CALENDAR







FEBRUARY

February 19

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Mommy & Me

Learn Arabic through Hands-On Art and Gardening.

Instructor:  Nada Hajjar

Moms and Toddlers ages 5 and under will enjoy a morning of Hands-On Art projects and Gardening with expert Gardener and Artist Nada Hajjar while learning new Arabic words each time.
 

Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00am
$120 for all 8 classes
MATERIAL FEE INCLUDED IN THIS COST.
              
Register by Feb. 16 with code "earlymom" for a $20 discount. 

LOCATION: Orange, CA
Address given upon registration

DATES: Weekly for 8 weeks
​February 19-April 8

February 23


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PEG DOLL PEN WORKSHOP

Instructor: ARIFA CHAUDRHY

10 am - 11:30 am

$30
or
$25 if you register by February 16
Last Day to Register: February 21

Location: Pioneer Park, Tustin

Ages 7 and up may register

Come learn how to make cute peg doll pens. In this class, long-time journalist and artist, Arifa Chaudhry will introduce the design and symbolism of objects and colors to help participants create a character. After which participants will bring their peg dolls to life with painting, cutting felt hats, wrapping pens with ribbon, and selecting accessories. Come join the Art and Wilderness institute in the fun and creative workshop. 


As a longtime journalist and artist, Arifa Chaudhry crafts words as well as materials into compelling creations. She is founder of Handwork of Nature, which sells peg-doll-pen characters inspired by seasons as well as other nature-inspired products. She is currently combining both her passions and creating a children’s book series based on her peg doll characters to inspire the imagination and children’s own unique and innate storytelling abilities. 

FEBRUARY 29


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WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS


Learn the basics of field watercoloring. This is a Watercolor class from A - Z. Methods, tools, techniques, color values, brush strokes, and field supply tricks are all part of this class. Materials for use in the class are included but a suggested supply list will be emailed upon registration in the class.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hafeez

AGE: Adults to Youth ages 8 and up

TIME: 9am to 12noon
Every other Saturday

DATES: February 1, 15, 29
                    March 14, 28
                    April 11

LOCATION: SOUTH OC
Park sent upon registration

TUITION: $200 for all 6 CLASSES

or

$40 for one class
MATERIALS INCLUDED

February 29


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COMPOSTING and VERMICULTURE

This is a FREE Community Class..  To cover material costs and reserve your spot, there is a  $10 material fee per person
Adults and gardening families encouraged to attend.

Taught by a UCCE Master Gardener Shay Sheyegani

10 am - 12 pm

Orange Crescent School
Garden Grove, CA

February 29


GARDENING 101

This is a FREE Community Class..  

Adults and gardening families encouraged to attend.

Learn gardening basics to get you out in your garden and make it all you want it to be. Taught by a UCCE Master Gardener

10:00-11:30 am

Islamic Center Inland Empire
9212 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

​Please reserve your spot by registering.

MARCH

MARCH 7

ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY NIGHT



A fundraiser for a girls orphanage in Pakistan
3:30 - 5:30 pm

Irvine Regional Park

Grab your best friend and come join Sama Wareh and the staff of HOME INTERNATIONAL  in a fun outdoor calligraphy class. All participants will leave with a finished Calligraphy Canvas.

Women Only

$65

Register at www.withmercy.org

MARCH 7

Growing Food in Your Backyard


Instructors from the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will share with you what it takes to grow food in your backyard and give you tips and guidelines on how to do this. 


Islamic Center of the Inland Empire
9212 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10:00-11:30 am

This is a FREE event with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

MARCH 8

Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.


Islamic Center of Northridge
11439 Encino ave,
Granada hills, CA 91344

12pm-1pm

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

MARCH 8

Budding Naturalist Nature Walk


with Olive Community Services

9am to 11am (sunday)

ORANGE

Our young Naturalist students lead a hike for OLIVERS, sharing their knowledge and passion for our Native Plants and Animals. Enjoy learning about nature, what plant you can make tea with, and how to draw out in Nature.

FREE

For more info: www.olivecs.org

MARCH 8

 INTRO TO KNITTING

10am - 1pm

IRVINE

Location and Address sent upon Registration

Students will indulge in the basics and fundamentals of Knitting with Sana Ahmedani!
Sana is extremely passionate about knitting and crochet and will bring this classical skill to life in this 3 hour class.


Tuition: $50 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

Register with code "earlyknit" by March 1 to receive a $10 discount!
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Registration closes March 4.

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

MARCH 14

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS


Learn the basics of field watercoloring. This is a Watercolor class from A - Z. Methods, tools, techniques, color values, brush strokes, and field supply tricks are all part of this class. Materials for use in the class are included but a suggested supply list will be emailed upon registration in the class.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hafeez

AGE: Adults to Youth ages 8 and up

TIME: 9am to 12noon
Every other Saturday

DATES: February 1, 15, 29
                    March 14, 28
                    April 11

LOCATION: SOUTH OC
Park sent upon registration

TUITION: $200 for all 6 CLASSES

or

$40 for one class
MATERIALS INCLUDED

MARCH 14 - 15

PLANT MEDICINE WEEKEND

Enjoy 2 days of Plant Medicine with California's TOP HERBALISTS

Saturday March 14
Dr. Adams
9am to 12pm

Sunday, March 15
Shana Lipner Grover
9am to 5pm

$105 for the weekend
or register separately for both days

MARCH 14




PLANT MEDICINE 101

9:00 am-12:00

Plant Medicine
Dr. Jim Adams
$50 per person
Age 14 & Up

Location: Rowland Heights, CA
5 SPOTS LEFT

MARCH 15

NATIVES and NON-NATIVES PLANT MEDICINE 101
9am - 5pm
Plant Medicine
Shana Lipner-Grover
$85 per person
Age 14 & Up
Location: Rowland Heights, CA

MARCH 28




HERBS and EDIBLE GARDENS

This is a FREE Community Class..  To cover material costs and reserve your spot, there is a  $10 material fee per person or $25 for a family of 4.

Adults and gardening families encouraged to attend.

10am to 12pm

Orange Crescent School
Garden Grove, CA

LIMITED SPOTS

MARCH 28

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS


Learn the basics of field watercoloring. This is a Watercolor class from A - Z. Methods, tools, techniques, color values, brush strokes, and field supply tricks are all part of this class. Materials for use in the class are included but a suggested supply list will be emailed upon registration in the class.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hafeez

AGE: Adults to Youth ages 8 and up

TIME: 9am to 12noon
Every other Saturday

DATES: February 1, 15, 29
                    March 14, 28
                    April 11

LOCATION: SOUTH OC
Park sent upon registration

TUITION: $200 for all 6 CLASSES

or

$40 for one class
MATERIALS INCLUDED

MARCH 29

Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.

Walnut Youth Group
 at the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley
19164 E. Walnut Dr. N.,
Rowland Heights, CA 91748

10:00-11:00

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

APRIL 4
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FESTIVAL OF BOOKS


AWI instructors will be presenting:

HOW TO DRAW workshop by Sama Wareh 

Illustration HOW TO by Sarah Hafeez

Saturday, April 4
10:00 am - 8:00 pm

Use coupon code "artandwilderness" for 50% off registration.

Click here to enter the Art Contest
Ages 8-Adult

Click here to enter the Short Story Contest 
Ages 8-Adult

APRIL

APRIL 11



OUR WONDERFUL BEES

This is a FREE Community Class..  To cover material costs and reserve your spot, there is a  $10 material fee per person or $25 for a family of 4.

Adults and gardening families encouraged to attend.

10am to 12pm
 UCCE Master Gardener Shaye Shayegani

Orange Crescent School
Garden Grove, CA

LIMITED SPOTS

APRIL 11

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS


Learn the basics of field watercoloring. This is a Watercolor class from A - Z. Methods, tools, techniques, color values, brush strokes, and field supply tricks are all part of this class. Materials for use in the class are included but a suggested supply list will be emailed upon registration in the class.

INSTRUCTOR: Sarah Hafeez

AGE: Adults to Youth ages 8 and up

TIME: 9am to 12noon
Every other Saturday

DATES: February 1, 15, 29
                    March 14, 28
                    April 11

LOCATION: SOUTH OC
Park sent upon registration

TUITION: $200 for all 6 CLASSES

or

$40 for one class
MATERIALS INCLUDED

APRIL 12

Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.

Middle Ground Muslim Center
870 N Mountain Ave
Upland, CA 91786 

10am-11am

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

APRIL 12

Budding Naturalist Nature Walk



with Olive Community Services

9am to 11am (sunday)

ORANGE

Our young Naturalist students lead a hike for OLIVERS, sharing their knowledge and passion for our Native Plants and Animals. Enjoy learning about nature, what plant you can make tea with, and how to draw out in Nature.

FREE

For more info: www.olivecs.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

Come enjoy an evening of Nature Games, A Talent Show for all ages, and dinner- ALL outside in Nature.
NON-Art and WIlderness Institute Students are WELCOME!
Guests,Aunts, Uncles, Friends, Relatives, Friends of Friends. Tickets are only $2 and help us cover buying more pizza and beverages.
Students enrolled in any 2019/2020 AWI program, siblings of students, and parents are free to come. Just RSVP by April 10th!
4 - 6pm       - Nature Games and Trading Card activities.
6pm - 8pm-  Talent Show and FOOD
  • Dress as your favorite Native or Invasive Plant or Animal.
  • This is a green event- Bring reusable servingware
  • Bring a dish to share if you wish
  • Audition to be in the Talent Show or just enjoy watching the Talent Show
  • Join us as we honor those who have worked hard all year.

APRIL 19
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Wholesome Living, Ramadan Ready Workshop


Mona Bennani, AWI Sustainability Coordinator, will share a God-conscious response to the climate crisis and give an introduction to being servants who walk gently on the earth. In this workshop we introduce what it means to live a wholesome life and focus on action items for Ramadan.

Islamic Center of Inland Empire
​9212 Base Line Rd
Rancho Cucamonga, CA​ 

10am-11am

THIS IS A FREE EVENT with limited seats.

Please RESERVE your spot by registering

APRIL 19

 INTERMEDIATE  CROCHET

10am - 1pm

IRVINE

Location and Address sent upon Registration

Students will indulge in the basics and fundamentals of CROCHET with Sana Ahmedani!
Sana is extremely passionate about knitting and crochet and will bring this classical skill to life in this 3 hour class.


Tuition: $50 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

Register with code "earlycrochet2" by April 12 to receive a $10 discount!
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Registration closes April 15.

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

April 19





Survival Series 4: Weaponry

Instructor: Christopher Nyerges
11:00 am -3:00 pm

$65 per class
or
$200 for all 4 classes

Location: Rowland Heights, CA

Ages 8 to 12 may register with an adult.

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JUNE 2020

JUNE 22 - 25
ECO-Adventurers


SUMMER CAMP

DETAILS COMING SOON


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JUNE 29 - April 2
Around the World


SUMMER CAMP

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