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Common Ground Farm + Garden Conferences WINTER 2020
Every Summer, Fall and Winter The Common Ground Farm and Schoolyards Program hosts a day of learning perfect for the School Educator, Backyard Gardener, small scale Farmer, curious Food Explorer or Food Justice Activist! We are thrilled to feature a KIDS TRACK for children, ages 5-12. *Children of all ages are welcome to participate in our kid’s track, however, this is not a drop off program. All children must be accompanied by an adult who is on site and attending the conference.
Join us for a half or full day of workshops on gardening, cooking, herbal remedies and more! 

When you click through to register you will be asked to select your workshop sessions.
Workshops Include:
Session 1-Morning:
Planning your Learning Garden with the CG Farm + CT Schoolyards
Backyard Poultry-Intermediate with Country Companions
Planting Pollinator Friendly Farms + Gardens with CTNOFA
KIDS TRACK: Sheep + Wool Part 1 Session 2-Morning:
Political Education: Talking About the History of Black Farmers with Farron of “Everything is Love”
Foodways: Traditional Medicinal Cooking
DIY Insect Hotels
KIDS TRACK: Sheep + Wool Part 2 Session 3-Afternoon:
Garden Bed Building with the Growing Entrepreneurs NHLT
Composting at Home + for the Planet
Herbal Remedies with Tammy of “the Glass Jar Natural Skin Care”
KIDS TRACK: Maple Syrup