Classes, Workshops & Events

Pictured above: Angela teaching permaculture and soil health in San Juan Island, Washington
Location: FarmLuxe // Photo by Sara Parsons
The Children's Companion Garden Workshop
Did you know that plants have friends? Just like humans, plants are happier and produce more fruit when planted with friends that they love! In this class we'll be looking at the indigenous Three Sisters Garden. Children will learn the relationship between corn, beans, and squash and will get to start their own Three Sisters' seeds! And we'll learn about the surprise fourth sister that sometimes makes an appearance.

Date & Time
June 21, 2025 / 9:00am-11:00am EST
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Location & Cost
FREE event (registration required, link coming soon)
​Whittemore 
​7 Rockaway Road
​Oldwick, New Jersey 08858
​www.whittemoreccc.org
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A Discussion on the Permaculture Flock with Metzer Farms

Description
Your flock can offer so much more than just eggs and meat! Join Katy and Marc Metzer of Metzer Farms and Angela Ferraro-Fanning of The Arcadia Project (then Axe & Root Homestead) in an informative conversation-style webinar about all of the services and utility that a flock can provide to your farm or homestead. We're going beyond the typical uses of eggs and meat and talking about pest control, weeding, alarm calling, and more. Plus a discussion on whether chickens, ducks, geese, or guinea fowl might be the best fit for you. A short 15-minute Q&A session is also included.
The Home Apothecary with Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG) of Herbal Academy

​Description
Join Angela Ferraro-Fanning of The Arcadia Project (then Axe & Root Homestead) in an enlightening conversation with Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG) of Herbal Academy.

Lindsey will be sharing her insight and experience about herbal medicine, on topics including:
1. Why folks should consider creating a home apothecary,
2. The key ingredients or herbs for getting started,
3. Homegrown plant material vs. purchased,
4. A basic herbal recipe everyone should have on-hand,
5. Why herbal medicine carries a sometimes-controversial connotation,
6. A short question and answer session with several audience members
A Discussion on Rotational Grazing
with Dr. Temple Grandin

​Description
Join Angela Ferraro-Fanning of The Arcadia Project (then Axe & Root Homestead) in a conversation about rotational grazing with Dr. Temple Grandin. In this free webinar, Dr. Grandin will share her thoughts on:
1. The necessity of rotational grazing,
2. Implementation,
3. A discussion on stocking density and appropriate animal rotation patterns,
4. A short live question and answer session with audience members.
How to Build Soil with Gabe Brown, ​author of Dirt to Soil

​Description
Join Angela Ferraro-Fanning of The Arcadia Project (then Axe & Root Homestead) in a discussion with Gabe Brown, author of the inspirational resource Dirt to Soil. Gabe will be sharing his experience and insight on building soil. He will cover:

- Why sustainable soil building matters
- Gabe's five principles of soil health
- The importance of carbon within the soil ecosystem
- Whether any soil type, be it clay, sand, or mud, can really be remedied
- Gabe will answer a few audience questions at the end of the talk
Permaculture Fruit Tree Guilds with Stefan Sobkowiak

Description
Angela Ferraro-Fanning of The Arcadia Project (then Axe & Root Homestead) is hosting a discussion on permaculture fruit tree guilds with the very talented and brilliant Stefan Sobkowiak from Les Miracles Fermes in Quebec. Stefan openly shares his passion for permaculture and organic orchard keeping on his well known YouTube Channel, his documentary, and throughout his speaking endeavors.

Stefan Sobkowiak will share his insight and experience with regards to:
1. How to establish a successful fruit tree guild,
2. Orchard guild successful combinations,
3. Challenges and overcoming them,
4. Whether guilds really work in all geographical growing regions,
5. A short live question and answer session with audience members

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