Learn to transform a lawn into a productive market garden and food forest.

Register for Sept. 17 here

Join us September 17 and 24 to learn about sustainable food production and help install a market garden and demonstration food forest garden to provide food to underserved communities in Dixon!

This public, hands-on installation workshop series will create a demonstration food forest garden at the Dixon Community Church providing an opportunity to learn about permanent beds, hedgerows, and permaculture.

This project is in partnership with Dixon Community Church.

Day 1: Saturday, September 17-Building Raised Beds, Dig Swales, and Lay Irrigation

Register for Sept. 17 here

• Learn about raised bed gardening, permaculture guilds, and rainwater catchment
• Volunteer tasks: Assemble raised beds, dig swales, and assist in laying irrigation
• Closed-toe shoes, sun protection, bring gloves and water
• Lunch will be provided (Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs)

If you have any questions please contact michaelwedgley@sustainablesolano.org

Day 2: Saturday, September 24-Filling Raised Beds, Planting Plants, and Lay Irrigation

Register for Sept. 24 here

• Learn about raised bed gardening, permaculture guilds, and rainwater catchment
• Volunteer tasks: Fill raised beds with soil, plant plants, and assist in laying irrigation
• Closed toe shoes, sun protection, bring gloves and water
• Lunch will be provided (Bring your own lunch if you have special dietary needs)