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From the gardens at Gravenstein Elementary School to the kitchen and more gardens at Hillcrest Middle School, meet the Gravenstein District Superintendent Kari Pugno and the Hillcrest head chef Shawna Brumley. Brumley serves nearly 1,000 snacks and meals to West County students daily, often using the very vegetables grown by students in the school garden.
Photo credit: Stuart Handloff
The serene, majestic beauty of this Grove is a living reminder of the magnificent primeval redwood forest that covered much of this area before logging operations began during the 19th century. Armstrong Redwoods preserves stately and magnificent Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the coast redwood. These trees stand together as a testament to the wonders of the natural world. The grove offers solace from the hustle and bustle of daily life, offering the onlooker great inspiration and a place for quiet reflection.
Mike and Diane Merzenich of Bennett Valley invite family and friends to help harvest their modest grove of Tuscan olives.
The Annual Dia de Muertos Celebration at the Monte Rio Community Center, attracted over a hundred West County residents who enjoyed a beautiful, sunny day filled with art activities, sharing a traditional tamale meal, and dancing to the music of Grupo Efecto Diferente.