Expanding Growing Capacity with San Diego Green Building Council |
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Thanks to the San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC), volunteers spent two weekends beautifying and improving the Olivewood property. By spreading mulch, removing old fence posts and pulling weeds, volunteers helped us begin on a much a larger project. Chosen as the SDGBC 2020 Legacy Project award site, Olivewood was able to work with helpful volunteers who designed a property plan including a water catchment system to recycle rainwater, a blueberry patch, shade structure, and a seating area with a mural. Next steps will be building raised garden beds, setting up irrigation, and more mulch spreading.
In addition to beautifying the space, this project will allow Olivewood the capacity to grow more food for our local community members. With improved access to garden beds and recycled water, we can safely feed and nourish hundreds of more families. THANK YOU, SDGBC volunteers and the architects who volunteered their time, talent, and resources to develop space for a more equitable food system.
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Thank you, Frank Subaru for supporting the activity kits for Olivewood's virtual Generation 18 of Cooking for Salud®!
Generation 18 participants cook healthy meals from their homes each week. These future Kitchenistas are learning skills to transform their home kitchens, gaining confidence as health leaders in their communities, and creating nutritious meals for themselves and their families.
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Congratulations: Kitchenistas For Public Office |
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Two of our very own Kitchenistas are running for public office! We are incredibly inspired by these amazing, strong, community-driven, respectful, capable, equity-focused women. You go, Kitchenistas!!
- Rocina Lizarraga - National City School Board
- Luz Molina - National City Clerk
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Olivewood is Spicing Up November with Events |
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When: Tuesday, November 10,
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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Garden Talks with Farmer Leonard On Facebook Live
When: Friday, November 13, 10 a.m.
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When: Thursday, November 19,
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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When: Saturday, November 21,
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Family-Friendly Virtual DIY Foodie Gifts Class
When: Thursday, December 10,
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
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Virtual Chefcitos Cooking Class: Soft Pretzels
When: Saturday, December 12,
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
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Virtual Holiday Bazaar
When: Saturday, November 28,
12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
Introducing Olivewood's first Holiday Bazaar - a virtual showcase of offerings from Kitchenista entrepreneurs, Olivewood-grown plants, and more goodies perfect for holidays.
Live link for sale will become available on this page at 12 a.m. on Saturday, November 28.
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Programs and Participant Spotlight: Kitchenistas on KSDY-50 |
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Our Kitchenistas were featured on KSDY-50 which highlighted the Kitchenista Program to the region’s Spanish-speaking community. The feature brought awareness to the community on how the program helps those with less access to nutritional foods learn about healthy and sustainable lifestyle changes.
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Volunteering/Internship Opportunities |
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Olivewood is seeking interns to assist with educational programs for kids, youth, and adults. Learn alongside experienced education, nutrition, and agriculture staff to gain real-world skills and experience working with a non-profit organization.
Open internship positions:
- Garden Intern
- Nutrition Education Intern
- Sustainable Urban Ag Intern
- Outdoor Ed Intern
- Communications and Marketing Intern
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Need A Recipe For The Holidays? |
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Try this delicious chocolate avocado mousse adapted from Jennifer Combleet from Raw Food Made Easy. |
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Ingredients
- ½ cup pitted dates (soaked for 10-30 minutes)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 Avocados (about 1½ cups)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup water
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Instructions
- Put dates, maple syrup & vanilla in food processor. Process until smooth. 2
- Add avocado & cocoa powder and process until creamy. Occasionally wipe down sides of bowl with spatula.
- Add water and process briefly.
- Serve Chilled or enjoy right away.
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SDG&E Tip: You May Qualify For A Discount |
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Medical Baseline Allowance Program: If you need to use more energy to
operate medical devices due to a qualifying medical condition, you may qualify for a discount on your SDG&E bill. Get more information at sdge.com/medical.
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Help Provide Healthy Food and Nutrition Education |
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Get social with us @OlivewoodGardens |
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