Upcoming Education Programs

The autumn season is a wonderful time of year to get involved at Wright-Locke Farm (Winchester, MA). This fall, the Farm is offering a variety of practical skills workshops related to healthy living, small-scale agriculture, and the wonders of nature for adults and teens; some programs are also open to kids ages 8 and up when enrolling with an attending adult. Please note that all programs require registration via WLFarm.org to attend.

Join the Farm today Sunday 9/25 for our Introduction to Pressure Canning Workshop with Kimi Ceridon from 4 - 7pm at Saint Eulalia's Parish kitchen (50 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA). Hot water bath canning is a great way to preserve the flavors of the warm months, but is limited to high-acid foods like jams, pickles, and salsa. Learn about the equipment, resources, and safety precautions necessary for successful steam pressure canning of low-acid foods like plain vegetables, meat / poultry, soups, sauces, and more. Under the guidance of Ms. Ceridon, attendees will prepare and pressure can a pint jar of vegetable soup to take home and enjoy.

Can't make it this weekend? Join us this Tuesday 9/27 for a program! Savor the beauty of the autumn season with some Morning Yoga with Brittney Burgess from 6 - 7am (last session is 10/4 from 7 - 8pm). Set to the backdrop of the fields, this class is appropriate for all levels of yoga experience. Instructor Brittney Burgess will guide students through a vinyasa flow emphasizing a combination of power and flexibility through the dynamic combination of breath and movement. Chef Mel of for goodness sake foods will be there at 7am with homemade treats and coffee available for purchase. Later in the day, the Farm will host its annual Raising Backyard Chickens Workshop with Demetra Tseckares of Gardens by Demetra from 6:30 - 8pm. Kids ages 8 and up may sign up to attend this workshop with an adult. Learn about the fundamentals of backyard chicken care, including how to purchase chicks or young birds, breed selection, coop and pen considerations, feed suggestions, egg production, and more.

Can't make these workshops? Consider attending another workshop this fall:

• Introduction to Canning Applesauce and Sweet Preserves Workshop on Sunday, October 2 from 2 - 4pm
• Fall Flowers Workshop with Ruth Trimarchi on Wednesday, October 5 from 6 - 7:30pm
• Fall Stargazing Workshop with Josh Roth on Saturday, October 8 from 6:30 - 8:30pm
  • Kids ages 8 and up may sign up to attend this workshop with an adult
• Simple Homemade Cheeses Workshop with Kimi Ceridon on Saturday, October 15 from 10am - 1pm
• Sustainable Backyard Beekeeping Workshop with Joel Govostes on Sunday, October 23 from 1 - 3pm
  • Kids ages 8 and up may sign up to attend this workshop with an adult
• Root to Tip Vegetable Cooking Workshop with Kimi Ceridon on Saturday, October 29 from 1 - 3pm
• Fall Wreath Making Workshop with Ferriss Donham on Sunday, November 6 from 2 - 4pm

To learn more about workshops or to sign up, visit the Farm's website: https://www.wlfarm.org/educati...