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