Building for the Berries
Alberta is home to many species that produce delicious and nutritious fruits!
Join Parkland County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society on June 26 from 5:30 to 8:30 to learn how you can produce, harvest and process local fruits in a low-tech, ecologically friendly way!
At this workshop you will learn about:
- Promising fruit species for Alberta
- Designing, establishing, and maintaining your own “food forest”
- Low-tech strategies for harvesting and processing fruit
You’ll also have the opportunity to build your own berry sorters, making processing this year’s berry harvest a breeze!
Cost: $20/registrant or family group
RSVP by June 25 at Parkland County Center or call (780) 968-8888
Please note: Participants are asked to bring their own drill and bits. (Including a 1/8″ for pilot holes, along with a Phillips and a #2 Robertson bit)
