Fall Workshop Series Kicks Off with Seed Saving, Preserving, and More

We're thrilled to announce our 2013 Fall Workshop Series in partnership with Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo. This year's lineup features a diverse range of topics led by expert presenters, all made possible through a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation grant. Workshops are free to attend, but registration is required—spaces fill quickly!

Workshop Schedule

Seed Saving Workshop (required for Seed Saving Exchange participation)
Saturday, August 10th, 12:00 PM
Presenter: Richard Price
Location: Urban Roots, 428 Rhode Island Street
Cost: Free

Preserving the Harvest: Jelly Making
Saturday, August 24th, 10:00 AM
Presenter: Liz Kent
Location: TBD
Cost: Free

Preserving the Harvest: Tomatoes
Saturday, September 21st, 10:00 AM
Presenter: Liz Kent
Location: Elim Community Corp Garden, 70 Chalmers Street
Cost: Free

Bulbs
Saturday, September 28th, 3:00 PM
Presenter: David Clark
Location: Urban Roots, 428 Rhode Island Street
Cost: Free

Putting Your Garden To Bed Work(ing)shop
Tuesday, October 1st, 5:00 PM
Presenter: Caesandra Seawell
Location: Pelion Community Garden, 206 Best Street
Cost: Free

Native Plants
Saturday, October 12th, 2:00 PM
Presenter: Beaufort Willbern
Location: GGB Office at Tri Main, 2495 Main Street, Suite 408
Cost: Free

Composting
Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 AM
Presenter: Nicole Dionne
Location: GGB Office at Tri Main, 2495 Main Street, Suite 408
Cost: Free

Garlic
Sunday, September 15th, 10:00 AM
Presenter: Tom Szulist of Singer Farms Naturals
Location: Urban Roots, 428 Rhode Island Street
Cost: Free

Registration & Policies

To register, call 716-362-8982, email workshops@urbanroots.org, or visit the store during business hours. Please review our workshop policies:

• Registration is required prior to each workshop. Capacity depends on venue, topic, format, and presenter preference. Waitlists are maintained; walk-ins are not admitted if a waitlist exists.
• Workshops close 10 minutes after start time—late arrivals cannot enter.
• Some hands-on workshops may have a material fee, payable upon registration.
• By registering, you grant Urban Roots permission to use photos, video, and voice recordings for publicity and educational purposes.

We look forward to another knowledge-packed series!