Growing Into The New Year |
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Thanks to YOU, we exceeded our year-end goal and raised over $30,000 to support health equity and environmental stewardship programs. This funding is more important than ever as we've seen first-hand how the pandemic has affected food access, mental and emotional wellbeing, and overall health for youth, families and adults.
Because of your generosity, here's how we'll continue to grow in 2021.
- Provide healthy, locally-grown food to participants at our weekly produce stand
- Keep our 275 Kitchenistas® connected through critical trainings and support opportunities
- Engage high school students in internships where they learn about nutrition, growing their own food, and civic engagement
- Work in partnership with our local school districts to ensure elementary students are engaged and active through our virtual programs
As we continue into a new year, Olivewood Gardens remains committed to our community to address food insecurity and environmental justice, and YOUR SUPPORT is making that possible. Thank you to Sprouts Chula Vista/Eastlake for their year-end matching gift and ongoing support of our produce stand.
Olivewood Gardens is proud to be part of a community of change-makers and supporters, who in partnership are helping to change the conversation around healthy food access and environmental sustainability. We can't wait to welcome you back to the gardens, and are looking forward to the day when we can thank you - in person!
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Learning with Leonard on Facebook Live
When: Friday, January 15 at 10 a.m.
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Virtual Chefcitos Cooking Class: Breakfast Tacos
When: Saturday, January 16 at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Adult Cooking Class: Vegan Comfort Foods / Alimentos Veganos Reconfortantes
When: Thursday, January 21 at 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
This class will be taught in Spanish with simultaneous English translation available
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Garden Explorers: How Does Your Garden Grow?
When: Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Olivewood Book Club: "Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies," by Seth Holmes
When: Thursday, January 28 at 5:30 p.m.
The Olivewood Book Club focuses on the voices and experiences of Black, Indigenous and People of Color. Join us as we move education into action.
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Jeni Barajas, our Environmental Education Specialist, was awarded with the 2020 Environmental Educator of the Year award by the California Association for Outdoor and Environmental Education in the Southern California Region.
We're so proud of you, Jeni! In nearly two years at Olivewood she has worked extensively to connect youth to environmental science through hands-on learning, outdoor activities, and stewardship programs including:
- Leading high school internships and programs: Building Sustainable Communities Youth Leadership Program, Sustainable Agriculture Internship, and the Garden to Kitchen Internship
- Growing and producing food for the community during the pandemic, providing fresh and organic produce every week for up to 70 families
- Devoting time to teaching citizen science to elementary students through monthly Garden Explorer classes
In Jeni's free time, she enjoys cultivating her home garden skills by taking agriculture and environmental science classes at her local community college. Additionally, she is a long standing Girl Scout volunteer, volunteer trainer, and national delegate.
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This Recipe Is Spud-tacular! |
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Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes Made by Olivewood Gardens
Serves 5-6
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Ingredients
- ½ head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 medium russet potatoes, diced
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1-2 cloves garlic, roasted
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Instructions
- Chop cauliflower into florets. Steam the cauliflower in a steamer basket over boiling water for 15 minutes. (You can also steam in the microwave: use a microwave safe container with cauliflower and ¼ cup of water and cover for 5 minutes).
- Dice potatoes and boil until soft.
- Once cauliflower and potatoes are ready, combine in a food processor or blender with reduced-fat milk, until you’ve reached desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Feel free to add any extra ingredients for flavor - onions, garlic, chili flakes, cheese, herbs, or anything else you can think of!
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Consider adding these additional ingredients to flavor your cauliflower and potato mash: red chili flakes, green onions, finely chopped garlic, minced fresh herbs -- such as chives and parsley -- and shredded cheeses -- such as cheddar, parmesan and mozzarella. Enjoy!
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Opportunities At Olivewood |
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A new year means new opportunities. Are you interested in supporting virtual field trips? Or perhaps you're itching to flex your administrative skills. Come check out our semester-long internships that have been adjusted for virtual programing and safe social distancing.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to financial hardship for many individuals and families. You may benefit from one of SDG&E's assistance programs and receive discounts on your bills. These programs include:
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COX is awarding $120,000 in scholarships this year to high school seniors in local communities including San Diego, Santa Barbara, and Orange County.
The deadline to apply is February 3, 2021.
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Help Provide Healthy Food and Nutrition Education |
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Get social with us @OlivewoodGardens |
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