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Olives Anyone? How harvests could change in a warming Southwest.

A conversation with Pete Yeo, reconciliation ecologist and nature mentor. Join us for an interesting presentation and a collective conversation on the vegetal changes we might see due to the climate warming in the coming decades in our gardens, farms and fields. This event is part of our Working Together for a Wilder Town programme … Continue reading "Olives Anyone? How harvests could change in a warming Southwest."

All about Calendula

Growing Our Future Eco Hub 1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Calendula is an amazing herb! Find out more about it's history, how you can use it and how to make a useful salve with Registered Medical Herbalist Diana Lee £10 (£5 reduced rate or you can make a donation on the door) including herb tea, calendula cake and a salve to take away. Please book … Continue reading "All about Calendula"

£5 – £10

LOCAL ECOLOGY GUIDED WALK- an exploration of Okehampton’s changing greenspaces with Pete Yeo

Join us for a circular walk around Okehampton greenspaces exploring how we may understand and relate to the climatic & floristic changes happening around us, guided by Pete's informed, fascinating and spirited approach. This event is part of our Working Together for a Wilder Town programme of events kindly funded by Devon Community Foundation. Please … Continue reading "LOCAL ECOLOGY GUIDED WALK- an exploration of Okehampton’s changing greenspaces with Pete Yeo"

FREE

Family Workshop

Growing Our Future Eco Hub 1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Seasonal Cooking and Celebrations Fireside Storytelling Natural Crafts Gardening Our Family Workshops are for all ages! They are for families to create and play together so all children must be accompanied with an adult. Simple seasonal refreshments are available. BOOKING Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Please email hello@harvestworkerscoop.org.uk or pop into the Harvest … Continue reading "Family Workshop"

Family Workshop : Spring Planting

Growing Our Future Eco Hub 1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Our Family Workshops are for all ages! They are for families to create and play together so all children must be accompanied with an adult. Simple seasonal refreshments are available. DONATIONS We would welcome a £5 donation per family to help us keep our family workshops going BOOKING Spaces are limited and booking is essential. … Continue reading "Family Workshop : Spring Planting"

Foraging walk and talk

Hilltown Organics Northlew Road, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Come to the farm for a practical and informative walk on the landexploring wild edibles of fields, woodland and garden. We willidentify, taste and talk about a wide range of plants and fungi. To book please emailhello@harvestworkerscoop.org.uk

£10

Mushroom Log Cultivation

Hilltown Organics Northlew Road, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Come to the farm and learn how to grow your own gourmet mushrooms! An introduction to growing Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms outdoors using natural and low-tech methods. All materials will be provided and you'll take a small inoculated log with you to fruit at home.

£25

Family Workshop : Spring Greens

Growing Our Future Eco Hub 1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Our Family Workshops are for all ages! They are for families to create and play together so all children must be accompanied with an adult. Simple seasonal refreshments are available. DONATIONS We would welcome a £5 donation per family to help us keep our family workshops going BOOKING Spaces are limited and booking is essential. … Continue reading "Family Workshop : Spring Greens"

£5

Tree Planting

Come along and help us plant trees on the farm toincrease biodiversity, wildlife habitat and micro-climates for a more resilient landscape and agreener future.

Free

Family Workshop : Pancake Feast

Growing Our Future Eco Hub 1 Courtenay Rd, Okehampton, United Kingdom

Our Family Workshops are for all ages! They are for families to create and play together so all children must be accompanied with an adult. Simple seasonal refreshments are available. DONATIONS We would welcome a £5 donation per family to help us keep our family workshops going BOOKING Spaces are limited and booking is essential. … Continue reading "Family Workshop : Pancake Feast"

£5
We are really pleased to be running a whole range of Farm Visits, Food Workshops, Creative Workshops, Film Shows, Events and more for the community of Okehampton and beyond.

Tickets can be reserved through this website or in the shop or by emailing hello@harvestworkerscoop.org.uk
Pricing We have tried to keep prices as affordable as we can whilst ensuring that everyone is paid a fair rate for their work. Most activities feature a reduced rate thanks to the kind support of Okehampton United Charities. If you can’t afford the full rate please buy a ticket at the reduced rate. Do get in touch if cost is a problem.

We do hope you enjoy what we are doing and if you are interested in a food and farming activity and can’t see it here just let us know and we’ll see what we can do.

A very Big Thanks to Okehampton United Charities for supporting this programme.