BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sherman Library and Gardens - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sherman Library and Gardens X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thesherman.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sherman Library and Gardens REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261112T123000 DTSTAMP:20260930T210515Z CREATED:20260929T183506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T210515Z UID:10001522-1794477600-1794486600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Holiday Scented Soapmaking Workshop DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/holiday-scented-soapmaking-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Viviana-Soap-November.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224232Z CREATED:20251212T232008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224232Z UID:10001321-1794564000-1794565800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-46/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261113T190000 DTSTAMP:20261020T225355Z CREATED:20261020T225314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T225355Z UID:10001539-1794582000-1794596400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Sherman Sowers Gift Faire Members Event DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/sherman-sowers-gift-faire-members-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Bird-Bath.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000 DTSTAMP:20261020T230104Z CREATED:20261020T225539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T230104Z UID:10001540-1794652200-1794668400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Sherman Sowers Gift Faire DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/sherman-sowers-gift-faire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IMG_0842.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261117T200000 DTSTAMP:20261023T204353Z CREATED:20260624T050045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T204353Z UID:10001486-1794942000-1794945600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Fireside Sound Bath DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/fireside-sound-bath/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fireside-Sound-Bath-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261118T200000 DTSTAMP:20261023T204706Z CREATED:20260910T172618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261023T204706Z UID:10001512-1795028400-1795032000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Food for Longevity DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/food-for-longevity/ CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Sherry-Schulman-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261119T120000 DTSTAMP:20260916T215110Z CREATED:20260915T165446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T215110Z UID:10001517-1795082400-1795089600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Artful: The Art of Knitting DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/art-of-knitting-holiday-stocking/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Knitted-Holiday-Stocking.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224232Z CREATED:20251212T232052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224232Z UID:10001322-1795168800-1795170600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-47/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261120T120000 DTSTAMP:20260930T210645Z CREATED:20260930T210645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T210645Z UID:10001521-1795168800-1795176000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Watercolor Class: Autumn in a Blue Crate DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/watercolor-class-autumn-in-a-blue-crate/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Erna-November.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261121T133000 DTSTAMP:20260921T175813Z CREATED:20260917T234658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T175813Z UID:10001518-1795258800-1795267800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Drawing & Botanical Illustration DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/introduction-to-drawing-botanical-illustration/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Botanical-Drawing.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261125T110000 DTSTAMP:20260914T233508Z CREATED:20260914T233405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T233508Z UID:10001516-1795604400-1795604400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Gather & Give Thanks Floral Workshop DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/gather-give-thanks-floral-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Art ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Thanksgiving-Floral-2026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261127T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224232Z CREATED:20251212T232135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224232Z UID:10001323-1795773600-1795775400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-48/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T113000 DTSTAMP:20260911T233214Z CREATED:20260910T182346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T233214Z UID:10001513-1796205600-1796211000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Wreath the Halls DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/wreath-the-halls/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Holiday-Wreath-2026.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261203T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203246Z CREATED:20261018T142001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203246Z UID:10001524-1796317200-1796331600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224233Z CREATED:20251212T232240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224233Z UID:10001324-1796378400-1796380200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-49/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261204T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203511Z CREATED:20261018T140017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203511Z UID:10001525-1796403600-1796418000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-2/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203523Z CREATED:20261018T140036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203523Z UID:10001526-1796490000-1796504400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-3/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261206T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203538Z CREATED:20261018T140035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203538Z UID:10001527-1796576400-1796590800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-4/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203557Z CREATED:20261018T140054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203557Z UID:10001528-1796922000-1796936400@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-5/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224432Z CREATED:20251212T232401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224432Z UID:10001325-1796983200-1796985000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-50/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203606Z CREATED:20261018T140048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203606Z UID:10001529-1797008400-1797022800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-6/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261212T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203615Z CREATED:20261018T140042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203615Z UID:10001530-1797094800-1797109200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-7/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261213T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203624Z CREATED:20261018T140002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203624Z UID:10001531-1797181200-1797195600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-8/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261217T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203633Z CREATED:20261018T140016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203633Z UID:10001532-1797526800-1797541200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-9/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261218T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224432Z CREATED:20251212T232449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224432Z UID:10001326-1797588000-1797589800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-51/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203655Z CREATED:20261018T140032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203655Z UID:10001534-1797699600-1797714000@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-11/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261221T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261221T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203712Z CREATED:20261018T140048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203712Z UID:10001536-1797872400-1797886800@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-13/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261222T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261222T210000 DTSTAMP:20261015T203720Z CREATED:20261018T140055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T203720Z UID:10001537-1797958800-1797973200@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Merry & Bright Nights DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/merry-bright-nights-14/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/1282x500-webbanner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261225T103000 DTSTAMP:20260114T224432Z CREATED:20251212T232534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T224432Z UID:10001327-1798192800-1798194600@thesherman.org SUMMARY:Little Seedlings Story Time DESCRIPTION:What does the future of food\, farming\, and community look like right here in Orange County? Jonathan Zaidman of The Ecology Center shares the story of the 28-acre farm in San Juan Capistrano and how it brings together agriculture\, ecology\, food\, art\, and community.You’ll leave with:A clear understanding of what “regenerative” actually means\, and how it differs from conventional and organic farmingA closer look at the connection between healthy soil\, healthy food\, and thriving ecosystemsA fresh perspective on how local farms can strengthen communities and our connection to foodInspiration from The Ecology Center’s innovative approach to growing\, gathering\, and creatingBio:Jonathan Zaidman is a local leader with over 20 years experience in grassroots campaigns\, community organizing\, and food systems activism.  He’s worked with the EPA to reduce single-use plastic waste\, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to establish Marine Protected Areas\, and for the past 10 years here in Orange County promoting local regenerative organic community farms. Costs:Member $10Non-Member $20 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Purchase Tickets URL:https://thesherman.org/event/little-seedlings-story-time-52/ CATEGORIES:Events,For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thesherman.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Little-Seedlings-Story-Time-Sherman-Library-Gardens-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR