This is an intensive, basic level workshop for those who would wish to seriously grow (more of) their own high-quality, nutrient-dense herbs, fruits, nuts and produce from marginal "backyard" plots, containers, rooftops, passive greenhouses, (or wherever) under a variety of "marginal", real-life conditions. Inspired both by dumpster diving philosophy, permaculture principles as well as the […]
We are building an Outdoor Classroom! Come help us start this exciting project. We will plant, paint and beautify. This is a family event and we will have crafts and activities for kids. The awesome folks from Bistro Bus will be here with their food truck and we will be firing up our Cob Oven […]
Climate change is already having real impacts for people all over the world. In this talk, we'll look at some strategies for using permaculture design to develop more effective and resilient systems that can help us face increasingly extreme effects of climate change. This includes how to take steps towards growing your own food, managing […]
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension Educator Justin O’Dea for a workshop on soil tillage in agriculture. The workshop will explore why tillage practices have long been a facet of agriculture, different types of tillage, the effects of tillage on soils, and tillage strategies that work to conserve soils and build soil health. The workshop will involve […]
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10-11.30 am: Seeds of Solidarity Farm Tour Farmers Ricky and Deb offer this tour of their vibrant farm, featuring no-till and low maintenance gardens, solar greenhouses, energy efficient buildings, and solar electric & hot water systems. 165 Chestnut Hill Road, Orange. seedsofsolidarity.org 1-2.30 pm: Little White Goat Dairy/Heritage Fields Farm Tour Walk the pastures, and […]
Have you ever wondered what the course of a season looks like inside a beehive? Every third Saturday of the month starting May 14th, beekeeper Daniel Berry of Invisible Cities Apiary will open up his hives housed here at the farm for exploration. Come once for a single 30-minute session, or make it a summer […]
Making dairy ferments at home is a delicious, fun and cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet, and make lactose more digestable. In this class we will cover how to make yogurt, kefir & simple fresh cheeses. We will make yogurt, kefir and one simple cheese. Taste our homemade dairy ferments during class! If […]