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  • Seeds and Sprouts

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Let's discover seeds and sprouts in our spring garden! Together, we’ll use our senses to take a closer look at seeds, new sprouts, plant cycles, healthy soil, our beloved decomposers (bugs!) and more. During camp, we will: Observe and dissect seeds, plant flowers and vegetables in the garden, and help emerging pollinators. Start herb and flower plants from seed to take home- learn to care for them as they grow. Investigate our environment and deepen our garden knowledge. How do

    $40.00 – $480.00

  • The Forest Apothecary

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Calling all budding herbalists! This spring break camp is all about the wonderful world of medicinal herbs and plants. Let’s connect with the many different plant allies found on our farm and in our wetlands, learning all that they can teach us. In our week together, we will: Use all five senses to strengthen and build our plant identification skills. Forage and harvest medicinal plants to create restorative teas, healing salves, herb bundles, and other botanical creations. Learn stories and

    $40.00 – $480.00

  • Junior Counselor: The Forest Apothecary

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    If your middle schooler loves gardening, plants, and working with younger children, this camp is for them! Junior Counselors will grow their skill as young leaders throughout the week in mentorship with camp staff, facilitating small group activities, and learning what it’s like to teach outdoors, all the while learning about plant uses and lifecycles. Junior counselors will participate in camp activities while providing mentorship and leadership for campers. Please arrive 15 minutes early on Monday for a short site

    $40.00 – $480.00

  • Comprehensive Organic Gardening

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Ready to dig deeper into organic gardening? Learn everything you need to know to create a bountiful urban garden in this complete introduction to the dynamic world of organic gardening. This intensive and fun hybrid course will take part online and in-person, totaling 23 hours of instruction. Through a combination of three weeknight online lectures plus one weeknight in-person, and three weekend small-group, hands-on sessions, we will engage in experiential learning. Participants will gain a rich understanding of how to

    Get Register Free – $550.00

  • Georgetown Brewing: Beer for the Planet

    Georgetown Brewing 5200 Denver Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us on Earth Day from 4-7 p.m. to celebrate the release of Georgetown Brewing's limited-edition Tilth Alliance beer, featuring mint and yarrow harvested from our very own Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands! The beer will be on tap at Georgetown Brewing starting April 22 until supplies last. Georgetown Brewing will donate 100% of beer sales to Tilth Alliance! Bring your friends & family and enjoy some pints to support our work. All ages welcome.

  • Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Learn how easy it is to water your garden with resource-efficient drip irrigation! Even though our Pacific Northwest maritime climate is known for rain, during the dry summer we still need to water food crops, thirsty ornamentals and container gardens. This class will cover: Basic drip irrigation system design and use in a home garden Water requirements and how to create zones Parts you’ll need and where to purchase them Tips for installation, scheduling, winterizing and troubleshooting Soaker hoses and

    Get Register Free – $85.00

  • Garden Educator Workshop: Taste of Spring

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Spring is a perfect time to enjoy fresh garden flavors! Early spring vegetables are a great way to explore many delicious flavors with students of all ages. In this Garden Educator Workshop, our instructors will take you on a guided tour of our Children’s Garden and share different ways of growing early spring crops for a dependable harvest. We will harvest seasonal spring crops and prepare two recipes in the kitchen classroom. We will demonstrate hands-on cooking techniques such as

    Get Register Free – $100.00

  • Secrets of Companion Planting

    Did you know that some plants grow better together? You can improve the health and productivity of your garden by choosing plants that work together as companions, rather than compete for resources. Join us for an introduction to the many ways that you can combine plants to maximize your harvest and make the most of your space! Learn about: Companion planting and different types of relationships between plants Incorporating perennial plants into your annual food garden The permaculture concept of

    Get Register Free – $40.00

  • Spring Harvest

    Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Celebrate Spring in the garden at this 90-minute family camp! Join us as we use our senses to explore the seasonal changes in our growing spaces and put on our chef hats to create a spring snack! In this camp we will: Explore what is growing in the garden during the springtime Read stories and sing songs Harvest herbs to make a delicious spring inspired snack to enjoy Parent or caregiver attends with their child and are guided by Tilth

    Get Register $20.00 – $40.00

  • Grow Great Tomatoes

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Get ready to grow tasty and nutritious tomatoes, peppers and other heat-loving crops! Fresh tomatoes and peppers are some of the most delicious vegetables, but they can be tricky to grow in our cool summers. This in-person class will teach you how to get a successful harvest from these warm weather crops. In this class you will learn about: Varieties that do well in our maritime climate When to plant warm season crops Season extension techniques to maximize heat Trellising

    Get Register Free – $90.00

  • Beginner Beekeeping

    Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA, United States

    Are you thinking about keeping honeybees but not sure what it would entail? In this workshop, we will explore the basics of urban beekeeping and what to consider before taking on your own hive. Just curious about honey bees and beekeeping and not sure if getting a hive is in your future, you are also welcome! Topics covered in this session will be: A brief history of the human relationship with bees Basic honey bee biology and life cycle Setting

    Get Register Free – $75.00
  • Families browse herb and vegetable seedlings at plant sale under leafy trees with organized plant section signs.

    May Early Bird Sale

    Meridian Playground 4800 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

    Get Ready for Summer Gardening! Be the first shopper at our annual May Edible Plant Sale! Help support Tilth Alliance’s mission and join us for the Early Bird Sale on Fri., May 8; 5-7 p.m. at Meridian Playground for early access to the best selection of plant starts.

    Get Register Free – $35.00