b'adult programs(18 and up) 28019 Pre-registration at ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated Eston missicomGrowing Berries The Art of CompostingStudents will learn the secrets to successfully growingGet an in-depth look at the art and science of composting berries, with a focus on blueberries, raspberries and tripleand organic waste management. In this informative and crown thornless blackberries. Gardeners will learn aboutengaging class, attendees will learn about the reasons soil preparation, feeding plants and the optimal wateringbehind creating compost, its benefits for soil and ecosystem cycles for berry species. Please register online or call the NMPhealth and the simple ways one can implement this Nature Center at 541.488.6606. knowledge on their property or in their own backyard garden. Please register online or call the NMP Nature Center WHO: Beginners or intermediate gardeners who want tipsat 541.488.6606.to growing a successful berry cropWHO: Beginner to intermediate gardeners interested in WHAT: Learn to grow thriving and productive berry plants compostingINSTRUCTOR: Joel Heller has been growing fruit for overWHAT: Learn how to create and maintain a functional and 8 years, selling plants and berries. He has been sharing hisproductive composting systemexperience and knowledge for the last 5 years.INSTRUCTOR: Lion Waxman is a Regenerative Agriculture Specialist, Permaculture Designer and Master Gardener.AGES15 & up DAYWednesdayDATE Jun 5TIME 5:30-7:30pmPLACENMP Nature CenterCOST$20Star Party: Discover the MoonAGES14 & up Learn about the features of our closest neighbor in the DAYWednesday solar system: craters, maria, highlands, rilles and more. DATE May 29 Presentation will be followed by a star gazing party. TIME 6:15-8pm Volunteers will set up telescopes in the NMP gardens to PLACENorth Mountain Park view the moon and other fascinating features in the night COST$20 sky. Feel free to bring your own telescope as well! Please register online or call the NMP Nature Center at 541.488.6606.Medicinal and Edible Plant Walks WHO: Star gazers of all agesExplore traditional ethnobotanical lore, as well as currentWHAT: Enjoy a presentation about the moon and view trends and research regarding edible and medicinal plants.celestial objects with volunteers from the Southern Oregon Learn how to identify and sustainably harvest useful plants.SkywatchersDifferent plants will be discussed on each walk. Please register online or call the NMP Nature Center at 541.488.6606. INSTRUCTOR: Daniel Otte is a teacher at Ashland Middle WHO: Novice to experienced students of botony School and is an amateur astronomer with Southern Oregon Skywatchers.WHAT: Learn to identify local plants with medicinalAGESAll ages welcome properties and methods for harvesting DAYSaturdayINSTRUCTOR:Erin McKinsey and Lauren Kemple areDATE Jun 8herbalists and educators who have a passion for plants. TIME 8:30-10:30pmPLACENMP Nature CenterAGES12 & up COSTFREEDAYSundayDATE Jun 2 & Jul 14 Register Today!TIME 10:30am-NoonPLACENMP Nature CenterCOST$12 per class14 APRC Summer 2019 PlayGuide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland6'