Want to save on your heat and air conditioning bills and take advantage of incentive programs available, but don’t know where to start? Low-E, Argon, triple pane, wood, vinyl, composite. How much should I pay for a good quality window? Confused? Don’t be! Come learn from an experienced Master Carpenter. Compare products and prices and see how windows are properly installed. This workshop is a must for anyone thinking about having windows replaced or replacing windows themselves.

Thinking about getting chickens? We’ll talk about whether to start with brand-new chicks or older birds, what your new flock will need, common maladies and how to treat them, and MUCH more! Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to know the basics of how to choose chickens for their flocks, how to feed and house them properly, basic medical care, and what to do with all those eggs!

Learn tips on purging unwanted items, time frames, places to sell and/or donate unwanted items, and techniques to get through the process of downsizing for a move. Students will be able to plan for a successful and managed move to their new home. Decide on what stays and what goes, what to consider for all parties who will be involved with the move, and the time frames for scheduling all aspects of a move.

Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit, but you must learn where to search and how to differentiate common wild mushrooms from poisonous species. Discover more facts about fungi in your backyard! Course will also utilize field guides and identification tools.

Learn to restore that special piece or tag sale find. If it’s wood, we can fix it and return it to its original condition and value. Bring a small piece of furniture to class. A supply list will be given to students at the first class.

This class explores the benefits and simplicity of top bar hive beekeeping. The class is for those curious about honeybees and who may be considering starting hives of their own. Topics covered will be honeybee biology, behavior, hive management, cost, time commitment, equipment, and harvesting honey,

Learn strategies to tame those piles of paper, organize those closets, and tackle that “spare room”. Learn the tools to make the necessary decisions about what to keep, donate, or discard, and then know where to store the things that you are keeping.

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Proper identification of insect pests is key for their control. Understand terms like “complete vs incomplete metamorphosis,” “larva vs. nymph”, “grub, caterpillar, sawfly larva and maggot”, and “true legs vs prolegs.” An environmental horticulturist covers basic knowledge to identify common insect pests, insect morphology to help identify insects, and lifecycles and feeding habits. Optional purchase of textbook Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs by Whitney Cranshaw (Princeton Field Guides) ISBN #:978-0691095615 for $30.