Learn how to grow fresh, healthy food in your backyard with the basics of planning, planting, and caring for your garden. This workshop covers everything from soil preparation to selecting the right crops for your space and climate.

Turn your lawn into a productive, sustainable food forest! This workshop covers the principles of permaculture, the benefits of food forests, and step-by-step guidance on how to design and implement your own edible landscape.

Discover the art and science of preserving food using time-honored techniques from around the world. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn about canning, fermentation, salting, drying, and other ancient methods to extend the harvest, enhance flavor, and reduce food waste—all while building self-sufficiency and deepening your connection to traditional foodways.

Learn how to grow, harvest, and turn medicinal herbs into useful remedies. This workshop covers simple techniques to build your own home apothecary using herbs from your garden or local landscape. Whether you’re looking to care for your family naturally or just curious about herbal traditions, this class will give you the confidence to start working with plants and making your own natural products.

Learn how to make essentials like yogurt, sourdough bread, pickles, and simple cheeses at home — reconnecting with lost kitchen skills that save money and taste better than store-bought alternatives. This workshop equips you with the knowledge needed to improve community resilience and have fun in the process!

Discover how to create seasonal meal plans and batch-cook with local or home-grown produce to reduce waste, save money, and keep your kitchen stocked with healthy, ready-to-eat meals. Eating with the seasons has been a way of life for many cultures throughout history, including indigenous peoples on this continent. Learn how to do the same in this value-packed workshop.

Learn how to turn kitchen and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost. We’ll cover composting methods for every space — from backyard piles to compact bins — so you can start building healthier soil right away.

Dive into the fascinating world of composting with worms! This workshop covers how to set up and maintain a vermicomposting bin, troubleshoot common issues, and harvest worm castings and worm tea to supercharge your garden soil.

Healthy soil isn’t just dirt — it’s a living ecosystem. Learn techniques like cover cropping, no-till gardening, and using green manure to build soil organic matter, improve structure, and enhance biodiversity underground.

Explore how biochar — a form of carbon-rich charcoal — can transform depleted soils, lock in nutrients, and even sequester carbon from the atmosphere. We’ll also discuss techniques for remediating polluted or compacted soils.

Discover the powerful roles fungi play in garden ecosystems. This workshop covers the basics of mycology, including mushroom cultivation, and mycorrhizal fungi, which improve soil health, plant growth, and boost garden productivity through symbiotic relationships.

Enhance soil fertility and plant health by introducing beneficial microorganisms. Learn how to inoculate your soil with specific microbes, including mycorrhizal fungi, bacteria, and other soil life, to support nutrient cycling, plant growth, and long-term soil health.

Get started with growing plants indoors! This workshop will cover the basics of light, water, soil, and containers for growing everything from herbs to vegetables, creating a thriving indoor garden year-round.

Learn the essentials of soil-free gardening with hydroponics! This workshop introduces you to different hydroponic systems and provides the knowledge to grow leafy greens, herbs, and more using water and nutrients instead of soil.

Discover how to grow plants and raise fish in a mutually beneficial ecosystem! This workshop will teach you the basics of aquaponics, a sustainable system that uses fish waste to nourish plants while plants filter the water for fish.

For gardeners interested in cultivating their own cannabis, this workshop covers everything from seed to harvest. We’ll go over best practices for soil, lighting, nutrients, and pest control, ensuring a successful harvest.

Indoor plants can be easy and low-maintenance with the right care! This workshop covers the basics of keeping your succulents and houseplants healthy, including light, watering, and container tips.

Grow your own edible mushrooms right inside your home! We’ll cover the basics of mushroom cultivation, including how to set up your own mushroom-growing kit, care for your mushrooms, and harvest them for culinary use.

Explore the principles of permaculture and how they can be applied to urban and rural landscapes. This workshop will guide you through designing productive, sustainable landscapes that conserve resources, promote biodiversity, and yield food.

Discover how urban planning can support a more sustainable, equitable future. This workshop discusses the role of green infrastructure in revitalizing neighborhoods, promoting food security, and creating climate-resilient communities.

Pollinators are essential for healthy ecosystems. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to design landscapes that attract and support pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds, ensuring biodiversity and healthy plant life.

Learn how to capture and reuse water for your garden or landscape. This workshop will cover rainwater harvesting systems, greywater reuse, and the benefits of water conservation in urban environments.

Transportation shapes how we connect, access jobs, and support one another in our community. This workshop explores practical ways to improve walkability, expand safe bike routes, and create transit options that work for everyone — helping families save money, boosting small businesses, and building a stronger, more interdependent community.

Syntropic agriculture focuses on mimicking natural forests to create productive, low-maintenance food systems. In this workshop, we’ll cover how to design and implement forest gardens that work with nature to produce a variety of edible crops.