Community Garden Leadership Training

Registration is full for this event. To get on the waiting list please email Sari Albornoz at sari(AT)sustainablefoodcenter(DOT)org. Otherwise, our next training will occur in the fall.

 A community garden is a place for food, friends, flowers and community. Find out how to contribute to the economic, social, and environmental vitality of your neighborhood by starting a community garden.

In this workshop, we will cover: community organizing, how to secure land, garden organization structures, and fundraising & community outreach. We will also speak with leaders of the in-process Gus Garcia Recreation Center Community Garden led by one of the community garden coordinators.  There is a high interest in community gardening in Austin, and very limited spaces available at the current community gardens. Come learn about how we can work together to start more gardens

**Interpretation and childcare provided upon request, please contact Grow Local.**

Questions? Contact Sari at 236-0074 x110 or sari (at) sustainablefoodcenter (dot) org

When: Saturday, June 22nd, 9:00am-1:00pm

Where: Gus Garcia Recreational Center
1201 E. Rundberg Ln.
Austin, TX 78753

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2nd Annual Calçotada & Rosé Festival

Join us Sunday, June 23rd at Lenoir for the 2nd Annual Calçotada & Rosé Festival held in the backyard wine garden from 4pm-8pm. Enjoy grilled lamb and sausage, seafood, smoky leeks, romesco and more, plus they'll be sharing the porrón and offering several of the season's best styles of rosé. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit SFC’s new home! Tickets are $40 (plus tax) for admission and tons of food. Drink tickets will be sold separately at the door for $5/ticket, with some of the rosés being two tickets. BUY TICKETS HERE!

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Volunteer Orientation

Come learn more about what it's like to volunteer with SFC! Volunteer Orientation takes place June 25 from 5:30-6:30pm at the SFC Training Facility, 2921 E. 17th St, Building C (off MLK Blvd and Miriam Street).

Sustainable Food Center obtains a criminal background check (CBC) for all potential interns and volunteers. The information will remain entirely confidential. All applicants will be responsible for a $10.00 administrative fee which is applied toward the cost of the on-boarding process. Please bring $10 and fill out a CBC form at the next Volunteer Orientation session and RSVP to rebecca@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

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Citizen Gardener 42

 This class will teach you how to turn your bare ground or Bermuda Grass lawn into raised and in-ground garden beds that are small enough to manage, but big enough to provide real food. This hands-on course covers Central Texas specific topics and addresses the challenges and benefits to growing in our climate. Learn about composting, rainwater harvesting, mulching components, bio-intensive gardening, bed-building and more in a series of 3 classes. After completing the classes students complete 10 hours of volunteer work in any one of our partner gardens in order to gain the designation as Citizen Gardener. The hours spent as a volunteer enhance students gardening knowledge and build awareness in their communities about the benefits of gardening.

Details

Course Fee is $45 for two hands-on classes and one evening discussion.
SFC volunteers may take the class for $35 - contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

$10 of the course fee is used to process a Criminal Background check, necessary for volunteering under any Sustainable Food Center programs. If you feel uncomfortable completing a CBC, please contact SFC as soon as possible.

Registration is required. Register Here.

For more information on Citizen Gardener visit our webpage and join us on Facebook.

When/Where
Teri Rd. Baptist Church Community Garden
1844 Teri Rd.
Austin, TX 78744

Class Times
-Saturday, August 17th from 9:00am-1:00pm
-Wednesday, August 21st from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
-Saturday, August 24th from 9:00am-1:00pm

 If you have any questions please contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

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Citizen Gardener 43

 This class will teach you how to turn your bare ground or Bermuda Grass lawn into raised and in-ground garden beds that are small enough to manage, but big enough to provide real food. This hands-on course covers Central Texas specific topics and addresses the challenges and benefits to growing in our climate. Learn about composting, rainwater harvesting, mulching components, bio-intensive gardening, bed-building and more in a series of 3 classes. After completing the classes students complete 10 hours of volunteer work in any one of our partner gardens in order to gain the designation as Citizen Gardener. The hours spent as a volunteer enhance students gardening knowledge and build awareness in their communities about the benefits of gardening.

Details

Course Fee is $45 for two hands-on classes and one evening discussion.
SFC volunteers may take the class for $35 - for details contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

$10 of the course fee is used to process a Criminal Background check, necessary for volunteering under any Sustainable Food Center programs. If you feel uncomfortable completing a CBC, please contact SFC as soon as possible.

Registration required. Register here!

For more information on Citizen Gardener visit our webpage and join us on Facebook.

When/Where
Windsor Park Community Garden 
5801 Westminster
Austin, TX 78723

Class Times
Saturday, Sept 14 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, Sept 18 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, Sept 21 from 9:00am-1:00pm

 If you have any questions regarding registration or future Citizen Gardener classes please contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org. 

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Citizen Gardener 44

This class will teach you how to turn your bare ground or Bermuda Grass lawn into raised and in-ground garden beds that are small enough to manage, but big enough to provide real food. This hands-on course covers Central Texas specific topics and addresses the challenges and benefits to growing in our climate. Learn about composting, rainwater harvesting, mulching components, bio-intensive gardening, bed-building and more in a series of 3 classes. After completing the classes students complete 10 hours of volunteer work in any one of our partner gardens in order to gain the designation as Citizen Gardener. The hours spent as a volunteer enhance students gardening knowledge and build awareness in their communities about the benefits of gardening.

Details

Course Fee is $45 for two hands-on classes and one evening discussion.
SFC volunteers may take the class for $35 - for details contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

$10 of the course fee is used to process a Criminal Background check, necessary for volunteering under any Sustainable Food Center programs. If you feel uncomfortable completing a CBC, please contact SFC as soon as possible.

Registration required. Register here!

For more information on Citizen Gardener visit our webpage and join us on Facebook.

When/Where
JP's Peace, Love and Happiness Foundation Teaching Garden at SFC
Meet at 2921 E. 17th St. Building C
Austin, TX 78702

Class Times
Saturday, Sept 14 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, Sept 18 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, Sept 21 from 9:00am-1:00pm

 If you have any questions regarding registration or future Citizen Gardener classes please contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org. 

 

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Citizen Gardener 45

This class will teach you how to turn your bare ground or Bermuda Grass lawn into raised and in-ground garden beds that are small enough to manage, but big enough to provide real food. This hands-on course covers Central Texas specific topics and addresses the challenges and benefits to growing in our climate. Learn about composting, rainwater harvesting, mulching components, bio-intensive gardening, bed-building and more in a series of 3 classes. After completing the classes students complete 10 hours of volunteer work in any one of our partner gardens in order to gain the designation as Citizen Gardener. The hours spent as a volunteer enhance students gardening knowledge and build awareness in their communities about the benefits of gardening.

Details

Course Fee is $45 for two hands-on classes and one evening discussion.
SFC volunteers may take the class for $35 - for details contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org.

$10 of the course fee is used to process a Criminal Background check, necessary for volunteering under any Sustainable Food Center programs. If you feel uncomfortable completing a CBC, please contact SFC as soon as possible.

Registration required. Register here!

For more information on Citizen Gardener visit our webpage and join us on Facebook.

When/Where
Organic Farm and Learning Center at Green Haven Ranch
650 Hay Barn Ln.
Hutto, TX 78634

Class Times
Saturday, Sept 28 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, Oct 2 from 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Saturday, Oct 5 from 9:00am-1:00pm

 If you have any questions regarding registration or future Citizen Gardener classes please contact Vanessa Toro at vanessa@sustainablefoodcenter.org. 

 

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