Educational Programs

Sept – Dec 2014

Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459

617-916-9655 www.newtoncommunityfarm.org

Early Fall Farm Sprouts A program designed for pre-school aged

children and a caregiver

Tuesdays 10am – 11am, September 16th – October 21st.

Wednesdays 1:15pm – 2:15pm, September 17th – October 22nd.

All prices are per child. Children must be

accompanied by an adult with a maximum of four children per adult.

$5 per child/per class

Join us for an hour of fun and exploration and together we will learn about farm life in the Fall. We will learn about seeds in the fall, the changing colors, apples, as well as other fun topics. The class will read a story and participate in hands-on activities. Instructor: Alison Scorer Location: Newton Community Farm

Winding down… not really!! Season Extension and more

Saturday September 13th, 9:00am – 12:00pm.

$45 General Public, $40 Friend of the Farm

Learn about the different methods of season extension; row covers, hoops and mini greenhouses. Discuss what crops can be grown over the winter and the role of cover crops. Revisit your compost system and learn about the importance of turning and also how to store your compost. Finally learn about the importance of saving seeds and how to begin your own collection. Instructor: Ted Chapman Location: Directions to class location will be sent to class participants

Kids Farm Cooking

Tuesday September 16th, 1:30pm – 2:00pm. $15 General Public, $13.50 Friend of the Farm

Come and join us as Laurie Brownstein, a certified health coach, helps us transform some yummy farm fresh produce into tasty treats. We will prepare and then enjoy the fruits of our labor together before we leave with a simple recipe that can be repeated at home. Instructor: Laurie Brownstein Location: Newton Community Farm

Newton Community Farm, 2014 Fall Classes

Cheesemaking

Tuesday September 16th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm. $30 General Public, $27 Friend of the Farm

Fresh, delicious Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses are simple to make and require relatively little time. Learn how by participating in making both kinds of cheese. Information will be provided on sources of supplies to enable you to make cheese at home. Instructor: Elsa and Tom Lawrence Location: Directions to class location will be sent to class participants

Lunch and Learn (An adult cooking class)

Wednesday September 17th, 11:00am – 12:30pm

$25 General Public, $22.50 Friend of the Farm

Adults, come and prepare an easy and delicious meal in The Farms new kitchen. We will also have time to sit down and enjoy the meal surrounded by the beauty of the farm. Laurie Brownstein, a Certified Health Coach, will lead the class and provide helpful easy tips for preparing healthy meals for you and your family. Please bring a small container for leftovers. Instructor: Laurie Brownstein Location: Newton Community Farm

Fall Fermentation (3 class series)

Saturday October 4th, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Saturday November 15th, 12:00pm – 1:30pm Saturday December 6th, 12:00pm – 1:30pm

$81 General Public, $73 Friend of the Farm

This series will guide you through 3 different types of fermentation. Learn the techniques but also the benefits of this age long process. Session 1 - All Pickles Considered (Saturday October 4th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm). "What's the difference between a Bread & Butter pickle and a Full Sour? Can I make pickles without canning them? Is there actually a pickle made by burying vegetables in soggy rice bran and, if so, do I want to eat

it?" Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this comprehensive crash course on pickle-making. Topics covered will include acidified pickles, lacto-fermentation, canning, refrigerator pickles and Japanese nukazuke pickles. Participants will learn techniques, sample pickles, receive recipes and start their own batch to complete at home. Session 2 - Sauerkraut and Kimchi (Saturday November 15th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm). "Which types of cabbage are best suited for sauerkraut and kimchi? How much salt do I add to coax enough water out of the shredded cabbage? Is Kimchi a vegetarian dish or not?" The short answer to these questions is -- it depends. Long answers will be revealed in this class on the ins and outs of these Cross-Cultural Cabbage Condiments (CCCC). Participants will learn techniques, sample products, receive recipes and start their own batch of CCCC to complete at home. Session 3 - Dairy Ferments and Kombucha (Saturday December 6th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm) Creating your own cultured dairy products is a simple, fun and thrifty activity. With just a few ingredients and an understanding of the art of "watchful neglect", you can quickly transform milk and cream into delicious yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, cultured butter and crème fraîche. In this class, you will learn how to make all these products, sample them and receive both recipes and cultures to bring home. Also covered in this class: kombucha -- the tangy, fermented tea that everyone is talking about. Instructor: Jon Orren Location: Newton Community Farm

All Pickles Considered

(Individual class)

Saturday October 4th, 12:00pm - 2:00pm $35 General Public, $31.50 Friend of the Farm

"What's the difference between a Bread & Butter pickle and a Full Sour? Can I make pickles without canning them? Is there actually a pickle made by burying vegetables in soggy rice bran and, if so, do I want to eat it?" Learn the answers to these questions and much more in this comprehensive crash course on pickle-making. Topics covered will include acidified pickles, lacto-fermentation, canning, refrigerator pickles and Japanese nukazuke pickles. Participants will learn

Newton Community Farm, 2014 Fall Classes techniques, sample pickles, receive recipes and start their own batch to complete at home.

Instructor: Jon Orren Location: Newton Community Farm

Growing Fruit Trees in Newton

(2 part class)

Saturday October 18th and 25th, 9:00am – 11:00am

$60 General Public, $53 Friend of the Farm This course is designed to help you successfully grow fruit trees, focusing specifically on apple, peach, pear, plum and cherry. Class topics include variety selection, where and when to purchase healthy trees, best planting locations on your property, and how to manage their growth. We will introduce you to the varieties of fruit trees that grow best in Newton, and describe how to prune and care for them. We will also discuss common pests and diseases, and how to outsmart them. The discussion for apples will focus on trees that are naturally resistant to fungal and bacterial diseases. We will review catalogues from a few vendors who provide “bare-rooted” trees. The class will visit the Newton Community Farm orchard, and Sam’s home garden orchard. References The Backyard Orchardist: A complete guide to

growing fruit trees in the home garden by Stella Otto

Fruits for the Home Garden by Ken and Pat Kraft

The Apple Grower by Michael Philips Chelsea Green (Date of second class may change depending on the status of the trees). Instructor: Sam Fogel Location: Directions to class location will be sent to class participants

Apple Cider Brewing (2 part class)

Saturday November 1st and December 13th,

10:30am - 12pm. $45 General Public, $42.50 Friend of the Farm

Join the growing home brew movement by digging back into our American roots and learning to brew your own hard cider. In this two part class we'll cover everything you need to know from pressing the cider, to fermenting, racking off and bottling We'll also explore the lore around Johnny Appleseed and why he really was so famous (and wealthy!). This is a hands-on class in which you'll actively participate in making cider and by the end of the second session you'll have 2 bottles of cider to take home and enjoy! Please bring two clean, empty champagne bottles to the second session. Instructor: Greg Maslowe Location: Newton Community Farm

Late Fall Farm Sprouts

A program designed for pre-school aged children and a caregiver

Tuesdays 10am – 11am,

November 4th – December 16th. Wednesdays 1:15pm – 2:15pm, November 5th – December 17th.

All prices are per child. Children must be

accompanied by an adult with a maximum of four children per adult.

$5 per child/per class Wrap up warm and join us for an hour of fun and exploration and together we will learn about farm life at this unique time of year. Can any plants grow at this time of year? Can we find animal tracks? We will read a story and participate in hands-on activities and maybe even share a warm cup of cocoa. Time will be spent both indoors and out, so come prepared. There will be no class on the week of Thanksgiving. Instructor: Alison Scorer Location: Newton Community Farm

Sauerkraut and Kimchi (Individual class)

Saturday November 15th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm $28 General Public, $25 Friend of the Farm

"Which types of cabbage are best suited for sauerkraut and kimchi? How much salt do I add to coax enough water out of the shredded cabbage? Is Kimchi a vegetarian dish or not?" The short answer to these

Newton Community Farm, 2014 Fall Classes questions is -- it depends. Long answers will be revealed in this class on the ins and outs of these Cross-Cultural Cabbage Condiments (CCCC). Participants will learn techniques, sample products, receive recipes and start their own batch of CCCC to complete at home. Instructor: Jon Orren Location: Newton Community Farm

Dairy Ferments and Kombucha

(Individual class)

Saturday December 6th, 12:00pm - 1:30pm $28 General Public, $25 Friend of the Farm

Creating your own cultured dairy products is a simple, fun and thrifty activity. With just a few ingredients and an understanding of the art of "watchful neglect", you can quickly transform milk and cream into delicious yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, cultured butter and crème fraîche. In this class, you will learn how to make all these products, sample them and receive both recipes and cultures to bring home. Also covered in this class: kombucha -- the tangy, fermented tea that everyone is talking about. Instructor: Jon Orren Location: Newton Community Farm

Beer Brewing

(2 part class)

Monday December 8th and December 15th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm.

$60 General Public, $54 Friend of the Farm

Make your first batch of beer and be totally surprised at how great it tastes. The two-session course will include hands-on instruction from our seasoned home brewer. While making beer, we will discuss the botanical components (yeast, hops, barley, and barley malt), the equipment (primary fermentor, airlocks), the biochemistry of the fermentation process, sanitation procedures, and the differences between ale and lager beers. At the end of the second class, each student will have 6-8 capped and labeled bottles of Pale Ale to take home!

Instructor: Sam Fogel

Location: Directions to class location will be sent to class participants

Registering For Classes

Preregistration is required for all of our programs and is open until one week before the first class date. Newton Community Farm reserves the right to change/cancel program dates at our discretion. Online Registration (preferred) – visit us at: www.newtoncommunityfarm.org/classes/education We now accept online payment! Register by mail: Please fill out the attached form and mail it to the farm. Remember to include a check made out to Newton

Community Farm if you are not paying online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made by the registrant up to two weeks in advance of the start date will receive a full refund; less than two weeks but more than one week in advance will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within one week of the start date are non-refundable.

Contact Us Alison Scorer (Wilson) Education Coordinator education@newtoncommunityfarm.org 339-203-0314

Newton Community Farm, 2014 Fall Classes

NEWTON COMMUNITY FARM CLASS REGISTRATION FORM – MAIL-IN

Fill out this form and mail it with your check to: Education Coordinator, Newton Community Farm, 303 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459.

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Friends of the Farm receive discounts on classes and events. For details and forms, go to our website www.newtoncommunityfarm.org. In order to qualify for class discounts, we must receive your Friends of the Farm fee at least one week prior to class. Thank you very much for your generous support.

Thank you for your interest in Newton Community Farm's educational programs!