Hands and Earth Day Program

Individuals participating in this program choose and design their own curriculum from among the primary program components: textile handcraft, gardening/horticulture, animal husbandry, nutrition/cooking, healthy home living skills, arts, crafts, music and functional academics. An experiential self-paced learning model is used. Entrepreneurial business projects are encouraged and supported.

There are employment opportunities in the field of gardening. Job contracts are maintained throughout Marin County.

Production hand weavers create custom designs marketing their finished products through sales at The Artist Within - A Cedars Gallery or through custom orders,  providing great income opportunities for individual weavers.

Individuals learn to feed and care for sheep, alpacas, angora rabbits, and even silkworms. These natural fibers are utilized in many areas of the program.

Gardeners learn basic gardening and horticulture methods from starting seeds and cuttings to planting, pruning, harvesting crops - and selling produce at the local farmer's markets.

Senior Program

This program assists older adults in maintaining their highest level of independence and self-sufficiency. Emphasis is placed on keeping the aging body healthy, alert, and active with structured daily exercise programs and stimulating activities. Participants plan field trips to museums, parks, libraries and specific institutions that provide a variety of seasonal activities as well as local events. This program is designed to meet each individual's needs and incorporates activities that provide purpose and enjoyment to each day. Program components include interactive games, music, bowling, bocce ball, gentle nature walks, raised bed gardening, and rabbit care. There is a concerted emphasis on creativity through arts and crafts which are then sold at The Artist Within - A Cedars Gallery.

For more information, please contact: connie@thecedarsofmarin.org