Urban Farming Workshop Series

Next date: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Carrots with fresh dirt held by a hand

Join our experienced horticulturists and permaculture experts as they introduce you to the world of urban farming.
The urban farming workshops are a series of sessions including an introduction to permaculture, chicken keeping, bee keeping, propagating and seed saving, community gardens — the list goes on!
These workshops will give you the skills and knowledge to apply to your own urban garden or help you decide if a career in horticulture/permaculture is for you.

Times

Workshops run 10am - 5pm every third Saturday of the month from February until September.

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Session
 Topics
Saturday - Session 1 Introduction to permaculture principles, organic fruit production
Saturday - Session 2 Soils and their preparation, preserving your harvest
Saturday - Session 3 Beekeeping, composting, worm farming and fertilizers
Saturday - Session 4 Organic vegetable production, harvesting and storage
Saturday - Session 5 Propagation, seed collection and storage
Saturday - Session 6 Pest disease and weed management
Saturday - Session 7 Chicken keeping and care, DIY yard constructions
Saturday - Session 8 Community gardens and community supported agriculture 

 

When

  • Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Past event dates

  • Saturday, February 19, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 19, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 16, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 18, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 16, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 20, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 19, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 17, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 17, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 15, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 19, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 21, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, July 20, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 17, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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Location

North Street Community Herb Garden, 30 Warren Ave, Portland, ME, 04103, View Map

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Cost

$5 donation

Contact

Susan Smith
555-555-5555
ssmith@pointrussell.gov
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