Classes
We are charging a minimum $5 fee for all classes to discourage no-shows. To register and pay the fee you follow the registration link after the class description.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our classes will be offered on-line using a cloud-based service, WebEx. You will be sent an email containing a link that will allow you to join the online class ten minutes before the session begins. To assure that the class is not interrupted with unwanted noise, we ask that you mute your microphone until you wish to ask a question or make a comment at the end of the class. Since this is the first time we are attempting to hold classes online, we ask for your understanding and goodwill as we undertake this adventure.
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Organic Pest Management
Unlike our other classes, this class is being hosted by The Ecology Center at their new office downtown!
While the full description of this class is TBA, the class will involve identifying and managing pest insects in your garden. This class is taught by Master Gardener Inge Ferguson, stay tuned for more details!
As always, this class is free but donations are appreciated!
The Secrets of Organic Gardening
Rick Weller, lifelong organic gardener and owner of Organically Done, will present methods, techniques, and tips for gardening in a toxin-free organic environment. Grow robust and nutritious fruits, vegetables, and flowers in a sustainable fashion without concern for your family's health.
The following topics will be covered: Benefits of Organic Gardening; Your First Organic Garden; Building and Maintaining Healthy Soils, Working with Organic Amendments; and Natural Pest Controls. All questions and discussions are welcome.
Class is free, but donations are welcome!
Click here to register!
Getting Started with Keeping Bees
This class is meant for the ultimate beginner, or the just curious -
Interested in seeing what it would take to get started as a beekeeper?
If you are considering having a backyard hive, a small apiary, would like a pollination boost for your garden, or are simply concerned about the plight of the bees, this class will help you determine a level of beekeeping involvement that is manageable and fun. This class will provide background to help make decisions and plans for many levels of beekeeping:
* Benefits of different types of hives, and basic equipment
* What makes a good site for bees
* Where to acquire bees/ what breed is best
* How much time is required throughout the year
* Relevant regulations and further information
* How to help your local pollinators
Time will be available for questions answer and to examine the Leslie hives. Class will be taught by Meghan Milbrath of Sand Hill Apiaries. This class is free, but donations are appreciated.
