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SUMMARY:Monarch Magic: How to Support Butterflies in Your Backyard
DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nDiscover simple ways to support Monarch butterflies right in your own backyard. In this engaging workshop\, we will explore the Monarch butterfly’s incredible life cycle\, migration\, conservation challenges\, and the important role native plants play in supporting Monarchs and other pollinators. \nParticipants will also build their own puddling station to take home. Puddling stations provide butterflies with a safe place to gather moisture and essential minerals they cannot obtain from nectar alone\, while also providing bees with a shallow source of water. Using natural materials\, you will create a beautiful and functional addition to your garden that supports pollinators throughout the growing season. \nYou will leave with practical knowledge about supporting Monarchs\, ideas for creating pollinator-friendly habitat\, and your very own puddling station ready to enjoy at home. \nThis workshop is ideal for gardeners\, native plant enthusiasts\, and anyone interested in helping Monarch butterflies and other pollinators thrive. \nWorkshop Activity \nParticipants will create their own puddling station to take home using natural materials. Puddling stations provide butterflies with a safe place to gather moisture and essential minerals they cannot obtain from nectar alone\, while also providing bees with a shallow source of water. This hands on activity is a simple and effective way to support pollinators and create a more welcoming habitat in your garden. \nAbout the Facilitator \nKym Martin is a certified Master Gardener and dedicated conservationist from Chattanooga\, Tennessee. For more than eight years\, she has worked to protect Monarch butterflies through education\, habitat restoration\, and community science. She is currently leading the development of the Crabtree Farms Monarch Waystation and the Monarch Waystation Project at Kilbride Nature Sanctuary\, where she works with community partners and volunteers to create and restore habitats for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. \nAs the founder of Magical Sprouts Nursery\, Kym is passionate about helping others create pollinator-friendly spaces using native plants and simple\, practical ways to support Monarchs and other pollinators at home. \n\nPlease contact education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \nBook online now!\n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/monarch-magic-how-to-support-butterflies-in-your-backyard-3/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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SUMMARY:Nature as Teacher: A Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate a naturally calm mind and rooted presence in 2026 with nature-based mindfulness meditation at Crabtree Farms. \nThis monthly meditation group invites you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with the living cycles of the natural world. Through gentle guided meditation\, mindful walking\, and quiet reflection—indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting—we will practice presence with plants\, soil\, weather\, and our own bodies as trusted teachers. \nAll are welcome. No meditation or nature experience is needed. Each gathering offers a spacious\, grounding reset and a chance to build a steady relationship with nature as a source of insight\, resilience\, and care. The meditations are offered freely\, and donations are gladly accepted to support Crabtree Farms and the meditation teacher. \nNature-Based Mindfulness Meditation is led by Holli Richey\, an Eco therapist and nature-based meditation practitioner who is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher mentored by Tara Brach\, Jack Kornfield and Susan Reviere of Atlanta Insight Meditation. \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/nature-as-teacher-a-mindfulness-practice-9/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T200000
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SUMMARY:Plant Identification and Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your walking shoes and take a stroll around the Crabtree Farms property to learn some basic ground rules around foraging and plant identification. This engaging workshop will open your senses and sharpen your discernment skills. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nForaging safety and ethical harvesting\nBotany and plant identificationHands-on knowledge of herbal techniques you can easily recreate at home\nBefriending common edible and medicinal plants\nHow to use and prepare foraged plant allies\nConfidence in integrating herbal medicine into your family’s wellness routine\n\nWhy Join? Whether you’re new to herbal medicine or looking to expand your skills\, this class will equip you with the tools to harness nature’s gifts for a healthier life. All participants will leave with harvested herbs and recipes to work with them for their healing benefits.  \nAbout the Facilitator \nMelonie Sherman\, herbalist and passionate advocate for natural wellness\, shares her knowledge and experience in herbal medicine-making to inspire others to explore the healing power of plants. As she winds down her 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership\, most recently as Executive Director of Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga\, Melonie is focused on continuing her path of life-long learning and discovery as a mentee and student of various herbalists. Through learning\, teaching\, explorative medicine-making and community building\, she continues to weave an interconnected web of sharing the wisdom of the plants. During a 2008 break from her nonprofit leadership roles\, Melonie pursued her love for holistic skincare by studying Aesthetics at the prestigious Aveda Institute in Washington\, D.C. Her journey has since expanded to include formulating herbal remedies for wellness and skincare and earning an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023. \n\nPlease contact education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/plant-identification-and-foraging/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:Sourdough Bagels
DESCRIPTION:About the Class\nWhether you’re looking to advance your baking skills or begin your sourdough journey\, join us for our Sourdough Bagel class to learn everything you need to know to make a delicious\, homemade bagel with naturally fermented sourdough starter. These chewy\, boiled bagels made in the class are just like the kind you’d find in a New York City deli. \nYou do not need to be a sourdough connoisseur to take this class. We will go over a full introduction to using sourdough starter before we begin an interactive\, step-by-step demonstration of making the sourdough bagels. \nSourdough starter\, which is a natural type of yeast\, is often more digestible than gluten products made with a commercially manufactured yeast. Although it is not gluten-free (and therefore not safe for people with Celiac disease)\, sourdough is a great option for those who are gluten intolerant or for those who simply want to make healthier choices and eat foods with more flavor. \nAttendees will receive a printed recipe card and a “Sourdough 101” booklet. Sourdough starter kits will be available for purchase after the class with cash or Venmo\, in addition to a limited number of fresh\, ready-to-eat sourdough bagels. Bring your own pen and paper if you wish to take notes. \nSee you soon\, and happy baking! \n-Emilie (the home baker) & Louis (the sourdough starter) \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator\n \nEmilie is a self-proclaimed sourdough addict. After falling in love with the concept of “slow food” during the pandemic\, she adopted a sourdough starter named “Louis” and now uses it in all her baking. A few years into her sourdough journey\, Emilie started her own small business\, Traveling Sourdough Starter\, in an effort to spread the joy of sourdough baking and share her sourdough experiments online. Through TSS\, Emilie also sells sourdough baked goods and starter kits at farmers markets and teaches classes on sourdough baking. \n“Traveling” is an important part of the business name\, as Louis goes just about anywhere Emilie goes. So far\, Louis has traveled with Emilie to three continents (and counting!) and across the nation. Louis has joined Emilie on a thru hike on the Pacific Crest Trail\, and most recently became the passenger princess on an 8\,000+ mile road trip around the coast of Australia. \nWhen she’s not baking\, Emilie is most likely in the wilderness on some kind of outdoor adventure. She lives a pretty nomadic life\, but at the moment is happily calling Chattanooga home. \n———- \n\nPlease email education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\n  \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/sourdoughbagels/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Microorganisms
DESCRIPTION:What you’ll learn! \nJoin Alter Eco Farms as we dive deep into the microscope to learn about all of the microorganisms that live beyond our vision\, in the soil. We will discuss common categories of soil microorganisms\, learning about their identification and function. We will learn about how microorganisms naturally create nutrient cycling for plants and the many other benefits the baby microbes provide. \nWe will look at several samples under the microscope (projected on the big screen so that everyone can see) and compare different samples from our area to draw some conclusions about the state of soil in the south. Once we’ve gotten attached to our cute and very helpful microscopic friends\, we will talk about what exactly happened to all the microbes and how we can work to get them back and restore the nutrient balance of our soils. \nMeet your instructor! \nKrisi Olivero is a biological soil specialist based in Chattanooga\, TN. She co owns Alter Eco Farms\, the only current distributor of live native microorganism amendments in the greater Chattanooga area. She is passionate about regenerating soils and encouraging people to grow. She trained with Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web School. \n   \n\nPlease email education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/meet-the-microorganisms-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T193000
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SUMMARY:Crabtree Farms + Wild Ones Community Book Club - "The Home Place"
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Crabtree Farms Community Book Club is a monthly gathering designed to foster thoughtful conversation around food\, land\, sustainability\, health\, and community. This program will expand Crabtree’s educational offerings by creating a reflective and relational space that complements hands-on workshops and farm-based growing and learning. \nThe book club will provide an accessible\, welcoming environment for participants to engage with meaningful literature while connecting more deeply to the mission and work of the farm. \nSeptember 22: The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature\nDating back to slavery\, Edgefield County\, South Carolina\, a place “easy to pass by on the way somewhere else\,” has been home to generations of Lanhams. In The Home Place\, readers meet these extraordinary people\, including Drew himself\, who over the course of the 1970s falls in love with the natural world around him. As his passion takes flight\, however\, he begins to ask what it means to be “the rare bird\, the oddity.” By turns angry\, funny\, elegiac\, and heartbreaking\, The Home Place is a remarkable meditation on nature and belonging\, at once a deeply moving memoir and riveting exploration of the contradictions of Black identity in the rural South and in America today. \nSchedule\nMeeting Time: Tuesday\, September 22\, 6-7:30 PM \nFormat (2 Hours)\n• 5 minutes – Arrival & light refreshments (optional tea or seasonal farm sampling)\n• 90 minutes – Guided discussion\n• 15 minutes – Reflection activity or connection to the farm\n• 10 minutes – Closing and preview of next month’s book \nParticipants must register monthly up to a week before the start date of the book club. \nThemes & Reading Plan:\nThe club will rotate themes to maintain variety and seasonal relevance. \nBooks available via the Chattanooga Public Library: https://catalog.chattlibrary.org/GroupedWork/24596cdb-7756-013f-7cb5-4b3574fde7e5-eng/HomesearchId=8304868&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex. \nThis title can also be purchased at: https://milkweed.org/book/the-home-place \nCrabtree Farms Community Book Club members receive 15% off their order at Book & Cover by using the discount code CURIOUSCRB on their website: https://thebookandcover.com/. Books purchased are for in-store pickup. \nAbout the Facilitator\nRogelio Cerezo serves as Director of Development and Administration at Crabtree Farms\, where he supports the organization’s growth\, partnerships\, and community engagement. Rogelio has a passion for bringing people together through conversation and shared learning. An avid reader\, he enjoys books that explore food\, nature\, culture\, and community. Some of his happiest memories involve time spent in his family’s farm and in the gardens of different relatives\, these experiences continue to shape his appreciation for the land and the stories that connect us to it. He’s excited to create a welcoming space for thoughtful discussion and connection through the Crabtree Farms Community Book Club. \nWild Ones promotes native landscapes through education\, advocacy\, and collaborative action. We inspire change through shared core values: Respect is at the heart of Wild Ones. We have respect for each other\, for nature and for the earth. We’re an inclusive community. Diverse voices and backgrounds make us stronger. That’s why we welcome everyone to join us. We provide evidence-based information\, because the seeds of change spread most efficiently when grounded in data. We monitor and share the latest evidence-informed strategies. We’re action and growth oriented. Just dig in! We learn\, grow\, and share our knowledge. Learn more and join Wild Ones here. \n  \n\n  \n  \nDonation-based model so free of charge but encouraging of donations to Crabtree.\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/crabtree-farms-wild-ones-community-book-club-the-home-place/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
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SUMMARY:Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for one of Chattanooga’s favorite fall traditions!\nThe Crabtree Farms Fall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival returns September 25–27\, 2026\, with three days of gardening inspiration\, community celebration\, and seasonal fun. \nBrowse thousands of fall-ready plants\, including native species\, perennials\, herbs\, shrubs\, trees\, and cool-season vegetables. Meet local artisans\, nonprofit organizations\, and pollinator educators while discovering practical ways to support bees\, butterflies\, hummingbirds\, and other beneficial wildlife in your own backyard. \nGuests can also enjoy live music throughout Friday and Saturday\, delicious local food trucks\, family-friendly activities\, and the welcoming atmosphere that has made Crabtree Farms a beloved Chattanooga destination for decades. \nEvery purchase helps support Crabtree Farms’ mission to connect people with local food through sustainable agriculture\, education\, and community engagement. \nWhether you’re an experienced gardener or simply looking for a beautiful way to spend a fall weekend\, we invite you to join us. \nVendors Apply Here (or copy and paste into a browser): https://airtable.com/appUJJCX9XHxIsgSz/pagqambZugEzpAaWv/form \nMusicians Apply Here (or copy and paste into a browser): https://airtable.com/appUJJCX9XHxIsgSz/pagzzDYB6mS11ruX8/form \nFood Trucks Apply Here (or copy and paste into a browser): https://airtable.com/appUJJCX9XHxIsgSz/pagVjjeMenKbwK2yl/form \n \nFall Plant Sale & Pollinator Festival \nSeptember 25–27\, 2026 \nFriday & Saturday: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM \nSunday: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM \nCrabtree Farms \n1000 E. 30th Street \nChattanooga\, TN 37407 \nFree admission.
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/crabtree-farms-fall-plant-sale-pollinator-festival/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Programming
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SUMMARY:The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Wild Ones Tennessee Valley Chapter\, Crabtree is hosting a screening of the Extraordinary Caterpillar. Join thousands of people from all over the country who have peeked into the world of caterpillars. This documentary aims to highlight their extraordinary lives and inspire us to appreciate those who are smaller than ourselves. This project has been created by Homegrown National Park\, a non-profit organization whose goal is to bring ecological action to neighborhoods through the use of native plants. \nWe hope you will join us on Tuesday\, Oct 6th\, from 6 – 7:30 pm.Popcorn and drinks will be provided.A short discussion will follow the screening. \nThis event is free\, but a $5 donation is welcome to help cover event fees. \nFollow the link to learn more and to watch the Extraordinary Caterpillar trailer: https://homegrownnationalpark.org/extraordinary-caterpillar/ \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
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SUMMARY:Make & Take: Exploring the Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop will dive into common mushrooms\, their benefits and ways to incorporate them into your daily diets and regimens. Each participant will assist in hand-crafting a mushroom remedy to take home with them.  \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nWays to incorporate mushrooms into your daily life\nBasic methods for extracting the various medicinal benefits of mushrooms\nConfidence in integrating herbal medicine into your family’s wellness routine\n\nWhy Join? You don’t want to miss out on the wealth of benefits that can be derived from working with common mushrooms on a daily basis. All participants will leave with the start of a mushroom double extraction and detailed directions on how to finish the tincture and how to work with it for health benefits. \nAbout the Facilitator \nMelonie Sherman\, herbalist and passionate advocate for natural wellness\, shares her knowledge and experience in herbal medicine-making to inspire others to explore the healing power of plants. As she winds down her 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership\, most recently as Executive Director of Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga\, Melonie is focused on continuing her path of life-long learning and discovery as a mentee and student of various herbalists. Through learning\, teaching\, explorative medicine-making and community building\, she continues to weave an interconnected web of sharing the wisdom of the plants. During a 2008 break from her nonprofit leadership roles\, Melonie pursued her love for holistic skincare by studying Aesthetics at the prestigious Aveda Institute in Washington\, D.C. Her journey has since expanded to include formulating herbal remedies for wellness and skincare and earning an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023. \n\nPlease contact Chloé Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: cwatts@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/make-take-exploring-the-benefits-of-medicinal-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000
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SUMMARY:The Simple Art of Sourdough
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Get Our Hands in the Dough: A Sourdough Breadmaking Adventure! \nRoll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into the art of sourdough breadmaking! This immersive\, hands-on class is perfect for bread enthusiasts of all levels. You will learn the ins and outs of a basic\, delicious sourdough recipe\, and take home your starter and own proofing loaf to bake fresh.  \nThroughout the session\, we’ll explore the magic of yeast and fermentation\, prepare a loaf together\, and indulge in a tasting of a delicious sourdough loaf. From feeding your starter to mixing your dough\, you’ll experience every step of the breadmaking journey\, leaving you confident and inspired to bake like a pro at home. \nGet ready to make some dough—and delicious memories! \nFor ages 12 and up! \n📍 Supplies Provided: Fresh sourdough starter\, flour\, a banneton basket\, and a bench scraper*\n🌟 What to Bring: A large mixing bowl\, a mixing spoon\, a kitchen scale (optional)\, and a jar to take home your sourdough starter \n*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A $10 MATERIALS FEE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE FACILITATOR to cover the ever-growing costs of breadmaking supplies. You can pay by cash/check or an electronic payment app. More info soon! \nFinancial Assistance: One work-trade spot is available to help cover the ticket fee cost. Please contact Sarah Wiatrek\, sewiatrek@gmail.com\, for more details. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nAbout Your Facilitator:\n \nMeet Sarah\, The Sourdough Enthusiast with a Green Thumb\nSarah is a passionate advocate for native plants\, an herbal medicine maker\, and a sourdough aficionado. Her love affair with sourdough began in her aunt’s kitchen\, where she discovered the beauty of slowing down and letting nature take its course. To Sarah\, every loaf is a unique journey\, offering lessons that go beyond the art of baking. \nHer fascination with fermentation has since expanded into crafting herbal meads using homegrown plants. When she’s not kneading dough\, Sarah can be found gardening\, creating herbal remedies\, teaching yoga\, or lending her expertise as the Greenhouse and Gardens Coordinator at Crabtree Farms. \nHer classes are an invitation to slow down\, savor the process\, and connect with the magic of fermentation and the natural world. \n———- \n\nPlease email education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/the-simple-art-of-sourdough-4/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20251226T150206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T185419Z
UID:14697-1791712800-1791716400@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature as Teacher: A Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate a naturally calm mind and rooted presence in 2026 with nature-based mindfulness meditation at Crabtree Farms. \nThis monthly meditation group invites you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with the living cycles of the natural world. Through gentle guided meditation\, mindful walking\, and quiet reflection—indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting—we will practice presence with plants\, soil\, weather\, and our own bodies as trusted teachers. \nAll are welcome. No meditation or nature experience is needed. Each gathering offers a spacious\, grounding reset and a chance to build a steady relationship with nature as a source of insight\, resilience\, and care. The meditations are offered freely\, and donations are gladly accepted to support Crabtree Farms and the meditation teacher. \nNature-Based Mindfulness Meditation is led by Holli Richey\, an Eco therapist and nature-based meditation practitioner who is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher mentored by Tara Brach\, Jack Kornfield and Susan Reviere of Atlanta Insight Meditation. \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/nature-as-teacher-a-mindfulness-practice-10/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Workshop-designs-3-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20260806T134839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T131752Z
UID:15428-1791999000-1792006200@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:Crabtree Farms Community Book Club - "The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities"
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Crabtree Farms Community Book Club is a monthly gathering designed to foster thoughtful conversation around food\, land\, sustainability\, health\, and community. This program will expand Crabtree’s educational offerings by creating a reflective and relational space that complements hands-on workshops and farm-based growing and learning. \nThe book club will provide an accessible\, welcoming environment for participants to engage with meaningful literature while connecting more deeply to the mission and work of the farm. \nOctober 14: The Accidental Ecosystem: People and Wildlife in American Cities\nThe Accidental Ecosystem tells the story of how cities across the United States went from having little wildlife to filling\, dramatically and unexpectedly\, with wild creatures. Today\, many of these cities have more wild animals living in them than at any time in at least the past 150 years. Why have so many cities\, the most artificial and human-dominated of all Earth’s ecosystems\, grown rich with wildlife\, even as wildlife has declined in most of the rest of the world? And what does this paradox mean for people\, wildlife\, and nature on our increasingly urban planet? The Accidental Ecosystem is the first book to explain this phenomenon from a deep historical perspective\, focusing on a broad range of species and cities. Digging into the natural history of cities and unpacking our conception of what it means to be wild\, this book provides fascinating context for why animals are thriving more in cities than outside of them. \nSchedule\nMeeting Time: Wednesday\, October 14\, 5:30-7:30 PM \nFormat (2 Hours)\n• 5 minutes – Arrival & light refreshments (optional tea or seasonal farm sampling)\n• 90 minutes – Guided discussion\n• 15 minutes – Reflection activity or connection to the farm\n• 10 minutes – Closing and preview of next month’s book \nParticipants must register monthly up to a week before the start date of the book club. \nThemes & Reading Plan:\nThe club will rotate themes to maintain variety and seasonal relevance. \nBooks available via the Chattanooga Public Library: https://catalog.chattlibrary.org/GroupedWork/24596cdb-7756-013f-7cb5-4b3574fde7e5-eng/HomesearchId=8304868&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex. \nCrabtree Farms Community Book Club members receive 15% off their order at Book & Cover by using the discount code CURIOUSCRB on their website: https://thebookandcover.com/. Books purchased are for in-store pickup. \nAbout the Facilitator\nRogelio Cerezo serves as Director of Development and Administration at Crabtree Farms\, where he supports the organization’s growth\, partnerships\, and community engagement. Rogelio has a passion for bringing people together through conversation and shared learning. An avid reader\, he enjoys books that explore food\, nature\, culture\, and community. Some of his happiest memories involve time spent in his family’s farm and in the gardens of different relatives\, these experiences continue to shape his appreciation for the land and the stories that connect us to it. He’s excited to create a welcoming space for thoughtful discussion and connection through the Crabtree Farms Community Book Club. \n  \n  \n  \nDonation-based model so free of charge but encouraging of donations to Crabtree.\n  \nBook online now!\n 
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/crabtree-farms-wild-ones-community-book-club-the-accidental-ecosystem-people-and-wildlife-in-american-cities/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Workshop-designs-6.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20251226T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T133614Z
UID:14732-1792087200-1792094400@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Kombucha Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun interactive class where you will learn the art of brewing your very own Kombucha! This beverage is not only tasty but also packed with probiotics that promote gut health. \nWhat you will learn:\n\nHistory & benefits of Kombucha\nIngredients & equipment needed for brewing\nStep-by-step instructions on how to ferment your kombucha\nFlavoring techniques to customize your brew\nTips for bottling & storing your kombucha\n\nWhat’s Included:\n\nHands-on brewing experience\nA starter kit with all necessary supplies\nPrinted instructions for future use\n\nWho should attend:\nThis workshop is perfect for beginners & anyone interested in natural fermentation\, health\, and wellness. No prior experience is necessary! Bring your creativity & enthusiasm and leave with a new skill and a bottle of your very own homemade kombucha! \n\n\nDanielle Brasel is a wellness enthusiast. She is always experimenting to create her own products for herself & her family. She strives to share her knowledge with others to create awareness & support overall health & wellness. She is a staunch believer in the power of natural solutions. \nPlease contact us at 423-493-9155 or email Chloe at cwatts@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions! \n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/the-art-of-kombucha-brewing/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Workshop-designs-5.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20251226T150239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T185458Z
UID:14699-1793527200-1793530800@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature as Teacher: A Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate a naturally calm mind and rooted presence in 2026 with nature-based mindfulness meditation at Crabtree Farms. \nThis monthly meditation group invites you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with the living cycles of the natural world. Through gentle guided meditation\, mindful walking\, and quiet reflection—indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting—we will practice presence with plants\, soil\, weather\, and our own bodies as trusted teachers. \nAll are welcome. No meditation or nature experience is needed. Each gathering offers a spacious\, grounding reset and a chance to build a steady relationship with nature as a source of insight\, resilience\, and care. The meditations are offered freely\, and donations are gladly accepted to support Crabtree Farms and the meditation teacher. \nNature-Based Mindfulness Meditation is led by Holli Richey\, an Eco therapist and nature-based meditation practitioner who is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher mentored by Tara Brach\, Jack Kornfield and Susan Reviere of Atlanta Insight Meditation. \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/nature-as-teacher-a-mindfulness-practice-11/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Workshop-designs-3-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20260806T140314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T140314Z
UID:15439-1793813400-1793820600@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:Crabtree Farms Community Book Club - "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants"
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Crabtree Farms Community Book Club is a monthly gathering designed to foster thoughtful conversation around food\, land\, sustainability\, health\, and community. This program will expand Crabtree’s educational offerings by creating a reflective and relational space that complements hands-on workshops and farm-based growing and learning. \nThe book club will provide an accessible\, welcoming environment for participants to engage with meaningful literature while connecting more deeply to the mission and work of the farm. \nNovember 04: Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom\, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants\nAs a botanist and professor of plant ecology\, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman\, she learned from elders\, family\, and history that the Potawatomi\, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land\, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass\, Kimmerer circles toward a central argument: The awakening of a wider ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgement and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the world. Once we begin to listen for the languages of other beings\, we can begin to understand the innumerable life-giving gifts the world provides us and learn to offer our thanks\, our care\, and our own gifts in return. \nSchedule\nFrequency: Once per month\nStart Date: May 2026\nMeeting Time: First Wednesday of each month\, 5:30-7:30 PM \nFormat (2 Hours)\n• 5 minutes – Arrival & light refreshments (optional tea or seasonal farm sampling)\n• 90 minutes – Guided discussion\n• 15 minutes – Reflection activity or connection to the farm\n• 10 minutes – Closing and preview of next month’s book \nParticipants must register monthly up to a week before the start date of the book club. For example\, if the first book club is on Wednesday\, May 6\, the registration deadline is Wednesday\, April 29. \nThemes & Reading Plan:\nThe club will rotate themes to maintain variety and seasonal relevance. \nBooks available via the Chattanooga Public Library: https://catalog.chattlibrary.org/GroupedWork/24596cdb-7756-013f-7cb5-4b3574fde7e5-eng/HomesearchId=8304868&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex. \nFor book purchases\, we refer you to local bookstore Book & Cover: thebookandcover.com \nCrabtree Farms Community Book Club members receive 15% off their order at Book & Cover by using the discount code CURIOUSCRB on their website: https://thebookandcover.com/. Books purchased are for in-store pickup. \nAbout the Facilitator\nRogelio Cerezo serves as Director of Development and Administration at Crabtree Farms\, where he supports the organization’s growth\, partnerships\, and community engagement. Rogelio has a passion for bringing people together through conversation and shared learning. An avid reader\, he enjoys books that explore food\, nature\, culture\, and community. Some of his happiest memories involve time spent in his family’s farm and in the gardens of different relatives\, these experiences continue to shape his appreciation for the land and the stories that connect us to it. He’s excited to create a welcoming space for thoughtful discussion and connection through the Crabtree Farms Community Book Club. \n  \n  \nDonation-based model so free of charge but encouraging of donations to Crabtree.\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/crabtree-farms-community-book-club-braiding-sweetgrass-indigenous-wisdom-scientific-knowledge-and-the-teachings-of-plants/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Workshop-designs.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20251226T200445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T135519Z
UID:14715-1794657600-1794664800@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:The Simple Art of Sourdough
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Get Our Hands in the Dough: A Sourdough Breadmaking Adventure! \nRoll up your sleeves and get ready to dive into the art of sourdough breadmaking! This immersive\, hands-on class is perfect for bread enthusiasts of all levels. You will learn the ins and outs of a basic\, delicious sourdough recipe\, and take home your starter and own proofing loaf to bake fresh.  \nThroughout the session\, we’ll explore the magic of yeast and fermentation\, prepare a loaf together\, and indulge in a tasting of a delicious sourdough loaf. From feeding your starter to mixing your dough\, you’ll experience every step of the breadmaking journey\, leaving you confident and inspired to bake like a pro at home. \nGet ready to make some dough—and delicious memories! \nFor ages 12 and up! \n📍 Supplies Provided: Fresh sourdough starter\, flour\, a banneton basket\, and a bench scraper*\n🌟 What to Bring: A large mixing bowl\, a mixing spoon\, a kitchen scale (optional)\, and a jar to take home your sourdough starter \n*PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A $10 MATERIALS FEE TO BE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE FACILITATOR to cover the ever-growing costs of breadmaking supplies. You can pay by cash/check or an electronic payment app. More info soon! \nFinancial Assistance: One work-trade spot is available to help cover the ticket fee cost. Please contact Sarah Wiatrek\, sewiatrek@gmail.com\, for more details. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nAbout Your Facilitator:\n \nMeet Sarah\, The Sourdough Enthusiast with a Green Thumb\nSarah is a passionate advocate for native plants\, an herbal medicine maker\, and a sourdough aficionado. Her love affair with sourdough began in her aunt’s kitchen\, where she discovered the beauty of slowing down and letting nature take its course. To Sarah\, every loaf is a unique journey\, offering lessons that go beyond the art of baking. \nHer fascination with fermentation has since expanded into crafting herbal meads using homegrown plants. When she’s not kneading dough\, Sarah can be found gardening\, creating herbal remedies\, teaching yoga\, or lending her expertise as the Greenhouse and Gardens Coordinator at Crabtree Farms. \nHer classes are an invitation to slow down\, savor the process\, and connect with the magic of fermentation and the natural world. \n———- \n\nPlease email education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/the-simple-art-of-sourdough-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Workshop-designs-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20251226T202225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T202225Z
UID:14727-1795255200-1795262400@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Microorganisms
DESCRIPTION:What you’ll learn! \nJoin Alter Eco Farms as we dive deep into the microscope to learn about all of the microorganisms that live beyond our vision\, in the soil. We will discuss common categories of soil microorganisms\, learning about their identification and function. We will learn about how microorganisms naturally create nutrient cycling for plants and the many other benefits the baby microbes provide. \nWe will look at several samples under the microscope (projected on the big screen so that everyone can see) and compare different samples from our area to draw some conclusions about the state of soil in the south. Once we’ve gotten attached to our cute and very helpful microscopic friends\, we will talk about what exactly happened to all the microbes and how we can work to get them back and restore the nutrient balance of our soils. \nMeet your instructor! \nKrisi Olivero is a biological soil specialist based in Chattanooga\, TN. She co owns Alter Eco Farms\, the only current distributor of live native microorganism amendments in the greater Chattanooga area. She is passionate about regenerating soils and encouraging people to grow. She trained with Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web School. \n   \n\nPlease contact Chloe Watts at 423-493-9155 or email: cwatts@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email Chloe Watts: cwatts@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/meet-the-microorganisms-5/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/11.21-Microorganisms.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20260806T140821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T140821Z
UID:15442-1796232600-1796239800@crabtreefarms.org
SUMMARY:Crabtree Farms Community Book Club - "The Seed Keeper: A Novel"
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Crabtree Farms Community Book Club is a monthly gathering designed to foster thoughtful conversation around food\, land\, sustainability\, health\, and community. This program will expand Crabtree’s educational offerings by creating a reflective and relational space that complements hands-on workshops and farm-based growing and learning. \nThe book club will provide an accessible\, welcoming environment for participants to engage with meaningful literature while connecting more deeply to the mission and work of the farm. \nDecember 02: The Seed Keeper: A Novel\nA haunting novel spanning several generations\, The Seed Keeper follows a Dakota family’s struggle to preserve their way of life\, and their sacrifices to protect what matters most. Rosalie Iron Wing has grown up in the woods with her father\, Ray\, a former science teacher who tells her stories of plants\, of the stars\, of the origins of the Dakota people. Until\, one morning\, Ray doesn’t return from checking his traps. Told she has no family\, Rosalie is sent to live with a foster family in nearby Mankato\, where the reserved\, bookish teenager meets rebellious Gaby Makespeace\, in a friendship that transcends the damaged legacies they’ve inherited. \nOn a winter’s day many years later\, Rosalie returns to her childhood home. A widow and mother\, she has spent the previous two decades on her white husband’s farm\, finding solace in her garden even as the farm is threatened first by drought and then by a predatory chemical company. Now\, grieving\, Rosalie begins to confront the past\, on a search for family\, identity\, and a community where she can finally belong. In the process\, she learns what it means to be descended from women with souls of iron\, women who have protected their families\, their traditions\, and a precious cache of seeds through generations of hardship and loss\, through war and the insidious trauma of boarding schools. \nWeaving together the voices of four women\, The Seed Keeper is a beautifully told story of reawakening\, of remembering our original relationship to the seeds and\, through them\, to our ancestors. \n**NO BOOK CLUB IN JANUARY** \nSchedule\nFrequency: Once per month\nStart Date: May 2026\nMeeting Time: First Wednesday of each month\, 5:30-7:30 PM \nFormat (2 Hours)\n• 5 minutes – Arrival & light refreshments (optional tea or seasonal farm sampling)\n• 90 minutes – Guided discussion\n• 15 minutes – Reflection activity or connection to the farm\n• 10 minutes – Closing and preview of next month’s book \nParticipants must register monthly up to a week before the start date of the book club. For example\, if the first book club is on Wednesday\, May 6\, the registration deadline is Wednesday\, April 29. \nThemes & Reading Plan:\nThe club will rotate themes to maintain variety and seasonal relevance. \nBooks available via the Chattanooga Public Library: https://catalog.chattlibrary.org/GroupedWork/24596cdb-7756-013f-7cb5-4b3574fde7e5-eng/HomesearchId=8304868&recordIndex=1&page=1&searchSource=local&referred=resultIndex. \nFor book purchases\, we refer you to local bookstore Book & Cover: thebookandcover.com \nCrabtree Farms Community Book Club members receive 15% off their order at Book & Cover by using the discount code CURIOUSCRB on their website: https://thebookandcover.com/. Books purchased are for in-store pickup. \nAbout the Facilitator\nRogelio Cerezo serves as Director of Development and Administration at Crabtree Farms\, where he supports the organization’s growth\, partnerships\, and community engagement. Rogelio has a passion for bringing people together through conversation and shared learning. An avid reader\, he enjoys books that explore food\, nature\, culture\, and community. Some of his happiest memories involve time spent in his family’s farm and in the gardens of different relatives\, these experiences continue to shape his appreciation for the land and the stories that connect us to it. He’s excited to create a welcoming space for thoughtful discussion and connection through the Crabtree Farms Community Book Club. \n  \n  \nDonation-based model so free of charge but encouraging of donations to Crabtree.\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/crabtree-farms-community-book-club-the-seed-keeper-a-novel/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crabtreefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Workshop-designs.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260820T094504
CREATED:20251226T150303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T185539Z
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SUMMARY:Nature as Teacher: A Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:Cultivate a naturally calm mind and rooted presence in 2026 with nature-based mindfulness meditation at Crabtree Farms. \nThis monthly meditation group invites you to slow down\, listen deeply\, and reconnect with the living cycles of the natural world. Through gentle guided meditation\, mindful walking\, and quiet reflection—indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting—we will practice presence with plants\, soil\, weather\, and our own bodies as trusted teachers. \nAll are welcome. No meditation or nature experience is needed. Each gathering offers a spacious\, grounding reset and a chance to build a steady relationship with nature as a source of insight\, resilience\, and care. The meditations are offered freely\, and donations are gladly accepted to support Crabtree Farms and the meditation teacher. \nNature-Based Mindfulness Meditation is led by Holli Richey\, an Eco therapist and nature-based meditation practitioner who is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher mentored by Tara Brach\, Jack Kornfield and Susan Reviere of Atlanta Insight Meditation. \nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/nature-as-teacher-a-mindfulness-practice-12/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T180000
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SUMMARY:Make & Take: Winter Wellness and Syrups\, Oxymels and Fire Cider
DESCRIPTION:Tap into the power of plants for immune system support with a hands-on exploration of herbal syrups\, oxymels and fire cider making. We will roll up our sleeves and collectively learn the common ingredients and process in making these popular and effective herbal remedies. Each participant will leave with their own jar of herbal wellness. \nWhat’s Included: \n\nHands-on knowledge of herbal techniques you can easily recreate at home\nConfidence in integrating herbal medicine into your family’s wellness routine\nA personalized herbal remedy you’ll prepare during the workshop to take home and start using right away\n\nWhy Join? This workshop is perfect for beginners and budding herbalists aged 12 and up who want to explore the art of herb crafting in a fun and interactive setting. Whether new to herbal medicine or looking to expand your skills\, this class will equip you with the tools to harness nature’s gifts for a healthier\, cozier winter. \nAbout the Facilitator \nMelonie Sherman\, herbalist and passionate advocate for natural wellness\, shares her knowledge and experience in herbal medicine-making to inspire others to explore the healing power of plants. As she winds down her 25+ year career in nonprofit leadership\, most recently as Executive Director of Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga\, Melonie is focused on continuing her path of life-long learning and discovery as a mentee and student of various herbalists. Through learning\, teaching\, explorative medicine-making and community building\, she continues to weave an interconnected web of sharing the wisdom of the plants. During a 2008 break from her nonprofit leadership roles\, Melonie pursued her love for holistic skincare by studying Aesthetics at the prestigious Aveda Institute in Washington\, D.C. Her journey has since expanded to include formulating herbal remedies for wellness and skincare and earning an herbalist certification from Ecoversity in 2023. \nMelonie currently provides workshops and instruction at Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga\, McLemore Resort at Cloudland Canyon\, Lavender & Sage in Livingston\, and The Studio in Sparta. She also creates a unique blend of herbal remedies found on her website and through a variety of vending activities. You can explore the Art of Wellness Website here. \n\nPlease email education@crabtreefarms.org if you have any questions.  \n\n\nPlease Note: Sometimes\, we don’t make the ticket minimum\, therefore\, we have to reschedule the class or cancel. Please check your email and spam folder 48 hours before scheduled class to see if there has been a change. Thank you! \n\n\nRefund Policy: Refunds can be requested up to 7 days before the start of a workshop. The cancellation fee will be 10% of the ticket amount. To request a refund\, please email education@crabtreefarms.org. If you find that you can’t attend the workshop\, but it is too late to request a refund\, you are welcome to gift the workshop to someone else. \n\nBook online now!
URL:https://crabtreefarms.org/ourevent/winter-wellness-and-syrups-oxymels-and-fire-cider/
LOCATION:Crabtree Farms\, 1000 E 30th St\, Chattanooga\, TN\, 37407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chloe Watts":MAILTO:cwatts@crabtreefarms.org
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