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Upcoming Events (15)

Veggie Gardening for Summer Success

June 19, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm – VPA Offices Instructor: Vynnie the Gardener CLASS IS FULL! Summer is the growing season – even in the Valley of the Sun! Basil isn't the only edible thing that loves growing in our triple-digit heat. In this f… Organized by | Type: class

Tall Gardening: Grapes, Sunflowers, Luffa and More

June 22, 2013 from 8:30am to 10am – Desert Marigold School Instructor: Tony Robson ("Farmer Tony") Staked, poled, wired, trellised or just plain long-stemmed, some plants like to rise up above the rest. The short list of "tall" plants that grow here in the s… Organized by Class Coordinator | Type: class, workshop

Flock to Make a Difference - Tour de Coops Committee

June 25, 2013 from 6pm to 8pm – VPA Office Greetings fellow permies & chickens enthusiasts! We've kicked off our planning for the 5th Annual Tour de Coops with a very enthusiastic group of volunteers! This year we plan to expand the… Organized by Volunteer Manager | Type: volunteer, committee, chickens

Container Gardening for Edibles--The Summer Edition

July 10, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm – VPA Offices Instructor: Vynnie the Gardener Whether you're growing on a balcony, supplementing your garden plot or just wanting to beautify a patio, containers are a great way to produce your own edibles in a m… Organized by | Type: class

Get to Know the VPA - Volunteer Orientation

July 11, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8pm – VPA Office Do you want to meet more like-minded permies? Are you inspired to get involved and make a difference in your community? Are you passionate about permaculture or interested in learning more? We invite… Organized by Volunteer Manager | Type: orientation, training, informational, session, vpa

Lotion Workshop: Make Your Own Beauty Basic

July 13, 2013 from 9:30am to 11:30am – VPA Offices Instructor: Kaesha Neil Concerned about that long list of unpronounceables on that lotion container at the drugstore? This class will cover how to make a basic lotion and how to modify the recipe fo… Organized by | Type: class
Complete Composting: Healthy Soil and Composting Methods

July 13, 2013 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm – VPA Offices Instructor: Kaesha Neil Starting with a look at what makes healthy soil, this class will give you a good understanding of what happens when materials are composted, the different methods of composti… Organized by | Type: class
Phoenix Alternative Energy Meetup

July 13, 2013 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm – VPA Offices Join the Phoenix Alternative Energy Meetup Group to RSVP for this event! All Alternative Energy Meetups are scheduled to meet at 1:30pm on the second Saturday of each month. Please join us for discu… Organized by Christopher Henggeler | Type: other
Meet Liberty Wildlife--Baby Bird Season

July 13, 2013 from 3pm to 4pm – VPA Offices Speaker: Susie Vaught, Orphan Care Coordinator with Liberty Wildlife This is the season when hundreds of baby birds and other critters are brought in to Liberty Wildlife for care and, whenever possib… Organized by | Type: class

From Weeds to Remedies -- Oils and Salves

July 16, 2013 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm – VPA Offices Instructor: Dr. Dave Hamilton How do you take care of cuts while hiking in Arizona? Or stings from the many critters in the desert? Want a quick remedy for sunburn as we face the blistering days of s… Organized by Class Coordinator | Type: class