Troy Gardens is a unique urban development integrating urban
agriculture, affordable housing, and open space on 31 acres on
Madison’s northside. Find us on the 500 block of Troy Drive (for a map
and directions see our website at www.troygardens.org).

EXPLORING MENDOTA'S INDIAN MOUNDS
June 21, 7:00pm
Join us for the first workshop in our Summer Education Series. Future
workshops include: traditional Hmong backpack weaving, seed saving,
west african drumming, beekeeping, mosaic stepping stones, and
digital photography. The cost is $10 and registration is required (get
the specific meeting location when you register). Contact: Dana
Slowiak at (608) 240-0409 and <dana@...>.

VOLUNTEER STEWARDS- WILDCRAFTING WITH HERBS CLASS
June 24, 9am-noon
Join us for this workshop and volunteer event in the Troy Gardens
native prairie and woodlands. Volunteer Stewards commit to six hours a
month of volunteer work in return for free classes in natural areas
management. Future classes include: prairie plant identification,
insect identification, prairie restoration, rain gardens, woodland
management, nighttime on the land, and winter tree and plant
identification. Contact: Amy Martin at (608) 240-0409 and
<naturalareas@...>.

URBAN FARM DAY FOR KIDS
June 24, 10:30-12:30
Meet the chickens, visit the beehives, and hike the trails at Troy
Gardens! Kids of all ages are invited to join us for a day of fun
exploring our farm, community gardens, and native prairie and
woodlands. Admission is $5, but reduced rates are available for low-
income families. Contact: Nathan Larason at (608) 240-0409 and
<nathan@...>.

VOLUNTEER PICNIC NIGHT- CREATING BERRY WINES CLASS
June 28, 4-7pm
Once a month we invite you to join us at Troy Gardens for an evening
of garden maintenance, a class on native and herbal plants use, and a
wonderful potluck. You can even stay out and camp under the stars!
Future classes include “Food and Medicine From the Prairie”, “Creating
Natural Dyes”, and “Summer in Winter: Drying Herbs and Growing Them
Indoors.” Cost: free. Contact: Amy Martin at (608) 240-0409 and
<naturalareas@...>.