Events

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 (and nearly forgotten) native fruit! The informal workshop will include information about the origins of the trees, sourcing, planting, cultivars, care, troubleshooting, fertilization, pollination and […]

Do you enjoy smoky BBQ sauce or smoked chilli peppers? In this workshop, Chef Dan Sabol, Sous Chef at Lost Dog Cafe, and our very own Jamie Kirby will discuss methods of smoking vegetables with a focus on cold smoking techniques you can implement at home using a charcoal grill without having to invest in expensive equipment. They will […]

Dyeing 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 with goldenrod; all of which were grown in her back yard.  This is Marion's third year of teaching the class at VINES, and she says the […]

It’s a myth that composting stops in the cold! Learn how to prep your compost for the seasonal shift into colder months in this hands-on workshop. We’ll cover how to winterize your compost bin so it can keep decomposing food scraps all season long, whether you’re aiming for a hot compost pile with speedy decomposition […]

Kitchen Herbalism is how our mothers, grandmothers and ancestors cared for their families and communities. It is also an easy, accessible way to incorporate herbals you likely have in your cabinets already. There are vast ways of incorporating herbs into your daily routines; be it teas, broths or a host of other food-centric avenues. Come […]

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 relaxing. This canning workshop will focus on pickling the various veggies at the end of the gardening season. Participants will learn the basic principles behind […]

Join us for one of our more hands-on vegetable centered workshops! VINES staff will provide a variety of pumpkins and carving/decoration tools to enjoy this Halloween tradition together. You can even take home some seeds and tips to create a delicious snack! This workshop is FREE and open to the public.  A suggested donation of […]

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 […]

Dyeing 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 with […]

Join culinary educator Maleah Farr as she leads this introduction into the world of vegetable preservation through Lacto-Fermentation. Participants will learn the basics of the lacto-fermentation process as they construct […]

This hands-on cooking workshop will be framed by an "eating to treat" approach to diet and recipes. Specifically, a beet centered recipe will be paired with some education on approaches […]

CCE Recycling and Composting educator, Kira Hawes, will be returning to help us discover the incredible role worms play in recycling waste. Participants will learn how to establish and maintain […]

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 […]

This workshop with CCE-Broome nutrition educator Ann Supa will focus on the fundamentals of sourdough bread starters and at-home cracker recipes. Participants will be hands-on in the creation of their […]

Join Leah from Mycelia Herbals for a hands-on workshop on how to assemble an easy, versatile, immune-system supportive broth. We will cover properties of immune boosting vegetables and herbs, and […]

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 […]

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. Kira Hawes of the Cornell Cooperative […]

  Join us for our 6th Annual Garden Bowl! Teams of 4-6 people will raise funds for the VINES Farm Share program. -$16 bowling fees per person (shoes plus two […]

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 […]

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 […]