Free Workshops In Montclair: Earthbox, Herbs, Compost

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Montclair Community Farm Coalition. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site here.

With funding from the New Jersey Healthy Communities Network grant, the Montclair Department of Health and Human Services, HOMECorp, and Montclair Community Farms will be sponsoring a series of free workshops throughout the year.

To download the flyer and register online, visit www.montclairhistory.org/montclair-community-farms. Questions? Contact our coordinator at montclaircommunityfarms@gmail.com.

Upcoming works include:

• Earthbox Giveaway. Learn how to plant and take home your own EarthBox! Saturday, April 14 from 10 am to 12 pm At HOMECorp, 17 Talbot Street, Montclair.
• Herb Containers. Assemble a pretty set of herbs, just in time for Mother's Day! Sunday, May 6th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm At Montclair Community Farms, 108 Orange Road, Montclair
• Yes, even YOU can Compost! Montclair's local compost expert will demystify composting in any living situation. Saturday, June 16th from 1:30 to 3:30 pm At Montclair Community Farms, 108 Orange Road, Montclair.

The Montclair Community Farms serve as hands-on resources that engage and educate the community and youth farmers in urban farming, sustainable agriculture, affordable food access, and healthy food and lifestyle choices.

The Montclair Community Farms Coalition is a collaborative network of organizations committed to furthering the mission of the Montclair Community Farms: HOMECorp, Montclair Department of Health and Human Services, Montclair History Center, Montclair State University, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County: Essex 4-H and Master Gardeners, and Montclair DIGS. The group is funded by Partners for Health Foundation.

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