AshlandParksandRec.org | Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec | ParksInfo@ashland.or.us 29 commis s i o n E s t 1 9 0 8 Sustainable Living & Gardening Lessons from Listening to Yourself for Beginning Gardeners Maybe you are a little intimidated about gardening. In this workshop you’ll explore how you relate to gardening rather than specifics about how or what to plant. You’ll explore obstacles that might get in the way of enjoying starting a garden for the first time. Maybe there’s a voice inside that criticizes you for not knowing how to handle simple garden chores. Or do you stop short because you might fail? (Or mercy, have made mistakes before!) Maybe you expect perfection. You’ll learn three basic tips to rewire the inner critic voice and listen for the gardening wisdom already growing inside you. Bring yourself “home” to your garden. Bring journaling supplies. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 18 & up DAY Tuesday DATE May 23 TIME 6:30-8:30pm PLACE NMP Nature Center COST $20 INSTRUCTOR Charlotte Nuessle has a BS in Human Services and is a Coach and Educator in Positive Neuroplasticity The Joy of Berries Learn how to have success with growing organic raspberries, blueberries and the easiest and most prolific of them all, the Triple Crown Thornless Blackberry. You will receive handouts that will help you to grow these nutritious and delicious plants. Triple Crown starts will be available after the class. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 10 & up DAY Wednesday DATE May 24 TIME 6:45-8:15pm PLACE NMP Nature Center COST $15 INSTRUCTOR Joel Heller has been teaching about berries and propagating them for five years. He has worked with fruit and berries for decades. Stretch Your Water - A Local Tour of Laundry to Landscape and Rainwater Catchment Systems Have you ever wondered how a “laundry to landscape” Graywater system or a Rainwater Catchment system works to water your landscape? Well, now is your chance to take a tour and see working examples of these two systems, right here in Ashland. There will be local experts on hand to explain how these systems work and how they are designed. Learn about the materials needed to build your own systems along with proper installation and building codes to follow in Ashland. Most of the tour will be held outside so wear appropriate clothing. Please bring a pad of paper for notes, pen or pencil, water bottle and your enthusiasm! Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 12 & up (Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult) DAY Saturday DATE Jun 3 TIME 10am-noon PLACE Meet at North Mountain Park, then drive a short distance to the tour site. COST Free INSTRUCTOR Julie Smitherman is the Water Conservation Specialist for the City of Ashland Healthy and Sustainable Solutions to Managing Weeds Many commonly used garden products for weed management actually endanger beneficial insects, pollinators, fish and even human health. Surprisingly, you don’t find these hazards mentioned on the labels. One of the best ways to prevent weeds is to have healthy soils alive with microorganisms, which is not rocket science! Come and learn how to improve your soils and reduce weeds in your lawn and garden without the use of harmful chemicals! Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 18 & up DAY Monday DATE Jun 5 TIME 7-8:30pm PLACE NMP Nature Center COST $15 INSTRUCTOR Cara Cruickshank started an environmental non-profit. She has worked as a City storm-water consultant and she serves on the Ashland Conservation Commission. Pre-registration ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated Register Today!