Learn the benefits of urban worm farming and how worms create ideal organic fertilizer. This make-and-take class includes a mini-vermicompost box and a starter set of worms for a $15 material fee. This is a great class the entire family can participate in (enroll one family member).
Workshop is free. Registration is required and space is limited. Ages 12+. Sign up at yourirvine.org.
The farm comes alive through stories and activities in two sessions on Sunday, September 4:
While visiting the Farm + Food Lab, give a book and take a book from our Little Free Library.
Registration is required at yourirvine.org. Parent participation required. Ages 3–6.
It's crafty, sustainable, delicious, and fun. UC Master Food Preserver chefs will demonstrate how to preserve what you harvest or purchase. Different items each session based on what is growing in the Farm+Food Lab. Workshop will be conducted online by the UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County.
On September 10, take a walk around the Farm+Food Lab to preserve what is ready to harvest. Items change based on what is in season and ripe for harvesting.
These Farm + Food Lab popular and unique workshops and demonstrations are presented by Solutions for Urban Agriculture and other guest speakers.
Come and learn from Dr. Garima Gupta about her vegan journey, the amazing benefits of a vegan lifestyle, and how to ensure you are eating everything you need to thrive. Following the presentation we can walk the farm to see many of the pieces of a vegan diet.
These Farm + Food Lab popular and unique workshops and demonstrations are presented by Solutions for Urban Agriculture and other guest speakers.
Come and learn from our staff what goes in to growing your own diet. We will discuss many topics from soil analysis to crop selection and rotation and how it affects calorie planning. We will also have an extended time of Q&A that will hopefully encourage and equip. This will be an amazing resource for anybody interested in growing their food in Southern California!
Learn about irrigation systems and watering tips from University of California Master Gardeners.
The assortment of products for improving soil are so numerous! What to buy?! University of California Master Gardeners will describe the difference between ‘garden soil’, ‘amendments’, ‘mulch’ and ‘fertilizer’ and provide guidance on when to use which products. Great soil, awesome garden!
Learn about irrigation systems and watering tips from University of California Master Gardeners.
Pruners, loppers, and hoes, OH MY! Are they rusty, dirty, dull? University of California Master Gardeners will share tips and demonstrate tool care techniques such as cleaning, sharpening, and storage so that your tools are ready to garden when you are!
Explore our unique agricultural outdoor classroom and learn inspiring ways to create, grow, and interact in the farm.
Space is limited; registration required at yourirvine.org. Ages 5–11.
Explore our unique agricultural outdoor classroom and learn inspiring ways to create, grow, and interact in the farm.
Space is limited; registration required at yourirvine.org. Ages 5–11.
Take control of your health and fitness. This free event geared toward adults 50 and older will include health screenings, nutrition information, demonstrations, and a wide variety of the latest health and fitness products.
For more information, call 949-724-6900 or click here. Interested exhibitors, call 949-724-6817.