Register online at recreation.nanaimo.ca General Inquiries 250-756-5200 64 Basic Fruit Tree Pruning Our expert pruner will show you how to care for young and old fruit trees and grape vines in your yard. This is the workshop to attend to get hands-on learning in basic pruning techniques. Bring a camera or notebook and questions for this hands-on workshop. Dress for the weather. Instructor: Scott Wiskerke Sat, Apr 4 | 10 am-12 pm | $20/1 | 161003 Pine Street Community Garden Sun, Apr 5 | 10 am-12 pm | $20/1 | 161005 Beaufort Food Forest (St. George St or Beaufort Dr) Refresher Pruning NEW! If you have some pruning experience or have done some reading about pruning, this workshop can show you how to apply those principles to your trees. There will be some information on pest control, dormant oil spraying and other more complex tree care. Even if you haven’t pruned before, this workshop will help you feel confident to start. Dress for the weather. Sun, Apr 12 | 10 am-12 pm | $20/1 | 161006 Sun, Jun 28 | 10 am-12 pm | $20/1 | 161008 Beaufort Food Forest (St. George St or Beaufort Dr) Old Tree Renovation Pruning NEW! Have you inherited an old fruit tree that is out of control? Before you give up, take this course. It may be possible to get your tree producing healthy fruit again at a height that will allow you to pick it. It makes sense to try to renovate a tree with an established root system instead of planting something new. Come to this practical course where you will learn how to renovate an old, overgrown apple tree. Dress for the weather. Instructor: Scott Wiskerke Sat, Jun 27 | 10 am-12 pm | $20/1 | 161007 Pine Street Community Garden Starting a New Garden or Revamping Your Old Garden NEW! Whether you are looking at a bare patch of grass or a weed choked garden that looks exhausting to get into shape for planting, you can begin planting with minimal effort and time. All it takes is a bunch of organic materials and a bit of know-how and planning. Come to this workshop to be inspired to start planting and harvesting in your new or revamped garden. You can do it! Be prepared to help build and plant a bed outside during this class. Dress for the weather. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, Apr 25 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $20/1 | 161314 Pine Street Community Garden Watering Your Plants and Trees is the New Normal NEW! How can you respond to climate change to help your garden through droughts, heat domes and unseasonal temperatures throughout the year? In this workshop, you will learn how to buffer your garden from adverse conditions, learn watering and water-saving techniques and select plants that do well in your yard. We will talk about soil building, mulch and rainwater collection and put together some simple types of irrigation together. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, May 30 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $20/1 | 161315 Pine Street Community Garden Pest and Disease Prevention in Your Yard and Garden NEW! Learn how to raise resilient plants that can resist disease and insect pests without the use of pesticides or herbicides. Strong plants can handle a small amount of damage and still produce lots of food. Find out how to boost your plants’ health, select the best plants for your space and how to encourage beneficial insects that can protect your plants. We will talk about different types of plant protection and learn to identify common insects and diseases should your plants become affected. Instructor: Connie Kuromoto Sat, Jun 13 | 1:30-3:30 pm | $20/1 | 161319 Beban Park Learning Gardens All Natural Hair Care NEW! Whether your hair is oily, dry, colour-treated or you are dealing with dandruff or hair loss, this fun and informative “All Hair Care” class is for you! Using an array of herbal botanicals, aromatherapy oils and moisturizing shampoo bars, make your own nourishing hair products. Recipes on deep conditioner, a detangler and hair rinses are also included. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, Apr 18 | 9 -11 am | $42/1 | 161335 Bowen Park Complex Soy Bee It NEW! Beeswax is the foundation for many nourishing health and body products. From cosmetics to skin moisturizers, beeswax plays the role of an emollient and a humectant. Additionally, beeswax works as an antioxidant and is a good source for Vitamin A which is good for rough and dry skin. We will work with a variety of ingredients to create a healthy lip balm, a healing herbal salve, a solid lotion bar and a topquality soy candle. Recipes provided for a honey facial mask and a furniture polish are included. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, Apr 18 | 2-4 pm | $42/1 | 161334 Bowen Park Complex Signature Manicure & Pedicure NEW! Imagine creating your own nail bar in the privacy of your own home. Experience and customize your own pedicure and manicure spa treatments. In this hands-on class, create gratifying and affordable products and receive recipes on foot sprays and nail fungus treatments. Instructor: Cheryl Theilade Sat, Apr 18 | 11:30 am-1:30 pm | $42/1 | 161332 Bowen Park Complex
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