Beginner Urban Agriculture Workshop Series
Once per month from March through October. $5 suggested donation
Each is a 1-hour workshop from 6 pm - 7 pm at DPUF unless noted otherwise
April 17, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Prepping and Planting
Learn about spring cover crops, sowing seeds, soil preparation with organic fertilizers and amendments, and considerations for planting your garden.
May 15, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Building Healthy Soil
Practical techniques for improving soil fertility and microbial health through composting, organic amendments, and regenerative practices.
June 19, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Attracting and Feeding Pollinators
How to create pollinator-friendly habitats using native plants, organic gardening practices, and natural food sources to support bees, butterflies, and other essential pollinators.
July 17, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Organic Weed Management
Natural, chemical-free strategies for controlling weeds through mulching, cover cropping, hand tools, and soil health practices that promote a balanced ecosystem.
September 18, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Seed Saving
Techniques for harvesting, storing, and preserving seeds from open-pollinated plants to promote biodiversity, self-sufficiency, and resilient local food systems.
October 16, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Season Extension and
Winter Growing
Explores techniques like hoop houses, cold frames, and hardy crop selection to extend the growing season and produce fresh food year-round.
August 21, 2025
6 pm - 7 pm
Organic Pest Management
Natural, chemical-free methods for preventing and controlling pests using companion planting, beneficial insects, and soil health strategies to maintain a balanced ecosystem.