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February 22 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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Putting the oranges
back in the county…
One tree at a time.

Celebrate the vibrant world of Southern California citrus with a guided orchard walk, citrus tastings, and hands-on culinary workshops. Dive into the flavors, techniques, and ecological importance of citrus at The Ecology Center.

FIELD WALK   x   WORKSHOPS   x   MUSIC   x   FOOD AND DRINK

WORKSHOPS AND DEMOS
Join our culinary experts for an engaging series of workshops! Explore a variety of topics, from preserving and fermenting citrus to cooking with citrus, and choose to attend one or all sessions.

10:00 – 11:00
Citrus Salads & Dressings
Chef Doug will demonstrate and discuss how to work with the featured ingredients. Participants will have the opportunity to taste and assist with ingredient preparation.

10:00 – 11:00
Dehydrated Orange Peel Mushroom Art
Participants will transform dehydrated citrus peels into a mushroom garland!
Children 5+

11:00 – 12:00
Watercolor Citrus Art
Guided by one of our very own Artists In Residence, you’ll explore techniques for blending colors, creating textures, and bringing the essence of citrus to life on paper.
Ages 10+

11:00 – 12:00
Backyard Organic Citrus Care
Learn the essentials of growing healthy, productive citrus trees right in your backyard! This hands-on practicum covers planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, pest management, and harvesting techniques to ensure your citrus thrives year-round.

12:00 – 1:00
Dehydrated Orange Peel Mushroom Art
Participants will transform dehydrated citrus peels into a mushroom garland!
Children 5+

12:00 – 1:00
Lemon Curd & Scones
One of our favorite chefs will share her famous scones while teaching you how to create citrus-based syrups and curds to perfectly complement these baked treats.

2:00 – 3:00
Citrus Glazed Fire Roasted Vegetables
Discover the art of creating various citrus glazes and their
culinary applications. Master basic live-fire cooking techniques
and learn how to use citrus to elevate flavors.

FIELD WALK
Join us for a field walk with fruit tree experts Dr. Doug and Farmer Johnny! Explore our Regenerative Organic farm and enjoy an experiential and flavorful journey through our fruit tree orchards, where you’ll have an opportunity to TASTE the unique varieties found on our farm. Discover how these trees play a vital role in the farm’s ecosystem.

1:00 – 2:00
Field Walk and Citrus Variety Tasting
Join us on a sensory journey through our fruit tree orchards as we explore diverse citrus varieties and their cultivation. This guided field walk features a tasting experience, highlighting the unique flavors, aromas, and textures of the abundant varieties grown on our Regenerative Organic Farm.

2:00 – 3:00
Citrus Taste Tour and Community Vote
Participants will take a citrus tasting tour through the Farm Raised and Microgreens spaces. Children will learn the varietal name and share observations about leaf shape and size, fruit size, color, and textures before smelling and tasting.
Children 5+

ECO TOTS

10:00-11:00 / 11:00-12:00 / 12:00-1:00 / 2:00-3:00
Storytelling / Art Projects
Children ages 1 to 5 and their parents will join in caring for our gardens, planting and saving seeds, tasting citrus from the farm, protecting indigenous plants, and creating beautiful arts and crafts inspired by nature’s bounty, with a special focus on citrus.
Children under 5

Our Farm Raised students will be serving fresh pressed juice.

A ticket is required for entry and participation.
Tickets grant you access to all workshops and programs throughout the event, including demonstrations, field walks, and children’s activities.
Feel free to join us for the entire event or drop by for part of the day.