TRIBUTE TO DAVID GAMPER:
In late September, we received word that that one of our longest sustained friends and funders, David Gamper, passed away. David was an extraordinary man who worked tirelessly to support programs for at-risk children and families. We first met in the early 1980s at October Lane Housing while putting in family gardens with single moms and their children, and our friendship and his belief in us have only grown stronger since. Food Works would not exist today without his support and that of his family foundation–who have sustained our Gardens for Learning program for 16 years now. We will miss him dearly, and we thank David and his wonderful family for their strong belief in our work.
- Joseph Kiefer and the Staff and Board of Food Works at Two Rivers Center
The Following Programs are Open to All…
Bionutrient Crop Production Course November 14 and March 5
A two-session, day-long course on Bionutrient Crop Production for farmers and serious gardeners will be presented by Dan Kittredge, Director of the Real Food Campaign at Montpelier City Hall on Mondays, November 14 and March 5, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. The cost is $150 and includes a comprehensive course handbook and monthly e-newsletters. Substantial financial aid is available through a grant from the Lattner Foundation, and those wishing to apply should contact Douglas Williams. Further information, registration and payment are available on the Real Food Campaign website, http://www.realfoodcampaign.org or by contacting Douglas Williams, the Course Administrator at doug@realfoodcampaign.org, or by calling 603-924-7008. For local information, contact Marcia Bellas at 802-223-1515 or by email at marcia@tworiverscenter.org.
Past Events…
August 18th, 5-6:30pm, Two Rivers Center: Medicinal Plant Walk with Jill Frink, Clinical Herbalist
Directions: From Mont. take route 2 East, once through traffic circle, continue on 2 E., take first right then immediate left towards farmhouse.
LEARN HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN YURT DREAM!
Where: Two Rivers Center
When: FRIDAY 6 PM TO SUNDAY 4:30 PM, SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2011
Two evenings, Two days of instruction, $200
To Register:
Martin Kemple martin@tworiverscenter.org 802-223-1515
Bruce Sargent forloveofyurts@gmail.com 802-839-8497
Learn More: http://www.forloveofyurts.blogspot.com/
See details at www.forloveofyurts.blogspot.com
BIONUTRIENT CROP PRODUCTION COURSE Introductory presentation Sunday, June 26, 7- 9 pm Two Rivers Center in Montpelier
Healthy Vibrant Crops!
COURSE INFORMATION: On Sunday evening, June 26, Dan Kittredge, the Executive Director of the Real Food Campaign is offering an introductory presentation and discussion about Bionutrient Crop Production from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at Food Works at the Two Rivers Center. This event, sponsored by Two Rivers Center and the Real Food Campaign, is free of charge and especially intended for area farmers, gardeners, restaurant owners, chefs, retail store personnel, and those active in the growing local food movement, as well as anyone else genuinely concerned about the quality of the food they feed themselves, their families, and sell, serve or share with others.
This presentation is intended to test the level of interest in having healthier food more generally available in the Montpelier region. It is also to introduce local growers, providers and consumers to two courses the Real Food Campaign will be holding in the Montpelier and Burlington areas during the next several months.
BIONUTRIENT CROP PRODUCTION COURSE
Two-sessions geared to Commercial Farmers
One course will be a two-session course designed particularly for commercial farmers from the Montpelier region, which is scheduled on October 10 and March 5 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
BIONUTRIENT CROP PRODUCTION COURSE
Four day session for home and community gardeners
The other is a four-session weekend course for home and community gardeners, homesteaders, landscapers, and actively concerned citizens, which will be held at Shelburne Farms on Sundays from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm on October 9, March 4, May 6 and July 1.
Those interested in either course are encouraged to attend this introductory event to learn more about this approach to producing higher quality food for healthier lives.
The mission of the Real Food Campaign is to improve the quality of our food supply by raising the level of life-support.
Directions to Two Rivers Center: From Mont. take route 2 East, once through traffic circle, continue on 2 E., take first right at Cabot Administrative Offices then immediate left towards farmhouse.
Wild Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk, Jul 21, 5pm-6:30pm, Two Rivers Center
Come join us for a wild edible and medicinal plant walk at Two Rivers Center, one of Montpelier’s little known treasures. We will identify wild plants in a variety of eco-systems, talk about sustainable wild harvesting principles, and practice ways to communicate with the plant people, offering our gratitude.
Wisdom of the Herbs at Two Rivers Center Vt
Wild Edible Walk with Wisdom of Herbs Educators
Annie McCleary, M.A., is director of Wisdom of the Herbs School in Woodbury, Vermont. Annie’s teaching focuses on identification and preparation of local wild edibles, sustainable wild harvesting practices, and communion with plant spirits. She can be reached at 802-456-8122 , email annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, or through the School’s website, www.WisdomOfTheHerbsSchool.com www.wisdomoftheherbsschool.com .
George Lisi is the teaching naturalist at Wisdom of the Herbs School. He is a guide and birder who weaves outer knowledge of the natural world with an easy flow of colloquy and communication with the multi-dimensional sentience of the Nature Kingdoms. Grounded in years of experience and study, his teaching taps a playful and profound well of creativity that engages students on many levels.
Meet at the Hunger Mountain Coop to car pool or at Food Works at Two Rivers Center
Directions: From Mont. take route 2 East, once through traffic circle, continue on 2 E., take first right at Cabot Administrative Offices then immediate left towards farmhouse.
DATES: March 28, May 23, July 25, September 26, November 28
Six Workshops throughout the 2010 growing season designed to give the farmer/gardener all of the information, techniques, tools, and support necessary to maximize yields of top quality crops in the Northeast.
This series draws from cutting edge research and long proven techniques that build the ideal soil environment for crop growth and production.
Led by Real Food Campaign Director Dan Kittredge, an organic farmer since 1984 who has directed the Non-profit Remineralize the earth as well as worked with indigenous farmers in Central America, Siberia, India, and the desert southwest
TOPICS INCLUDE:
• Proper use of rock minerals, bacterial and fungal inoculants, biochar and vital soil life food (fish, kelp, humates, sugar/molasses)
• Seed inoculation, transplant inoculation, nutrient drenches, and continuous plant/soil energy monitoring
• Detailed information on plant physiology, plant and fungal/bacterial symbioses, timing of growth and fruiting cycles and how to maximize their effect, and foliar sprays designed to effect leaf or fruit growth
LOCATION: Food Works office, 64 Main St., Montpelier, Vermont
COST: $270 for the series; or $50/class
To register, contact: Martin Kemple at (802) 223-1515 ext. 307 or martin@tworiverscenter.org
Sponsored by Food Works at Two Rivers Center
For more on this workshop, go to: http://realfoodcampaign.org/content/events
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LYME’S WORKSHOP
WITH DAVID DALTON AND KATE GILDAY
JUNE 5-6 2010
We are fortunate to have these two experienced and compassionate practitioners join us for an in depth look at Lymes, exploring ways in which we can work with the plants to support and heal.
WHAT IS LYME? Lyme History and update
We are facing the truth that Lymes is now here in the Northeast. We need to learn how to live with it, work with those that contract it and create a network thru which we share effective approaches!
Come Join Us at Food Works Two Rivers Center, Montpelier, Vt.
Cost: $200
or early bird: $175 if paid in full by 3/15/10
*we have some work-study available
Food: Bring a brown bag lunch
*we will offer tea & snacks
Lodging: Options are available upon request.
Program: begins Sat. 6/5 at 10am &
ends Sun. 6/6 at 4pm.
To Register or for questions contact:
Amy Goodman Kiefer at
802-229-2507 or
amygkiefer@gmail.com
Topics to be covered:
TESTING CURRENTLY AVAILABLE- reliability
CO-INFECTIONS- BABESIA, BARTONELLA AND OTHERS
PREVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR PEOPLE AND ANIMALS
A FEW PROTOCOLS TO REVIEW
ANTIBIOTICS AS A CHOICE
AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
LIFESTYLE, NUTRITION, ORGAN SUPPORT
ADDRESSING SYMPTOMS
– eg. Insomnia, fatigue, pain, anxiety, inflammation, depression
EARLY INTERVENTION VS CHRONIC LYME
CASE STUDIES TO PRESENT
HERBS TO CONSIDER AND USE TO SUPPORT HEALING
FLOWER ESSENCE TREATMENT AND TRAINING
History of the treatment process
-Intake and treatment steps
-Treatment demonstration and practice
-Treating dogs and horses
-Other bacterial infections
THE ATTRACTION OF LYME TO PERSONALITY TYPES
TEASEL- PLANT AND ESSENCE SUPPORT
SPIRIT AND SOUL WORK- Unveiling the LIGHT within
CREATING SPACE IN THE MIND AND BODY
