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Placerville, 8a-2p Celebrate the many gifts of California native plants with ARC in collaboration with the El Dorado Chapter of the California Native Plant Society. Enjoy special guests, including author of “Tending the Wild,” M. Kat Anderson, discussing her new book. Immerse yourself in the Farm's ponds, woodlands, and gardens to discover native plants as cultural allies and
Placerville, 9-11, 6-10 or Join the El Dorado County Ca Native Plant Society. We will be ordering OODLES of plants for the coming plant sale and we will need OODLES of volunteers to help sort, box, and hand them to purchasers. Three days (10/9, 10/10, 10/11) of chances to volunteer. For each shift worked, you
Placerville, 1-4:30p Spend the afternoon painting en plein air – outdoors, up close, and directly from the scene, with Gold Hill anchoring the composition. Professor Vanda Lavar will take you step by step through sketching, brushwork, and color theory in acrylics (or bring your own oil paint if desired). All supplies provided except easels. Ages
Placerville, 9:30a-12p Join us for an exciting day at Wakamatsu Farm where participants will be instructed in the basics of orienteering. This outdoor adventure sport combines mental awareness with physical acuity and is sure to be a favorite with kids everywhere. Additional information will be provided after registration. American River Conservancy's Education program hosts homeschool field trips
Placerville, 9:30a-noon Come out to Wakamatsu Farm for our Fall series of Homeschool Fridays: September 25th: Wakamatsu Nature Hike (Recommended for grades 1-8) October 23rd: Orienteering (Recommended for grades 4-12) November 21st: Art in Nature (+$3 for supplies) (Recommended for grades K-12) Questions? Email education@arconservancy.org $10 ea./$3 per parent or non-participating sibling
Placerville, 9a-4p Have you always wanted to learn how to make a pine needle basket? Here’s your chance to learn how to start a basket out of pine needles in a one-day workshop led by basket-maker and ARC member, Nettie Fox. In this workshop, you will learn about: Collecting, storing, and dyeing pine needles. Materials
Placerville, 10am-2pm Reconnect with yourself and nature during Open Farm Days at historic Wakamatsu Farm. The site of the first Japanese colony in North America, Wakamatsu Farm is representative of the deep ties we have to the land and includes many unique farm features. Learn about native plants in our demonstration garden; commune with an
Placerville 10a-12p Let's gather together to prepare and enjoy acorns - a superfood that native peoples have valued for generations. Acorns are nutritious, shelf stable and - surprise - delicious! Bring your curiosity and open your mind to the possibilities of this abundant and free wild food source. We'll learn how to choose quality acorns,
Placerville/Gold Hill, 10-11:15a East Asians say “the arrival of the horse brings success”, especially during the lunar year of the horse. For horse lovers, learn selected Taichi-Qigong movements that celebrate the power, strength, and dynamic spirit of the horse. The therapeutic movements and poses will also renew our qi for the new year. Mongolian music
Placerville, 9:30a-12p Join us for an exciting day at Wakamatsu Farm where participants will be instructed in the basics of orienteering. This outdoor adventure sport combines mental awareness with physical acuity and is sure to be a favorite with kids everywhere. Additional information will be provided after registration. American River Conservancy's Education program hosts homeschool field trips
Placerville, 9:30a-noon Come out to Wakamatsu Farm for our Fall series of Homeschool Fridays: September 25th: Wakamatsu Nature Hike (Recommended for grades 1-8) October 23rd: Orienteering (Recommended for grades 4-12) November 21st: Art in Nature (+$3 for supplies) (Recommended for grades K-12) Questions? Email education@arconservancy.org $10 ea./$3 per parent or non-participating sibling
Placerville, 6:30-8p Your instructors, Crystal Standridge and Rhonda Roque, blend meditation and sound therapy to create a truly unique yoga experience. Crystal, a certified hypnotherapist, reiki master, and sound healer, incorporates crystal singing bowls and chimes between gong sequences to create gentle transitions and enhance the flow of energy throughout the session. Rhonda, a certified
Placerville, 10am-2pm Reconnect with yourself and nature during Open Farm Days at historic Wakamatsu Farm. The site of the first Japanese colony in North America, Wakamatsu Farm is representative of the deep ties we have to the land and includes many unique farm features. Learn about native plants in our demonstration garden; commune with an
Placerville/Gold Hill, 10-11:15a East Asians say “the arrival of the horse brings success”, especially during the lunar year of the horse. For horse lovers, learn selected Taichi-Qigong movements that celebrate the power, strength, and dynamic spirit of the horse. The therapeutic movements and poses will also renew our qi for the new year. Mongolian music
Placerville, 10am-2pm Reconnect with yourself and nature during Open Farm Days at historic Wakamatsu Farm. The site of the first Japanese colony in North America, Wakamatsu Farm is representative of the deep ties we have to the land and includes many unique farm features. Learn about native plants in our demonstration garden; commune with an
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