Citizen Gardener 55

Are you new to gardening or to gardening in Central Texas? Would you benefit from a holistic introduction to organic, sustainable food gardening? Would you like to promote local food in your community? If yes, then SFC’s Citizen Gardener classes are just for you!

This 3-part series provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to start and maintain an organic food garden, from choosing a garden site and building a raised bed to composting, pest management, and rainwater harvesting. Students solidify their knowledge and share their new skills by volunteering 10 hours of service at school and community gardens. At the close of each planting season, SFC and the Austin Permaculture Guild co-host a local food potluck, where we celebrate the accomplishments of Citizen Gardener and Permaculture Design Course graduates and encourage new gardeners to continue serving as local food ambassadors in Central Texas’ communities.

Details

Course Fee is $45 for two hands-on classes and one evening discussion. SFC volunteers may take the class for $35 – for details contact Katie Pace at katie@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

$10 of the course fee is used to process a Criminal Background check, necessary for volunteering under any Sustainable Food Center programs. If you feel uncomfortable completing a CBC, please contact SFC before registering.

Class Times:
•Saturday, March 14th, 9:00am -1:00pm
•Wednesday, March 18th, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
•Saturday, March 21st, 9:00am -1:00pm

For more information on Citizen Gardener visit our webpage and join us on Facebook.