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Pennypack Pickings
Volume 7, Issue 14
July 11, 2009
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Pennypack Farm & Education Center
685 Mann Road, Horsham, PA 19044
Hosted by The College Settlement of Philadelphia
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Registration deadline extended to July 20
Tomato Canning
with Christina Pirello
Saturday, July 25
10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Pennypack
Farm & Education Center is very pleased to invite you to join
Christina Pirello, the Emmy Award winning host of the national public
television series, 'Christina Cooks,' for a lively tomato canning
demonstration.
During
this 2-hour class, tomato canning will be demystified and you will go
home feeling excited and confident about canning your own summer
harvest! Participants will have an opportunity to take home a can of
tomatoes preserved during the program.
Go to www.christinapirello.org for more information about Christina.
Pre-registration is required by July 20
Fee: $30.00/person due at time of registration.
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 Farmer Andy Hour
4th Thursday of each month
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Join us as we kick off a new series of programs presented by Pennypack Farm's Farm Director, Andy Andrews. During each session Andy will discuss a different topic that is relative to both the farm and a home garden.
Fee: $10.00 per person/per program
Email - education@pennypackfarm.org
July 23 - Organic Pest & Weed Control
Farmer Andy will discuss how to keep garden/farm pests and weeds at bay while walking the farm and identifying the culprits as well as the beneficial insects.
Registration is required by July 21.
Future Topics:
August 27 - Preparing Your Garden for Winter and Looking Forward to Spring
September 24 - 100 Mile Diet
October 22 - Soil
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Save the Dates!
Adults Only Campfire!
Friday, July 17, 7:00pm
Get a babysitter! Bring your favorite beverage. Start your evening off with a BYO Picnic at 7:00, fire will be lit at 7:30pm. Smores will be provided, feel free to bring other snacks or treats. And bring your own stick if you want to roast marshmallows. No raindate.
Bison Burger & Tomato Tasting Dinner
Saturday, July 25, 6:00pm
Join us for grilled Bison Burgers and farm tomatoes. Bring a potluck dish to share and stay for s'mores.
This is the potluck supper for July. There will not be another.
Camp Out at Pennypack!
Friday, July 31, 5:30pm
This is our first camp out on the farm. The fun will start around 5:30pm on Friday evening with tent setup and activities, followed by a potluck dinner and campfire. Activities and breakfast will be provided Saturday morning, with checkout at 8:30am. To reserve a spot please email janice.blades@gmail.com with family member names and ages. Payment of $15/person for anyone over age 2 is due by July 10th. Due to anticipated demand the campout is open to farm member families only. Details will be sent out to participants by July 15th. Raindate is August 1st. |
The Dirt on Education
All education programs are open to the public.
Pre-registration and pre-payment is required.
To register for any program, send an email to education@pennypackfarm.org or call 215-646-3943 x3.
Please provide the following
Name of program
Names of all attendees, including children
Ages of children
Contact name, email and phone
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Little Sprouts - Summer Session
10:00am-11:15am
Morning sessions only - Space is limited
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy this time on the farm with their favorite grown-up. Each themed session includes a story, craft and farm activity.
Cost: $5.00/child (over age 2) Preregistration is a must.
Under 2 may tag along free - no craft provided.
Tuesdays
July 28 - Fun with the Food System
August 4 - Berry bonanza
August 11 - Melon madness
August 25 - Garden Creatures
Note: no class on August 18
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 The Playful Chef
Food, Crafts, Fun!
11:30am - 12:30pm
(right after Little Sprouts)
Ages 3 1/2 - 6 years old
Space is Limited
Does your child like to make snacks and eat yummy foods? Would you like to introduce your picky eater to some new foods? Join Chef Alisa Tammaro as we spend the morning cooking, making crafts and best of all, having fun. Put on a pair of messy clothes, bring your imagination and your appetite then get ready to party!
Pre-registration & advance payment is a MUST!
Cost: $12.00 per child/per class or
$10.00 per child/per class if registering for 4 or more classes
Tuesdays
July 14th - Fruit Pizza
July 21st - Dirt Dessert
July 28th - Garden Vegetable and Pasta Salad
August 18th - Fruit and Yogurt Sundaes
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Essential Oils
More than Aromatherapy
Monday, August 3
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Susie Beiler will help you to discover a powerful therapeutic modality to incorporate into your holistic lifestyle. Learn how to use essential oils in your home, in your body, and with your children and pets. You will experience the oils through smelling them during the presentation and learn the differences in quality of oils and how to choose the best.
Registration is required by July 27
Fee: $12.00/person
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Sugar Workshop
Monday, August
10
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Presented by Susie Beiler. Are you
addicted to sugar? Add sweetness into your life! Learn the harmful
effects of refined sugars and artificial sweeteners in your body.
Incorporate healthy (chemical-free) natural sweeteners into your
lifestyle. Understand your cravings, empower yourself to live an
extraordinary life by adding sweetness to your life!
Registration is
required by August 3
Fee: $12.00/person
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 "Wildman" Steve Brill
Tuesday, August 18
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Naturalist-Author "Wildman" Steve has been leading foraging tours in parks throughout the Northeast since 1982. Kids & grown-ups alike are welcome to sign-up, send an e-mail to education@pennypackfarm.org
Cost: $20.00/adults $10.00/children
Come learn with the best about the native edible foods that are growing in your own backyard!
Click here to visit "Wildman" Steve's website for more information.
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 Birthday Parties at the Farm
CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD'S SPECIAL DAY WITH PENNYPACK FARM
If you're looking for a unique, fun and easy way to celebrate your child's next birthday look no further! Celebrate your child's birthday with a farm-theme related birthday party. Spend time exploring the acres of fields, playing games and tasting yummy organically grown veggies.
For more information email education@pennypackfarm.org
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Family Workdays
Every Friday through the summer
(except 7/3)
10:00am - 12:00pm
Looking for a way to fulfill your share volunteer hours? Do you like spending time at the farm with your children? Please join us for family work days in the Edible Classroom. There will be someone on hand to lead the work but a to-do list is also hanging inside the shed.
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Weekly Harvest
lettuce
beets
kohlrabi
fennel
basil
parsley
collards
kale
turnips
broccoli
cucumber
zucchini
summer squash
Upick
raspberries
green beans
strawberries
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Free Shopping Bag
Shop at the Local Foods Market, spend $10.00 and you will receive a reusable shopping bag.
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CSA Committee Meetings
The members of the CSA Committee welcome anyone to attend our meetings. The Committee is a wonderful way to get involved in the Farm community.
Next meeting
Thursday, August 6
7:00pm
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Hazardous Waste
Collection
Montgomery County
Click here for complete details.
July 11th
Spring-Ford High School
Royersford
August 8th
Abington High School
Abington
October 24th
Lower Merion Transfer Station
Narberth
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Local Foods Market - Product List
Every week you will see here a complete list of products available in the local foods market. Bring your appetite and cash or checks at your weekly pick-up. Prices can vary.
Click on a suppliers name to link to their website.
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Eggs, Cheese & Dairy
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Pennypack Farm
Fresh eggs from the hens you know!
Lancaster Farm Fresh
Apple Tree chevre, garlic herb
Apple Tree chevre, plain
Hope Springs baby swiss
Hope Springs Sharp Cheddar
Misty Creek Hard goat cheddar
Noble Cave aged cheddar - Special 10% off
Herbal Jack
Toy Cow Black Cherry Yogurt
Toy Cow Blueberry Yogurt
Seven Stars Dairy
7 Stars: lowfat maple yogurt
7 Stars: Plain Yogurt
Linden Dale Farm
Goat Feta
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Meat & Poultry
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Backyard Bison
Bison, ground
Bison, bugers
Griggstown Farm Market
Chicken, basil and tomato sausage
Chicken, broccoli rabe sausage
Chicken, mozzarella and basil sausage
Chicken, white wine and garlic sausage
Chicken, spinach and feta sausage
Ground Turkey
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Fruits & Vegetables
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Lancaster Farm Fresh
Golden Delicious Apples
Cremini Mushrooms
Portabello Mushrooms
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Breads & Treats
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Metropolitan Bakery
Organic Spelt
Rosemary Olive Oil
Whole Wheat Baguette
Whole Wheat Sandwich
Granola 12 oz
Granola bars
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Pantry & Other
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Lancaster Farm Fresh
Honey: raw
Maple Syrup
Bobbi's
Garlic Hummus
Mild Garlic Hummus
Jalapeno Hummus
Kauffman's
Kauffman's Cider; 1/2 gallon
Sarah's Savories
Vrapple |
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