Free gardening workshops and cooking classes targeting local families and seniors at Redwood Acres

Free gardening workshops:

Redwood Acres is presenting free gardening workshops on Saturday, January 24th from 11 a.m. to 2
p.m. at the Redwood Acres Gardens. Three one-hour sessions will include instruction from Joe Duckett of Turtle Mountain Design on how to make raised beds and container gardens, information from Wes Green on building soils for successfully growing vegetables and guidance from Monty Caid from Lost Foods on how to start plants from seeds. CalFresh information will also be available. For more information or to register, call (707) 445-3037.

Free cooking classes for local families and seniors:

Redwood Acres is launching a monthly series of no-cost cooking classes targeting local families and seniors. Easy Cooking For Your Family, Basic Cooking Lessons for Healthy Living will focus on budget friendly healthy eating.

“Our focus is on quick, simple, nutritious meals,” explained Redwood Acres Director Cindy Bedingfield.  “Attendees will learn healthy recipes, get cooking tips and enjoy a free, delicious dinner at the end of each class.”  Children over 4 years of age are welcome. They will be supervised by an adult and offered fun activities that stress the importance of healthy eating.

The first class will be Thursday, January 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Redwood Acres Home Economics Building and will feature soups, salad and homemade bread prepared by chef Kelli Duckett. For more information or to register, call (707) 445-3037.

Redwood Acres is offering no-cost cooking classes for local families and seniors. Easy Cooking For Your Family, Basic Cooking Lessons for Healthy Living will focus on budget friendly healthy eating.  The first class will feature soups, salad and homemade bread prepared by chef Kelli Reese & the meal is included. Kids over 4 are welcome. For more information or to register, call (707) 445-3037.