Workshops

Seed Starting Basics – Thursday, March 9th, 2023 from 6 pm until 7:30 pm

Our 8th Annual Seed Starting Class!

Learn how to start your very own Heirloom tomatoes from seed. A family friendly ” hands on” workshop. Growing your own vegetables is very rewarding. You can grow so many different varieties of plants that are not available at a garden center and there is a huge cost savings. You will plant your own seeds and take them home with you. Class is taught by Holly Boettcher, & Amy Manley, Master Gardeners.

Seeds & all supplies are provided at no charge.

Class is FREE but limited to the first 30 people who register. You must register so there are enough supplies for everyone. Click the following link to get your free ticket on Eventbrite.

Raising Backyard Chickens – Saturday, March 18th from 10 am until 11:30 am

Local Ordinances – You are Responsible
Pros & Cons of Raising Chickens
Starting with Chicks
Types of Chickens
Housing
General Care
Tour of Whistler’s Chicken “Condo” at end of class

(Class Completed) Fermentation Class – Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 from 6 pm until 7:30 pm

Learning the art of fermentation is both great for your health and your food budget. If you have ever wanted to ferment your own veggies or learn how to make kombucha, here is your chance. Together we will unpack 2 approachable fermenting methods that can easily be replicated at home:

• Cultured Vegetables
• Kombucha (fermented tea drink)

You will taste homemade samples and learn the history, nutritive value and process for each traditionally fermented foods.  Exploring kombucha, cultured vegetables and other wild & live creations will be shared.

Because we are hiring the instructor, this class is not free.  Cost is $30 per person.  You can purchase your tickets by following this link to Eventbrite.

Class is taught by Kari Witthun from the Seed Guild.

 (Class Completed) Food Preserving “Canning” Workshop – Thursday, August 26th, 2021 from 6:00 till 7:30 pm

FREE CLASS

There is a sense of accomplishment you feel when you gaze at what you have been able to preserve from your garden. This class will be taught by Karen Dickrell, Life Span Educator, UW Madison Extension, Outagamie County. She will share updated information on research based guidelines on preserving foods such as tomatoes and other fruits and vegetables. There are many ideas flowing on social media of how to make a variety of foods that are shelf stable…and unfortunately not all of that information is scientifically supported or safe. There is a science to food preservation and there are recommended, university researched and tested methods that are safe for you and your family. Karen will talk about the differences of hot water bath canning, pressure canners, dehydrating and freezing foods.

This class is FREE however you must follow link to Eventbrite to get your free ticket.