Trust for Working Landscapes

There’s a “Canvolution” sweeping the nation, and it’s coming to Bainbridge Island this month. Two classes teaching the basics of food canning and pickling are being offered August 19 and 20 at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church.

The classes are part of a grassroots-inspired nationwide event called Canning Across America, which honors the revival of the time-honored art of canning. Throughout the country, households will join each other to preserve the summer’s bounty. In addition to home canning parties, chefs and food-preservation experts will host classes designed to inspire people how to can creatively and safely.

Co-sponsored by Sound Food and Trust for Working Landscapes (TWL), the Bainbridge classes will be taught by Susy Hymas, Nutrition Educator, WSU Master Food Preserver and Safety Advisor who has more than 30 years of experience in preserving fruits and vegetables. The first night Hymas will offer the basics about canning and preserving and the second night she will demonstrate how to safely pickle the season’s bounty.

The classes will run from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Wednesday August 19 (Canning Basics) and Thursday August 20 (Pickling Basics). The cost is $20 for one class, $30 for both. Classes will be held at the Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, 105 Winslow Way East. To register, send an email to info@soundfood.org or call 206-842-4439 to hold your spot. Send your check for the amount of the class(es) to Sound Food, 221 Winslow Way West, Box 205, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Class size is limited to the first 25 registrants.

There will also be a canning demonstration at Town & Country Market on Friday, August 21 from 1 pm to 3 pm.

For more information read the accompanying brochure and visit Canning Across America.

This Sunday the Trust for Working Landscapes will be conducting another tour
of the Day Road Farm area. Meet at the berry stand on Day Road (look for
the TWL A-board sign ) at 2 PM. See the incredible growth of the pumpkins,
corn, grape vines, onions, the new red water tower, the efforts of the
Kitsap Conservation Crew. Hear about TWL accomplishments and projects.
Takes about 1 1/2 hours and tours nine properties. See the private and
public mix of properties.
Hope to see you there,
Bart Berg
bart@bainbridge.net / 380-5327

Farm supporters,
This Saturday’s work party will focus on fixing and completing elements
of the Day Road Irrigation System. We had a major break caused by a tractor
which needs backfilling, brush needs cutting back at the pump house, pump
house door installed, all the field quick couple boxes checked and graded as
necessary. The east deer fence gate needs repair - you get the idea. So we
need help - please turn out.
We have also had the privilege of having the resources of the Kitsap
Conservation District Crew for this week and next clearing invasives along
the fence lines - come out and see their progress.
10 - 2 meeting at the greenhouse at the Day Road Winery entrance.
Thanks, Bart Berg bart@bainbridge.net / 380-5327