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SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Past Event: Saturday, November 2, 1:00 pm

A six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, revealing the condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turn recycled food waste into a dark, rich…

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SWWAG Workshop: Putting the Farm to Bed

Past Event: Saturday, November 9, 1:00 pm

Come learn how to close out the farming season and properly put your farm or garden to rest for the winter. Led by Ty Holmberg (BEGINNER). Click here to see…

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SWWAG Workshop: Outdoor Youth Education

Past Event: Saturday, September 28, 11:00 am

Join us to learn how to work with youth groups outdoors in an engaging and empowering way. Learn how to manage time, create lesson connections, and optimize the effects of…

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SWWAG Workshop: Seedkeeping

Past Event: Monday, October 28, 5:00 pm

Learn the difference between seed saving and seed keeping. The story is in the seed. Led by Chris Bolden-Newsome and Owen Taylor from Truelove Seeds (beginner). Please be aware that…

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SWWAG Workshop: Infusions From The Garden

Past Event: Saturday, August 24, 10:00 am

We will learn how to infuse herbs from the garden to create a more expansive selection of products to cook with! Simple syrups, infused oils, honey, brines, and broths. Come…

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SOLD OUT SWWAG Workshop: Ghanaian Cuisine – Making Kontomire Stew

Past Event: Saturday, August 3, 11:00 am

This workshop will show you how to cook this savory stew made with cocoyam (taro) leaves and palm oil. Then we will enjoy the meal together! This workshop takes place…

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SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting

Past Event: Friday, June 7, 4:30 pm

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance including best practices in…

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SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

Past Event: Saturday, May 18, 10:00 am

Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. Led by Tisha Golafaie (Beginner-intermediate…

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SWWAG Workshop: Climate Resilience as Land Justice

Past Event: Friday, May 17, 5:00 pm

Please note that this SWWAG workshop will take place at Neighborhood Foods Farm (608 N 53rd st). Learn about the importance of understanding climate justice as land justice, the causes…

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(SOLD OUT) SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Past Event: Saturday, April 27, 1:00 pm

Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark,…

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(SOLD OUT) SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting

Past Event: Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 pm

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in…

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SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

Past Event: Saturday, April 6, 12:00 pm

This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided…

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SWWAG Workshop: DIY Seeding and Greenhouse Basics

Past Event: Monday, March 25, 4:30 pm

Learn how to start seeds in small spaces or container gardens with what you have at home. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and…

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SWWAG Workshop: Histories of Land Based Revolutions

Past Event: Monday, July 31, 5:30 pm

Philadelphia has a rich history of community-led agriculture. Let’s learn together about the tradition of land-based movements in our city. Located at Neighborhood Food Farm (608 N 53rd St). Led…

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