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WORKSHOP GUIDE EVENT SCHEDULE 2011 ENERGY FAIR MAP EXHIBITORS
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workshop guide
FOOD, HERBS, GARDENING,
& LANDSCAPING
69. Advanced Beekeeping: An introduction to
beekeeping as hobby, including information
on necessary equipment and the beekeeper’s
year - from package bees to honey extraction.
(Intermediate) Charlie Konen, Beepods.com.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Maroon Tent.
70. Arbor Care - Pruning and Maintenance of Urban
Trees: Gain a basic understanding of planting and
pruning young trees and shrubs. Review types
of tools and methods for maintaining different
species. Learn proper pruning techniques to
establish healthy trees. (Beginner, Intermediate)
Michael Barrett, Alternate Plan LLC. Friday 12:00
p.m. in Maroon Tent; Saturday 11:00 a.m. in Green
Tent.
71. Beginning Beekeeping: An introduction to
beekeeping as hobby, including information on
necessary equipment and the beekeeper’s year -
from package bees to honey extraction. Materials
and information on beekeeping suppliers will
be provided. (Beginner) Kurt Patten, 10+ years
beekeeping experience. Sunday 3:00 p.m. in Black
Tent.
72. Choosing Herbal Remedies for Sustainability: Learn
to choose herbal remedies closer to home and
have a long lasting effect on the sustainability of
the planet and your health. (Intermediate) John
Holzwart, Moonwise Herbs & Brooms. Saturday
11:00 a.m. in Sustainable Tables.
73. Composting Basics: Review the basics of
composting, why it’s important and discuss
materials, etc. (Beginner) Angie Lemar, Program
Director-Recycling Connections. Friday 11:00 a.m.
in Green Tent; Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Green Tent;
Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Green Tent.
74. Eating Year-Round from the Garden: Strategies for
extending the harvest and planning for local food
throughout the seasons. (Beginner, Intermediate)
Larisa Walk and Kathleen Plunkett-Black, Organic
Gardeners. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Sustainable Tables.
75. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in
Greenhouses and Aquaponics Facilities - What
Are the Options: This workshop will discuss
ways to decrease energy use in greenhouses and
aquaponics facilities and look at the potential
to utilize renewable energy in these types of
operations. (Intermediate) Bethany Reinholt, Focus
On Energy. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Green Tent.
76. Energy-Wise Food Preservation: Dehydrating and
Canning: Preserve food utilizing time-proven
methods in updated ways that save energy. Learn
about building and using the Walk solar food dryer
as well as steam canning/juicing. (Beginner –
Advanced) Larisa Walk, Author “A Pantry Full of
Sunshine.” Friday 5:00 p.m. in Sustainable Tables;
Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Sustainable Tables.
77. Energy-Wise Food Storage - Root Cellaring: Learn
some of their personal tips for “root cellaring”
(live foods) and other winter storage tricks and
methods. (Beginner) Larisa Walk and Jan Erdman,
Organic Gardners. Saturday 4:00 p.m. in Purple
Tent.
78. Food Choices: Learn how food choices affect human
health and drinking water quality. Explore how
water quality is affected when we choose organic
vs. conventionally grown food, which fruits and
vegetables contain the highest levels of pesticide
residues, and more! (Beginner, Intermediate)
Lynn Markham, UW-Extension. Friday 12:00 p.m.
in Black Tent; Saturday 2:00 p.m. at Sustainable
Tables; Sunday 10:00 a.m. at Sustainable Tables.
79. Growing Food in Small Spaces: Learn and discuss
how to grow food in small spaces, containers,
etc. How to plan and work in community gardens
and public spaces. (Beginner) Mary Eberle,
Permaculture Gardener. Friday 4:00 p.m. in
Sustainable Tables; Saturday 12:00 p.m. in Green
Tent; Sunday 11:00 a.m. in Sustainable Tables.
80. Harvesting Rainwater for Home and Garden: Learn
from our three decades of soft-water living and
you too can collect, store, and use an abundant,
heavenly resource. (Beginner - Advanced) Bob
Dahse. Friday 2:00 p.m. in Black Tent; Saturday
4:00 p.m. in Black Tent.