Backyard Harvest Series
2012

Gardens produce healthy foods, allow their keepers to spend some relaxing time outdoors, and can be downright delicious! Join the Stokes Nature Center this summer as we examine the food-production capabilities of our very own backyards.

The Backyard Harvest Series runs March-August, 2012, and covers multiple backyard gardening topics. These basic workshops are designed to introduce participants to each topic and provide information and resources to get them started implementing new backyard gardening techniques. Previous knowledge in the subject matter is not necessary. Workshops are offered once per month. Sign up for one or many!

At the Logan Library, Jim Bridger Room
For adults
Cost: Free

Discover simple ways to protect veggies from the cold so you can harvest fresh produce year round. The class will explore cold frame and solar greenhouse designs for the home gardener. Led by USU Extension Assistant Professor Britney Hunter.

Registration required. For more info or to register, please call 435-755-3239 or email .

Photo by Farmer D Organics

At American West Heritage Center
For adults
Cost: $3 for SNC and AWHC Members, $5 for Non-Members

Tour the American West Heritage Center's water wise landscaping and learn from AWHC director and native plant enthusiast Bill Varga how you can renovate your home garden to use less water yet remain beautiful and vibrant. Plants available for purchase after the class so bring your checkbook! Class discount applies to SNC & AWHC members.

Registration required. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .

Location TBA
For adults
Cost: $3 for SNC-Members, $5 for Non-Members

Discover how simple and enjoyable it is to raise chickens and have wonderfully fresh eggs from your own backyard. Learn the ins and outs of chicken keeping from local chicken enthusiasts.

Registration required. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .

At Stokes Nature Center's Nibley Nature Area
For adults
Cost: $8 for SNC, MG, or Slow Foods Members, $10 for Non-Members

Learn the art of backyard beekeeping and enjoy your very own harvest of sweet, healthy, local honey! In this Backyard Harvest series we'll explore the ins and outs of safely and easily raising your own bees, as well as the benefits of having your own on-site pollinators! Held at 100 W 2600 S in Nibley.

Registration required. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .

At USU
For adults
Cost: Free

Want to attract more life to your garden? Habitat gardens can help you bring in more bees, birds, and butterflies to benefit your plants and make your yard a more enjoyable place to spend time. Led by USU research entomologist Jim Cane. Will be held at USU, but exact location TBA -we'll follow the blooms!

Registration required. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .

At Balance Cafe | 34 Federal Ave., Logan
For adults
Cost: $35 for SNC Members, $40 for Non-Members

It's jam season! Come learn tips on how to spice up your jam recipes and make them extraordinary. Local jam-maker Liz Butcher from Butcher's Bunches will lead this hands-on workshop in the kitchen at the new Balance Cafe. Participants will be asked to bring fruit and a few empty jars, and will go home with jars of fabulous no-sugar-added jam, recipes, and ideas.

Registration required. For more information call Stokes Nature Center at 435-755-3239 or email .