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Diablo
Nature Adventures (DNA)
is up and running again after a brief hiatus. In
addition to the old standards like On the Rocks, Viewpoints and Set
in Stone, we have some exciting new wellness and watershed
education offerings. Your favorite DNA teacher-naturalists will be
on hand to lead your students through engaging activities that promote
their understanding and appreciation of the natural world.
It is not too early to schedule field trips. Fall field trips
are offered in Mt. Diablo State Park and
the surrounding open space areas from September 15 to November 15 and Spring trips from March
15 until June 15th. Programs can be customized to meet the needs
of specific audiences.
We consider experiences with the natural world for all ages essential
to life, hence the business name, DNA. This year we have added
two workshops especially for teachers to help you facilitate your
creek study and school gardening/nutrition programs.
Fees will continue to average $12/student. We are seeking sponsors
for a new scholarship program so we can serve the widest range of
student populations. As a special bonus, Ken Lavin will offer his
spectacular weekend waterfalls and wildflower hikes (2008) to benefit
this scholarship program which will be offered through LifeGarden
a 501c3 non-profit educational organization.
 Also in collaboration with LifeGarden (an
organization dedicated to teaching ecology and sustainable land use)
we will offer locally based habitat restoration service learning
opportunities.
We believe that the key to caring for the Earth lies in understanding
ecology and as a team we are committed to acting on this belief.
Our programs are always evolving as we try to be the best at engaging
students in real life activities. To download the complete
DNA Programs Listing for 2007-8, visit www.diablonature.org.
For more information about the goals and activities of LifeGarden,
visit www.lifegarden.org.
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Do
you
have descriminating tastes?
Do you want to know the person who grows your food?
Did you ever wonder where and how the food you purchase is grown?
Then Mountain Mama's Farm Stand is your place!
Mountain Mama's is part backyard wildlife habitat, part suburban orchard,
part outdoor classroom, part nursery and part demonstration sustainable
garden.
Through its Farm Stand "FOSSIL" FUELS are
made available to the general public.
In other words... Foods for people that are
FRESH ORGANIC SAFE SUSTAINABLY
GROWN IN SEASON AND LOCAL.
Get on our mailing list to be notified of what is in-season. Bring
your family with you. U-Pick is also an option. Here
you can find fruits at the temperature of the air and without sticky
labels.
NOW IN SEASON HERE
FRUITS and VEGETABLES
- Nubiana Plums - sweet, firm, deep purple with amber flesh
- Elephant Heart Plums - large, red outside with a deep red interior
rich
and flavorful
- Summer Valencias - sweet, juicy, softball-sized oranges
- Scrumptious Seckel Pears - the sweetest tiniest pears you
can imagine
- Later in the season - 'Hachiya' Persimmons, Kiwis, Pineapple Guavas
Golden
Delicious Apples
- Assorted vegetables available from time to time
- Lavender for sachets
Mountain Mama's will be open on Sunday, August 19 from 1-4 P.M. and
Saturday, August 25 from 10 AM to 2 PM for produce and plant sales
and school program information. |
ALL PRODUCE
IS REASONABLY PRICED AND OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY. Please bring
your own containers.
ASK ABOUT PLANTS APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL GARDENS
FREE POTS AND FLATS FOR SCHOOL GARDENS
FREE SEEDS FOR SCHOOL GARDENS AFTER THE FIRST OF THE YEAR
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