Native Plant Class Series: Pollinators in a Pot

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POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Audience: Those who are interested in gardening with native plants but have very limited or no space to work with.

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics:
– About The Natural Garden
– The benefits of using native plants
– Container friendly species vs naturalizers
– What plants play well together?
– Potting natives into gallons

Cost: $25/$20 for Owners

Instructors: Kirsten and Ivy

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

 

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Native Plant Class Series: Maintaining a Natural Garden

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MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Audience: Those who have begun the journey of creating a native plant garden and want to
learn the techniques of maintaining it.

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– Maintenance: Timing is everything
– Pruning, deadheading, fertilizing
– Troubleshooting common issues in the garden
– Maintaining the natural garden without breaking the bank or your back
– All about seeds (collection, processing, storage)

Price Range:$15/$10 for Owners

Instructors: Kirsten and Ivy or Charlie

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

 

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

 

 

Native Plant Class Series: Inviting Nature in Using Habitat Packs

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INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Audience: Those who want to learn how to build habitat for the native ecosystem

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– What is a habitat? What’s a niche?
– Bringing nature into the urban setting
– Sustaining the circle of life
– Review habitat pack types and the species that thrive
– Additional ways to invite wildlife (bird baths, bee houses, etc.)
– Native plant giveaway (habitat pack)

Cost: $15/$10 for Owners

Instructors: Heather and Charlie

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Native Plant Class Series: Right Plant, Right Place: Create a Living Landscape

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RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Audience: Those who want to learn how to create a sustainable plant community.

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics Covered:
– About The Natural Garden
– The benefits of using native plants
– Identify gardening goals
– Emulating nature (diversify horizontal and vertical layers)
– Inviting nature in (more than just pollinators)
– How to maintain your native garden

Cost:$15/$10 for Owners

Instructors: Ivy and Kirsten

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

 

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Native Plant Class Series: Plant Native! Save the World!

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PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Audience: Those who want to plant natives but are overwhelmed by invasive plants.

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Topics:
– About The Natural Garden
– The benefits of using native plants
– Impacts of exotic plant species and native alternatives
– Best methods of removal for invasive plants

Cost: $15/$10 for Owners

Instructors: Heather and Charlie

Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

 

Whole Series: Class Schedule

1. POLLINATORS IN A POT
Date: April 8th , 2023

Class Description: Limited on time and space? Learn about the marvels of native plants, their benefits, and how you can support Harrisonburg’s native ecosystem using as little as ONE pot. Participants will plant native plants in a 3 gallon pot to take home and will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

2. PLANT NATIVE! SAVE THE WORLD!
Date: May 13th , 2023

Class Description: In a world where non-native invasive plant species are dominating the landscape, our best hope at fighting back is by planting more natives. Join us to learn how to identify invasive plants and their native plant alternatives. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

3. RIGHT PLANT, RIGHT PLACE: CREATE A LIVING LANDSCAPE
Date: June 10th , 2023

Class Description: Take inspiration from nature and learn how to create a self-sustaining landscape that nourishes and supports your native ecosystem. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

4. INVITING NATURE IN USING HABITAT PACKS
Date: July 8th , 2023

Description: Want to create the perfect habitat for native wildlife? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion about precious elements that make up every habitat in nature. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

5. MAINTAINING A NATURAL GARDEN
Date: August 12th , 2023

Class Description: Have you recently established a native plant garden or aspire to? Join The Natural Garden in a discussion on the various tips and techniques behind maintaining a beautiful native garden. Participants will get the chance to win a free habitat pack!

Composting Fair

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Join us on Saturday March 11th from 12:00-2:00 to learn about different composting methods from 3 different experts and celebrate Food Waste Action Week with us.

 

Adrie Voors, Master Naturalist, compost aficionado, and worker at Black Bear Composting  will be here tabling and talking about the basics of backyard composting, Black Bear composting, and her work at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market. Stop by to chat, learn about compost, and ask questions!

 

 

 

 

Chris Bowlen, Master Naturalist and local vermicomposting expert will be here tabling and talking about how to set up and maintain a worm composting operation. Come out and learn if vermicomposting is right for you and your family!

 

 

 

 

 

Cassie from Kenkashi Microbes will be here tabling from 12:30-2:30. She will be talking about the Bokashi style of composting and demonstrating how to use Kenkashi Composting Kits. The Bokashi method is used for composting all organic food waste, including meat, dairy and fats. It was developed in Japan and used in Asia to ferment food prior to composting. We will have Kenkashi Kits for sale in-store while supplies last.

Ayurveda & Spring Eating Class

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Spring is in the air, and you know the feeling. You want to fling open the windows, stretch, and emerge from the winter’s rest. The days grow longer so we naturally want to shed our winter coats. And…maybe shed a few pounds or winter blahs.  The desire for lightness is universal. And nature is leading the way.
Did you know that what and how we eat can reflect this change of the season and help us to feel more refreshed and light on the inside and out? Join us for a fun workshop on how we can use the wisdom of Ayurveda and mama nature to help usher in spring. We will talk about various ways we can add more greens and tasty smoothies to our diet, focusing on spring flavors and as much local produce as possible. So come with a notebook and your shopping bags! Each participant will be given recipes to make at home and to put a spring in their step.
$10/$5 for Owners. Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay here, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

Organic Gardening 101 with Radical Roots Farm

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This class is now full. Please keep an eye on our events page for future gardening classes.

Join us on Saturday March 25th for some gardening fun with Radical Roots Farm! We’ll be starting seeds, potting up transplants, and learning about different organic gardening techniques. Anyone with any skill level is welcome and everyone will take home seed and plant starts for your garden or porch.

$10/$5 for Owners. Class size will be limited so sign up soon. Your registration/payment secures your spot in the class. Register and pay on the events page of our website, in person at the co-op, or with your Co-Go online order. Owners receive a $5 discount, as always. We hope to see you there!

NonRecipe Book Talk with Amanda Presgraves

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Join us Sunday March 12th from 3:00-4:00 for a conversation about The NonRecipe Book with author Amanda Presgraves. There will be refreshments, NonRecipe Style Snacks, and fun! Leading up to the event we will be selling copies of The NonRecipe Book in-store.

BOOK DESCRIPTION: 

“Who am I to write a recipe book when I’ve literally never followed a recipe my entire life?” And so I realized: when have I ever followed a “recipe” for anything?

This is not just a cookbook.

Rather than providing a recipe, The NonRecipe Book is about discovering your own. Half science-half soul, Amanda Presgraves – author, athlete, coach, and food system professional – connects the intersections and complexities surrounding how we eat, think, move and live boundlessly. Choose-your-own-adventure within the pages to unearth:

  • Emerging research and science from leading experts exploring elements of athletic performance, design thinking, self-compassion, the food system, neurodiversity, nutritional and behavior psychology, and mindset development.
  • An expressive and universally-relatable heartfelt memoir exposing personal reflections experienced in pursuit of ambitious dreams.
  • The iterative steps of the NonRecipe process that reflect designing of our unique recipe in life – provoking the reader’s creativity, inner-work and development of the self through the kitchen.
  • Informative illustrations and 26 process-oriented designed NonRecipes that serve as intentionally messy methods and adaptable templates for designing resourceful, connecting, and nourishing dishes for the active mind and body.

The NonRecipe Book invites you to deeply nourish and connect with your whole self. By cultivating self-compassion and -confidence to boldly create and interweaving multi-disciplinary mindsets with a framework for food creation – Amanda Presgraves invites full liberation from the limiting recipes and rules, beginning in the kitchen.

First Friday – Co-op Staff Show

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Join us on Friday March 3rd from 5:00-7:00 to view different art pieces from four different Co-op Staff Members!

 

Denise Kanter Allen will be showing acrylic paintings on cradled wood panel.

Artist Statement: Denise favors acrylic paints for her art making but continues to explore all types of media, as well as collaborating with other artists.

 

Henry North-Sandel will be showing drawings of Firetruck apparatus made with pencil and colored pencil on paper.

Artist Statement: Drawing fire apparatus  has always been a hobby of Henrys. He draws high-detailed fire trucks designed by him for different areas based on their needs. The drawings for this show were designed for the LA area in California.

 

Sam Lawson will be using a variety of mediums to depict the unknown and to tell stories.

Artist Statement: Having held a lifelong fascination with horror, fear and the unknown have a deeply rooted place in my life. For as long as I can remember I have experienced frequent and vivid nightmares, and despite the terror they inflicted upon me as a child, I have always felt an innate urge to seek out said terrors. It is through these fascinations that I have found myself as an artist and a creator, having spent the past 15 years of my life primarily teaching myself how to replicate the monstrosities that I have sought out for so long. Art has proven to serve not just as a means for me to explore my interest in and love for fear, but to share it with others as well. My goal through my works is to convey my perspectives and feelings on both horror and life as a whole

 

Anna Suter will be showing acrylic paintings on canvas of pictures of her car, a 2014 Ford Mustang, in pop art style.

Artist Statement: As an Art major I have dabbled in many media, but I prefer painting. My work explores settings and objects that are important to me. I enjoy the natural world, especially the tropics, and I frequently paint the flora of those warm climates. I have a similar affinity for my automobile—a 2014 Ford Mustang—and I enjoy examining how the parts make up the whole, drawing attention to details which might otherwise be overlooked. Since visiting the Andy Warhol Museum in 2014, I have been influenced by his multiple presentations of the same photographic image, a technique that I employ in a slightly different way. I enjoy playing with how color and the juxtaposition of images affect viewers’ perception of my work and, thus, their understanding of the subject matter.

Light refreshments will be served and Brother’s Craft Brewing will be in store sampling an array of beers. We hope you’ll join us!