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 Nanaimo Foodshare (271 Pine St) 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) GROW, MAKE & PRESERVE WORKSHOPS with Nanaimo Foodshare Have fun, meet people, take home some harvest, enjoy nature, learn new skills and help a charity! (Designed for years 18+) 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 Community Park (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 | Five Acre Community Park 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 | Five Acre Community Park 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 | Five Acre Community Park Corn & Tomato Harvest Celebration Join us for some hands-on garden fun. Thu, Sep 10 | 12-2 pm | $7/1 | 177710 | Five Acre Community Park Garlic Planting & Soil Health Plant garlic and learn how to have healthy soil. Mon, Oct 26 | 3-5 pm | $7/1 | 177711 | Five Acre Community Park 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 (all ages welcome) 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 | Five Acre Community Park Pollination & Mason Bees Learn how to support our pollinators. Thu, Mar 11 | 10 am-12 pm | $7/1 | 177741 | Five Acre Community Park
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