Eco Warriors is a club for youth ages 12-15 who want to build leadership skills, foster meaningful friendships and become changemakers. Our Youth Educator Nolan leads a series of hands-on experiences for young teens on Saturday mornings. Are you ready to become a nature protector while learning cool things about the natural world and simple ways you can take care of the Earth?

Saturday, May 17, 10-11:30am
Eco Warriors: Food for Thought
Come cook a recipe with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We’ll talk about food choices, environmental impacts and reducing food waste. Imagine this… you can cook, eat and help the environment all at the same time.

Saturday, June 21, 8:30-10am
Eco Warriors: Guerrilla Gardening

Class cancelled due to low enrollment.

In this class, students will explore the farm and creekside as they plant native seeds in creative ways. We’ll learn how to make seed balls and fun salt and pepper seed shakers. This is your chance to be a sneaky gardener for good!

Saturday, July 19, 8:30-10am
Eco Warriors: Farm Culture Theater
This theatrical activity will introduce students to various farming practices used around the world while exercising creativity. While creating a skit in small groups, students will contemplate the varied impacts of farming on land and culture.

Saturday, August 16, 8:30-10am
Eco Warriors: Cookin’ Quesadillas with Solar Ovens
In this class, students will build solar ovens and make delicious quesadillas with optional summer veggies. Use your engineering skills to build an oven you think will work best.

Instructor: Nolan Kirby, Soil Born Farms Youth Educator

Price: $15

Location: American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

Cancellation Policy: No refunds. Must give notice at least 2 business days prior to class to receive a credit.