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  • Fundamentals of Organic Gardening

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

    Want 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 two part, 5-hour workshop is an introduction to fundamental organic gardening topics and will include conversational lecture and outdoor, hands-on activities in the garden. You'll leave with the knowledge you need to confidently prepare your beds and start your organic garden from seeds or starts. Topics

    Get Register Free – $150.00

  • Intro to Permaculture

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

    Are you interested in land care solutions that can be applied in urban areas for soil fertility, water conservation and climate change mitigation? Join us for an introduction to the basics of permaculture design and regenerative systems! This 4-hour introduction to permaculture will include an interactive lecture, a garden tour, and group activities. You’ll leave with an understanding of “permaculture principles” and how to apply them to support a more holistic and sustainable garden. Topics discussed in this class include: What

    Free – $150.00

  • Fundamentals of Container Gardening

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

    Are you curious about how to grow an abundant, edible organic garden on a balcony, patio, or rooftop? Do you want to learn how to maximize a small-space or potentially expand your existing garden in a creative way? Join us for an in-depth workshop on container gardening! This day-long, 4.5-hour session will cover all of the essential information for growing a beautiful and bountiful garden in containers. You'll leave with the knowledge you need to confidently grow in containers and

    Get Register Free – $150.00

  • Sustainable Water Design Workshop

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

    Our water rich region is undergoing a variety of changes due to climate change. Our summers are getting drier, our storms wetter and winter snowpack less accountable. In this workshop with Jake Harris of Stone Soup Gardens, we will look at methods for managing, collecting and efficiently utilizing water at home. In this class, we’ll discuss: Techniques and best practices for rain gardens, cisterns, greywater, waterwise irrigation, and water management How to restore our collective watershed and provide habitat Ways

    Get Register Free – $75.00

  • Make Herbal Infusions

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

    Turn herbs from your garden into culinary and medicinal infusions. Herbs like mint, fennel, lavender and chamomile are easy to grow and can be made into healthful and delicious homemade products. Learn how to grow, harvest and utilize garden herbs in your kitchen pantry and medicine cabinet. Plus, you’ll leave with infusions to test and enjoy! During this 4 hour session, we will: Discuss and taste different types of infusions including decoctions, vinegars, oils and syrups Explore the various culinary

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  • Grow a Climate Resilient Edible Garden

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

    Did you know that Western Washington’s Hardiness Zone was changed in 2023 to account for an average increase in winter temperatures of 5 degrees F? Climate weirding is challenging gardeners to think differently about how we garden and what we grow. In this class you will learn how to utilize organic gardening practices to positively impact your soil health and build climate resilience - all while growing a bountiful edible garden of vegetables and fruit! During this two-hour session, we

    Get Register Free – $75.00

  • Garden Maintenance 101

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

    So you've planted a garden — now what? In exchange for our care and attention, gardens can offer us nourishment, beauty, and a space to connect with the natural world. As the summer season begins, you might be wondering how to encourage a healthy and bountiful garden throughout the year! In this maintenance-focused class we'll discuss tips and techniques to help your plants, soil, and garden companions thrive. In this class, we will cover: Fertilizing and watering Natural pest management

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  • Junior Counselor: Young Organic Gardeners

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

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening 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 organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: Summer is a wonderful season to practice our

    Get Register $75.00 – $525.00

  • Junior Counselor: Young Organic Gardeners

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

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening 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 organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: Summer is a wonderful season to practice our

    Get Register $75.00 – $525.00

  • Young Organic Gardeners

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

    Summer is a wonderful season to practice our gardening skills. Let's learn to plan a garden, compost, plant, harvest, and cook together. There are so many benefits to gardening organically – and it’s tons of fun! We will: Dig into the world of growing healthy soil and plants Investigate and learn how decomposers work while meeting our composting worms! Explore the garden while discovering how to create healthy ecosystems through hands-on scientific investigation Plan next season’s garden! We’ll learn how

    Get Register $45.00 – $525.00

  • Young Organic Gardeners

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

    Summer is a wonderful season to practice our gardening skills. Let's learn to plan a garden, compost, plant, harvest, and cook together. There are so many benefits to gardening organically – and it’s tons of fun! We will: Dig into the world of growing healthy soil and plants Investigate and learn how decomposers work while meeting our composting worms! Explore the garden while discovering how to create healthy ecosystems through hands-on scientific investigation Plan next season’s garden! We’ll learn how

    Get Register $45.00 – $525.00

  • Junior Counselor: Nature Crafters

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

    If your teen or preteen loves gardening 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 organic gardening and farming. Junior Counselors will earn a Certificate of Leadership upon completion of the camp. This week's camp description: Calling all makers, artists, and nature lovers! Join

    Get Register $75.00 – $525.00