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• Intro to American Forests Tree Equity Scoring Tool

  • When
    Mon, April 22, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  Intro to American Forests Tree Equity Scoring Tool

  APRIL 22, 2024
  VIRTUAL
  6:00PM-7:00PM

  

  Celebrate Earth Day with us and American Forests! We will be hosting a webinar to introduce you to the the tree equity scoring tool. Tree Equity Score measures how well the critical benefits of urban tree canopy are reaching those who need them most. The score establishes an equity-first standard to guide investment in communities living on low incomes, communities of color and all those disproportionately affected by extreme heat, pollution and other environmental hazards. Tree Equity Score Analyzer is a more comprehensive tool that supports human-centered, deep-dive decision-making for urban tree plantings.

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  Attendees will gain a basic understanding of the functionality and potential use cases for Tree Equity Score National Explorer and the Dallas Tree Equity Score Analyzer (TESA), gain familiarity with the data they can access through TESA, and understand how they can use TESA for their own projects and needs.

  
  

              

  
  

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• Intro To Basic On-Farm Carpentry

  • When
    Thu, April 25, 2024
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    5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    1451 John West Drive
  • Registered
    25 registrants

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  INTRO TO BASIC ON-FARM CARPENTRY

  APRIL 25, 2024
  Owenwood Farm and Neighbor space 1451 John West Drive Dallas, Texas
  5:30PM-7:30PM

  Are you a farmer or grower and would like to learn some basic carpentry skills to enhance your farm? Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, there may come a time when you'll need to build, repair, update or remodel structures on your property and it's a good idea to know which is the best tool to use for the job at hand. You'll receive instructions from Brandon Iker on the proper use of fasteners (screws and nails), types of wood to use, and common power tools.
  There will be time allowed for Q & A and the opportunity for some hands-on practice with the power tools. From simple handwashing stations to chicken coops, this in-person workshop will provide you with the information and basic skills you need to fix your farm!

  Instructor bio:

  Brandon Iker, PhD. With over 30 years of hands-on agricultural experience across Ohio, Arizona, Michigan, and Texas, Brandon has a wealth of knowledge in both urban and rural small farm operations, sustainability, and water quality.  

  Brandon’s workshops combine deep scientific insights with practical, real-world applications. Ideal for anyone looking to revitalize an old farm or enhance their current operations, these workshops offer a unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned expert in a positive and professional setting.

  Brandon holds a PhD in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona. He also earned dual B.S. degrees in Ecology and Molecular Biology from Northern Kentucky University. 
  

  
  

  Funded by grant number: FSA23CPT0012854

  
  

            
  

  
  

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• Farm Success Community Conversations

  • When
    Tue, May 07, 2024
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    6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual
  • Spaces left
    17
  • Registered
    8 registrants

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  FARM SUCCESS FARMER COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

  MAY 7th, 2024
  ZOOM 
  6:00PM-7:30PM

  
  

               

  There's nothing like good old fashioned conversation and sharing amongst like-minds. Join us as we host Farm Success's monthly series called: "Farm Success Community Conversations" on May 7th, 2024. This virtual event will be an opportunity for you to introduce yourself to other farmers and growers in the community as well as share challenges, triumphs and have your farming and growing questions answered. From fertigation to record keeping, bring your questions and your experiences to the table for a fruitful Farmer Community Conversation!

  
  

  
  

  This webinar is funded through USDA RMA Program, award #_______________

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• Dyeing with Indigo

  • When
    Sat, May 11, 2024
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    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    1451 John West Rd Dallas, TX, 75228

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  DYEING WITH INDIGO
  SATURDAY MAY 11TH, 2024
  OWENWOOD FARM AND NEIGHBOR SPACE
  10:00AM - 12:00PM

  

  Join Melissa, from Happy Mess Studio as we learn all about indigo. Participants will learn the basics of starting an indigo dye vat, Shibori techniques, and fun facts while making custom flour sack towels. (AKA the best dish towels ever!) Each student will get a set of 2 flour sack towels as well as 2 practice fabric swatches. All supplies included. 
  
  *For this indigo class, students are welcome to bring 1-2 items from home to include in the dye vat at the end of class. Please make sure they are made from natural fibers( cotton, silk, hemp, linen).

                                            
  

  
  

  Please note: many of our events and programs are made possible through our sliding scale or “pay as you can” model. This means that those who can pay more, allowing those who need to to pay less.

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