Thursday, April 23, 2009

yes i can!

I know I've talked a lot on this blog about my appreciation for local and sustainable agriculture. I also have a strong desire to learn how to grow and preserve food. Well, luckily the Urban Ecology Center is here for us. I've highlighted some of their May/June courses below, which I plan on taking. A full list of events of course is at UrbanEcologyCenter.org.
In addition to the food ones, I'm probably going to check out the Food & Theology lecture, the Justice & the Environment lecture and the "Make Your Own Household Cleaners" workshop. I'm also definitely taking a water safety course so I can borrow a canoe or kayak this summer. Looking at 5/21 for that.

For those with houses and yards, there's some more in-depth gardening courses.

There's a cost for some of these, but remember membership is a BARGAIN at $25 which will will offset some costs.

I sent this out to several friends of mine, but if you are just a blog reader and interested in learning food preservation with me, let me know.

MAY 14: Container Gardening Pots on the Spot Series: Preparing your Pot
7 p.m.
For adults
$15 (Nonmembers- $20) per session
Call to register, 964-8505
After welcoming you to her store for twenty years, private gardener Victoria Vonier is coming to us! Victoria will present a series of workshops about container gardening - perfect for your urban homes and businesses. During this session you'll learn how to choose your container, create custom soil mixes and what to grow.

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MAY 26: Savor the Taste of SummerFood Preservation Series: Introduction to Food Preservation

6 - 8 p.m.
$10 in advance, $15 at the door (Nonmembers - $15 in advance, $20 at the door)
Call to register, 964-8505

Learn about food preservation techniques with emphasis on hot-water-bath canning. This class is the basis for all other canning classes this year. Materials, hand outs and recipes are included for this class.

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MAY 28: Container Gardening Pots on the Spot Series: Hands-on

7 p.m.
For adults
$15 (Nonmembers- $20) per session
Call to register, 964-8505

After welcoming you to her store for twenty years, private gardener Victoria Vonier is coming to us! Victoria will present a series of workshops about container gardening - perfect for your urban homes and businesses. During this session we'll explore seasonal plants, how to combine them and how to nurture them.

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JUNE 10: Friends of Real Food: Baking Real Bread with speaker Dean Malloy

6 - 8:30 p.m.
For everyone
Free-donations appreciated

Have you ever tried to make bread or use a sourdough starter? Dean Malloy, artisan baker and founder of both Real Bread and the Enlightened Schoolyard, will join us for our potluck to talk about the idiosyncrasies of baking bread and more. Share a potluck dinner and join the enthusiastic, informative discussion.

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JUNE 11: Container Gardening Pots on the Spot Series: It’s Never too Late to be Fresh

7 p.m.
For adults
$15 (Nonmembers- $20) per session
Call to register, 964-8505

After welcoming you to her store for twenty years, private gardener Victoria Vonier is coming to us! Victoria will present a series of workshops about container gardening - perfect for your urban homes and businesses. This session covers mid-summer succulents.

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JUNE 18: Savor the Taste of Summer: Food Preservation Series: First Fruits

6 - 8:30 p.m.
For adults
$25 in advance, $35 at the door per session
(Nonmembers - $30 in advance, $40 at the door per session)
Call to register, 964-8505

Learn how to preserve the first fruits of the season. During this hands-on class, participants will experience canning berry fruits into jams and preserves. Materials, hand outs and recipes are included for this class.

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JUNE 25: Container Gardening Pots on the Spot Series: Harvest Colors

7 p.m.
For adults
$15 (Nonmembers- $20) per session
Call to register, 964-8505

After welcoming you to her store for twenty years, private gardener Victoria Vonier is coming to us! Victoria will present a series of workshops about container gardening - perfect for your urban homes and businesses. This session covers beautiful and bountiful plants.


There's also a Tomato Canning Class on 8/20, a Pickling class on 9/17 and a Canner's Choice Evening on 9/24!

1 comment:

  1. I am marking my calendar for the bread baking one! Thanks for posting.

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