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Sustainable food classes presented by the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Urban Growth Bounty 2009
Thanks for your overwhelming support of the 2009 Urban Growth Bounty series. All the classes have been held, but we'll be back at the end of November with a new list of offerings for 2010.
Want to grow abundant fruit and vegetables, raise chickens, keep bees, make cheese and preserve food? Urban Growth Bounty classes, taught by Portland experts, will provide the tools to make 2009 a more sustainable, healthier year for you and your budget.
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Organic Vegetable Gardening
Donna Smith and Robyn Streeter (Your Backyard Farmer)
All you need to know to grow abundant organic food for year-round harvest.
Nine-class series, every third Wednesday from February through October, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary/Fernwood School, 1915 NE 33rd
$300 for the series of nine classes/$35 for individual classes
Register now for individual classes
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Grow Your Own Organic Vegetables
Josh Volk (Slow Hand Farm)
All the basics for growing your own with details for every skill level.
Three-class series, March 7, 14, and 21 from 1:00-5:00 p.m.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, 5211 N. Williams
$90 for the series of three classes
SOLD OUT! No additional sessions will be offered at this time.
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High Productivity Vegetable Gardens in Containers
Marc Boucher-Colbert (Urban Agriculture Solutions)
Create productive vegetable gardens in containers with minimal labor and water.
One class, April 1, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Beverly Cleary/Fernwood School, 1915 NE 33rd
$20
SOLD OUT! No additional sessions will be offered at this time.
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SPIN Farming
Dan Bravin and Martin Barrett (City Garden Farms)
Start your own CSA, sell at farmers markets, join with neighbors to start your own “community farm,” or just grow abundant vegetables with Small Plot Intensive Farming techniques.
One class, offered two times;
Tuesday, March 10, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary/Fernwood School, 1915 NE 33rd
Saturday, March 14, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
East Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District, 5211 N. Williams
$40 each
Register now for March 10
Register Now for March 14
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First-Time Beekeeping for the Organic City Garden
Glen Andresen (Master Gardener, Educator and Radio Host)
Beekeeper Glen Andresen provides the basics of backyard beekeeping using organic techniques. The class includes a one-hour field trip to one of Glen’s apiaries in Northeast Portland for a hands-on opportunity.
Saturday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 5, 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods at the King Neighborhood Facility, 4815 NE 7th
$35
SOLD OUT! No additional sessions will be offered at this time.
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Growing Fruit in any Backyard
Glen Andresen (Master Gardener, Educator and Radio Host)
Tree, cane and bush fruit are easy to grow and don’t take up a lot of space. Glen shares his favorite fruits for city growing, along with pruning, planting, maintenance and harvesting techniques.
Class I (fruit trees and vines): Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
Class II (cane fruits, berry plants and other fruits, such as rhubarb and olives):
Tuesday, March 31, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary/Fernwood School, 1915 NE 33rd
Cost: $25 per class
SOLD OUT! No additional sessions will be offered at this time.
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Chickens 101—The Basics of a Backyard Flock
Patrick Barber, Holly McGuire and Craig Clark (Eastside Egg Co-op)
Keep a backyard flock safe, sound and healthy. Instructors will cover the basics of raising chicks, shelter, feed, municipal regulations, and which chicken is right for you.
One class, offered on March 9, April 6, and May 11 at 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary/Fernwood School, 1915 NE 33rd
$15 each class
Register now for March 9 SOLD OUT!
Register now for April 6 SOLD OUT!
Register now for May 11
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Preserving Your CSA Harvest
Laura Ohm (Baker/Cook)
Learn the techniques to making the most of your CSA box through planning, recipes and hands-on cooking, pickling, freezing and canning. You’ll taste on site and a make a jar to go.
Three separate classes offered on May 21 (Spring Box); July 23 (Midsummer Box); and September 24 (Fall Box), 7:00–9:30 p.m.
$35 each class
Grand Central Bakery, 714 N. Fremont
Register now for May 21 (Spring Box)
Register now for July 23 (Midsummer Box)
Register now for September 24 (Fall Box)
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Introduction to Home Cheesemaking
Patrick Barber (Cheesemaker)
Learn to make a simple fresh cheese (panir) using standard kitchen utensils and ingredients.
One class offered on March 16, April 20 and May 18, from 7:00 -9:00 p.m.
Beverly Cleary/Fernwood School, 1915 NE 33rd
$35 each class
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