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Learn how to turn a pesky plant into something delicious! Explore the world of autumn olive—an invasive shrub with a surprising secret. Young foragers will harvest the bright red berries, learn how to identify autumn olive safely, and discover why it's considered an invasive species. Then we’ll head to the kitchen to cook up a batch of sweet-and-sour jam, turning something wild into a yummy fall treat. We’ll talk about native vs. invasive plants, taste test the berries, and savor our sweet and sour creations.

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $20 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Learn to make three different styles of dairy-free cheese using ingredients like cashews, potatoes, and agar (seaweed) powder. We will make a sauce for macaroni and cheese or nachos, a snacking cheese for crackers, and a meltable version that works in grilled cheese.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $35 Non-Members; $20 Members

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Step into the past and discover the power of a tiny grain with a big history! Kids will learn all about amaranth—an ancient grain once treasured by the Aztecs and still grown today for its nutrition and versatility. Kids will explore how amaranth was used in ancient cultures and how it's making a comeback in modern kitchens. Then it’s time to pop and mix! Young chefs will pop amaranth like popcorn and use it to create tasty, healthy amaranth bars to enjoy and take home. A fun blend of food, culture, and science, this program connects the past to the present—one crunchy bite at a time!

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $20 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Join us to learn the basics of needle felting, and create your own festive ball-style wool ornament to “deck your halls” this season.

Physical Demand: [0] = Entire activity is indoors and seated.

Cost: $30 Non-Members; $15 Members

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Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

The flavors of the holidays shine in seasonal sweetbreads. Join us in our teaching kitchen as we learn about baking yeast-raised sweetbreads. Create a traditional holiday loaf of your own to take home and finish in your own oven. You may bring a rectangular box to take home your unbaked loaf.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $40 Non-Members; $25 Members

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Roll, fill, and bake your way to something delicious! Learn how to make tasty mini fruit tartes from scratch. From mixing buttery dough to arranging colorful fruit on top, young bakers will explore the fun of baking while creating their own edible masterpiece.

Recommended Ages: 6-14*

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $25 per child. No charge for accompanying adult.

*Siblings of children outside of this age range are welcome to attend. Anyone 3 years or older at the time of the program must be registered.

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Ages: Adults (16 & Up)

Homemade pies reminiscent of grandma's start with fresh, seasonal ingredients and are baked from scratch.  Participants will first learn how to make your own pie crust, then learn the secrets of fruit and custard-filled pies. Bring your two pies home to enjoy or freeze them to share during the upcoming holidays! Participants should bring a bag lunch for this 4 hour class and something to carry their pies home.

Physical Demand: [1] = Activity is indoors or outside with up to 1/10 of a mile walking; includes both sitting and standing.

Cost: $40 Non-Members; $25 Members

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