Three-day camp invited local children to explore native plants, pollinators, soil, food, and their role as caretakers of the local ecosystem. Local nonprofit I Dig Calaveras offered a three-day Garden Camp for Children from June 23 to 25 at the Mountain Ranch Resource Center, giving local youth a hands-on opportunity to discover the art, science, and magic of gardening. Centered on the theme “Our Place in the Garden,” the camp helped children explore how native plants, flower

Excerpt from Friday Reflection, 7.7.2026 Xan Adams, Saint Matthews Episcopal Church Community Garden We have overpopulated our planet and destroyed natural safeguards for preserving fresh water while also altered the climate to such an extent that rain and snow no longer fall where they used to and fresh water is becoming scarce. There is yet hope and there are many things we can do as individuals to change the situation. Here are a few: Get involved with your local water boa