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Composting Workshop

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Wed., March 15, 2017
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Let’s turn our food and plant waste into something useful. Composting, or the act of breaking down organic matter, is a valuable tool for sustainable living. In this free class, we’ll discuss the basics of how to start, maintain, and harvest compost for your containers, gardens, yards, or community green spaces.

Preparing a Spring Garden

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Sat., March 4, 2017
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Learn how to plan your garden space and prepare, plant and care for an abundant, thriving spring garden. This class is for new gardeners or for gardeners who are new to the region. Instructor: Shawn Harrison, Soil Born Farms Price: $25 Location: American River Ranch in the Schoolhouse Register through the Co-op >> (more…)

The Spring Herbal

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Sat., March 4, 2017
9:00am - 12:00pm

We will discuss ways to address seasonal allergies and their underlying causes, healthy ways to do a spring cleanse, and herbs for collecting, eating, and using medicinally to support overall health and vitality. We will collect plants, make medicine, and sample some of the offerings of the season.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making II

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Tue., February 28, 2017
5:30pm - 8:30pm

Building on the foundation set in The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I, this hands-on class will delve deeper into the art and science of herbal remedies. We will discuss approaches to combining herbs and effectively extracting medicinal properties and broaden our discussion and practice in making herbal preparations, including creams and advanced tinctures.

The Art of Herbal Medicine Making I

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Tue., February 21, 2017
5:30pm - 8:30pm

This introductory class will cover simple herbal remedies you can make at home, and when and how to use them. We will discuss herbal teas, tinctures, oils, salves, and herbal foods. Participants will practice medicine-preparation techniques and make remedies to take home.

Herbs for Stress Relief and Relaxation

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Sat., January 21, 2017
9:00am - 12:00pm

Excess stress affects not only happiness, but the entire body, and may be behind many of our chronic health problems. This class will introduce techniques for addressing stress and improving relaxation with herbal remedies, diet, and lifestyle. The class format includes lecture, hands-on medicine-making, and, weather permitting, time enjoyed outdoors.

Fruit Tree Care

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Sat., February 18, 2017
1:00pm - 5:00pm

Interested in learning more about how to care for your fruit trees to boost their health and maximize their production? Join Leo Buc of Common Vision in this informational and hands-on workshop.

Bird Walk

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Sat., February 18, 2017
8:00am - 10:00am

Start your morning off with a pleasant walk around American River Ranch with naturalist Cliff Hawley. We will experience a variety of resident birds along with winter, migrant, or summer birds depending on the season. This walk is ideal for beginner to intermediate birdwatchers.

The Art of Home Cooking: Greens Galore

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Wed., March 1, 2017
6:00pm - 8:00pm

This class has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. It may be rescheduled later in the year. Greens are versatile and can be used in many ways: in soups, salads, side dishes or even as the prime ingredient in meals. This class will focus on different types of greens (collards, kale, spinach and arugula), what they can be used for and how to prepare them.

The Art of Home Cooking: Winter Soups

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Wed., February 1, 2017
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Learn secrets for developing flavor and discover recipes for soups that can be served as weekday meals and dinner parties. We will make a simple vegetable stock and use it to build quick and tasty soups and roast seasonal vegetables for maximum flavor, puree them for creamy, silky smooth soups and create inventive garnishes to enhance the look, feel and taste. This class has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. It may be rescheduled later in the year.