SWWAG Workshop: Infusions From The Garden

We will learn how to infuse herbs from the garden to create a more expansive selection of products to cook with! Simple syrups, infused oils, honey, brines, and broths. Come learn new ways to enjoy and preserve your herbs! This workshop will be hosted behind the education center at Sankofa Community Farm and facilitated by

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SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Summer Planting

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your summer garden. We will also cover summertime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by MJ and Lailah (beginner-intermediate level workshop).

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SWWAG Workshop: Trellis and Protect Your Garden

Come learn how to build trellising for fruits and veggies to give them more room to grow, as well as protect your garden from pests. Led by Tisha Golafaie (Beginner-intermediate level workshop)

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SWWAG Workshop: Climate Resilience as Land Justice

Please note that this SWWAG workshop will take place at Neighborhood Foods Farm (608 N 53rd st). Learn about the importance of understanding climate justice as land justice, the causes of climate change, and some practical skills to help prepare for climate change. Led by Shane Mosely (Beginner to intermediate level workshop)

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SWWAG Workshop: Soil with Supreme Compost

Learn the six-step process that demonstrates the beginning stages of how to make compost, reveals the present condition of the city’s depleted soil, and turns recycled food waste into dark, rich soil that will grow nutritious fruits and vegetables. Led by Nefertari Muhammad (beginner-level workshop)

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SWWAG Workshop: Intro to Spring Planting

Time to get planting! Come on down to Sankofa Community Farm and learn the basics of planting your spring garden. We will also cover springtime maintenance including best practices in natural agriculture and pest management. Led by Ty Holmberg (beginner-level workshop)

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SWWAG Workshop: How to Build a Raised Garden Bed

This workshop will help beginner gardeners understand the basics of raised bed agriculture. You will learn about the benefits and challenges of gardening with a raised bed and be guided through the process of planning, building, and sustaining a raised bed. We will also touch on using found and recycled materials to build and maintain

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SWWAG Workshop: DIY Seeding and Greenhouse Basics

Learn how to start seeds in small spaces or container gardens with what you have at home. We will cover what tools and materials are needed for seed starting and how to care for seedlings. Led by Sybria Deveaux (beginner-level workshop)

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