Classes

25

Aug

WORMshop for New Yorkers: An Introduction to Vermicomposting

40 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sat Aug 25 @
12:00pm
$20.00

WORMshop for New Yorkers: An Introduction to Vermicomposting

In this workshop, you'll learn the ease of composting in New York within our apartments, offices, or schools.

This is the perfect class for anyone who has wanted to better understand the issue of organic waste in our cities, the general composting process, compost's value to soil, and how to get started on your own worm bin regardless of your surroundings.

About the instructor: Sashti Balasundaram is the founder of WeRadiate, a technology organization aiming to shift our current waste management paradigm towards greater organics diversion. Sashti is an environmental educator having previously taught the Master Composter Certificate Course with the NYC Compost Project and worked for the Mayor's Office, City of Buffalo, to begin a new municipal food-scrap collection program.

**Sign up for this event by Aug 15th and you'll receive a 10% discount code to our 2nd workshop of the day on Food Preservation Techniques, beginning at 3pm**

25

Aug

Farm-to-Table Preservation Workshop with Oko Farms & AgTech X

40 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sat Aug 25 @
3:00pm
$45.00

Farm-to-Table Preservation Workshop with Oko Farms & AgTech X

Fermenting! Pickling! Souring!

Whatever you call it, every culture has a defining way of preserving the harvest. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn about traditional food preservation techniques, and in the process empower yourself with some new tools to minimize waste in your kitchen and become a better chef.

Participants will be guided by Michael Mangieri, a professional chef and former apprentice at Oko Farms. You'll get to create your own jars of freshly-pickled vegetables, sourced directly from Oko Farms and AgTech X. You'll also enjoy other pre-fermented food & drink. Finally, you'll hear from the founders of both organizations as to how their work fits in with the broader sustainable food movement in New York.

**Sign up for this event by August 15th and you'll receive a 25% discount for our 1st workshop of the day on Vermicomposting!**

28

Aug

Intro to Hydroponics & Urban Agriculture in NYC: Jul-Aug classes

40 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Tue Aug 28 @
6:30pm
$39.00

Intro to Hydroponics & Urban Agriculture in NYC: Jul-Aug classes

Our staple introductory course, taught bi-weekly.

You'll investigate various Urban Agriculture projects around the city, discussing benefits & drawbacks to each one, and hear about what opportunities exist to engage further in this emerging field. You'll also learn about hydroponics, one of the more popular methods for growing food in confined urban environments, and leave having measured out a nutrient solution for your own mini-hydroponic container.

Finally, by taking this course, you'll be invited to join our digital network of researchers, career transitioners, & entrepreneurs all exploring topics around the future of sustainable food systems.

What past participants have said:

"I knew I would learn about hydroponics, but walked away with so much more!" -Elyssa, 7/30/17

"I left the class more excited than ever to learn how I can find my role in the urban agricultural movement." - Kevin, 11/29/17