Workshops & Events
Seed Starting
The Trent Vegetable Gardens & the Seasoned Spoon Café present:
SEED STARTING
$5 or pwyc
In this workshop you’ll learn everything you need to know about how to start your own seeds with the coordinator of the Trent Vegetable Gardens. Find out about where to source seeds, growing mediums, lighting, timing and tips for growing healthy seedlings. Plus there will be a hands on component in which you will get the opportunity to seed the Trent Vegetable Garden's onions & leeks together!
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more info
Vegetable Gardening 101
The Seasoned Spoon Café and the Trent Vegetable Gardens Present:
Vegetable Gardening 101
In this beginner’s workshop, learn everything you need to know about how to get started, what to grow and how to plan your veggie garden with Aimee Blyth, former Trent Vegetable Garden Coordinator and long-time home gardener! Perfect for those with little gardening knowledge or those wanting to expand their gardening know how. Bring your questions and specific gardening inquiries as there will lots of opportunity for discussion.
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more info
Community Meal and Basic Income Talk
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Join the Seasoned Spoon for our final community meal of the year! Community meals are a great way to gather with friends, build community and get involved in the food movement at Trent. These delicious dinners feature campus grown foods and are offered on a pay what you can basis!
We’re excited to welcome the Nourish project for a presentation & discussion about basic income following the meal. A basic income guarantee (BIG) ensures everyone an income sufficient to meet basic needs to live with dignity & health regardless of work status. Brad Daniels, a member of the Basic Income Network & Trent student, will be presenting his research on Basic Income initiatives followed by a discussion exploring the difference a basic income would make in our lives.
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more info
Vermicomposting
$5 or pwyc
Do you want to learn how to make your own fertilizer that is organic, frugal and fun? Worm composting has become a popular gardening hobby. In this workshop learn all about Red Wiggler worm composting including how to feed them, care for them and apply their compost. If you’re interested in natural and sustainable gardening, this may just be the workshop for you. There is also opportunity to purchase worms and composting kits if you choose.
$10 extra for red wiggler worms
$15 extra for composting kit (includes worms, composting bin & bedding)
**Come by the Seasoned Spoon ahead of time to order worms or full kit**
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more info
Sprouting 101
$5 or pay what you can
Are you missing the taste of fresh local greens after a long cold winter? Don’t want to wait another couple months for first Spring’s harvest?
Well not to worry, you can produce your own microgreens at home in a matter of days! This beginners sprouting workshop will teach you everything you need to know about how to get started growing your own sprouts at home. Learn about the equipment you need, sourcing & soaking seeds, rinsing plus harvesting your delicious baby greens! Never go through another winter without fresh greens again!
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information
Salves and Ointments
$5 - $10 Sliding Scale
Learn how to care for your skin with healing salves and ointments. In this workshop, you will learn all about herbal salves and ointments including the difference between them, the properties of various herbs and oils and how to prepare them. We will make a batch together & you will leave with a sample and recipes you can use at home!
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more information.
Nourishing Life: Seasonal Nutrition through Traditional Chinese Medicine
$5 or pay what you can
Do you feel nourished and energized after meals? Join Jesse Jacob, registered Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner & Registered Acupuncturist, in learning how to utilize methods found in traditional Chinese dietary therapy to improve your relationship with food. A discussion about seasonal nutrition will be followed by a hands-on lesson in how to make congee. This simple, affordable, and delicious dish can be tailored to a wide variety of constitutions and health issues. Warm your belly, feed your soul and learn a practical skill to last a lifetime.
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com or more information.
AGM and Community Meal
Meal @ 5pm and meeting @ 6pm in the cafe
Come and share food with your fellow co-op members.
Stick around for our AGM and find out how things work behind the scenes at the Spoon; all about our finances and by-laws, the board of directors, and upcoming plans!
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com or more information.
Supermarket Tour Facilitator Training
Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 5:00pm to 7:00pmFREE
Learn how to facilitate supermarket tours with OPIRG and the Seasoned Spoon Café. The supermarket tour leads groups of people in deconstructing the food system through the hidden underbelly of the supermarket. If you’re interested in digging deeper into Canada’s food system and gaining leadership skills to guide others in exploring food issues, then this workshop is for you.
*Each participant will receive a free copy of the supermarket tour publication. $10 value**
Email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com to register or for more info
Vegetarian Cooking 101
The Seasoned Spoon Cafe & the Trent Colleges present:
Vegetarian Cooking 101
Free classes for Students
January 23rd – Champlain
January 30th - Lady Eaton
February 6th Otonabee
February 13th - Gzowski/Traill
5:00pm – 8:00pm @ the Seasoned Spoon Café
Living on your own for the first time? Looking to liven up your kitchen skills?
The foundation of this intro to vegetarian cooking workshop will be CHEAP, QUICK and EASY! Learn how
to make simple, delicious and nutritious vegetarian food while saving time and money! This workshop,
designed for students, will provide beginners with the basics of cooking on a budget, meal planning,
shopping seasonally and staying healthy. During each workshop, we will make and share a comfort food
favourite together. This workshop will provide herbivores and non-herbivores alike with the skills to
transition to tasty and healthy home cooking
Register in your college office or email spoonvolunteers@gmail.com for more info