Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Crows’ Feat Farm offers an array of workshops to bring our farming and food to the community – and it’s an opportunity for us to also learn from you! These sessions are designed to be fun-with-friends gatherings to learn about regenerative gardening principles and practices, farm-to-table cooking, home canning basics, and poultry processing. All of these activities are among the day-to-day work of the farm, and we’d love to share them with you!
During the summer, you can also participate in our mindfulness night walks and Yoga series. Check it out!
Find the Workshop That Works for You!
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Introduction to No-Till GardeningThis workshop provides a hands-on introduction to the basics of raised-bed, no-till gardening – the easiest way to grow healthy, affordable food. Through a series of weekly sessions, we will discuss and demonstrate techniques for soil building, seed selection & bed planning, seedling propagation, transplanting, water and weed management, harvesting and food storage, and preparing your garden for winter. You will be provided with learning materials and a workbook to record your notes and progress.
Beginning gardeners, who would like to work together under our supervision, are eligible to join the Crows’ Feat Community Garden program. For more information please contact [email protected].
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Yoga Movement SeriesJoin Kaitlin M.ED, E-RYT from Taking Root Education for this Summer’s yoga movement series
Family-friendly sessions include a guided yoga practice and an exploratory mindfulness walk through the beautiful grounds of Crows’ Feat Farm. Kaitlin will lead participants in connecting with their breath, their bodies, and the natural world around them.
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Farm to Table Cooking SchoolThis workshop will take you along the journey from field to delicious food! We will identify the best seasonal options for a wonderful menu for lunch or dinner, discuss meal combinations that produce a perfect balance of health, taste, texture and visual satisfaction. We will discuss efficient meal preparation strategies for the time-limited home chef, and will produce a complete meal together. Participants will take home one or two dishes to share with family and friends. Saturday mornings from 10-1 pm on June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24 and September 7th. Price $50 per session.
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Mindfulness Night WalksJoin Kaitlin M.ED, E-RYT from Taking Root Education and Karen Parker Feld, founder of Crows' Feat Farm, for this summer’s Guided Mindful Nature Night Walks. Step into the stillness of the evening with intention and curiosity. Let the moonlight gently illuminate our path as we slow down and connect and use our senses!
The absence of street lights and this community's commitment to preserving the beauty of the night sky make Kensington an ideal place to connect with nocturnal nature. Dates are June 11 (Strawberry Moon), July 11 (Buck Moon) and August 8 (Sturgeon Moon).
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Home Canning BasicsThis workshop will will help you understand and select among various options for food preservation, based on your goals and circumstances. We will explain the critical steps to ensure safety in the canning of acid, acidified, and low-acid foods. We will select produce from the farm, prepare it to be canned using each of these methods over three workshop sessions, and give you the product to take home with you. Price $25 per workshop. Timing: late September & October -
Poultry ProcessingThis workshop will walk you step-by-step through the process of safely and compassionately butchering a chicken. Along the way we will discuss how to raise chickens for meat, how to keep them happy and healthy, and key steps to ensure your bird is handled properly. You will leave with your freshly-butchered chicken, ready to eat or freeze in 5-7 days. Workshops will be held in early June and late September. Price is $50 .
Introduction to Regenerative Gardening
This workshop offers a hands-on introduction to the principles and practices of regenerative gardening and permaculture (aka permanent agriculture). We will discuss the importance of, and strategies for soil building, water and weed management, crop selection & rotation and much more! You will be provided with learning materials and a workbook to record your notes and progress. Price $25
Yoga Movement Series
Join Kaitlin M.ED, E-RYT from Taking Root Education for this Summer’s yoga movement series
Family-friendly sessions include a guided yoga practice and an exploratory mindfulness walk through the beautiful grounds of Crows’ Feat Farm. Kaitlin will lead participants in connecting with their breath, their bodies, and the natural world around them.
Mindfulness Night Walks
Join Kaitlin M.ED, E-RYT from Taking Roo Education for this summer’s Guided Mindful Nature Night Walks.
Step into the stillness of the evening with intention and curiosity. Let the moonlight gently illuminate our path as we slow down and connect and use our senses!
Farm to Table Cooking School
This workshop will take you along the journey from field to delicious food! We will identify the best seasonal options for a wonderful menu for lunch or dinner, discuss meal combinations that produce a perfect balance of health, taste, texture and visual satisfaction. We will discuss efficient meal preparation strategies for the time-limited home chef, and will produce a complete meal together. Participants will take home one or two dishes to share with family and friends. Saturday mornings from 10-1 pm on June 29, July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24 and September 7th. Price $50 per session.
Poultry Processing
This workshop will walk you step-by-step through the process of safely and compassionately butchering a chicken. Along the way we will discuss how to raise chickens for meat, how to keep them happy and healthy, nd key steps to ensure your bird is handled properly. You will leave with your freshly-butchered chicken, ready to eat or freeze in 5-7 days. Workshops will be held in early June and late September. Price is $50 .