Events Listing

Community Conversation

Feb-10-2010 07:00PM - 09:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

Join Post Oil Solutions at 7:00 PM for the continuation of these facilitated conversations framed around the question, "How do we work together to make our communities healthier and more sustainable?" The first conversation brought 50 people together to discuss topics such as food, transportation, housing, energy, resource sharing and more. We want support of interested groups and individuals in turning these ideas into action plans. It is our hope that, together, we can launch new initiatives that will help to make our communities stronger. Light refreshments will be provided. Location Elliot Street Cafe.

Winter Farmers' Market - Local Food Swap Table

Feb-13-2010 10:00AM - 03:00PM - VT

The delightful Winter Farmers' Market continues into the new year. Open alternate weeks from 10 am to 3 pm at the River Garden in downtown Brattleboro. Join us this week for the second annual Local Food Swap Table. For the last hour of the market, from 2-3 pm, local Regular vendors include some of your favorites like Dwight Miller Orchards, Diamond Cow Desserts, Wild Shepherd Farm, Mountain Meadows, Susan Dunning Pottery, Orchard Hill Breadworks, Putney Mountain Wines, Thai Hut and many more. There are many new items as well - come check out yummy savory scones, homemade sauerkraut, herbal smoothies to boost your immunity, silver jewelry and more. Come for the local farm products and beautiful handmade items, and stay for a tasty lunch or a chair massage. Local live music this week by Sally Newton & Michael Donahue in the cafe from 11-1. There is something at the market for everyone.

9 X 12 Garden: For Beginning Gardeners

Feb-14-2010 01:00PM - 03:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

As part of Post Oil Solutions (Re)Learning to Feed Ourselves Series, join Robert King for this session to learn how to design your 9 X 12 vegetable garden. This session is intended for beginning gardeners. This is a repeat of the Jan 24 session so as to accommodate the demand for this popular workshop. Sliding scale fee of $2 to $20, no one refused for lack of funds. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 641-715-3900 ext. 85789. Admission at the door will be $20 if space is available.

Problems in Your Garden

Feb-21-2010 01:00PM - 03:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

As part of Post Oil Solutions (Re)Learning to Feed Ourselves Series, join Robert King for this session focusing on problems encountered in your garden. With the challenges presented by the 2009 gardening season between cool wet temperatures and late blight this session may help you learn how to best weather what the 2010 may have in store. This is a repeat of the Jan 31 workshop in anticipation of the demand for this session. Sliding scale fee of $2 to $20, no one refused for lack of funds. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 641-715-3900 ext. 85789. Admission at the door will be $20 if space is available.

Garden Planning for Intermediate Gardeners

Feb-28-2010 01:00PM - 03:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

As part of Post Oil Solutions (Re)Learning to Feed Ourselves Series, join Robert King for this session aimed at intermediate gardeners. Learn about methods to take your gardening skills to the next level. This is a repeat of the February 7 workshop to accommodate anticipated demand. Sliding scale fee of $2 to $20, no one refused for lack of funds. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 641-715-3900 ext. 85789. Admission at the door will be $20 if space is available.

Enrich Your Soil, Mulching, Pest Management & Basic Hand Tools

Mar-07-2010 01:00PM - 03:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

As part of Post Oil Solutions (Re)Learning to Feed Ourselves Series, join Robert King for this session focused on building your soil, mulching, managing pests and the basic hand tools to help you in the garden. Sliding scale fee of $2 to $20, no one refused for lack of funds. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 641-715-3900 ext. 85789. Admission at the door will be $20 if space is available.

Community Conversation

Mar-10-2010 07:00PM - 09:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

Join Post Oil Solutions at 7:00 PM for the continuation of these facilitated conversations framed around the question, "How do we work together to make our communities healthier and more sustainable?" The first conversation brought 50 people together to discuss topics such as food, transportation, housing, energy, resource sharing and more. We want support of interested groups and individuals in turning these ideas into action plans. It is our hope that, together, we can launch new initiatives that will help to make our communities stronger. Light refreshments will be provided. Location Elliot Street Cafe.

Cold Frames

Mar-14-2010 01:00PM - 03:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

As part of Post Oil Solutions (Re)Learning to Feed Ourselves Series, join Robert King for this popular gardening workshop. Learn how to build low cost cold frames that can significantly extend your growing season. Sliding scale fee of $2 to $20, no one refused for lack of funds. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Call 641-715-3900 ext. 85789. Admission at the door will be $20 if space is available.

Community Conversation

Apr-14-2010 07:00PM - 09:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

Join Post Oil Solutions at 7:00 PM for the continuation of these facilitated conversations framed around the question, "How do we work together to make our communities healthier and more sustainable?" The first conversation brought 50 people together to discuss topics such as food, transportation, housing, energy, resource sharing and more. We want support of interested groups and individuals in turning these ideas into action plans. It is our hope that, together, we can launch new initiatives that will help to make our communities stronger. Light refreshments will be provided. Location Elliot Street Cafe.

Community Conversation

May-12-2010 07:00PM - 09:00PM - Brattleboro, VT

Join Post Oil Solutions at 7:00 PM for the continuation of these facilitated conversations framed around the question, "How do we work together to make our communities healthier and more sustainable?" The first conversation brought 50 people together to discuss topics such as food, transportation, housing, energy, resource sharing and more. We want support of interested groups and individuals in turning these ideas into action plans. It is our hope that, together, we can launch new initiatives that will help to make our communities stronger. Light refreshments will be provided. Location Elliot Street Cafe.