City of Portland Workshops

July 06, 2012

The City of Portland’s 2012 series of Urban Growth Bounty classes is now open for registration. You really don’t want to miss out on this year’s terrific offerings:

•  Learn everything you need to know about vegetable gardening with Oregon Tilth and Josh Volk.
• Find out the secrets of delicious, home-made cheeses with Claudia Lucero.
• Join Glen Andresen for his unique insights into backyard beekeeping or fruit production.
• Maximize your garden bounty with Will Newman’s insights into soils and tools.
• Start your own backyard flock with help from Naomi Montacre’s chicken, goat, and mixed herd classes.
• Dive into edible landscaping with Jen Aron.
• Explore the world of food preservation (canning, freezing, fermentation, etc.) with OSU Extension Service and the folks at Living City.

Visit Urban Growth Bounty for a full course list and detailed descriptions, and register now to ensure your place in these limited-size classes. There’s no better way to explore urban homesteading and to connect with your community. 

Email food@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-6947 with any questions.