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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130106T070000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130106T140059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20120720T090514
LAST-MODIFIED:20120720T090514
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SUMMARY:The Groves Antique Market
DESCRIPTION:Orange County's popular antiques\, fine art and collectibles market is now at the Great Park Festival Site.    On the first Sunday of every month\, the Groves Antiques Market will be located right next to the weekly Great Park Famers Market.    For more information\, please call (949) 786-5277
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/the-groves-antique-market-3-2/2013-01-06
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130113T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130113T150059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T110602
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T110602
UID:12642@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Baseball Clinic
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, January 13\, 2013 the Orange County Great Park will partner with Chapman University baseball\, Elite Baseball  and i9 Sports to conduct a FREE one day Baseball Clinic for kids ages 7-12 years old.  During this one day clinic participants will receive hands on instruction from a college coach and several current college and professional baseball players on the basic fundamentals of the sport including hitting\, defensive drills\, throwing and fielding.  Instructors will also teach specialized skills such as bunting\, double plays\, outfield/infield relays and base running.  Participants should wear athletic clothing (baseball pants or shorts without belt loops or pockets\, t-shirt and athletic shoes or rubber cleats)\, and bring their own bat\, glove\, lunch and water.         Recommended for Boys & Girls ages 6 to 14    Registration required prior to January 12\, 2013.    Click here to register.     
LOCATION:United States
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/baseball-clinic/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130120T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130120T150059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121219T130544
LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T130544
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SUMMARY:Artist-in-Residence Jennifer Backhaus Presents: Afternoon of Dance with Backhausdance  
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be in a dance company? Come experience it first hand with Backhausdance.  Audience members of all ages will participate in activities building their team working skills while testing their rhythm and ability to follow directions. Then\, watch the company put those skills to use as they perform sections from their award-winning repertory.  No experience necessary; everyone is encouraged to come put their best foot forward and dance with Backhausdance.    ABOUT THE ARTIST:      Jennifer Backhaus is the Founder and Artistic Director of Backhausdance\, Orange County’s award winning contemporary dance company. Jennifer was included in OC Metro’s 40 Under 40 in 2009 and was recently honored by Chapman University as Alumni of the Year for her success with Backhausdance. As a choreographer\, Jennifer’s works have been commissioned and produced by the Los Angeles Ballet\, Orange County Regional Ballet\, the McCallum Theatre\, Orange County Performing Arts Center\, Utah Regional Ballet\, Chapman University\, Mount San Antonio College\, Santa Ana College\, Impact Dance Theater\, TDC of the Bay Area\, Brigham Young University\, among others.   
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/artist-in-residence-jennifer-backhaus-presents-afternoon-dance-backhausdance/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130126T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130126T160059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121220T102438
LAST-MODIFIED:20121220T102438
UID:12672@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:2013 Chamber Music Series Kevin Kwan Loucks, Artistic Director 
DESCRIPTION:"French Impressions" featuring Iryna Krechkovsky\, violin; Se-Doo Park\, cello; Kevin Kwan Loucks\, piano    This lively series of immersive\, informative and informal chamber concerts curated by Kevin Kwan Loucks features guest artists such as Iryna Krechkovsky and Bill Kalinkos. Loucks served as Great Park artist in residence in 2011-12 and was praised by The Orange County Register for "exhilarating polish\, unity\, and engagement". The Völser Zeitung (Italy) considers him "a shining talent" and La Presse\, Montréal terms his musicianship "impeccable."    Yamaha Piano provided courtesy of Yamaha Corporation of America    About the Artist  Kevin Kwan Loucks is a critically-acclaimed pianist who has performed in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, Prösels Castle in Italy\, the Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall\, Lichtenstein Palace in Prague and Aspen’s Harris Concert Hall where he was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York\, Kevin is currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Stony Brook University where he served as Head of Piano for the Pre-College Division\, and Teaching Assistant for both the Emerson String Quartet and the Graduate Chamber Music Program.    Seating is limited – seat passes distributed at 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/2013-chamber-music-series-kevin-kwan-loucks-artistic-director/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T160059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121220T102435
LAST-MODIFIED:20121220T102435
UID:12674@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:2013 Chamber Music Series Kevin Kwan Loucks, Artistic Director 
DESCRIPTION:"Virtuosic Fantasies" featuring Iryna Krechkovsk and Kevin Kwan Loucks Duo    This lively series of immersive\, informative and informal chamber concerts curated by Kevin Kwan Loucks features guest artists such as Iryna Krechkovsky and Bill Kalinkos. Loucks served as Great Park artist in residence in 2011-12 and was praised by The Orange County Register for "exhilarating polish\, unity\, and engagement". The Völser Zeitung (Italy) considers him "a shining talent" and La Presse\, Montréal terms his musicianship "impeccable."    Yamaha Piano provided courtesy of Yamaha Corporation of America    About the Artist  Kevin Kwan Loucks is a critically-acclaimed pianist who has performed in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, Prösels Castle in Italy\, the Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall\, Lichtenstein Palace in Prague and Aspen’s Harris Concert Hall where he was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York\, Kevin is currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Stony Brook University where he served as Head of Piano for the Pre-College Division\, and Teaching Assistant for both the Emerson String Quartet and the Graduate Chamber Music Program.    Seating is limited – seat passes distributed at 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/2013-chamber-music-series-kevin-kwan-loucks-artistic-director-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130309T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130309T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130330T140000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130330T160059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121220T102432
LAST-MODIFIED:20121220T102432
UID:12673@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:2013 Chamber Music Series Kevin Kwan Loucks, Artistic Director 
DESCRIPTION:"Music for the End of Time" featuring Bill Kalinkos\, clarinet; Iryna Krechkovsky\, violin; Mindy Park\, cello\, Kevin Kwan Loucks\, piano.    This lively series of immersive\, informative and informal chamber concerts curated by Kevin Kwan Loucks features guest artists such as Iryna Krechkovsky and Bill Kalinkos. Loucks served as Great Park artist in residence in 2011-12 and was praised by The Orange County Register for "exhilarating polish\, unity\, and engagement". The Völser Zeitung (Italy) considers him "a shining talent" and La Presse\, Montréal terms his musicianship "impeccable."    Yamaha Piano provided courtesy of Yamaha Corporation of America    About the Artist  Kevin Kwan Loucks is a critically-acclaimed pianist who has performed in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, Prösels Castle in Italy\, the Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall\, Lichtenstein Palace in Prague and Aspen’s Harris Concert Hall where he was featured on National Public Radio’s Performance Today. A graduate of the Juilliard School in New York\, Kevin is currently completing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Stony Brook University where he served as Head of Piano for the Pre-College Division\, and Teaching Assistant for both the Emerson String Quartet and the Graduate Chamber Music Program.    Seating is limited – seat passes distributed at 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/2013-chamber-music-series-kevin-kwan-loucks-artistic-director-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130413T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130413T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130608T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130713T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130810T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130810T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131012T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131012T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131214T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131214T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140111T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20140111T170059
DTSTAMP:20130101T080117
CREATED:20121207T112100
LAST-MODIFIED:20121207T112120
UID:12648@https://www.ocgp.org
SUMMARY:Children's Garden Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:Time(s): Every 30 minutes\, from 11am-1pm\, on the 2nd Sunday of each month  Location: Farm + Food Lab | Map  Free Parking & Admission    The Great Park Food + Farm Lab is hosting a series of fun-filled garden themed workshops specifically designed for children\, on the second Sunday of every month\, at the Farmers Market. Presented by the University of California Cooperative Extension Orange County Master Gardeners\, kids of all ages are welcome to come by between the hours of 11am and 1pm for what promises to be an enjoyable and enlightening time.    The workshops run every half hour\, and include a brief interactive presentation and hands-on activity to help kids develop a deeper understanding of the food they eat\, the importance of environmental stewardship\, the history of agriculture in their community\, and what it takes to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.        2013 Workshop Schedule  Rain\, Rain\, Come Our Way: Where Our Water Comes From and Why It’s So Important to Protect It  Jan 13  Water is a garden’s most precious resource. Without it plants can’t grow! Join us to better understand the importance of preserving the quality of our water\, and learn simple ways kids can make a HUGE impact on the future of California’s food and water supply.    Flower Power!  Feb 10  Besides being beautiful\, flowers are a necessary component in fruit and vegetable production. Come and find out why flowers are so important and then press some to make the perfect valentine for someone special.    Bee Aware  March 10  Bees are fascinating insects that play a critical role in making sure we have yummy fruits and vegetables to eat.  Come and learn all about the world of bees\, how they make honey\, and why it is so important for us to protect them.  Then stay and plant some nectar flowers to take home for your garden.    Three Sisters Gardening: A Native American Tradition  April 14  According to Native American legend\, corn\, beans\, and squash (the food staples of many Native American cultures) are three inseparable sisters who only grow and thrive when planted together.  Come listen to the legend\, absorb the wisdom\, and reconnect with the land by planting your own Three Sisters Garden for your yard or patio.    Good Bugs\, Bad Bugs:  Simple Things Kids Can Do To Help Encourage Beneficials and Discourage Destructive Pests in the Garden    May 12  Not all bugs are bad!  Come and find out the difference between beneficial and destructive insects and pest of the garden.  Then make an environmentally friendly snail trap or bird “scare” to take home with you.    Can You Dig It?  June 9  Ever wonder what soil is made of\, what lives in it\, and what plants need to grow in it?  Have some fun exploring the world of soil and compost\, then stay and play Worm Bin Bingo with us.    Songbirds of Summer  July 14  The beautiful songs of our feathered little friends brings happiness to all who listen.   Come and learn to identify the calls of some of the more common birds in Southern California.  Then stay and make a peanut butter-apple feeder to attract them to your special place.  Recycling for the Garden: Turning your Trash into Garden Flash  Aug 11  Reducing\, recycling\, and reusing are some things the whole family can be involved in. Come and learn some fun and easy “kid friendly” composting and recycling techniques\, and ways for budding young artists to turn their “trash” into beautiful pieces of garden art.    Stone Soup: The Power of Working Together  Sept 8  Find out about some amazingly tasty “cool season” vegetables that you can grow right here in your own backyard while participating in an interactive re-telling of the classic tale of community\, cooperation\, and friendship.  Then stay to make paper pots and plant seeds to start your very own Stone Soup Garden.    Garden Detectives 1: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Monarch  Oct 13  Butterflies are important to a garden!  Besides being beautiful\, these amazing creatures are key pollinators.  Come and investigate the mysteries of the Monarch’s lifecycle and learn how to attract them at home.    A Bountiful Harvest:  Orange County Now and Then… A History of Food and Agriculture in Our Local Community  Nov 10  Come and explore the fruits and vegetables that have been grown locally over the past 2000 years. Learn what impact our food production has had on the people and landscape of Orange County\, and make a seed tape of your favorite local crop to take home and plant in your yard or container.      Garden Detectives 2: What’s All The Squawking About?    Dec 9  Chickens are delightful creatures that provide us nutritious meat and eggs\, but did you know they are also great composters\, wonderful weeders\, and amazing pest control specialists?  Come and learn all about chickens and their many contributions to our garden\, then stay and decorate your own special holiday egg decoration to take home with you!    
LOCATION:
URL:https://www.ocgp.org/events/childrens-garden-workshop-series/2013-01-12
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