacramento is the edible city initiative of Soil Born Farms. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to help harvest fruit for donation to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and other food access partners. This is a community fruit-harvesting event. Location: Farm on Hurley Way. Park in Thomas Edison Parking Lot: 2950 Hurley Way, Sacramento CA 95864. Price: Free (pre-registration is required)