Meditation at the Farm
The simple act of breathing deeply while sitting amidst plants, flowers, fruit trees and the distant hum of the city can ground you in a way that feels rare in bustling environments.
Join us at the Farm for a meditation session with Ajna. She has been a yoga teacher, Master Gardnerer and Lawyer for over 15 years. She has lived in India, continues her training with Yoga Vida Dahm and has worked in hospitals and clinics with Yoga Nidra.
Walk down the left driveway of 2033 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90404, to reach the farm in the back.
Important Note: We recommend parking at Virginia Avenue Park or using metered parking on Pico Blvd. Please do not use or park in the driveway of 2033 Virginia Ave. Let’s respect the privacy of the residents by leaving the driveway clear for their use.
Meditation at the Farm
Join us at the Farm on Virginia for a meditation class, Saturday 25th, 11am-noon with Ajna who has been a yoga teacher, Master Gardener and Lawyer for over 15 years. She has lived in India, continues her training with Yoga Vida Dahm and has worked in hospitals and clinics with Yoga Nidra. The simple act of breathing deeply while sitting amidst plants, flowers, and perhaps the distant hum of the city can ground you in a way that feels rare in bustling environments.
California Native Plants: Intro & Best Practices
California Native Plants: Introduction & Best Practices. Workshop facilitated by Marylou Hanna Navarro.
Come to the farm and learn from a brief introduction along with best practices for growing and caring for California Native Plants.
Parking available at Virginia Park. Walk up left driveway to access Farm in the back.
RSVP eleu@growinghopegardens.org
El Nopal: History & Culinary Uses
El Nopal: History & Culinary Uses
Join us at the farm for an interactive workshop facilitated by Eleu Navarro, our Farm and Garden Coordinator.
Come learn about the history, culinary uses and growing characteristics of nopal/prickly pear cactus. RSVP eleu@growinghopegardens.org
AUGUST 31st, 11-1pm
Intro - Amateur mycology
Importance of Fungi. Fungal Diversity. Fungi and the Environment. Learning Mycology
Master Gardener - tbd
The UC Master Gardener Program teaches people how to sustainably grow food and cultivate gardens to protect California's natural resources. By customizing local gardening outreach to account for unique local landscapes and the diversity of California's residents.
Youth Group June 2024
Join our Monthly Youth Group at the urban farm! Learn about sustainable farming, engage in hands-on gardening activities, and connect with peers. Perfect for ages 12-18, it’s a fun, educational way to make a difference in your community
Feed Your Soil
Feed your Soil with Harriet! Learn to build soil through traditional composting. Walking in only. (follow the left driveway to the back)
As a clinical social worker/therapist and UC Master Gardener, Harriet brings her enthusiasm to the garden with plenty of joy. Many years of helping varied communities deal with stress, depression and frustration has led to her energetic engagement with children and families in the garden. Her gardening experience has focused mostly on addressing needs of school children in her volunteer time and work capacity at EnrichLA. When it comes to her passion, she achieved additional training in pruning and tree and plant care.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Fruit Tree Pruning with Master Gardener Eleu Navarro. Eleu shares some hands on fruit pruning and watering techniques at the Farm.
THE FARM: Walk down the left driveway of 2033 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica, CA. 90404, to the farm in the back. Children with caretakers welcomed. Teen drop off possible if pre-arranged. Wear closed toe shoes, long pants and your smile! Bathrooms and parking are at the city park across the street.
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Please email if you have any additional questions or to make arrangement: carolyn@growinghopegardens.org