Workshops and events/Calendar

Volunteer at work parties

Everyone is welcome to our weekly work parties during academic quarters. For Fall 2022, come for hands-on learning on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12-2pm! You don't have to know or bring anything to join us. Meet in the Outdoor Classroom to start.No previous experience required! Tools, background, and instructions provided in a friendly skill-sharing environment.

FEB 8 3-5pm 

Creating Contours

This outside, hands-on event will cover soil conservation, water banking, and resilient design as we start planning the recontouring of our vegetable production rows in the Outback. Led by earthworks expert Brian Kerkvliet from local Inspiration Farm. Free, all tools provided; please dress warmly and wear a mask at all times! We'll meet at the Outdoor Classroom at 3pm. 

FEB 22, 2:30-4:30pm

Pruning Fruit Trees

WWU Alumnus and former Outback Coordinator Edward Johnson will discuss and demonstrate the art of fruit tree pruning. This hands-on workshop is free, and all tools are provided. Warm clothes, closed-toed shoes or boots, and masks are required at all times. Meet at the Outdoor Classroom at 3, or come find us in the Forest Garden once the workshop has started. 

Workshops

Outback student Coordinators plan and host several events each quarter that are free and open to all. Topics range from native plant foraging to permaculture design to eating well on a budget. Have a request or an idea for a workshop? Let us know!