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

October 15th, 6pm – 8pm, Seed Savers Skills: Dry Seed Processing at the Family Service Lincoln office

This class will provide participants an understanding of dry seed processing. We will learn about what dry seed processing is, which plants require it for seed saving, and the steps involved. This class will incorporate both hands on and lecture elements. Taught by Cait Caughey of Mullein Hill Farm.

Register for Seed Savers Skills: Dry Seed Processing

October 22nd, 6pm – 8pm, Growing Native Plants at the Family Service Lincoln office

This class will cover why native plants are important, both in our gardens and our broader ecosystem, what types of plants are native to southeast Nebraska, and how to incorporate plantings in your garden, yard, or farm.  We will discuss benefits, care, and how to establish different types of native perennials. Taught by Cait Caughey of Mullein Hill Farm.

Register for Growing Native Plants

October 29th, 6pm – 8pm, Soil Science and Soil Health at the Family Service Lincoln office

This lecture style class will provide students an understanding of basic soil science and what soil health means. We will discuss different growing practices that support soil health principles and explore demonstrations that illustrate why soil health is important! This class will be taught by Nathan Mueller and Brach Johnson of NRCS.

Register for Soil Science and Soil Health

November 2nd, 10:30am – 12pm, Garlic Planting SkillShare at Lake Street Microfarm

This skillshare based class will be all about planting garlic! This beginner friendly session will focus on the basics of growing your own garlic. We’ll cover everything from sourcing and figuring out how much you need to order, to best bed prep and planting practices. General growing requirements and maintenance will also be discussed. This class will include lots of hands on learning opportunities. Taught by Community Crops staff.

Register for Garlic Planting Skillshare

Business and Marketing for Small Scale Farmers

This class series, running 2023 through 2025 will focus on teaching introductory business and marketing skills for small scale farmers. This series will be 12 parts and will start in September 2023. Registration is required but classes are free for participants. Classes will be delivered in English, with Arabic and/or Kurdish Kurmanji translation available.

Upcoming Classes

No scheduled classes for the remainder of 2024 calendar year. Classes resume in 2025!

Contact

If you want more information about our current classes, or have questions about your registration, contact aGerdes@familyservicelincoln.org.