New year, new workshops

We have a full slate of Live Ready workshops planned for 2016. These informative sessions take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at the Bangerter building (3836 W. 4100 South), except as noted. Everyone is welcome and no registration is required, but contact Jennifer Shaw if you'd like reminders and handouts sent to you electronically. Here's the lineup:

 

Jan. 28: Heirloom Seeds and Gardening

Cultivate your skills no matter your circumstance. Learn about heirloom seeds and how to get started. Create a legacy that gives back, with your own seed bank. Unlike hybrid seeds, heirlooms can produce viable seeds each year.  Once you obtain a packet of seeds, you are set for life.  Instruction and starter seeds will be provided.

Feb. 25: Pruning Fruit Trees

Learn basic pruning for all types of trees and then learn specifics for pruning for apple, cherry and peach trees. This workshop is “hands-on” and covers a lot of great information.

Feb. 27:  Pruning Follow-Up Class*

Practice tree pruning skills learned at the Feb. 25 workshop and learn more in-depth tree trimming principles. 
*This is a Saturday class to be held at a backyard location. 

March 31:  An Active, Adventurous, Self-Reliant Lifestyle

Derek Haynie, director of Mapleton Ready, will share an overview of what has made Mapleton Ready workshops so popular with packed attendance every month. Learn how living an active, adventurous, self-sufficient lifestyle is not only a great way to enjoy life to the fullest, but at the same time be ready for just about anything, especially emergencies or disasters.

April 28:  Cheese Making

Have a lot of powdered milk just sitting in your food storage?  Learn step by step to make feta cheese from powdered milk.  This workshop will demonstrate each step in the process and give tips and tricks to be a successful cheese maker.

May 26:  Grains, Grains, Grains  

All grain is good for the food of man (D&C 89:16). Learn about various types of grains, nutritional values, where to obtain them and how they can be best used in your home.  This class will include demonstrations and taste testing.

June 30:  Home Canning 101

While there are many things to remember when canning, it is generally a simple, step-by-step process.  A presentation on the basics of home food preservation, whether you are new to canning or have been doing it for years, there’s up-to-date canning information for everyone to learn.

Aug. 25:  Dehydrating & Freezing Foods

Dehydrating foods is one of the oldest methods of food storage. Come learn the tips and techniques for dehydrating foods, including various methods, equipment needed, pre-treatment of foods and proper storage. Tips on safe and proper freezing methods will also be discussed.

Sept. 29:  Let the Storm Rage On: Survive Freezing Temperatures Without Electricity  

An extended power outage could be dangerous in our climate. We turned our power off in January just to see if we could survive. Learn what we discovered about surviving at home without power in the dead of winter. In this class we will review emergency heating options and techniques to keep from freezing (and starving) when the power is out.

Oct. 27:  Natural Yeast

Learn why natural yeast helps the body digest wheat better, and watch a demonstration on how to make natural yeast bread and other yummy treats.  Try samples and sign up for your own yeast start.