Wetherby Park Edible Forest
Wetherby Park Edible Forest Description
The Wetherby Edible Forest inspires our community to gather and grow healthy food in ways that rehabilitates our local ecosystems while increasing equal access to food.
Upcoming Events at Wetherby Park Edible Forest
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Step-by-Step Urban Pollinator Gardens
<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs">Join us for a series of classes that will guide you through the process of creating new pollinator habitat in your landscape.</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Through monthly hands-on classes, you’ll learn how to plan, prepare, seed, plant, and care for a beautiful oasis for your buzzing and fluttering friends. An emphasis will be placed on enhancing curb appeal and keeping maintenance as low as possible.</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">In addition to meeting new like-minded friends, you'll take home skills, handouts, and a sampling of seeds.</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Beginning in May, we’ll gather six times, meeting every second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm at Wetherby Edible Forest.<br /> * May 8: Planning Your Pollinator Garden (and Bed Clean-Up)<br /> * Jun 12: Assessing New Growth<br /> * Jul 10: Weed/Bloom Management and Solarizing<br /> * Aug 14: Upkeep and Pest Management<br /> * Sep 11: Seed Collection and New Plugs<br /> * Oct 9: Fall Planting and Winter Preparation</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">THINGS TO BRING<br /> * Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor gardening: gloves, hat, jeans, sunscreen<br /> * Water bottle (optional)<br /> * A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">REGISTRATION<br /> Sliding scale fee: $75 - $15, based upon your access to resources.</div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount. Learn about Backyard Abundance membership: <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x1ejq31n xd10rxx x1sy0etr x17r0tee x972fbf xcfux6l x1qhh985 xm0m39n x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz xt0b8zv x1fey0fg" href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership?fbclid=IwAR2IRuiA1mZX5EdM7r5kZL_MPKWElDYVn_F38PmHfYwxlRnxukjKTPRm_XU_aem_AcWGa3VnzF9mqoBQcPayO3PA-blwh28HXSG8FXvyypV5VJprNsDFzmc2tcnelc4MkNbUWeoOVp4_4qlcAkF6KnlB" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" role="link" tabindex="0" target="_blank">https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership</a></div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">QUESTIONS<br /> Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">EDUCATOR<br /> Autumn McConeghey is a native plant enthusiast with a background in public health. She envisions a world where nature is a seamless part of human spaces and advocates for inviting native plants and wildlife into our lives.</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">LOCATION<br /> Wetherby Park, 2400 Taylor Dr. We'll gather at the edible forest.</div> <div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s">SPONSORS AND PARTNERS<br /> This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.<br /> * Hills Bank<br /> * Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department<br /> * 100 Grannies<br /> * Master Gardeners of Johnson County<br /> * New Pioneer Food Co-op</div> 2024-04-05 19:30:00 -0500
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