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JANUARY

JANUARY 11

Budding Naturalist Nature Walk

with Olive Community Services

9am to 11am (sunday)

Fullerton

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

January 15

MOMMY & ME
A 4 Series CLASS

Learn Arabic through Hands-ON Art and Gardening.

Instructor: Nada Hajar

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.

Shorter Attention Span
Wednesday 10-10:50
$60 for all 4 classes
or
$20 for one class.

Longer Attention Span
Wednesday 11:30 - 1:00 pm
$75 for all 4 classes
or
$25 for one class

MATERIAL FEE INCLUDED IN THIS COST.

LOCATION: Orange, CA
Address given upon registration

DATES: January 15th, 22nd, 29th and February 5th

JANUARY 18

HIKE & NATURE JOURNALING
INTRO Class
9am to 11am
Instructor: Sara Hafeez
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing Hike while learning the fundamentals of Nature Journaling. Create beautiful pages based on Native Plants and Animals you observe on the hike.

$20 per person
Adults and youth (ages 8 and up) who are serious about nature Journaling
Location: Orange

January 18

WHOLESOME LIVING SERIES: 1
(4 part series)

January 18: Intro & Bathroom
The introduction will give a foundational basis to understanding the climate crisis, how have we gotten to this point, what are the solutions and shifts and how can we be part of the solution. We’ll start by making all the bathroom essentials, these are the easiest changes that will give you the confidence to tackle the harder lifestyle changes.

COST: Classes are FREE and donations to the instructor are welcome.

THERE is a $25 Material fee for this class as it is a hands-on, action-based and transformative class

TIME: 9am - 3pm

LOCATION: South Orange County, LOCATION TBD soon

Dates: January 18th, February 8th, March 7th, April 4th, 2020

January 21 -
March 17

Naturalist Nature Journaling Program
8 WEEKS

Studying a Species One by One with an art piece per species.

Instructor: Sama Wareh

Location: Santiago Hills Park, Orange

SOLD OUT

January 22

MOMMY & ME
A 4 Series CLASS

Learn Arabic through Hands-ON Art and Gardening.

Instructor: Nada Hajar

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.

Shorter Attention Span
Wednesday 10-10:50
$60 for all 4 classes
or
$20 for one class.

Longer Attention Span
Wednesday 11:30 - 1:00 pm
$75 for all 4 classes
or
$25 for one class

MATERIAL FEE INCLUDED IN THIS COST.

LOCATION: Orange, CA
Address given upon registration

DATES: January 15th, 22nd, 29th and February 5th

January 25

INTRO TO KNITTING
1:00 - 4:00 pm
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: $40 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

January 25

Butterflies in your Garden

Taught by Chris and Sandy of UCCE Master Gardeners club.

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.

Orange Crescent School
Garden Grove, CA

January 29

MOMMY & ME
A 4 Series CLASS

Learn Arabic through Hands-ON Art and Gardening.

Instructor: Nada Hajar

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.

Shorter Attention Span
Wednesday 10-10:50
$60 for all 4 classes
or
$20 for one class.

Longer Attention Span
Wednesday 11:30 - 1:00 pm
$75 for all 4 classes
or
$25 for one class

MATERIAL FEE INCLUDED IN THIS COST.

LOCATION: Orange, CA
Address given upon registration

DATES: January 15th, 22nd, 29th and February 5th

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY 1

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS
6 week 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 5

MOMMY & ME
A 4 Series CLASS

Learn Arabic through Hands-ON Art and Gardening.

Instructor: Nada Hajar

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.

Shorter Attention Span
Wednesday 10-10:50
$60 for all 4 classes
or
$20 for one class.

Longer Attention Span
Wednesday 11:30 - 1:00 pm
$75 for all 4 classes
or
$25 for one class

MATERIAL FEE INCLUDED IN THIS COST.

LOCATION: Orange, CA
Address given upon registration

DATES: January 15th, 22nd, 29th and February 5th

February 8

WHOLESOME LIVING SERIES: 2
(4 part series)

February 8 : Food Issues & Kitchen
After completing a trash audit, you’ll find most of what is thrown into the bin comes from consumption habits related to the kitchen. We’ll delve into the history of agriculture and the inspiring movement that provides us with the most impactful tool for change. We’ll learn several skills for making meals a vote, three times a day.

COST: Classes are FREE and donations to the instructor are welcome.

THERE is a $25 Material fee for this class as it is a hands-on, action-based and transformative class

TIME: 9am - 3pm

LOCATION: South Orange County, LOCATION TBD soon

Dates: January 18th, February 8th, March 7th, April 4th, 2020

FEBRUARY 9

Budding Naturalist Nature Walk

with Olive Community Services

9am to 11am (sunday)

Aliso Woods

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

FEBRUARY 15

WATERCOLOR FIELD CLASS
6 week 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 15

FEBRUARY 15- INTRO TO 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: $40 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

February 16

Survival Series 3: Cordage

Instructor: Christopher Nyerges

11am - 3pm

$65 per class
or
$200 for all 4 classes

Location: Rowland Heights, CA

Ages 8 to 12 may register with an adult.

FEBRUARY 29

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

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

MARCH

MARCH 7

WHOLESOME LIVING SERIES: 3
(4 part series)

March 7 : Materials & Bedroom
Fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world. It is also the area of incredible innovation and change. Learn to make informed and ethical decisions about what you wear, sleep on and how to properly care for them.

COST: COST: Classes are FREE and donations to the instructor are welcome.

THERE is a $25 Material fee for this class as it is a hands-on, action-based and transformative class

TIME: 9am - 3pm

LOCATION: South Orange County, LOCATION TBD soon

Dates: January 18th, February 8th, March 7th, April 4th, 2020

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 Warehand the staff of HOME INTERNATIONAL in a fun outdoor calligraphy class. ALl participants will leave with a finished Calligraphy Canvas.

$65

Register at www.withmercy.org

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: $40 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

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

9am to 12
Plant Medicine
Dr. Jim Adams
$50 per person
Age 14 & Up
Location: Anaheim Hills, CA

MARCH 15

NATIVES and NON-NATIVES PLANT MEDICINE 101
9am - 5pm
Plant Medicine
Shana Lipner-Grover
$85per 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

APRIL

APRIL 4

WHOLESOME LIVING SERIES: 4
(4 part series)

April 4 - Conclusion & Miscellaneous
The last session is for reviewing the macro concepts and addressing the micro situations that lead to clutter and unwholesome consumption. We’ll address kids play, must haves for seasonal colds, event and holiday preparation and clean up. We’ll practice saying no to the unnecessary clutter and saying yes to the valuable experiences in life.

COST: Classes are FREE and donations to the instructor are welcome.

THERE is a $25 Material fee for this class as it is a hands-on, action-based and transformative class.

TIME: 9am - 3pm

LOCATION: ORANGE

Dates: January 18th, February 8th, March 7th, April 4th, 2020

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

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

APRIL 19

INTRO TO 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: $40 + $10 Material FEE
Includes Materials

Ages: Adults and Children over the age of 8

April 19

Survival Series 4: Weaponry

Instructor: Christopher Nyerges
11am - 3pm
$65 per class
or
$200 for all 4 classes

Location: Rowland Heights, CA

Ages 8 to 12 may register with an adult.

JUNE 2020