A Day at FARM 2.6 :: Workshops and Barn Dance!
Saturday, February 4, 2012 || Free and open to the public
Read the Davis Enterprise article
A LIST OF WORKSHOPS INCLUDE
(Start times listed, but most workshops will last more than 1 hour)
Artful Fence Building || 11am || Alex Russell
A fence is designed to enclose space, but beyond the basic form of a barrier what does a fence mean? In this workshop we will use power tools, and found objects and materials to collectively turn the existing outer fence at FARM 2.6 into an expression of FARM itself. **for this workshop, please bring a small/medium piece of scrap metal, scrap wood, or scrap glass to re-appropriate into the fence.
Irrigation (orchard) || 11am || Bill Miller
During this hands-on workshop you will learn about the issues of irrigating a large area. Topics include transporting water underground, drip tape, emitters, gallons per minute, & pressure reducers.
Fruit Tree Planting || All Day || Sacramento Tree Foundation
Sacramento Tree Foundation will lead the educational tree planting activity where participants will learn how to properly plant a fruit tree and experience each step first hand. From digging the hole to proper staking techniques, participants will plant a new orchard of 40 fruit trees and become life-long tree stewards.
Fiber and Dye Garden || All Day || Davis Fibers Collective
Grow your own clothes with the Davis Fibers Collective! We will be growing flax (which makes linen) and a number of plants that create colorful dyes.
Fruit Tree Pruning || 12pm || Steve Radosovich (Yolo County Master Gardeners)
After a presentation on pruning techniques, small groups will get snipping with some hands-on experience in the mature orchard at FARM 2.6.
Orchard Sign Painting || 12pm
Make your mark and paint beautiful and fun wooden signs for the orchard. All trees deserve a name!
Top Bar Bee Hives || 1pm || Derek Downey
Used by beekeepers throughout the world, a top bar hive requires minimal materials, allows bees to draw their comb out naturally, minimizes disturbing bees when inspecting a hive and is lightweight. Learn about bees and how to build a top bar hive.
Wool Spinning || 1pm || Alison Kent and Sophia Waxman
Spindle spinning has been part of human history for thousands of years. Find out how to make yarn on a spindle made from everyday materials (dowels, cup hooks, recycled CD’s). There will also be a demonstration of spinning on a wheel.
Compost Building || 2pm || Jeff Mailes
Learn to transform your yard clippings and kitchen scraps into a 3 phase, layered compost system modeled after the Ecological Garden at UC Davis.
Wildlife Habitat Stations || 2pm || Paulina Gonzalez and Michael Strom
This workshop will introduce you to providing proper habitats for birds and beneficials that help to pollinate, protect, and beautify your landscape and garden.
Fermented Suint Vat (wool scouring) || 3pm || Alison Kent
Learn how wool was scoured in medieval times by allowing the suint (sheep sweat and minerals) to interact with the lanolin in a fleece, fermenting to make its very own soap. This method saves lots of water and the water you do use is REALLY good for the garden!
Irrigation (small garden) || 3pm || Bill Miller
During this hands-on workshop you will install the fiber & dye garden’s irrigation. Learn to set up drip tape, proper emitter selection, and how to control the water flow to different areas of your garden.
After all of the hard work is done, we’ll be kicking up some dirt with our boots during a barn dance with legendary caller Erik Hoffman of the Hoe’s Down Festival. Great for families, clubs and groups!
FARM 2.6 is on Road 95, across from the Yolo County Airport just .5 miles north of Covell (Road 31). Vegetarian meals for workshop participants will be provided.
Google maps link to FARM 2.6