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Find out how to do it, make it, bake it, grow it, and fix it.
September 4, 2010 – Edible Classroom with Catherine Cadden
If you work with kids from ages four through fourteen, this workshop is for you! Join Catherine Cadden in exploring ways to enhance academic learning with real world activities.
September 11, 2010 – Canning 101 with Rachel Hoff
Yes, we all can take advantage of our amazing local harvests and enjoy the taste of summer all year long!
September 18 and 19 – Photovoltaic Installation with Rebekah Hren
Learn how to install solar panels with this intensive two day class covering off-grid solar electric basics!
September 25, 2010 – Cooking from a CSA Box with Chef Sarig Agasi from Zely & Ritz
Find out how to cook delicious meals using everything in your CSA box! Stay tuned for more information.
October 24 – Homemade Bread Quick and Slow with Linda Watson of Cook for Good
Save money. Eat well. Make a difference. Stay tuned for more information.
November 6, 2010 – Solar Air Heater with Stephen Hren
November 13, 2010 – Creating Life-Serving Communities with Nonviolent Communication with Jesse Wiens and Catherine Cadden
Additional possibilities for learning how to do it yourself in 2010:
Acrobatic Yoga Workshop
Aquaponics
Biodiesel Comprehensive
Bread Making
Building an Earth Oven at Shakori Hills
Growing Mushrooms at Home
Fermentation – Food with Culture
Herbal Healing
Hydroponics
Kid’s Circus Workshop
Sweet Potato Tasting and Cooking
Even more ideas floating around… Suggestions? Contact us!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Piedmont Biofarm
Previous Sustainability Workshops
June 5, 12, 19 and 26 – Building an Outdoor Bread and Pizza Oven with Joe Kenlan
June 13, 2010 – Seed Saving Magic with Doug Jones
Vermiculture (Worm Composting) with Brian Rosa and Ben Reckendorf
Women’s Introduction to Solar Technology and Renewable Energy with Rebekah Hren
French Baguettes with Emily Buehler
Photovoltaics – Small Scale Solar Energy Installation with Rebekah Hren
Solar Heater Installation with Stephen Hren
Biodiesel Comprehensive with Piedmont Biofuels and Central Carolina Community College
The Hidden World of Nutrition with Ron Veitel
Bread Making with Emily Buehler
Wilderness Survival with Alan Russo
Sustainable Communities with Jesse Weins and Catherine Cadden
Chocolate Mouse and Hollandaise Sauce Making with John Wasson
Fungi 101 & Hands-on Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshop with Bob Armantrout
Seed Saving with Doug Jones
Secrets of Sourdough with Emily Buehler
Elevating the Humble Sweet Potato with April McGregor