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Fall in the Organic Garden

DescriptionAutumn often marks the greatest harvest time, but what else is going on in the garden? Join us for an engaging and participatory online class, where we’ll dig into the details of the fall season. In this session, we will discuss: This virtual class will feature a live, interactive lecture with slide show, group conversation and time for questions and answers with the instructor. A detailed outline with recommended resources will also be provided. We will be using Zoom for

$20.00

Cool Season Gardening

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

DescriptionOur maritime climate allows us to tend to the garden year round, extend the harvest season, and build healthy soil. Learn what you can do during the cool months to get more out of your garden and support your soil. Whether you’re new to the area or just eager to try cool season gardening, this class will inspire you to grow. In this class we will:This in-person class will be both indoors and outdoors (under a covered area) with some

Free – $65.00

Comprehensive Organic Gardening

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

DescriptionReady 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 course includes 24 hours of instruction over three weeks. Through a combination of six sessions with lectures and hands-on activities, we will engage in dynamic and experiential learning. Participants will gain a richer understanding of how to support a healthy ecosystem while managing a productive organic vegetable

$200.00

Bat Night

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

It's our third annual Bat Night at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands!Come join us at the farm for a fun and educational night about bats with Bats Northwest and Woodland Park Zoo to learn about the Bat Activity Trends (BAT) community science program and how you can help us learn more about bats in Seattle.We'll be exploring the world of our local bats and the incredible adaptations that make them vital to our environment. The BAT program invites YOU to become

Intro to Seed Saving

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

DescriptionDo you have a favorite tomato or lettuce variety that you grow every year? Learn how easy it is to save seeds from your favorite plants, with enough seed left over to share with others. Explore the reproduction details of common crops, make a plan to save for next season, and then have fun threshing and winnowing seeds.In this class you will learn:This in-person class will include a conversational lecture with show & tell, a tour of the garden, and

$65.00

Put Your Garden to Bed

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

DescriptionProtect your garden beds over the winter and prepare for next year by improving your soil quality! Soil building is an important component of organic gardening and the fall and winter are perfect times to add organic matter that will feed your plants throughout the year. In this class, we will discuss:This in-person class will take place outdoors and will include a conversational lecture, hands-on activities and a garden tour. Class size is limited to 15 people, and we will be

Free – $65.00

Farm Fest at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands

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

Join us Saturday, September 21; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for Farm Fest at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, a celebration of urban agriculture and the Southeast Seattle community!Hosted in partnership with Friends of Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands and Nurturing Roots, this event is free and open to the public.Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates delivered to your inbox.Community PartnersWe're excited to have many of our community partners join us for Rainier Beach Farm Fest!

Free

Creating Food Forests with Medicinal Plants: Fundamentals Workshop

Beacon Food Forest S Dakota St, Seattle, WA, United States

Description*This class is full – you can join the waitlist here.Are you curious to learn about how you can combine ecosystem restoration and medicinal plant growing? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop with Michael “Skeeter” Pilarski to learn about stewarding medicinal food forests! You’ll be introduced to agroforestry concepts and design ideas that can help support functioning ecosystems and provide both food and medicine.In this workshop, topics will include:For centuries and still today, indigenous peoples world-wide have created social ecosystems with

Free – $75.00

Creating Food Forests with Medicinal Plants: Advanced Workshop

Beacon Food Forest S Dakota St, Seattle, WA, United States

DescriptionAre you curious to learn about how to deepen your skills and knowledge around ecosystem restoration and medicinal plant growing? Join us for an advanced workshop with Michael “Skeeter” Pilarski to learn about stewarding medicinal food forests! In this class designed for people with some experience, we’ll dig into agroforestry concepts and design ideas that can support functioning ecosystems and provide both food and medicine.In this workshop, topics will include:For centuries and still today, indigenous peoples world-wide have created social

$35.00

Community Kitchen Dinner: Food is Love, Food is Life

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

EVENT POSTPONED: Please stay tuned for the announcement of the new date.Join us at the farm for a community meal that celebrates the seasonal shift between summer and fall! Our guest chef, Angela Gurney, is bringing us some of her favorite family recipes to cook this time of year. Angela will be sharing her love for growing and preparing food with members of the community as well as sharing her favorite ways of making cooking sustainable by reducing waste.The meal

Free

Fundamentals of Organic Gardening

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

DescriptionWant to grow your own food but don't know where to begin? Learn how to start your organic garden, and continue caring for your crops, so you can eat fresh, healthy food year-round. This day-long, 5-hour workshop is an introduction to fundamental organic gardening topics and includes a conversational lecture in the morning, followed by an outdoor, hands-on class in the garden in the afternoon. You'll leave with the knowledge you need to confidently prepare your beds and start your

$115.00

Preserve the Harvest

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

DescriptionIf you’re wondering how to make the seasonal harvest last into the winter months, or ready to turn your farmers’ market bounty into culinary delights to share with friends and family, or perhaps thinking about building up your pantry with homemade goods, join us to learn how to make the most of this season’s abundance and learn methods you can use at home to preserve veggies and fruits safely and easily. In this workshop, we’ll discuss:This in-person class will take

$65.00