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Organic Farm & Education, Retreat Center
About Wellspring
Wellspring is a certified Organic Farm and CSA as well as a non-for-profit Education and retreat center whose mission is to inspire and teach people to grow, prepare and eat healthy food. In so doing, we transform food systems and build community.
Our organization is committed to “growing” the next generation of organic farmers and gardeners and our programs are designed to educate others about food safety, security and sovereignty. Since 1982 programs offered to the public have included wellness, ecology and gardening, the arts, and personal growth.
Wellspring has 36 acres of nature trails, woods and meadows, ponds, organic farmland and gardens and invites those who want to learn about organic farming and gardening to come work beside us, attend a class, learn to make nutritious meals from harvested produce and preserve food for the winter.
Upcoming Classes, Workshops, and Events:
Home Gardening Class - Weeding, Mulching, and Organic Pest Control
June 2, 9 a.m. - Noon
Your plants are in the ground and thriving, but what do you do next? On June 2nd, expert Gardener Mary Ann Ihm will lead a course on garden maintenance. Learn about weeding, mulching, irrigation and organic pest control methods. Cost: $20
Ralph Bronner Birthday Party!
June 3, 2 - 6p.m.
Come join us in birthday celebrations for long time Wellspring supporter Ralph Bronner!. Free food, music, games and of course, birthday cake! The party starts right after the Newburg Fireman’s Picnic Parade, it is going to be an action packed day in Newburg!
Foraging For Wild Edibles - Survival Workshop
June 9, 1 - 6 p.m.
Skilled foragers will lead a hunt for early summer wild edibles. Participants will collect and learn to properly identify wild plants and their uses. In the evening, enjoy an meal featuring wild edibles collected during the day! Workshop attendees will also be taught a hands-on lesson on making rope from natural fibers.
Participants go home with rope made, recipes for wild edibles, and their bounty from an afternoon of foraging!
Cost: $25
To register, please email wellspring education@gmail.com or use the PayPal button below.
Seasonal Produce Cooking Classes - Bitter Greens and Salad Greens
Thursday, June 14 - 6–8 p.m.
Learn how to cook what is in season locally here in Milwaukee! Wellspring offers a series of monthly cooking classes based on veggies ready to be harvested from their garden. Featured veggies for the month of May are bitter greens and salad greens. A local chef demonstrates 4 recipes which are sampled by the class. All students also receive wine to drink and recipes to take home.
Menu for the evening:
• “Detox” Salad with Tangy Tarragon Vinaigrette
• Spicy Bitter Greens Soup with
• Coconut Dumplings
• Egg White Frittata with Greens and Parmesan Lemon Sauce
Cost: $20 till June 12, $25 after . To register, please email wellspringeducation@gmail.com or use the PayPal button below http://www.wellspringinc.org/GardenProgram/HomePage
Family Volunteer Opportunity
June 16, 9 a.m. - noon
Volunteer as a family with chores around the farm. Wonderful opportunity for children to experience farm life and how veggies grow! Tasks will include weeding, mulching, planting, harvesting and checking for eggs from the chickens! Families are invited anytime from 9 a.m. to noon.
Organic Produce Shares (CSA)
Summer CSA program is sold out with a waiting list being taken in case someone needs to change their plans before the beginning of the season. Winter Shares (3 larger deliveries spaced 2 weeks apart in October and November) are still available. Sign up at the CSA sign-up below. If requesting to be placed on the summer waiting list, note this and do not send payment at this time.
Go to CSA Farm to learn more and to sign-up!
Announcing the arrival of a new book,
The Wellspring Story:The First Thirty Years
by Mary Ann Ihm, founder of Wellspring
Order your copy today! If you have questions or wish to schedule a presentation and/or book signing, please call Mary Ann Ihm at 262–675–6755
Proceeds will go to Wellspring’s endowment fund, supporting its educational programs into the future.
Place your order now. $30 plus shipping (plus 5.6% tax for WI residents/shipping addresses).
Send checks to:
Wellspring, Inc.
4382 Hickory Rd.
West Bend WI 53090
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