Want to garden more sustainably? Want to become an urban farmer? Want to be a better environmental steward?
Durham Soil & Water invites you to join us for a series of urban agriculture and conservation training workshops from October through June. All workshops are free and include a complimentary breakfast or lunch for attendees that RSVP in advance.
Thursday, October 20th: Rain Water Harvesting & Conservation Irrigation
8am to 10am at the Bull City Cool Food Hub Mitch Woodard & Mike Dupree
Thursday, November 10th: Nutrient Management, Buffers & Filter Strips
8am to 10am at the Durham Public School Hub Farm
Thursday, January 26th: Beginning or Transitioning to a Produce Operation
8am to 10am at Northern High School
Thursday, February 9th: Local Buyer Discussion Panel & Mixer
8am to 10am at the Bull City Cool Food Hub
Thursday, March 16th: Pollinators & Native Species
8am to 10am at the Durham Public School Hub Farm
Thursday, May 18th: Integrated Pest Management
8am to 10am at the Bull City Cool Food Hub
Thursday, June 29th: Backyard Rain Gardens & Wetlands
9am to 1pm at the Durham Public School Hub Farm
For more details, please visit: http://dconc.gov/government/departments-f-z/soil-water-conservation-district/news-and-upcoming-events
These trainings are made possible through funding received from the National Association of Conservation Districts and the Durham Farmland Protection Advisory Board.