Workshops

Ready to conquer pressure canning? This essential workshop takes the fear out of safely preserving low-acid foods like soups, meats, fish, and vegetables at home. Designed for beginners and cautious canners alike, this engaging session offers expert instruction, practical tips, and a supportive…

Step into the world of home food preservation with this immersive, hands-on workshop focused on safely canning high-acid foods using the boiling water (waterbath) method.Whether you're a beginner or brushing up your skills, this premium experience offers everything you need to start confidently canning in…

Join us on an adventure into the world of dehydrating meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and herbs—perfect for long-term storage, healthy snacking, and emergency preparedness. Uncover the secrets behind different jerky stylesSample a variety of delicious dehydrated foodsExplore and compare different types…

 

Bubble, Bubble, no toil and trouble!LEARN HOW TO FERMENT!The UC Master Food Preservers of Orange County will demonstrate the variousmethods of fermenting using research tested recipes.  An emphasis will be on food safety and methods of food preservation. CYPRESS LIBRARY5331 Orange AveCypress,…

… It’s Strawberry Season! …Join us … We’re making and canning delicious …Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate! Learn how to preserve the bounty of the summer and about food safety, canning, and food preservation from the UC MasterFood Preservers of Orange County.Location:  Garden Grove LibraryTibor…

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll dive into the flavorful world of fermentation! You’ll make your own jar of kimchi to take home and gain the skills to keep fermenting with confidence. We’ll also demonstrate how to brew kombucha. You'll leave with a kombucha starter (SCOBY) and detailed…

DescriptionThe Pioneer Veterans Hall is getting Ready for Wildfire! You’re invited to help us make this important community space safer and more inviting for years to come. The Hall has been chosen to showcase Defensible Space and Firewise Landscaping for Amador County and beyond. It will become a publicly…

Discover how California native plants can provide seasonal beauty while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems. Join Master Gardener volunteers as we share tips and techniques for attracting and supporting pollinators in your yard.

  Join Kirsten Stember, naturalist and educator for the Santa Lucia Conservancy, to uncover the unique adaptations and native larval plants of 10 common native butterflies in Monterey County.For over 25 years, Kirsten has led interpretive walks at the Santa Lucia Preserve, situated within one of…