cityofnanaimo prc_nanaimo (#ilovemyparksandrec) 27 Come Read with Me Workshop 5 to 8 Years This interactive session provides families with practical reading strategies and tools to support literacy at home. The workshop begins with a presentation for parents/caregivers while children enjoy supervised activities in a nearby room. Afterwards, families reunite to practice the strategies together. You will leave with a tote bag filled with resources for reading at home. Instructor: Literacy Central Vancouver Island Sat, Oct 24 | 10:30-11:30 am | FREE | 173409 Beban Park Social Centre Let’s Eat! Kids’ Cooking 7 to 13 Years Get ready to harvest, cook, create and have fun! In this hands-on workshop, learn tasty flavour combos, safety, cooking techniques and more while building confidence in the kitchen. Instructor: Nanaimo Foodshare Tue, Sep 15-29 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176821 Wed & Thu, Sep16-Oct 1| 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176822 Tue, Oct 6-20 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176823 Tue, Oct 27-Nov 10 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176824 Wed & Thu, Oct 28-Nov 12 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176826 Tue, Nov 17-Dec 1 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176828 Tue, Jan 5-19 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176829 Wed, Jan 6-20 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176830 Tue, Jan 26-Feb 9 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176831 Wed, Jan 27-Feb 10 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176832 Wed, Feb 17-Mar 3 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $135/3 | 176833 Five Acre Community Park (945 Park Ave) Community Farm Drop-in D All Ages Drop-in and volunteer at the Five Acre Community Farm. Have fun, meet people, take home some harvest, enjoy nature, learn new skills and help a charity. Instructor: Park Avenue Farm Volunteers Fri, Feb 19-Oct 27 | 10 am-2 pm | Free | 176855 Five Acre Community Park (945 Park Ave) Farmer Family Play Group Inviting families to explore the farm together in a safe, fun and educational outdoor setting. Each session includes relaxed nature-based learning, games and a chance to harvest and take home seasonal farm produce. Bring a picnic lunch if you like! Mon, Aug 31 | 12-2 pm | $15/1 | 176840 Wed, Sep 2 | 12-2 pm | $15/1 | 176845 Thu, Sep 3 | 12:30-2:30 pm | $15/1 | 176846 Tue, Sep 15 | 12:30-2:30 pm | $15/1 | 176847 Tue, Sep 22 | 12:30-2:30 pm | $15/1 | 176848 Five Acre Community Park (945 Park Ave) ALL AGES PROGRAMS with Nanaimo Foodshare Have fun, meet people, take home some harvest, enjoy nature, learn new skills and help a charity! Each session is $7 per person. Come for one or come for them all. Sessions held at the Nanaimo Foodshare (271 Pine Street) or Five Acre/Park Avenue Farm (945 Park Avenue) Farm Fresh Tomato Salsa Workshop Make the best salsa and then take some home. Thu, Aug 20 | 3-5 pm | $7/1 | 177687 | Park Ave. Farm Herbal Tea Blending & Herbal Vinegars Create your own custom herbal tea blends and infused vinegars to take home. Tue, Sep 1 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177686 | Park Ave. Farm Canning Tomatoes: Stewed & Crushed Learn safe, confidence building tomato canning. Thu, Sep 3 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $7/1 | 177688 | Nanaimo Foodshare Seed Saving for Home Gardeners Harvest, store and grow your own seeds. Wed, Sep 9 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177690 | Park Ave. Farm Corn & Tomato Harvest Celebration Join us for some hands-on garden fun. Thu, Sep 10 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177710 | Park Ave. Farm Garlic Planting & Soil Health Plant garlic and learn how to have healthy soil. Mon, Oct 26 | 3-5 pm | $7/1 | 177711 | Park Ave. Farm Low Sugar Applesauce & Jam Learn techniques for making your own preserves. Fri, Nov 6 | 11 am-1 pm | $7/1 | 177720 | Nanaimo Foodshare Pickling Basics Turn vegetables into pickled treasures. Mon, Nov 9 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $7/1 | 177726 | Nanaimo Foodshare Calendula Salve & Herbal Bath Products Make amazing bath products from the garden. Fri, Dec 11 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177727 | Nanaimo Foodshare Holiday Preserves: Cranberry Sauce & Mincemeat Make these great treats in time for the holiday. Thu, Dec 17 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $7/1 | 177728 | Nanaimo Foodshare Fruitcake & Traditional Chutneys Make these traditional treats this holiday season. Fri, Dec 18 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $7/1 | 177729 | Nanaimo Foodshare Fermentation Fundamentals Make and discover the health benefits of these. Mon, Jan 4 | 3:30-5:30 pm | $7/1 | 177730 | Nanaimo Foodshare Kombucha & Fermented Beverages Learn how to make these at home. Fri, Jan 15 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177731 | Nanaimo Foodshare Pro-D Day Pie Making Make pies and master the crust and fillings. Fri, Feb 12 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177739 | Nanaimo Foodshare Seed Starting & Garden Planning Get a head start for your seasonal plantings. Fri, Mar 5 | 10 am-12 pm | $7/1 | 177740 | Park Ave. Farm Pollination & Mason Bees Learn how to support our pollinators. Thu, Mar 11 | 10 am-12 pm | $7/1 | 177741 | Park Ave. Farm
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