Solstice to Solstice is an in-person food preservation workshop series rooted in AfroIndigenous culinary traditions that highlight the abundance of seasonal vegetables and herbs from the farm. Together we will learn the history of food preservation techniques, crop origin stories, and how to prepare a delicious recipe that you will be able to take home to enjoy immediately or store in your pantry.
This workshop series will prioritize Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) who want to deepen their relationship and connect with ancestral crops, recipes and cooking techniques. White allies who are working directly with BIPOC communities in an educational role are welcome to apply.
Dates:
Saturday July 30th, 12-4pm
Saturday August 27th, 12-4pm (Jams) - Register Here
Saturday October 15th, 10am-2pm (Leafy Greens & Herbs)- Register Here
Sliding Scale Fee: $10-$80. Sliding scale fee covers instruction, workshop materials, take home handouts and prepared food.
COVID-19 Safety: This event will be held outdoors. N95 masks are required (please bring your mask but we will have a limited amount available if needed). For everyone’s safety, we encourage guests to rapid test before arrival. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available throughout the farm. Please stay home if you feel sick, suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past week, are recovering from COVID-19 and/or live/share indoor space with someone who currently has COVID-19 in order to minimize spread.
Accessibility: The workshop will be held outdoors, in a grassy field under a 10x30 white tent. All participants will have a folding chair with back rest and shared working space on 6ft folding tables. No running is allowed within or around the tent space, ropes and metal tent stakes around the tent that can be a tripping hazard. The pathway to the event location is unpaved on uneven terrain. We will have drinking water available, bring your own water bottle. We encourage everyone to take breaks as needed throughout the session, no designated break times are currently scheduled.
About the Instructor: This series is led by Deep Routes founder and lead collaborator, Maya Marie Stansberry, an urban farmer and food educator from Baltimore who’s called Brooklyn her home for the past ten years. She's invested in creating accessible spaces for Black and brown people to learn about food and health that center their personal stories and food traditions. She believes that food education can be a vehicle for communities of color to engage with their history and health while tapping into their power for social change. Learn more about Maya and kitchen alchemy here.
For more information contact: programs@rocksteadyfarm.com
