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Community Outreach & Public Service2009 Calendar of EventsThe following events are cosponsored by the Center and the
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden, unless otherwise noted. For
information on access, directions, and other details, call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Note that we can accept only cash or checks for workshop entry fees; no credit cards. JANUARY 2009 Fruit Trees "101": Basic Fruit Tree Care Learn the basics of fruit tree planting, irrigation, fertility, pest management, and winter pruning from Orin Martin, Matthew Sutton, Jeffrey Caspary, and other fruit tree experts. Wear warm clothes and bring a snack; heavy rain cancels. $15 for
Friends of the Farm & Garden members; $20 for non-members, payable
the day of the workshop. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Fruit Tree Q & A Session Bring your questions about fruit tree selection and care to
this free workshop. Fruit tree experts from the UCSC Farm & Garden will field
questions about varietal selection, planting, pruning, fertility , and
more. Note the location: ProBuild in
Santa Cruz. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Fruit Trees "101": Basic Fruit Tree Care Learn the basics of fruit tree planting, irrigation, fertility, pest management, and winter pruning from Orin Martin, Matthew Sutton, Jeffrey Caspary, and other fruit tree experts. A Q&A session with Sierra Azul staff will follow the workshop. $15 for Friends members; $20 general public, payable the day of the workshop. Heavy rain cancels. No
pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Ecological Farming Conference The annual Eco-Farm conference, put on by the Ecological
Farming Association, includes an array of workshops, plenary
presentations, displays, tours, and much more. Learn more about the Eco-Farm conference and find
out how to register. In-Depth Winter Pruning, Pome Fruit Trees Orin Martin and other Farm & Garden fruit tree experts will teach you how to prune your apple and pear trees. Wear warm clothes and bring a snack; heavy rain cancels. $15 for Friends members; $20 general public, payable the day of the workshop. No
pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. FEBRUARY 2009 In-Depth Winter Pruning, Stone Fruit Trees Orin Martin and other Farm & Garden fruit tree experts will teach you how to prune your plum, peach, apricot, and other stone fruit trees. Wear warm clothes and bring a snack; heavy rain cancels. $15 for Friends members; $20 general public, payable the day of the workshop. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Fruit Tree Grafting Taught in collaboration with the California Rare Fruit growers, this hands-on workshop will cover the basics of grafting fruit trees. Come “make and take” a fruit tree! $15 Friends of the Farm & Garden members; $20 general public, payable the day of the workshop; free for members of the California Rare Fruit Growers. No pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240 or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. MARCH 2009 Starting Your Garden from Seed Celebrate the start of spring! Gardening instructor Trish Hildinger leads this lecture and hands-on class designed for beginning and intermediate gardeners who want to learn how to start vegetables and flowers from seed. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. $15 for Friends members; $20 general public, payable the day of the workshop. No pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu.
Learn how to raise and care for chickens and other poultry in an urban environment. Taught by Paul Glanowski and Cooper Funk, graduates of the Apprenticeship program and the founders of "Urban Eggs," this workshop will cover the basics of tending small flocks in town, including coop design, breeds, and predator control.$20 for members of the Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden; $25 general public. APRIL 2009 Spring Break Day Camp Children ages 7 - 11 are invited to join us on the farm for spring gardening, cooking, and crafts. We'll be preparing food fresh from the farm. Gardening activities will include seed sowing for home gardens, composting, and harvesting. Garden-based crafts and games will round out this exciting new week of camp. Pre-registration required. Call 831.459-4035 for details, or see the Life Lab web site. Planning and Planting the Spring Garden Join Orin Martin and a team of gardening pros to learn how to choose appropriate varieties, and improve and prepare the soil for spring planting. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. $15 for Friends members; $20 general public, payable the day of the workshop. No pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Bread Baking Workshop Erin Justus of Companion Bakers will teach you the basics of
baking great bread. This hands-on workshop will cover ingredients,
sourdough starters, shaping loaves, baking times, and other tips. $20
for Friends' members, $25 general public. MAY 2009 Spring Plant Sale The biggest and best collection of organically grown flower,
herb and vegetable starts, perennials, roses, grasses, and other
landscape plants available in the region. Proceeds support the
Apprenticeship in Ecological Horticulture. Friends' memberships and
renewals are available on Saturday morning, beginning at 8:30 am, and
on Sunday morning, beginning at 10 am. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Water-Saving Irrigation Techniques Join Brent Greene of Edible Landscapes and Garden Design to learn about water-saving ideas and the latest applications for your garden and landscape. $20
for Friends' members, $25 general public. No pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. JUNE 2009 Market Cart Opens in early June! Sales of fresh produce and flowers from the Center's Farm & Garden
take place at the Market Cart, located at the corner of Bay and High
streets (base of campus) beginning in early June. The Market Cart is
open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 6 pm through October. Call
831.459-3240 in late May for the exact opening date. A Garden of Poetry and Music Set aside time for an afternoon in the Garden as we listen to the poems and tunes of the region's artists at this free event. The Friends will provide snacks. Questions? Call 831.459-3240 or email jonitann@ucsc.edu.
These 2-week-long day camps offer kids ages 7 - 10 the chance to enjoy gardening activities, hikes, games, cooking and more at the Farm. Call 831.459-4035, send email to camp@lifelab.org, or see the Life Lab web site for more information. Pre-registration required. Single week registration is available JULY 2009 Summer Pruning for Fruit Trees Workshop Summer pruning is one of the best ways to ensure the health and productivity of your fruit trees. Learn summer pruning techniques from pruning experts Orin Martin and Matthew Sutton in this demonstration workshop. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack. $15 for Friends’ members; $20 general public, payable at the workshop. No pre-registration necessary. Questions? Call 831.459-3240 or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. AUGUST 2009 Gardening instructors Trish Hildinger and Orin Martin will teach you how to extend your gardening season and prepare your garden for fall and winter. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack.Wear
comfortable shoes and bring a snack. $15 for Friends’ members;
$20 for non-members, payable at the workshop. Questions? Call 831.459-3240
or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. SEPTEMBER 2009 Fall Plant Sale Fall is a wonderful time to plant vegetable crops that will
extend your gardening seson and to give perennials a good head start
for next spring's blossoms. The region's best-suited varieties of
organically grown winter vegetables and landscape plants will be
available. Proceeds support the Apprenticeship program. Friends'
members receive 10% off all purchases. Questions? Call 459-3240 or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. Harvest Festival and "Food for Thought" Forum at the
Farm Save the date now! You don’t want to miss our annual Farm celebration, as we host our biggest "open house" of the year, including our third "Food for Thought" forum on local food issues. Great music, food, apple tasting, an apple pie bake-off, garden talks, hay rides, kids’ events, tours, displays by local farmers, chefs, and community groups make this a great event for adults and kids. Free for Friends’ members and kids 12 and under; $5 for non-members. Call 831.459-3240 for more information or to volunteer for this wonderful community event. OCTOBER 2009 Choosing, Growing and Enjoying Peppers Chadwick Garden manager Orin Martin shares his love of peppers at this workshop, which will include a tasting session. Learn how to select, plant, grow and enjoy this wonderfully versatile vegetable. $10 for Friends’ members; $15 general public, payable at the workshop. Questions? Call 459-3240 or email jonitann@ucsc.edu. NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2009 Stay tuned for information on more fall 2009 events
Note: Sales of fresh produce and flowers from the Center's Farm & Garden take place at the Market Cart, located at the corner of Bay and High streets (base of campus) beginning in early June. The Market Cart is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 12 noon to 6 pm through October. Call 831.459-3240 for more information.
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