UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS:May 15th, 2013: Soil Building with Emil Girod 7 p.m., Webb Park Community Garden June 14th, 2013: Story Time at the Learning Garden, 10:30 a.m. June 19th, 2013: Local Farm Visit with Bay Branch Farm 7 p.m., Bay Branch Farm, 2027 Lark Street July 10th, 2013: Yoga for Gardeners with Marcia Camino of Pink Lotus Yoga 7 p.m., Behind Woman's Pavilion, Lakewood Park July 12th, 2013: Story Time at the Learning Garden. 10:30 a.m. July 31st, 2013: Cheesemaking with Lucky Penny Farm Creamery August 2nd, 2013: Story Time at the Learning Garden, 10:30 a.m. August 14th, 2013: Fermentation with Molly Murray of Wake Robin Fermented Foods 7 p.m., Buckeye Beer Engine (Downstairs, 15315 Madison Ave) August 23rd, 2013: Story Time at the Learning Garden, 10:30 a.m. September 11th, 2013: Putting the Garden to Bed with OSU Extension 7 p.m., Madison Park Community Garden September 25th, 2013: Dehydration with Maggie's Farm October 16th, 2013: Soapmaking Demo with STEM Handmade Soap 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 16400 Detroit Avenue CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES or email us with your thoughts and suggestions in the meantime PAST EVENTS: April 23rd, 2013: Green Cleaning and Pest Control with Missy Toms and Justin Husher at Mahall's 20 Lanes Several years
ago, Missy Toms, a Lakewood mom, became concerned about the safety of
the cleaning products she was using. She began purchasing high-end,
environmentally friendly products to clean her home and clothes. When
the recession hit, she and her husband Darren were convinced there was a
more economical way to clean without
harsh chemicals. Using natural and easily accessible products, they have
been able to keep the Toms household safe and sparkling for just
pennies on the dollar. Also, Lakewood resident and 4th-year Cleveland Farmer Justin Husher
will discuss dealing with critters in a "natural" (non-certified)
organic way. Find out how to address pests, from four-legged critters to
creepy crawlies. This will include traps and bait, bacillus
thurengensis, diatomaceous earth, slug hunts, and vegetable oil-based
sprays. April 29th, 2013: Hens in Lakewood Educational Forum at the Lakewood Public Library, Main Branch, Multipurpose Room April 2013: Intro to Beekeeping with Richard Manley at Buckeye Beer Engine October 2012: Soapmaking with STEM Handmade Soap at Trinity Lutheran September 2012: Bees: Conservation, Keeping, Life, and Recovery at Mahall's 20 Lanes (w/ Lisza Christine, founder of Honeybee Conservation of the Western Reserve and former county apiary inspector) July 2012: Yoga for Gardeners (w/ Melissa Russo from Puma Yoga) June 2012: Tour of Lakewood's Own Bay Branch Farm September 2011: Composting with Barb McGinty at bela dubby August 2011: Canning Demo/Workshop in the kitchen at Trinity Lutheran July 2011: Tour of Lakewood's Own Bay Branch Farm (2027 Lark St.) June 2011: Going Green in Your Own Backyard with Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District at Buckeye Beer Engine (15315 Madison Ave.) May's 2011: Container Vegetable Gardening with Christine Harris from the OSU Extension at bela dubby (13321 Madison Ave.). October 2010: Older Home Efficiency with Cleveland Restoration Society September 2010: Winter Gardening with OSU Extension August 2010: Native Plants with Barb Holtz Barb Holtz, a naturalist at Look About Lodge, shared with us about Native Plants at the Old Stone House in Lakewood Park, site of a local herb garden tended by LEAF members. Thanks to the Historical Society for allowing us to use the venue. July 2010: Urban Beekeeping with Karin Wishner Karin Wishner from Greater Cleveland Beekeepers spoke about keeping bees in the urban/suburban environment. Karin has been keeping bees since 2006 and currently keeps them on an urban farm on the east side of Cleveland. Ohio Department of Agriculture Apiary Page Recommended Article About Chinese Honey June 2010: Water-Bath Canning with Kirsten Clemente OSU Extension's Food Preservation Page Recommended book: Stocking Up (Available at Lakewood Public Library) May 2010: Going Green in Your Own Backyard w/Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District April 2010: Rain Gardens with the Cuyahoga Board of Health Rain Garden Brochure from the Soil & Water Conservation District March 2010: Lakewood's Agricultural Heritage w/ Lakewood Historical Society September 2009: PANEL DISCUSSION ON URBAN AGRICULTURE IN LAKEWOOD An interactive discussion on the future of urban agriculture practices in our city. Topics included rainwater harvesting, backyard hens, soil building, and permaculture. Invited panelists include citizen pioneers in urban agriculture practices from throughout Northeast Ohio and local government officials who've navigated the policy implications of our region's urban agriculture revival. Panelists engaged the audience in a discussion of the pros and cons of urban agricultural practices, parallel public policy, and their potential impact on life in our city. Panelists: John Campanelli- Reporter, Cleveland Plain Dealer (and keeper of eight chickens in Hudson, Ohio) Jan Henderson- Manager, Heifer International Bobbi Reichtell- Sr. Vice President for Programs, Neighborhood Progress Dru Siley- Assistant Director of Planning and Development, City of Lakewood Morgan Taggart- Program Specialist Community Gardening Program at Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County August 2009: Composting with Angela Palumbo and Barbara McGinty July 2009: Pressure Canning June 2009: Turning Trashcans Into Rain Barrels with Geoff Wopershall Download the Rain Barrel LEAFlet |