Soil Fertility: Building Soil Health in Southeast Ohio

Rural Action Office (Kuhre Center, 9030 Hocking Hills Dr, The Plains, OH) 9030 hocking hills drive, the plains, Ohio

This is the rescheduled date from the canceled workshop on January 13th! Come learn about building soil fertility to support your farm or garden. We will discuss topics including organic matter, cover crops, pH, nutrient cycling, nutrient deficiency symptoms, soil sampling, and interpreting soil test results. No experience necessary! Workshops are free for CFI Members,... Read More

$5

Tap for Sap! Tree Tapping

Goodworks 7857 Luhrig Rd, Athens, OH, United States

Tap for Sap! Tree Tapping Sunday, February 11th 2-4 pm Good Works (7857 Luhrig Rd, Athens) Join avid local tree tapper Pete Woyar for an interactive and in depth guide to tree tapping! This is both an overview on the basics for beginners, as well as new and technical information for those who have tapped before. We'll be indoors and in the... Read More

$5

Vermicomposting & Backyard Compost Bins

East Side Community Garden - East Park Road, Athens, Ohio East Park Road, Athens, Ohio

Come learn about basic composting principles. We will cover different methods of compost systems for your backyard and tips and tricks on how to maintain optimal compost health. Part of the workshop will focus on care and maintenance of vermicomposting and the benefits to your soil! We will be outside, so dress for the weather.... Read More

Free – $5

Water and Milk Kefir

Athens Public Library Home Street, Athens, OH, United States

Join us in learning all about Kefir! Vicky Hite of "A New Way of Life" will share her knowledge of water and milk kefir. We will learn the best care tips for your grains, fermentation process, unique flavor recipes, taste tests, and more. Grains will be available for purchase. Workshops are free for CFI members, $5 for... Read More

Free – $5

Community Garden Conversation

Rural Action Office (Kuhre Center, 9030 Hocking Hills Dr, The Plains, OH) 9030 hocking hills drive, the plains, Ohio

Join gardeners from Nelsonville, Eastside and West Side Community Gardens for a panel discussion about the community garden experience! Gardeners will share their stories with successes and failures, as well as their strategies and methods to sustain their garden practice. Refreshments will be provided. Thursday, April 26th from 6-8 pm @ Rural Action Kuhre Center... Read More

Free

Container Gardening

Hope Drive Hope Drive, Athens, United States

Short on space? Not a problem! Join Master Gardener Kira Slepchenko to give us the lowdown on ways to get creative and grow vegetables and herbs anywhere! Follow Red CFI signs. We will be indoors in the community room if it is raining.

Free – $5

Soil Fertility Workshop

Rural Action Office (Kuhre Center, 9030 Hocking Hills Dr, The Plains, OH) 9030 hocking hills drive, the plains, Ohio

Come to this in-depth workshop about building soil for your farm or garden. We'll discuss topics like organic matter, cover crops, pH, nutrient cycling, nutrient deficiency symptoms & explore soil samples! Visit our facebook for updates and more details.  

Free – $5

Bountiful ‘Yardscaping’

Children's Garden - Athens Community Center 701 E State St, Athens, Ohio

Betsy Briju, Master Gardener, will share ways to have a self-sufficient yard, how we can best collect our resources to create a functional yet beautiful edible garden! Check facebook for event updates and details. Follow Red CFI signs. The garden is near skate park by the community center.

Free – $5

Canning Without Catastrophe: Water Bath Method

AceNet Kitchen Building C 94 Columbus Rd, Athens, OH, United States

Come on down to this workshop and go home ready to put up your garden’s treasures. You’ll get hands-on experience with water-bath canning jam, a review of all the safety precautions, tasty recipes and tips! This will be located in the ACEnet Kitchen, gray building C. 94 Columbus Rd. $5 for non CFI members. Become... Read More

Free – $5

Missing black cat

Missing black cat “Pancho” From Hebbardsville and Radford Rd area Missing since Saturday February 19 please call 740 447 8607 with any sightings of whereabouts