Adult Programs
Kombucha Brewing 101
Probiotics and our microbiome are popular topics in today's conversations on wellness. Learn how to make your own fermented beverages at home to boost your biome and as a tasty treat! Participants will learn how to brew kombucha, have a chance to try some samples, and will leave the class with their own home brew starters!
Participants will take home:
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A detailed step-by-step guide to at home kombucha brewing
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A SCOBY and starter liquid to start brewing at home
For participants ages 12 & up (children under 18 must attend with a participating adult).
Thursday, January 29 - 4:30-6:00pm
Cost: $25
Intro to Organic Vegetable Gardening
This engaging, hands-on class is perfect for beginners and gardeners looking to refresh their skills and reconnect with the joy of growing food! Dig into the foundations of organic gardening as you learn what it really means to grow organically and how to design and care for a thriving kitchen garden that fits your space and lifestyle.
This course will guide you through setting realistic, achievable garden goals, building healthy soil through basic fertility management, and understanding simple, effective approaches to managing common pests, diseases, and weeds. You’ll explore both cool-season and warm-season crops—learning what to plant, when to plant it, and how to help your garden flourish throughout the growing season. By the end of the class, you’ll feel confident creating a customized plant list and sourcing seeds and plants to set yourself up for success!
Participants will take home:
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A personalized garden plant list for the 2026 growing season
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A compost tea starter kit
Dates:
Thursday, February 19 - 4:30-7:00pm
Saturday, February 21 - 1:00-3:30pm
Cost: $30
For participants ages 14 & up (children under 18 must attend with a participating adult).
Advanced Garden Planning
Join us for a dynamic, in-depth course for experienced gardeners ready to take their growing spaces to the next level. Designed for those with established gardens—or as the perfect follow-up to Intro to Organic Vegetable Gardening—this class focuses on planning with intention, efficiency, and long-term success in mind. Participants will learn directly from the Eco-Justice Center’s Land Stewardship Manager, Alex Weyenberg, an experienced grower who brings years of hands-on expertise and practical insight into sustainable food production.
Dive into the principles of biointensive gardening while developing a deeper understanding of your site through soil testing, site assessment, and interpreting soil structure and fertility. The 2 session course covers advanced pest management using integrated pest management (IPM), thoughtful plant spacing comparisons between biointensive and conventional systems, and proven strategies for maximizing productivity. You’ll learn how to plan like a market gardener—setting clear goals and target dates, using succession planting and relay cropping, and continually refining your plan. Journaling and documenting your garden over multiple seasons will help you build knowledge year after year and grow with confidence.
Participants will take home:
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A comprehensive, personalized garden plan for the 2026 growing season
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A compost tea starter kit
Dates: (note: this course has two sessions included with registration)
Saturday, March 7 - 1:00-4:00pm AND
Saturday, March 14 - 1:00-4:00pm
Cost: $90
For participants ages 14 & up (children under 18 must attend with a participating adult).
Needle Felting Classes
Learn how to needle-felt from an expert! Sr. Janet Weyker will lead you through the steps to make a three-dimensional item (birds, bears, owls/penguins) using colored wool and barbed needles. You will leave with a finished product as well as a barbed needle to use for your future creations.
For participants ages 12 & up (children under 18 must attend with a participating adult).
Dates:
Saturday, February 28 - 9:30-12:00pm - Needle Felting Birds
Saturday, March 28 - 9:30-12:00pm - Needle Felting Bears
Saturday, April 25 - 9:30-12:00pm - Needle Felting Owls & Penguins
Sign up for one or all!
Cost: $20 per session for returning felters, and $30 for new felters