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Meal at 6:00pm followed by an educational seminar on Backyard Chickens. We will have vendors, and sales on all poultry products. Also, we will have several 2-day old pullets, as well as about 200 older started pullets for sale. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy. See More

Everyone is invited to New Harvest Park on Saturday, May 28 beginning at 9:30 a.m. to swap plants or garden supplies and have lunch.

CAC Beardsley Community Farm will be holding a "So You Wanna Get Some Chickens?" Workshop on Saturday, May 21.  The workshop will be in tandem with our monthly community workday from 9 AM - 12 PM.  The workshop will be held at 9 AM and any participants should feel free to stick around afterward to help the folks at Beardsley get some work done that day.   The goal of the workshop is to educate folks who are thinking about raising hens in the backyard or are already doing so now that the…See More

Herb WorkshopLearn how to chose, plant, care for, harvest, dry and use your favorite herbs. Watercress and cream cheese sandwiches and mint tea will be served after the workshopPlease bring a chair.Cost $10.00See More

Have you ever considered raising chickens?Well if you have then be sure to join the Knoxville Botanical Garden and a panel of experts on Saturday September 18th for a three hour workshop.Learn all about the city’s new chicken ordinance, the benefits of raising backyard chickens, how to properly care for and handle your hens, and much more at this informative and hands on workshop.When: Saturday September 18th 10:00 – 1:00Where: Knoxville Botanical Garden and ArboretumMembers: $10Non-Members: $15See More

This group is open to all those who are interested in sustainability/frugal living. green building, alternative and renewable energy sources, waste reduction and recycling, composting and organic living.we have a new facebook site.See More

July 13th update!! ***No vote tonight**** Delayed.Will let you know as soon as a new date is set!!!!!!This is the 2nd and FINAL vote to permit Backyard Hens in Knoxville.We can't let up now, several members of city council had reservations. And as we've seen, a crowd of polite yet passionate citizens can make a BIG difference.So we NEED YOU THERE for the final inning! Please mark your calendars.See More

Get ready to learn how to make strawberry preserves with UT Home Economist Bonnie Sheeley.Please RSVP with Emery 5 & 10 (579-0510). The class may fill-up, so make your reservations today.EVENT IS FREE.See More

“Canning College: Preserving Foods Safely” is a four-session course designed to teach, through hands-on demonstrations, the “ins and outs” of home canning. Course offered - June 3, 8, 10, and 15 - 6:00 to 8:00.Topics to be covered in the course include:Preserving Jams and JelliesPicklingUsing a Waterbath CannerUsing a Pressure CannerDuring the first portion of the class, you will learn basic foods preservation and home canning principles and terminology. The second portion of each class session…See More