Summer Garden-to-Table Programs
This program is sponsored by:
Join us on Friday mornings in the summer for our hands-on program where kids harvest fresh herbs & vegetables from the garden, forage for wild plants, and prepare seasonal treats in the kitchen! Learn how to safely identify, harvest, and use local wild edibles. Prepare a simple dish using ingredients we’ve harvested, and become empowered to connect the dots from plant to plate.
Get ready for a fresh culinary adventure each week! We’ll transform the garden’s bounty and wild foraged finds into exciting new dishes.
Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Ages: 6-14
Physical Demand [2] = Activity includes up to ½ mile walking on uneven terrain; no steep slopes
Cost: $20 per child. No charge for accompanying an adult.
Program Dates:
August 7th 2026: Making French-Style Potato-Salad
Join us as we explore the garden, harvest fresh herbs and potatoes. We’ll make a light vinaigrette dressing for our potatoes and herbs, and combine them all to make a delicious and nutritious potato salad.
August 14th 2026: Summer Garden Sauté
Join us as we explore the garden, harvest fresh herbs and produce, then learn how to chop, season, and make a simple sauté together. Along the way, we’ll discover how fresh ingredients and basic cooking skills turn garden harvests into a delicious meal.
August 21st 2026: Making Sourdough Popovers
Join us as we explore the garden and harvest fresh herbs. Participants will mix and bake homemade sourdough popovers flavored with the herbs they gathered. Along the way, they’ll learn simple cooking skills and enjoy a warm, garden-inspired treat.
August 28th 2026: Making Homemade Pizza
Join us as we explore the garden and harvest fresh herbs and vegetables to use for our homemade pizzas. We’ll make sauce from fresh tomatoes and mix a homemade crust. Lastly, we’ll assemble and bake our pizzas and enjoy our creations!