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MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIR!
June 2-3
MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine has been
helping folks live self-reliant, sustainable,
meaningful lives, since its inception in the early
70’s and is the planet’s largest and longestrunning
environmental lifestyle magazine.
More than 3 million people read the magazine
worldwide. The Mother Earth News Fair is the
publications annual event held on the west
coast in Puyallup Washington and on the east
coast in Pennsylvania.
Fairs feature practical, hands-on demos
and workshops and hundreds of vendors that
cover everything from renewable energy to
Paul Stamets, dedicated mycologist for
more than 30 years is one of numerous
speakers at the Mother Earth Fair.
Stamets presents the workshop MUSHROOMS AS
PLANETARY HEALERS. Habitats have immune systems, just
like people. Our relationship to fungi can be the basis for
novel pairings that lead to greater sustainability and better
health. Explore a dozen species of medicinal mushrooms
from a historical perspective, and learn about Paul’s work
with the Bioshield BioDefense program.
small scale-agriculture to Green transportation.
This years speakers include: Joel Salatin, Paul
Stamets, Ed Begley Jr, Bryan Welch, Temple
Grandin, & Will Allen. See a full schedule and
pre-order tickets ($25 for a 2-day pass) at
motherearthnews.com/fair/home.aspx
The Puyallup Fairgrounds is the site of
Washington’s largest single attraction: the
Puyallup Fair. The Fairgrounds are located 35
miles south of Seattle and 10 miles east of
Tacoma in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
Food Power Workshop: The Physical, Monetary, Political, and
Planetary Consequences of What We Put on Our Forks.
May 19
We all want healthy, tasty food at
reasonable prices, but how do we find
it in the maze of organic vs natural,
recalled vs FDA approved, fast vs slow,
processed vs local, box store vs CSA
Complex labels omit vital information.
Commercials entice us with foods
doctors forbid us to eat. “Health food”
seems expensive; “fast food” appears
cheap. “Food Safety” is a legal issue.
Why can’t we just eat Why is food
political and complicated What can we
do about it This class takes a broad
view of our most important consumer
item, encouraging discussion and
research through articles and films.
Workshop fee (includes materials):
$35 to TLA. One scholarship and
couples discounts available. Pay at the
class. Held at Titanic Lifeboat Academy,
91868 Youngs River Road, Astoria.
10am - 4pm with potluck lunch.
Register by phoning 325-6886 or
emailing LifeboatAcademy@aol.com.
Carla Albright to speak at Tillamook County Library
May 12
Master Gardener Carla Albright, author of the popular
book “Coastal Gardening in the Pacific Northwest”
will be at The Tillamook County Library on SATURDAY,
MAY 12, 1pm to present a program entitled “My Favorite
Plants for the Coastal Garden.” This program will take
place at 1pm at the Tillamook Library, located at 1716
Third St, in the downstairs meeting rooms. Come and
hear advice from a master gardener who specializes in
our unique climate.
Carla Albright is an Oregon State Master Gardener
as well as a Penn State Master Gardener, and writes
a weekly gardening column for the Tillamook Headlight
Herald. She also works professionally in several gardens
along the coast. Light refreshments will be served. This
program is free of charge and open to the public. For
more information please call the Tillamook Library at
503-842-4792.
Tillamook County Master Gardeners
Plant Sale
On May 26 from 9 AM to 2 PM the Tillamook
County Master Gardeners will have a plant sale
at the Fairgrounds in the Livestock Barn. They
will be selling annuals, vegetables and house
plants. There will be vendors and a Help Desk
for gardening questions with an Oregon State
expert to answer questions regarding invasive
plants.
Beekeeping Start-Up Workshop
Assembling Your Hive Equipment Workshop. May 12 or
26. With Julie Tennis. This five-hour, hands-on workshop
is for beginning beekeepers who would like to learn how to
assemble their Langstroth hive bodies and frames. Price
includes supplies and equipment to build two brood boxes,
a super, twenty brood frames and ten super frames. The
baseboard, inner cover, telescoping cover and queen
excluder are also included. You will go home with everything
you need to house your packaged bees. Class size is
limited. $200/person; $25 for an additional person. 10am
– 3pm. Workshops will be held at Tennis’ home in Naselle,
WA. Register at beementor.com/workshops/
Local Region Farm Apprenticeship
Long-Term Education Programs. Fred’s Homegrown
Produce in the Naselle River Valley offers educational opportunities
for individuals interested in completely immersing
themselves in cutting edge farming practices. College Internships
– Seeking an internship for college credit Come to a
sustainable organic farm to get real life experience! Fred’s
Homegrown Produce is developing a progressive new business
model that is primarily focused on product quality and
sustainability. Farm apprenticeship – Spend a full season on
the farm to learn everything about building and operating a
sustainable small farm. The focus of this season-long pursuit
is to get hands-on experience in every aspect of the food
growing business. In addition to learning how to grow the
highest quality organic food using progressive sustainable
practices, you’ll also be exposed to different strategies of
product processing and retail. FMI, email fredshomegrownproduce@gmail.com
Oregon Hunger Task Force
Listening Session May 17.
Oregon Hunger Task Force Listening Session. Thursday
May 17.Community members are invited to share their
experiences and thoughts on hunger and food systems in
the community, and recommend policy improvements that
help reduce and solve hunger in Clatsop County and across
Oregon. Lunch will be provided as well as opportunities to
participate in informational sessions on “Advocacy and the
2012 Farm Bill” and “Utilizing Federally Funded Child Nutrition
Programs.” 9:30am – 3pm at the Holiday Inn Express in
Astoria. RSVP by May 10 to robyn@oregonhunger.org
Cooking Classes at Pelicano.
All classes are demo in the restaurant dining room. Each
class includes about 2 hours of instruction, at least 4 different
dishes prepared, a packet of recipes, a glass of wine
and at the end of the class, a good size sample of all the
dishes. Recipes taught during the class are designed to
teach techniques and offer insight that goes beyond a single
recipe. Upcoming classes include Fiesta Cinco de Mayo at
10am on May 5, and Salmon Season at 1pm on May 26.
Cost is $35 or $40 depending upon ingredients. At Pelicano
Restaurant on the waterfront at 177 Howerton Way in
Ilwaco, WA. FMI or to register, call 360-642-4034.
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