Community Crops Education & ClassesCome learn with us! Classes and workshops are offered throughout the year on gardening and farming topics, cooking, and sustainable living. |
Urban Grower Classes
This class series, running 2023 through 2025 will focus on teaching sustainable growing skills for gardeners and farmers. Class formats may vary between field days, lectures, online classes, and other alternative formats. Registration is required, but classes are free! Accommodations for translation can be made by request with advance notice of 2 weeks, and there is a question in the registration regarding translation needs. Please contact us with any questions. Registration forms close approximately 2-3 days prior to class or in some cases earlier due to the number of students signed up.
Upcoming Classes
June 24th, 6pm – 8pm, Organic Pest Management, at Lake Street MicroFarm
This course will introduce students to the four integrated pest management strategies that organic growers can use to prevent and manage pest pressure in the garden. Students will be able to see these strategies together in action and will have the chance to practice identifying different insect pests on farm. Taught by Community Crops staff.
July 8th, 6pm – 8pm, Preparing Teas, Tinctures, and Syrups, at the Family Service Lincoln office
Learn how to make teas, tinctures, and syrups! This class will demonstrate and teach different methods and principles for transforming medicinal plants into herbal medicines. Students will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience preparing elderberry syrup during class. Taught by Alex Svoboda of Arise Botanicals.
July 15th, 6pm – 8pm, Season Extension, at the Family Service Lincoln office
Extend your harvest into fall and winter! This class will cover principles of season extension from basic plant physiology to crops that are well suited for growing in fall and winter. Strategies and tools for season extension will be discussed during this class. This class will incorporate time for students to plan their late season gardens. Taught by Community Crops staff.
August 5th, 6pm – 8pm, Foundations of Soil Health, at the Family Service Lincoln office
Learn how to nurture and foster healthy soils in this class. Students will learn what makes a healthy soil and why taking care of our soil is important. Basic soil science, how to assess soil health, and land management practices for soil conservation will be covered. Taught by Community Crops staff.
Contact
If you want more information about our current classes, or have questions about your registration, contact aGerdes@familyservicelincoln.org.