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January 2020
Letters From the Trail Presentation and Class
Join us for a wonderful FREE presentation and class at the Cottage Grove Community Center on Friday, Jan 24th, at 1pm. We will hear Mrs. Annabelle Smith tell of her adventures on the Oregon Trail and take questions from the audience. She will bring handwritten letters from boys and girls on the Oregon Trail. Each child will receive a letter and a questionnaire to fill out about their letter. This literature/reading curriculum has been designed by our Executive Director and…
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Homestead Arts: Beyond Sauerkraut Class
Ready to explore the world of fermentation? Learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, hot sauce, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic beverages, and even corned beef. Take home a pint of giardiniera and some habanero hot sauce to finish fermenting at home. No previous fermentation experience necessary. Bring a clean wide-mouth pint jar with lid or and extra $1 to purchase from instructor. This class is for adults and teens and takes place at the Snapp House in…
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Homestead Arts: Fruit Tree Grafting
Learn how to graft new varieties of fruit onto existing trees or new rootstock for custom fruit trees. We'll have scion (fruit tree cuttings suitable for grafting) from several rare and interesting varieties of apple, pear, and Asian pear to choose from and semi-dwarf rootstock. $5 material fee includes one grafted fruit tree to take home. More available at $4 each. Take home extra scion to graft for $1/stick (includes grafting tape and metal label).Kevin Prier lives in Eugene and…
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Homestead Arts: Garden Prep and Seed Starting
Get your garden ready for planting and start your tomato seeds inside so they are ready when the weather warms up. Gardening basics and more advanced techniques will include starts vs. direct sowing, co-planting, beneficial insects and how to attract them, composting, soil amendments, and maximizing limited space. Locally adapted seeds included with class.Kevin Prier lives in Eugene and is the father of two homeschooled children. He teaches urban homesteading classes for adults through community centers in Eugene and Springfield,…
Find out more »Pioneer Scribe – Early Settlers Letter Writing for Girl Scouts
For Girl Scouts: Learn about early letter writing in Oregon history, including getting your very own handwritten letter from a child on the Oregon Trail! (These were written by SCEC, some based on true accounts.) We will read our letters to each other, discuss them, and write a short adventure story about the child in the letter. Then you can dress up in our pioneer costumes and give yourself a new pioneer name. Create and write a poem about your…
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