EVENT CALENDAR
2017 Garden Events
All events and classes are open to the public!
For more information or to register for a class please call Paul at 715-261-2123 or email at paulk@bridgeclinic.org
Join us for a cooking demonstration a the Wausau Famer's Market on June 10th at 11 - 12 pm.
YOGA IN THE GARDEN
Children's Gardening Class
Thursday, June 1 st. @ 5:30 p.m.
Bridge Clinic Community Garden
1810 N. 2nd st Wausau, WI 54403 ( North side of Bridge Clinic)
Organic Soil Fertility and Pest Management Class
with Paul Whitaker, Professor of Biological Sciences at UW- Marathon County
May 17th 5:30 - 6:30 at Bridge Clinic Community Garden
Located at 1810 N. 2nd St., Wausau: north of the clinic
Paul Whitaker, professor of Biological Sciences at UW-Marathon County will present on how to increase fertility of garden soil for optimal vegetable growth and organic methods for pest management.
2016 Garden Events
All events and classes are open to the public!
For more information or to register for a class please call Katie at 715-261-2123 or email at katieo@bridgeclinic.org
This class is canceled until further notice!
Please check back for updates.
Seed Saving and Winter Planning:
August 23rd, 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Bridge Clinic,
1810 North 2nd Street, Wausau
Master Gardener, Lynn Buhmann, will give a presentation on how to preserve seeds from plants growing in the garden, ways to keep your thumb green through the winter, and planning for the next growing season.
This year The Wausau Urban Community Gardens is teaming up with 5 Koshas Yoga and Wellness center's Renee Peterson to present:
YOGA FOR GARDENERS
Prepare your body with mindful stretching and strengthening movements before you cultivate the soil this summer. Students will receive a copy of a pre and post gardening yoga practice for their personal use to sustain the enjoyment of gardening. Please wear suitable clothing, and bring a mat, blanket and water. Beginners welcome!
On July 26th, August 9th and 23rd, Yoga For Gardeners
will be held at Bridge Clinic Community Garden
on the north end of Bridge Community Health Clinic
Sign up directly on 5 Koshas Yoga and Wellness website at:
www.5KoshasYoga.com by clicking on the green schedule button and then looking for the class by date.
Healthy Family Hoedown
Saturday, August 13th 12- 3 pm. at Bridge Community Health Clinic
1810 N. 2nd St. Wausau, WI
Please join us in celebrating an amazing growing season for the Wausau Urban Community Gardens a project of Bridge Community Health Clinic at our annual Family Day Event!
This year we have a Hoedown Theme and will be featuring square dance family sessions and a petting zoo with farm animals from Grandpa's Farm!
MAP OF HOEDOWN EVENT
Children's Gardening Class
Part 2
Saturday, August 6th at 9 a.m.
at Bridge Community Health Clinic
1810 N. 2nd St. Wausau, WI
Contact Garden Coordinator, Katie O'Connor to register
715-261-2123 or katieo@bridgeclinic.org
Please join us for this exciting new class exploring insect life and how it affects our gardens on Saturday July 23rd at the Bridge Clinic Garden, north of Bridge Community Health Clinic, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Free Cooking Demonstration at Wausau Farmer's Market
Featuring Thrive Foodery
Wednesday, July 13th at 10 - 11 AM
CHILDREN'S GARDENING CLASS
Saturday May 28th, 9:00 - 10:30 am at Bridge Clinic Garden
Children ages 4 and up are invited to come and spend the morning planting in our children's garden with Master Gardner Sandy Lewis and learn about growing vegetables. Parents must accompany children.
To register call Katie at 715-261-2123 or email katieo@bridgeclinic.org
It's that time of the year when everyone has the gardening bug! Get started with our gardening events this month. All events are FREE and open to the public! All skill levels are welcome! If you are registering for the Yoga for Gardeners class please register through 5 Koshas and make sure to bring a mat and wear comfortable clothes.
Free Gardening Class in Wausau:
The Marathon County Historical Society presents “Heirloom Seeds” at 2 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2016.
Participants can learn about growing heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables, and take home some free seeds from Seed Savers Exchange. Kat Becker from Stoney Acres Farm will discuss the following topics: The how, what and why of heirloom seeds; the history of modern seed saving movements in the U.S.; storytelling and history of three specific heirloom varieties; practical resources for seed saving; and heirloom seed projects for adults and kids. Free packets of heirloom seeds will be available for participants to grow in their own gardens, courtesy of Seed Savers Exchange. Kat will be available to answer questions on growing different varieties after the talk. This event is free; donations are appreciated. Registration is not required.
For more information, please call the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750.
For more information, please call the Marathon County Historical Society at 715-842-5750.
Seed Starting and Square Foot Gardening Class: Wednesday, April 6th,
5:30 - 7 pm, register by April 5th, call 715-261-2123
2015 Garden Events
Garden Fun Night and Bridge Clinic Open House! Thursday, August 13th, 4-7 pm
Free Cooking Demo/Sampling! August 8th, 10-11 am @ Wausau Farmer's Market
Free Composting Class! Tuesday, July 21st, 5:30-7 pm
2 Events on Saturday, July 11th!!!
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Free Cooking Demonstration! Saturday, June 13th, 9-11 am @ the Wausau Farmer's Market!
Yoga in the Garden: June 6th, 10-11 am!! Call 715-261-2123 to register!
Two Free Gardening Class in May: Call 715-261-2123 to register!
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Garden Basics Gardening Class: Call 715-261-2123 to register!
Hoop House Growing Class! April 4th, 2:30 pm, call 715-261-2123 to register!
Full 2015 Class schedule to be announced soon
2015 Garden Classes will be held April - October.
Open to the public; ALL skill levels welcome!
*** REGISTRATION: call Ellen at 715-261-2123 or email at ellenh@bridgeclinic.org ***
Wausau Urban Community Gardens 2014 Close-down: November 1st, 2014
Please have plot cleared out by November 1st or earlier! If you'd like to reserve a plot for the 2015 season, please call Ellen at 715-261-2123. Plots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Please have plot cleared out by November 1st or earlier! If you'd like to reserve a plot for the 2015 season, please call Ellen at 715-261-2123. Plots will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Wausau Urban Community Gardens 2014 Education Series
