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…)
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.
Explore the magical world of the Youth Garden. Learn about the flower fairies and garden gnomes. Make nature wands, flower crowns and other whimsical crafts to take home. Eat a farm fresh snack. Suggested ages 3–9. This is a child-focused farm experience. Registration is for children only, one adult may accompany each child.
Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch with naturalist Cliff Hawley. 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.
Raising chickens in your yard is educational, fun and rewarding. Besides fresh eggs, they provide the added benefits of soil fertility and pest control. This class will teach you all you need to know to choose the right breeds, provide proper housing, and to make sure your chickens are healthy and producing the best eggs you’ve ever tasted.
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. Learn the nutritional benefits of the veggies we love. Perfect for anyone who receives a CSA box or people who love to cook with fresh seasonal produce.
Building on the foundation set in The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I, this hands-on class will delve deeper into the art and science of herbal remedies. We will discuss approaches to combining herbs and effectively extracting medicinal properties and broaden our discussion and practice in making herbal preparations, including creams and advanced tinctures.
This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them. We will discuss herbal teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and herbal foods. Participants will practice medicine-preparation techniques and make remedies to take home.
