We’ve planned a great spring full of opportunities to learn and share about growing, cooking and eating healthfully. Please join us as often as you can on the farm and in the gardens to grow our community health and wealth. Everyone is welcome!
* Please see each workshop description for fees based on instruction materials. IFFS always provides scholarships and work exchange options to make sure everyone can join us . All proceeds go towards the IFFS Nutrition, Farm & Garden programs. Please note many workshops request an RSVP.
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Dig In!
Saturday, March 10th
Marbles Kids Museum, Raleigh
Across Wake County, people are digging into gardening--in their backyards, at schools, churches, and in neighborhoods...just about anywhere they can find some dirt and sun. AHA presents Dig In on March 10 in Raleigh to help gardeners and budding gardeners start and maintain gardens in the Triangle. IFFS YFTP Apprentices will be leading their very own workshop. Registration is $10, but space is limited so register now at www.advocatesforhealthinaction.org
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Meredith College 4th Annual Film Feastival: FOOD STAMPED
Sunday, March 25 7-9pm
Meredith College, Jones Hall Auditorium, Raleigh
4th Annual Film Feastival description: The Durham-Chapel Hill Dietetic Association and Meredith College Master of Science in Nutrition Program, and Inter-Faith Food Shuttle are proud to present the 4th Annual Film Feastival - Featuring Food Stamped, with guest panelist, filmmaker Yoav Potash; and a special display of The Hunger Project - A Portrait of Hunger in North Carolina, by photographer Donn Young.
Proceeds benefit Inter-Faith Food Shuttle!
Registration & more information: http://filmfeastival.blogspot.com/
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Seed & Seedling & Scion Swap and Potluck
Saturday, March 17 11am-1pm
IFFS Teaching Farm, 4505 Tryon Rd, Raleigh
Calling all gardeners! Bring your extra seeds, seedlings, and scion wood from fruit trees, meet new friends, and share a delicious potluck meal at our teaching farm. Tours will be available, please bring your own envelopes/bags for seeds, and your own plate/utensils for lunch.
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Home Gardening & Beekeeping; Community Garden Collaborative: Growing Together series
Sunday, March 18th 1-3:00pm
Home of Kristin & Joel Bulpit in Cary
To promote sharing urban gardening knowledge and skills, IFFS is working with local experts and educators to offer FREE monthly workshops in community and backyard gardens around Wake County through the Community Garden Collaborative: Growing Together. Participants will learn from each other and experts, plus have hands-on time to work on a garden project for the host garden.
Join us for an introductory workshop on beekeeping with Patrick Hartzell at the home of Kristin and Joel Bulpitt. We’ll start with a tour of Kristin & Joel’s yard to see a successful example of growing fresh fruits, vegetables & honey within city limits. Patrick will then discuss the components of a hive, basic bee info (types of bees in a hive, honeybee life cycle, honey production), and the role of a beekeeper. Afterwards, Kristin will lead a few short activities and projects that will allow for hands-on learning about beehives and seasonal planting. Please RSVP to Amanda by Friday, March 16th at Amanda@foodshuttle.org
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Summer Crops Planting Workshop
Saturday, March 24th 10am-12pm
IFFS Teaching Farm, 4505 Tryon Rd, Raleigh
April is just around the corner so start planning your summer plantings right away! The key to a successful summer garden is to plant early and often. Multiple plantings assure a steady supply of early summer greens and root crops and mid to late summer tomatoes, melons, squash, beans, corn and peppers right up until the first fall frost. Come learn with us! In addition to planting and planning tips, we’ll also cover weed suppression and beneficial bug habitats to keep your garden growing through the Dog Days. Time’s a wasting! Sign up now! $10; RSVP by March 29th to Sun@foodshuttle.org
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IFFS Spring Fling – Farm Festival for the whole family!
Sunday, April 1st 12pm-3pm
IFFS Teaching Farm, 4505 Tryon Rd, Raleigh
Join Inter-Faith Food Shuttle in ending hunger and celebrating the abundance of our Raleigh farm!
12:00 – 1:00 chef demo, food, music
1:00 - 1:30 farm tour
1:00 – 2:00 kids activities: grow your garden (with a plant to take home!), natural egg dying, egg hunt, photo scavenger hunt, face-painting, games and more!
1:30 – 3:00 workshops: farm healthy cooking and composting demonstration
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Grow & Share 2012 Seed & Seedling Giveaway and Festival
Saturday, April 14, 12-5pm
Norris Creek Outdoor Entertainment Complex, 751 Old Halifax Road - Louisburg, NC 27549
Live music, food, and fun. FREE plants and seeds in exchange for signing a pledge to share with your community! Learn how to grow fresh veggies to help feed the hungry. IFFS will be at the festival to promote healthy, seasonal cooking on a budget. We will have interactive nutrition games with prizes and prepared foods from our farm for seasonal taste testing.
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Organic Pest Control in Your Garden
Sunday, April 22nd 2:00-4:00pm
The Wedge Garden
To promote sharing urban gardening knowledge and skills, IFFS is working with local experts and educators to offer FREE monthly workshops in community and backyard gardens around Wake County through the Community Garden Collaborative: Growing Together. Participants will learn from each other and experts, plus have hands-on time to work on a garden project for the host garden.
Come celebrate Earth Day by learning how to control common garden pests without toxic pesticides! Join Master Gardener and Master Composter Connie Schultz and Ana Duncan Pardo of Toxic Free NC in Raleigh on Sunday, April 22nd from 2-4 p.m.
We'll cover how to control common garden pests (such as squash bugs, harlequin beetles and squash vine borers) WITHOUT using toxic chemicals that can harm our health and the environment. We'll start with a short discussion on the role of pests and beneficial insects in the garden, as well as a brief overview of the concerns around pesticide use. Then we'll move next door to the Wedge Community Garden to discuss and demonstrate pesticide-free strategies for combating pests. Afterwards, Connie will lead a demonstration on how to create a healthy, functional compost bin! Please RSVP to Amanda by Friday, April 20th at Amanda@foodshuttle.org
About the presenters:
Ana Duncan Pardo has a BS in Botany from NC State, is the Communications Coordinator at Toxic Free North Carolina , and is one of the founders of the Wedge Community Garden.
Connie Schultz holds an Advanced Master Gardener certificate in Sustainable Gardening, and volunteers with Johnston County Cooperative Extension and the NC Community Garden Partners . Connie is a member of Toxic Free NC's Community Leadership Council .
WHERE:
Multi purpose room at the Alexander Family YMCA 1603 Hillsborough St. Go to the front desk and ask to be directed to the multi-purpose room.
Please call Ana if you have any trouble locating the YMCA or the garden: 919-818-5933.
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Composting in the Garden at Enloe High School Community Garden
Saturday in May
Location & Time TBD (check our website again soon for updated information)
To promote sharing urban gardening knowledge and skills, IFFS is working with local experts and educators to offer FREE monthly workshops in community and backyard gardens around Wake County through the Community Garden Collaborative: Growing Together. Participants will learn from each other and experts, plus have hands-on time to work on a garden project for the host garden.
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Growing a Gourmet Garden
Saturday, May 12th 10am-12pm
IFFS Teaching Farm, 4505 Tryon Rd, Raleigh
There is so much more to the Southern garden than Better Boy tomatoes, yellow squash, Silver Queen corn and Lima beans. Heirloom tomatoes, mixed baby lettuce, fingerling potatoes, purple mustard greens and Candy Cane beets are just a few to whet your appetite. Learn how to spice up your garden and turn your meals into a thru-the-garden gourmet experience. Then come back next week for the mushroom workshop and Bon Appetit! $10; RSVP by May 7th to Sun@foodshuttle.org.