Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! This free program is designed for kids ages 5-12. Older kids are more than welcome to attend and help or mentor younger children!These workshops often include a Nature inspired lesson or activity, paired with hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be movement, gardening fun for all, and sometimes music! Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves and favorite tool, but gloves and tools will also be available to borrow. We meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11AM! You can find us either in the community room or in the garden. Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you! Registration NOT required, but encouraged!

This course is for those interested in designing ecologically sustainable land-based systems, whether that is a residential property and landscape, or an organic or regenerative farming system. If you are interested in designing and building any system that at its core it based on ecological principles and the restoration of the natural world, you will benefit from this course!

Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! This free program is designed for kids ages 5-12. Older kids are more than welcome to attend and help or mentor younger children!These workshops often include a Nature inspired lesson or activity, paired with hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be movement, gardening fun for all, and sometimes music! Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves and favorite tool, but gloves and tools will also be available to borrow. We will meet NORMALLY on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11AM, but in November it will be on the 10th at 11:30AM! You can find us either in the community room or in the garden. Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you! Registration NOT required, but encouraged!

This course is for those interested in designing ecologically sustainable land-based systems, whether that is a residential property and landscape, or an organic or regenerative farming system. If you are interested in designing and building any system that at its core it based on ecological principles and the restoration of the natural world, you will benefit from this course!

This course is for those interested in designing ecologically sustainable land-based systems, whether that is a residential property and landscape, or an organic or regenerative farming system. If you are interested in designing and building any system that at its core it based on ecological principles and the restoration of the natural world, you will benefit from this course!

Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! 

This event will be a family-friendly GARLIC PLANTING event! Rich is NOT teaching this event, and he will not be present! Our friend Zach will be hosting and teaching, who is an educator working with kids in Albany School District and beyond!

Please see the Eventbrite link below for more information!

This course is for those interested in designing ecologically sustainable land-based systems, whether that is a residential property and landscape, or an organic or regenerative farming system. If you are interested in designing and building any system that at its core it based on ecological principles and the restoration of the natural world, you will benefit from this course!

This course is for those interested in designing ecologically sustainable land-based systems, whether that is a residential property and landscape, or an organic or regenerative farming system. If you are interested in designing and building any system that at its core it based on ecological principles and the restoration of the natural world, you will benefit from this course!

Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! 

This free program is designed for kids ages 5-12. Older kids are more than welcome to attend and help or mentor younger children!These workshops often include a Nature inspired lesson or activity, paired with hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be movement, gardening fun for all, and sometimes music! Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves and favorite tool, but gloves and tools will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am. You can find us either in the community room or in the garden.

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you! 

Registration NOT required, but encouraged!

Welcoming gardeners of all ages to learn about our edible gardens, and help us with a few general gardening tasks! We will talk about our growing season, what worked and what didn't, and together we will do some harvesting, fertilizing, weeding, mulching, and more! Everybody will get to plant their own seeds and take them home as practice for the next gardening season! Registration Preffered; Walk-ins accepted as space allows!

Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! 

This free program is designed for kids ages 5-12. Older kids are more than welcome to attend and help or mentor younger children!These workshops often include a Nature inspired lesson or activity, paired with hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be movement, gardening fun for all, and sometimes music! Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves and favorite tool, but gloves and tools will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am. You can find us either in the community room or in the garden.

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Inviting all kids to come and make mini greenhouses!

Kids will learn all about seeds and germination, create a mini greenhouse from compostable materials, plant seeds, do fun hands-on activities, and explore our new kids' gardening area!Parents/Adults/Guardians ; just register the kiddos, you don't need a ticket to join us!

Suggested for kids ages 5-12 (older kids may also enjoy!)

REGISTRATION LINK TO FOLLOW!

Calling all kids! Come and learn all about biodiversity! This workshop will share with kids the importance of biodiversity, what biodiversity is, and will allow them time to put what they learn to work by creating a beautiful Nature-inspired collage. Kids will be encouraged to share their work with others, and talk about and reflect on their own ideas about the natural world!

This workshop is free, and hosted at the The Lansingburgh Branch Troy Public Library
No registration is necessary! Link to follow.

Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! 

This free program is designed for kids ages 5-12. Older kids are more than welcome to attend and help or mentor younger children!These workshops often include a Nature inspired lesson or activity, paired with hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be movement, gardening fun for all, and sometimes music! Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves and favorite tool, but gloves and tools will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am. You can find us either in the community room or in the garden.

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Do you know how cool earthworms are? Well, they are very cool! Kids find them to be so much fun, and super interesting! During this workshop we will do a few very cool thing! First thing is actually to learn a little about what earthworms do, how they do it, and the kids will even get to feed the worms in a live working "worm farm" that houses hundreds of worms! This will introduce kids of all ages to the natural processes of decomposition that occur on our interesting and awesome planet Earth! This event is hosted at Albany Public Library. Event registration to follow.

In this workshop you will learn the fundamentals of hand power tools every DIY enthusiast and handy person should know! We’ll dive into the essentials tools of the trade, including the drill, impact driver, jig saw, multi-tool, and circular saw. We will explore the revolutionary technology behind brushless tools and how they outperform their regular counterparts. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to upgrade your toolset, join us as we demystify power tools, learn the best practices, and discover the advantages of investing in brushless technology. Cost is $27

For More Information and To Register, Click Here!

This workshop will dive into designing and developing outdoor space in a beyond sustainable, environmentally friendly way by utilizing ecological design. The primary focus will be on landscaping at the home scale in a way that focuses on soil health, native and beneficial plants, biodiversity, water-efficiency, and conserving resources. You can design landscapes that not only reflect your unique vision, but also contribute positively to the health of the planet!

Monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! 

This free program is designed for kids ages 5-12. Older kids are more than welcome to attend and help or mentor younger children!These workshops often include a Nature inspired lesson or activity, paired with hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room. There will be movement, gardening fun for all, and sometimes music! Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves and favorite tool, but gloves and tools will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am. You can find us either in the community room or in the garden.

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Welcoming youth ages 5-12+ for our monthly Kids Gardening & Nature Club at Honest Weight Food Co-op! These workshops will include a Nature inspired lesson, and also hands-on activities either in the garden or in the community room (determined by the weather). There will be music, movement, and gardening fun for all. Kids are welcome to bring their own pair of gardening gloves, but gloves will also be available to borrow. We will meet on the 3rd Sunday of every month at 11am in the community room!

Please only register your child! Parent(s) + one child = one registration. Thank you!

Calling kids ages 5-12! Come and learn all about farms and design your own farm in the style of a collage, and meet Spots the bunny!

This workshop is free, and hosted at the Albany Public Library - Bach Branch.
REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE! Registration opens May 1st, 2024

We will be a guest at The Vegetable Project’s “Evening in the Garden” event!

Join us Tuesday, May 7, at Myers Middle School for tours, demonstrations and tastings from great eateries (Rain date, Wednesday, May 8th)

The volunteer-led Vegetable Project’s seventh annual Evening in the Garden will be at Myers Middle School. Everyone is welcome to see what is growing, to learn about our work with kids in Albany schools, to learn about growing plants, to enjoy the sounds of student musicians and to sample tastes from local restaurants and other food businesses. Established in 2009, the Vegetable Project builds teaching and learning around doing and touching and tasting and experiencing with the generous support of our friends in the community.

The food will be great, with tasting opportunities offered (so far, and more to come) by Allie B's Cozy Kitchen, Bountiful Bread, Caffe Italia, Copper Crow, Dove & Deer, Honest Weight Food Co-op, Nicole's Restaurant and the Albany High School/Abrookin career and technical education culinary program.

Tickets available and help support this invaluable programming for Albany kids.

Free Earth Month Talk - Monday, April 29 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Conservation Landscaping Essentials: Ecological stewardship can start in our yards and communities. This talk will explore the principles and practices of conservation landscaping,an approach that harmonizes beauty with biodiversity. Learn they key considerations when transforming outdoor spaces into vibrant habitats that support local ecosystems, conserve water, and reduce maintenance needs. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about sustainable landscaping, this talk aims to offer practical tips for creating a greener, healthier world right in your own backyard or community. REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!

Free Earth Month Talk - Tuesday, April 23 @ 6pm-7:30pm
Permaculture Primer: Designing for a Greener Future: In this Permaculture Primer, we'll explore the fundamental principles of permaculture and its pivotal role in fostering true community-based sustainability. Discover how permaculture empowers individuals and communities to design regenerative systems that promote biodiversity,conserve resources, and mitigate climate chaos. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or new to sustainable living, this talk will offer valuable insights and practical tips for cultivating a greener, more resilient world. REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!

Join us for a fun workshop for the whole family! We will be making seed balls just in time for early spring tossing! We will discuss all the interesting insects and bugs that find their way into the wildflower patches, talk about germination, flower pollination, ecosystem services, and other awesome things that happen in the natural world when we help Mother Nature by sewing seeds that make her job easier!

This will be a family friendly class, so you are welcome to register yourself and a child, or only a child! Every registration comes with a packet of native wildflower seeds that can create a 15-30 square foot wildflower patch! Come have fun! Tea, herbal tea, and coffee will be provided! We ask that you bring your own mugs, but we will have compostable cups available.

Recommended ages 4 to 104! This workshop is in partnership with Pine Hollow Arboretum!

This workshop will dive into designing and developing outdoor space in a beyond sustainable, environmentally friendly way by utilizing ecological design. The primary focus will be on landscaping at the home scale in a way that focuses on soil health, native and beneficial plants, biodiversity, water-efficiency, and conserving resources. You can design landscapes that not only reflect your unique vision, but also contribute positively to the health of the planet!

This will be a great introduction workshop if you are consideration our longer, online Sustainable Landscaping Using Ecological Design course.

Discover the power of nurturing soil to create thriving, eco-friendly gardens that give back to the Earth. This workshop will focus on enriching soil health, fostering vibrant ecosystems, and ensuring your garden is beyond sustainable, and environmentally conscious. Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for a new perspective, or just starting out in the gardening world, this workshop will be helpful on your gardening journey. Free to the public and no registration required.

Discover the power of nurturing soil to create thriving, eco-friendly gardens that give back to the Earth. This workshop will focus on enriching soil health, fostering vibrant ecosystems, and ensuring your garden is beyond sustainable, and environmentally conscious. Whether you're a seasoned gardener looking for a new perspective, or just starting out in the gardening world, this workshop will be helpful on your gardening journey.