Workshops
Raising Chicks
Come learn the basics of raising chicks! This class will prepare you for everything from taking your chicks home to moving them into their coop. We'll cover breed selection, setting up their brooder, basic health and nutrition, development milestones, and more.
$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free. Feel free to bring a brownbag dinner with you.
Wednesday, Feb. 4th
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Saturday, March 21st
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Body Butter & Salt Soak
It’s time for a little pampering! Learn how to create a luscious body butter and soothing bath soak using lovely herbs and salts. You will work together with Sharon Patterson of Azure's Secret to create these products. The perfect make-and-take gift for a special person on your Holiday list, or simply to pamper yourself! All ingredients will be provided. You will leave with a jar of whipped body butter and a bag of Salt Soak.
$20/person
Saturday, December 13th
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Keeping Backyard Chickens
The Agrarian team will equip you with everything you need to know about keeping a small flock of chickens in your own backyard. You'll learn the basics about chicken breeds, what to feed your flock, chicken coop necessities, how to keep them safe from predators, and more.
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$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free. Feel free to bring a brownbag dinner with you.
Wednesday, Feb. 11th
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Saturday, March 28th
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Raising Quail 101
Interested in adding some variety to your backyard flock? Come learn about raising quail! Jayde Grisham of Purdue Extension Marion County will walk you through everything you need to consider to add these tiny but efficient producers to your homestead.
$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free. Feel free to bring a brownbag dinner with you.
Saturday, Jan. 10th
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Soap Making
Sharon Patterson of Azure's Secret will teach you the basics of hot and cold process soap making. Please note that this is not a make-and-take class, but you will leave with the step-by-step knowledge and recipes to start making your own soap at home!
$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.
Sunday, Jan. 11th
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Introduction to Beekeeping
Peg Murphy of Haldale Honey will share all the basics of beekeeping along with tips and insight from her own extensive experience maintaining hives throughout Hamilton County. You'll leave this class feeling ready to start your own hive this spring!
$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free. Feel free to bring a brownbag dinner with you.
Wednesday, Jan. 28th
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Introduction to Keeping Goats
Join Lisa Beebe to learn about the basics of keeping goats along with stories, tips and insight from her own experience. You're guaranteed to leave wanting goats of your very own!
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$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.
Saturday, Feb. 7th
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Introduction to Vermicomposting
Come learn all about the bounty worm poop can provide! Keith O'Dell of Castaway Compost will teach you all you need to know about caring for your red wigglers and using their castings in your garden. You can even take home worms or a complete composter of your very own!
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$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free. Feel free to bring a brownbag dinner with you.
Saturday, Jan. 31st
5:00 - 6:15 pm
Introduction to Keeping Ducks - Virtual Workshop
Raye Hodgson will take you on a live virtual tour of her own duck pen, sharing her tips and experiences along the way. You'll leave feeling ready to add waterfowl to your own backyard flock!
$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.
Wednesday, Feb. 25th
6:30 - 7:45 pm
Native Landscaping: Bringing it to Your Backyard
Heather Figurelli of Fig's Farm will walk you through her family's journey of converting part of their 11-acre farm into native plantings. You'll hear about their process, the partners who helped make it possible, and tips and tricks for bringing native landscaping to your own property - no matter the size.
$15/person, kids 12 and under may attend for free.
Saturday, March 14th
5:00 - 6:15 pm