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(Dixon) Market Garden and Food Forest Installation: Day 1 of 2

September 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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)

 

Details

Date:
September 17, 2022
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dixon-market-garden-and-food-forest-installation-day-1-of-2-tickets-406339060067

Venue

Dixon Community Church

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