Community Event

Explore cutting-edge agricultural research with the Rich Earth Institute at a special On-Farm Field Day in Brattleboro, VT. This event highlights insights from a three-year study investigating the effects of sanitized human urine, biochar made from biosolids, biochar made from sawdust, and compost (in various combinations) on soil health and crop yield. We will also feature diverse farmers’ perspectives on these amendments gathered through social research.

Join us for a field walk to discuss soil health [...]

This workshop covers the fundamentals of flower harvest and floral design. Learn best practices of flower harvesting and post-harvest care methods to extend your blooms' beauty. Enjoy hands on bouquet-making and design instruction, crafting beautiful arrangements to take home.

Discover the ancient art of fermenting liquids right in your own kitchen. From fizzy sodas to wild-crafted vinegars, this hands-on intensive workshop will guide you through the process of turning simple ingredients into extraordinary concoctions. 

Discover the power of plants and learn how to create your own herbal remedies. In this hands-on workshop, you'll delve into the world of medicinal herbs and learn how to grow, forage, and process them into soothing and delicious remedies.

Join us for a walk around Just Roots identifying our bio-regionally abundant medicinal herbs that come into season in the fall. We'll learn identification, medicinal uses, harvesting techniques, medicinal preparations and more. Participants will be given time to do some foraging of their own and we'll end our walk by sharing some medicinal wild food dishes Jade will prepare ahead of time to share. Recipes will be shared!