Allen Neighborhood Center in Lansing is excited to announce our 2017 farm & garden workshop line-up! We're hosting workshops at our Hunter Park GardenHouse and Allen Market Place. Please see below for workshop descriptions and details to register. Thanks for sharing!
Intro to Beekeeping
Saturday, January 14, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
This
workshop will teach the basics of backyard beekeeping, equipment needed, and
safety. Workshop led by MSU apiculture and pollination specialist professor,
Walter Pett. To RSVP click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Who Licenses Your Food Business?
Friday, January 20, 1-3pm, [log in to unmask],-84.528569,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8822c1fe927da395:0xcd8f55879f95a0d6!8m2!3d42.7302387!4d-84.5263803" target="_blank">Allen Market Place, Free
Licensing of ready to eat and packaged food products can be tricky! You need to know how your product is categorized, who to get licensing from, and what steps you need to take. Here to help are Amy Thomas from the Ingham County Health Department and Pam Weaver from the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. Register at: https://goo.gl/ck3hfQ
Seed Starting and Transplanting
Saturday, January 28, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Learn
helpful tips and tricks to grow successful vegetable plants from seed. Workshop
led by Denae Friedheim of MSU Student Organic Farm. To RSVP click the following
link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
GroupGAP Informational Session
Friday, February 3, 1-3pm, [log in to unmask],-84.528569,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8822c1fe927da395:0xcd8f55879f95a0d6!8m2!3d42.7302387!4d-84.5263803" target="_blank">Allen Market Place, Free
Interested in becoming GAP certified? Learn more about the GroupGAP Program with an informational session led by Phil Britton of Cherry Capital Foods. The program is geared towards small and mid sized farmers working as a group to learn and practice industry-recognized food safety practices. Register at https://goo.gl/to680y
Understanding Institutional and Wholesale Markets: Products and Pricing
Friday, February 10, 1-3pm, [log in to unmask],-84.528569,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8822c1fe927da395:0xcd8f55879f95a0d6!8m2!3d42.7302387!4d-84.5263803" target="_blank">Allen Market Place, Free
Institutional and wholesale markets can be a key component of a successful farm business. From farmers’ experiences and information about their sales, learn about which products are in demand from institutional and wholesale buyers and how to price them. Workshop coordinated by Colleen Matts, Farm to Institution Specialist with MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, with Erin Caudell, Hoophouse Outreach Specialist and Owner of Local Grocer & Flint Ingredient Company and other local farmers. Register at https://goo.gl/NrZ0el
Planning Your Garden Year
Saturday, February 11, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Plan the
layout, crops, and planting schedule for your home garden. Workshop led by Rita
O’Brien of Hunter Park GardenHouse. To RSVP click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate McKenney
at gardeningeducator@
Developing a Farm Safety Plan
Friday, February 24, 1-3pm, [log in to unmask],-84.528569,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8822c1fe927da395:0xcd8f55879f95a0d6!8m2!3d42.7302387!4d-84.5263803" target="_blank">Allen Market Place, Free
Join us as farm food safety expert Phil Tocco, of MSU Extension, explains food safety concerns for farmers. Learn how to identify potential hazards and complete a meaningful food safety plan. Register at https://goo.gl/1BeMSY
Financial and Accounting for Food Businesses
Friday, March 3, 1-3pm, [log in to unmask],-84.528569,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8822c1fe927da395:0xcd8f55879f95a0d6!8m2!3d42.7302387!4d-84.5263803" target="_blank">Allen Market Place, Free
Designed with a focus on food businesses, this introductory session helps with the basics of financial management including simple accounting systems and how to apply the information from financial statements to help you manage your business. Tips on what to keep track of, how to price your product, and what taxes you are responsible for will be covered. Cash flow analysis, breakeven points, and startup costs are also covered with specific food business examples. Workshop led by Tom Donaldson of LCC Small Business Development Center. Register at https://goo.gl/iSrYtl
Plant Therapy
Saturday, March 4, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Did you
know plants can be used as a form of therapy? Learn more about which plants to
use and incorporating them into your home garden. Workshop led by Lacey Ingrao
of the Michigan Horticulture Therapy Association. To RSVP click the following
link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Soil Care
Saturday, March 18, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Create
healthy soil for your backyard space or community garden. Workshop led by Brian
Allnutt of Detroit Farm and Garden. To RSVP click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Vermicomposting
Saturday, April 1, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Learn
about vermicomposting and how to start your own outdoor worm composting bin at
home. Workshop led by MSU graduate research assistant, Brooke Comer and MSU horticulture
student, Mary Haven. To RSVP click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Gardening 101
Saturday, April 15, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Are you
new to gardening? Learn the basics and skills to become a successful gardener.
Workshop led by mom and daughter pair, Cindi McKenney and Leah Kate McKenney of
Hunter Park GardenHouse. To RSVP click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Container Gardening
Saturday, April 29, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Container
gardening has become a popular form of flower, veggie and herb gardening and is
ideal for people with little outdoors space or living in an urban setting.
Workshop led by Leah Kate McKenney of Hunter Park GardenHouse. To RSVP click
the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Plants and Their Pollinators
Saturday, May 13, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Need more
productivity out of your garden? Learn more about which plants attract pollinators.
Workshop led by former MSU perennial garden manager, Renata Reibitz. To RSVP
click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Designing Garden Beds
Saturday, May 27, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Learn how
to design beautiful garden beds at home. Workshop led by recent MSU horticulture
graduate, Ryan Betzer. To RSVP click the following link Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Organic Pest Management
Saturday, June 10, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Learn how
to identify, prevent, and treat vegetable plant damage by common pests.
Workshop led by Adam Ingrao of Bee Wise Farm. To RSVP click the
following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@
Flower Arranging
Saturday, July 8, 12:30-2pm, at [log in to unmask],-84.530428,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x98ef6e0dd62e6c6f!8m2!3d42.728762!4d-84.530428" target="_blank">Hunter Park GardenHouse, $12 registration.
Learn how
to create a beautiful, cut-flower garden, and which flower varieties work best
for bouquets. Make and take home your own bouquet. Workshop led by MSU
perennial garden manager, Bethany Troy. To RSVP click the following link at Eventbrite. For more info, contact Leah Kate
McKenney at gardeningeducator@