Welcome to our Winter Wednesday Workshop Series!
2023 Schedule
Gardeners and small farmers alike can once again have the opportunity to take advantage of local growing expertise. The “Winter Wednesday Workshop Series” hosted by the Wexford Conservation District kicks off on Wednesday, February 15th. The workshops are a great way to shake the winter blues and prepare for a successful growing season. Organic techniques will be highlighted in all the workshops.
All workshops begin at 6:30 p.m.. Give us a call at 231-775-7681, ext. 3. Please register at least two days in advance so we can provide high-quality workshops.
All workshops begin at 6:30 p.m.. Give us a call at 231-775-7681, ext. 3. Please register at least two days in advance so we can provide high-quality workshops.
Soil test kit mailers are available for $25 from MSU Extension – call their Cadillac office at 231-779-9480 for details, or order online by clicking the button below
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Wildcrafting/Wild Harvest February 15
Haring Township Town Hall 515 Bell Ave, Cadillac, MI 49601 Wildcrafting is a form of foraging for food, medicine, etc... In this workshop we will cover wildcrafting in our local habitats. Covering topics, like were to forage, what to forage, and how to use what you foraged. At the end of the workshop participance will have the opportunity to make smudge sticks from wild harvest cedar. Cost is $5. |
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Chickens 101 February 22
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
Learn how to start and manage your own flock of chickens for both egg laying and meat production. Topics covered include selecting and purchasing appropriate breeds; options for and where to purchase feed, supplies and equipment; caring for newborn chicks; feeding and watering; options for nesting and roosting; chicken “tractors” (moveable, floor-less pens); predator protection; winter housing; and butchering basics.
Cost is $5.
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
Learn how to start and manage your own flock of chickens for both egg laying and meat production. Topics covered include selecting and purchasing appropriate breeds; options for and where to purchase feed, supplies and equipment; caring for newborn chicks; feeding and watering; options for nesting and roosting; chicken “tractors” (moveable, floor-less pens); predator protection; winter housing; and butchering basics.
Cost is $5.
Microgreens March 8
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Paint and Sip March 15
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
This will be a fun for all ages workshop where we paint and socialize. No painting experience is needed, just a desire to get artsy. The painting for this workshop will paint on a wood board shaped like Bear/Horse which will be provided along with paints, and all other supplies. The workshop will be taught by Tiffany Jones a local artist. Cost is $30.
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
This will be a fun for all ages workshop where we paint and socialize. No painting experience is needed, just a desire to get artsy. The painting for this workshop will paint on a wood board shaped like Bear/Horse which will be provided along with paints, and all other supplies. The workshop will be taught by Tiffany Jones a local artist. Cost is $30.
Pollinator Habitats March 22
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
Our pollinators could use a helping hand from us these days. Learn which native and introduced plants and which planting designs are attractive to which pollinators. Also covered will be techniques and resources for successfully establish a pollinator gardens and habitat, bee habitat needs, and controlling invasive plants.
Cost is $5.
Healing Herbs 1 March 29
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
This workshop will discuss healing herbs that can be grown in your garden. Topics covered will include variety choose, planting, growing, and harvesting. Organic gardening techniques will be highlighted in this workshop. Cost is $5.
This workshop will discuss healing herbs that can be grown in your garden. Topics covered will include variety choose, planting, growing, and harvesting. Organic gardening techniques will be highlighted in this workshop. Cost is $5.
Healing Herbs 2 April 5
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
This workshop will discuss healing herbs uses and how to prepare different remedies, including salves and tinctures. The focus will not be on the herbs themselves but on the application of the herbs. Cost is $5.
Wexford Conservation District 7192 East 34 RD., Cadillac, MI 49601
This workshop will discuss healing herbs uses and how to prepare different remedies, including salves and tinctures. The focus will not be on the herbs themselves but on the application of the herbs. Cost is $5.