8th
Learn from Urban Farming Superhero Maurice Small
My friend
maurice small is teaching classes:
this is happening right now. do not let the snow and cold prevent you from getting a head start on this years growing season.
Goodness Grows
meagan@goodnessgrows.net
http://www.goodnessgrows.net/education-toursWeek 1: Dirt and Design
We will focus on agriculture basics and create a learning habitat.
Feb. 8: Common Ground, North Lima
9am Introduction and Vermicomposting with Maurice and Meagan
Noon lunch together, Chili and Cornbread (vegetarian chili too)
1pm Mahoning Agribusiness Focus Group
2:30-4:30pm Integrated Pest Management & ecological design Dr. Kovach OARDC
Feb. 9: Mill Creek MetroParks, Fellows Riverside Gardens
9am- 11:30amPropagation and transplanting - Ms. Speicher Mill Creek Horticulturalist
BYOL- please pack your own lunch
12:30-1:30 Speak with Fellows Kitchen manager George
3-4:15 Grant Orientation with RJ Wean Foundation, Youngstown Library
5:30 Meet’n Greet urban gardeners, Yo Business Incubator
Feb. 10: Common Ground, North Lima
1pm Cold frame construction and season extension tools. Wear warm clothes and gloves. Be prepared for woodworking and hoop construction.
5:30- 6pm Community Supported Agriculture meeting
Tentative Schedule Week 2: Local resources and land & Thinking like a Market Gardener
Feb 15: morning raised bed construction at CG
Feb. 16: Mill Creek MetroPark and First Presbyterian Church, Wick Ave
9-11:30 Botany- Mr. Kaiser Mill Creek Horticulturalist @ Fellows Riverside Garden
1:30- Neighborhood opportunities and Success Grants, Mah. Valley Organizing Collaborative
3- Urban land opportunities, Lien Forward
