Events

SUNY Broome Chef instructor Maleah Farr returns to explore the fundamentals of simple pasta making. While she primarily teaches Baking Principles, she also leads some community workforce education workshops. Her […]

Team members from the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program will be joining VINES to explore a few fundamental techniques for resilient gardening. This educational workshop welcomes current and […]

Nutrition Educator of Cornell Cooperative Extension Broome County, Ann Supa, returns to lead this hands-on food preparation workshop. In addition to creating a sourdough bread 'starter' to take home and […]

Kick off the spring with VINES at our Annual Meeting & Potluck. Come enjoy good food and good company... and pick up some free seeds for your garden! The potluck […]

Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? Come to this workshop and […]

Join us for a fun, interactive workshop focused on growing plants in containers and grow bags.  This workshop will cover container gardening basics, including: The Benefits of Growing in Containers […]

Explore the importance of using native plants and providing the basic needs for birds. This program provides information on how to garden for birds along with examples of specific flowers, […]

The event kicks off with a cocktail hour and opening of the silent auction at 5:00 pm. Appetizers and dinner featuring a delicious spread of dishes prepared by Lost Dog’s […]

Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? Come to this workshop and […]

A special workshop for youth ages 7-14 and their guardians! Join us for a creative and joyful way to celebrate moms and caregivers through painting flowerpots and planting flowers/herbs.   […]

Learn how to identify and prevent some of the most common and damaging garden diseases effecting vegetables and fruits. This workshop will expand on various plant diseases, their causes and […]

Discover the beauty of cyanotype — a sustainable, non-toxic photographic printing process using the sun. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create striking blue prints using plants and […]

*Registrants are asked to register only ONE PERSON per reservation. Attempting to register multiple people under one reservation may result in that reservation being deleted. Nutrition Educator of Cornell Cooperative […]

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring cyanotype toning and natural fabric dyeing with botanicals. You'll learn how to transform textiles using a range of natural dyes and techniques, including […]

Learn how to identify and prevent some of the most common and damaging garden diseases effecting vegetables and fruits. This workshop will expand on various plant diseases, their causes and […]

Our wild areas are full of an incredible variety of useful plant and fungi species, you just need to know where and how to find them! Join local ecologist and […]

*PLEASE NOTE: This is small hands-on class and we ask that you only register one individual per submission. Registering for more than one person may result in your submission being […]

Learn identification strategies and management tactics to help control weeds in your gardens. This workshop is FREE and open to the public. A suggested donation of $5-$10 is appreciated.  

Imagine Caprese salad without basil, spaghetti sauce without oregano, or beef stew without thyme.  Our food would be flavorless and uninteresting without the addition of herbs.  This class will teach […]

What's all this buzz about saving habitats for pollinators? Interested in keeping a beehive at your home? Come learn all the basics of beekeeping and the differences between native bees […]

Composting is essential for maintaining a healthy, productive vegetable garden. Learn to create systems of composting and what materials to incorporate from your household. Community Educator Kira Hawes will explain […]

We're celebrating the end of VINES' Grow Binghamton Youth Program with a free, community-wide block party on 8/13 5-7pm! Enjoy delicious food from Happy Pappi and Big Zeus BBQ, plus […]

Learn the basics of handmade paper making in this beginner friendly workshop. We'll use plant fibers and recycled junk mail to create a variety of papers, and you will have […]

Help Shape the New Floral Avenue Community Garden! Join us on Wednesday, August 20th from 5:30–7:00 PM to get a first look at plans for the Floral Avenue Community Garden […]

Ann is a master preserver, and she has been preserving food for 20 plus years. A nutrition educator at CCE-Broome, she finds making her own pickles, jam and spaghetti sauce […]

Dyeing fabric with plants is fun and you probably live within a block of something growing that you can dye with. Marion has dyed with jewelweed, marigolds, tree bark and […]

In this Introduction to Watercolor and Natural Pigment Making, you’ll learn how to create a variety of beautiful, sustainable pigments from natural sources. We’ll then explore expressive mark-making techniques and […]

What is lead, where do we find it in our daily lives and what are the effects it can have on human health? This workshop will explain the basics of […]

Backyard grower Dan Davis is delighted to welcome VINES to his home orchard in the hills of Vestal, where he will discuss his experiences growing pawpaw - North America's largest […]

Composting for Fall + Winter will get your compost prepared for the cold weather! We will go over tips and the science behind composting in cold weather so you can […]

Do you enjoy smoky BBQ sauce or smoked chilli peppers? In this workshop, VINES' Jamie Kirby along with Chef Dan of Lost Dog Café will discuss methods of smoking vegetables […]

*Please register only one person per registration form. Registering multiple people on one form may require that your submission be deleted. This class will be teaching sourdough baking basics. We […]

Join us on-site at one of our community gardens for an introduction to starting and maintaining a compost! Learn to create systems of composting and what materials to incorporate from […]

Join us on-site at one of our community gardens and learn how to plant garlic! Participants will learn the fundamentals of preparing a garden bed, picking the right cloves to […]

Join us on-site at one of our community gardens and learn how to plant garlic! Participants will learn the fundamentals of preparing a garden bed, picking the right cloves to […]

Learn how to plant garlic at the Binghamton Urban Farm! Participants will learn the fundamentals of preparing a garden bed, picking the right cloves to plant, planting depth, spacing and […]

Join SUNY Broome Culinary Educator Maleah Farr for this hands-on cooking workshop! You'll learn the process of making this popular pasta-like dumpling, including how to form it's distinct shape on […]

Join us to learn the basics of vermicomposting (aka worm composting) and build your own worm bin!  Whether you're new to composting or looking to expand your sustainable practices, this […]

This interactive, plant-based cooking workshop teaches participants how to build a balanced, nutrient-dense vegan meal in under 35 minutes. Through hands-on cooking, attendees learn gut health foundations, immune‑supportive habits, color […]

Local Chef Josh Lewis of Lost Dog Café and Lounge will be returning to lead this hands-on workshop celebrating Winter season soups. Featured recipes will focus on nourishing and accessible […]

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier's 'JSY' or Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables workshops consist of a 25-minute nutrition lesson and 25-minute cooking demonstration.  For this workshop, […]

Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? Come to this workshop and […]

Join us for the 7th Annual Garden Bowl fundraiser for the VINES Farm Share program. This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to spend an afternoon bowling with friends […]

This presentation style workshop will cover a basic approach to small plot no-till gardening. It will provide a broad overview of how a no-till season can unfold from early spring […]

Quick Pickling involves selecting fresh vegetables to submerge in a salty, vinegary brine. Quick pickling is different from fermentation and canning, which are practices that can preserve food for a […]

Are you interested in gardening, have a plot at a VINES community garden, or just want to learn about growing food in a small space? Come to this workshop and […]

Want to grow bunches of tomatoes, eggplants, onions and other plants that take a little time to get started? Seed starting is a cost effective way to grow the varieties […]

You can easily add 2 weeks to the start and end of the growing season by the use of low tunnels, frost blankets with supports. Construct you own 4 ft. […]

Come learn about this special technique in the world of composting. Bokashi composting is an indoor process that uses specialized microbes to break down food waste, even including meat, dairy, […]