Sustainable Living 2012

The Utah House will be hosting sustainable living workshops and discussion courses to help homeowners gain a better understanding of efficient living practices.  The classes will be held at the Utah House, located at 920 South 50 West in Kaysville or the Wetland Discovery Point, located at 676 South 50 West in Kaysville.  For more information about these courses please contact the Utah House at 801-544-3089. Class discounts are available for members of the Utah Botanical Center and Ogden Botanical Gardens. For more information about becoming a member click here.
 

Extending the Garden Harvest

Discover simple ways to protect veggies from the cold and harvest fresh local produce year round. The class explores hobby greenhouse designs. Participants get hands on experience and will get to take home a vegetable transplant and Wall O Water.
When: Saturday, March 10th, 9am-12pm
Where: USU Botanical Center
Cost: $29 members, $37 public
To register, click here

Backyard Chickens

Backyard chickens help maintain a sustainable food source, teach kids responsibility, and have gained enormous popularity in the past few years. Participants will learn the basics of selection, feeding, management, predator control, and legalities. Participants receive a coupon for 50% off a 25 pound bag of Start-N-Grow chicken feed with the purchase of three chicks (from Rockin’E Farms).
When: April 28, 9am-10:30am
Where: Utah House Classroom
Cost: $37 Public/ $29 Members

At the Farmers Market: Garden to Table Short Course

Get the facts about growing bountiful vegetables in your garden, and then discover delicious ways to prepare what you harvest by sampling our favorite recipes.
When: Thursday July 26th, 5:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm
Cost: Free
For more information about the Farmers Market click here

Food Preservation 101

Learn to preserve the harvest of your garden with this fun hands-on workshop. The class is designed for beginners who want to learn proper techniques for safely canning produce. Enjoy eating local produce year round.
When: August 18th, 9am-11am
Where: Utah House at the Utah Botanical Center
Cost: Members $5, Public $10
To register, click here

Renewable Energy Class

Could solar energy work for you? This class discusses options for residential solar power and hot water systems in Utah, including design, installation and state and federal tax incentives.
When: September 15, 9am- 10:30
Where: Wetland Discovery Point at the USU Botanical Center
Cost: Free

Would you like to become a member of the Utah Botanical Center? Click here