Workshop Offerings
Upcoming Workshop Schedule
Please note: Workshop prices are listed below, but scholarships are also available based on financial need. Please contact Germaine@GrowingHope.net for more information.
All workshops listed on this page will be held at the Growing Hope Center, 922 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 unless otherwise indicated. To RSVP for any of these workshops, please click the RSVP link that follows it.
Questions? Please call us at (734) 786-8401!
BONUS: Sign up for any three classes, and you'll receive a coupon for a fourth class FREE! Use it yourself, or share with a friend.
Pest Management Basics - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 10-11:30am OR 1-2:30pm
Description: A class designed for all gardening levels on how to prevent and/or manage fungal, insect, and animal garden invaders. (Note: The same workshop is being offered twice on June 8. Both time slots will cover the same material.)
Farmers Market Vendor Highlight Series - RSVP Now!
Date: Thursday, June 20
Time: 6:30-8pm
Description: Come meet some of your favorite farmers market vendors and hear about their gardening techniques and cooking/preservation ideas. Featuring Janet Cowling and Tony Scapa from Bridgewater Barns.
Urban Livestock Series: Backyard Chickens - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, July 13
Time: 10-11:30am
Description: Learn the ropes (and regulations) for keeping backyard chickens in Ypsilanti. NOTE: This workshop location is to be determined. Please check back for more information, or contact us at (734) 786-8401 or getintouch@growinghope.net with questions.
Preserving the Harvest - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 10-11:30am
Description: A demonstration class about cooking and preserving your harvest.
Composting 101 - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 10-11:30am
Description: Learn how to start and maintain healthy backyard compost.
Fall Garden Planning - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 1-2:30pm
Description: An advanced gardening class that focuses on planning for your winter crops.
Urban Livestock Series: Intro to Goats - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, August 3
Time: 10-11:30am
Description: Learn the ropes (and regulations) for keeping backyard goats. NOTE: This workshop will be held at the Michigan Folk School, 6685 Vreeland Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
Chef Series: Scrumptious Summer Veggies - RSVP Now!
Date: Thursday, August 8
Time: 6:30-8pm
Description: A cooking demonstration class with Harvest Kitchen using fresh, seasonal produce.
Gardening & Cooking with Kids - RSVP Now!
Date: Saturday, August 17
Time: 11am-1pm
Description: A gardening and cooking workshop geared for the whole family to enjoy, from "farm-to-table."
Farmers Market Vendor Highlight Series - RSVP Now!
Date: Thursday, August 22
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Description: Get tips and advice from one of your favorite local growers from the Ypsilanti Farmers Markets, Nightshade Army Industries. Includes tasting!
More workshops coming soon!