Neighbors Teaching Neighbors: RNH Community Skillshare
Sunday September 21st
1-5 pm
Come together with neighbors to learn new skills, enjoy each other’s company, and celebrate the fall equinox. Our community skill share will be a day packed with free workshops, a chance to get involved with food justice work in the area and an opportunity to decorate the RNH pollinator garden.
A full schedule of the available workshops can be found below. There will also be a sandwich making station for the Neighborhood Fridge and a rock painting station to decorate the RNH Pollinator Pathway running throughout the entire event. In collaboration with Free Store, there will also be a station where you can donate and pick up gently used goods from your neighbors.
T
he event will be followed by Music in the Garden featuring Daniel Garbin starting at 5:30.
SCHEDULE
Session 1: 1:15-2:15 pm
Joyful Encounters with Plants: How to Identify Medicinal Plants
Ray Pultinas and Sung Kim from the James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center will lead a plant walk through the RNH garden and explain how to identify medicinal plants.
Register here.
Crochet for Beginners: How to Crochet a Scarf
Beth Terranova will teach participants how to crochet a scarf. This workshop is ideal for beginners.
Register Here.
Session 2: 2:30-3:30 pm
Soup and Food Justice: How to Make Soup for Hundred People
Led by Jerome, this workshop will demonstrate how to make soup for large groups of people. It will also be an informative session on how to get involved in food justice work in the community.
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Household DIY: How to Use Your Toolbox
Manuel Poy, the director of facilities at RNH will lead this session about how to use common household tools.
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Session 3: 3:45-4:45 pm
Apples Everywhere: How to Make Versatile Apple Filling
Led by local chef Alex Traverzo, this workshop will teach people how to make a versatile apple filling that can be used in sweet and savory dishes.
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Papermaking: How to Make Beautiful Paper from Recycled Scraps
Make your own beautiful piece of paper with recycled scraps in this workshop led by RNH’s Community Fellow Rebecca Hametz-Berner.
Register Here.
FAQ
Is there a maximum number of workshops I can register for?
You can register for 1 workshop per session (3 total!). If possible, we recommend leaving one session blank so you can attend the food and farm intern led sandwich making session!
All the workshops are full, what should I do?
We’ve reserved slots for day of walks ins on a first come first serve basis. We’ll also have sandwich making and rock painting activities that have no attendance limitation so there’ll be something for you to do even if there’s a gap in your schedule.
Do you need volunteers?
Yes, please email volunteer@riverdaleonline.org if you are interested in volunteering.
Do I need to bring supplies?
Nope, we’ve purchased all supplies that you’ll need for the workshops.
Will the Free Store be accepting donations that day?
Yes, they will. Email kaylanaf21@gmail.com with any questions.
I’d be interested in teaching a workshop at a future Neighbors Teaching Neighbors, who do I get in touch with?
Please email Arro at amandell@riverdaleonline.org
