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SUMMARY:Greenacres Cultivation Club - 2026 Season Kickoff + Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”blog-hero-img-container”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25137″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”” el_class=”blog-hero-img”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-title-row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733705176039{padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”custom-blog-title”][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”acf-meta-data-exclude”] \n\n\nEvent Date: \nTime:  – \nPrice: \n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Join us for the 2026 Season Kickoff of the Greenacres Cultivation Club and start your morning with a delicious breakfast. During this special gathering\, you will meet our garden team\, connect with both returning and new Cultivation Club members\, and learn about the generative agriculture practices that help us grow flowers and vegetables while improving soil health. \nThis event is also an opportunity to learn about our Community Science project focused on pollinators in the garden. Cultivation Club members play an important role in collecting pollinator data throughout the growing season. During the kickoff\, we will review findings from the 2025 season and explore how these efforts are helping us better understand and support pollinator populations at Greenacres. \nThe Greenacres Cultivation Club meets once a month throughout the growing season. Volunteers assist in the gardens\, learn from our horticulture team\, and help care for this thriving educational space that serves more than 30\,000 students each year. \nRegistration for the kickoff closes: Thursday\, April 23 at 10:00 am \n2026 Cultivation Club Workdays\nWorkdays for the 2026 season take place from 8:00–10:00 am on the following dates: \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 16\nSaturday\, June 13\nSaturday\, July 18\nSaturday\, August 15\nSaturday\, September 19\nSaturday\, October 24\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants are asked to attend at least two workdays during the season. We recommend reviewing your calendar ahead of the kickoff event so you can plan which dates work best for you. \nInterested in Volunteering with the Greenacres Cultivation Club?\nThis program is open to participants ages 16 and older. \nClick the registration button to sign up for the kickoff breakfast on Saturday\, April 25 from 8:00–10:00 am. During the event\, we will share more about the program\, answer questions\, and provide details about the upcoming season. Breakfast will be provided\, and you will have the opportunity to complete your required background check during the kickoff event. \nReturning Cultivation Club Members\nWe are excited to welcome you back for another season! Please register for the kickoff breakfast so we know you will be joining us.\n \nQuestions?\nContact Olivia Minella\, Field and Community Coordinator\, at ominella@green-acres.org. \nPlease note: No volunteer work will occur during the kickoff event. Monthly workdays will take place throughout the season. \nNo pets are allowed (ADA-certified service animals only).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/greenacres-cultivation-club-2026-season-kickoff-breakfast/
LOCATION:Greenacres Kennel House\, 8400 Blome Road #B\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Miella":MAILTO:ominella@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T173000
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”blog-hero-img-container”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”29305″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”” el_class=”blog-hero-img”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-title-row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733705176039{padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”custom-blog-title”][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”acf-meta-data-exclude”] \n\n\nEvent Date: \nTime:  – \nPrice: \n \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Conventional soil tests are designed to guide inorganic fertilizer applications for specific crops\, yields\, and soil types. But what if your goal is to build fertility through organic soil amendments and a deeper understanding of soil biology? \nJoin us for an evening workshop exploring alternative soil testing methods\, including the Haney Test and Phospholipid Fatty Acid (PLFA) analysis. These tools offer valuable insight into soil microbial communities\, nutrient cycling\, and overall soil health. We will walk through how to administer these tests\, discuss associated costs\, and examine how results can inform practical\, on-farm management decisions. \nAs part of the workshop\, participants will visit the Ley Field\, Greenacres’ production garden\, to see soil health principles in action and connect testing insights to real-world application. \nSpeakers include:\n\n\n\n\n\nNicole Gunderman\, MA\, Agriculture Specialist\, Hamilton County Conservation District\nDan Borrenpohl\, Research Manager\, Greenacres Foundation\nChad Gibson\, Research Field Coordinator\, Greenacres Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is geared toward farmers and producers\, though all are welcome to attend.\n \nPizza will be provided. Registration is limited. \nPlease RSVP to reserve your spot.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”29426″ img_size=”full” onclick=”link_image” css=””][vc_column_text css=””] \nGeneral Information\n\n\n\n\n\nAdvance registration is required; space is limited\nNo pets allowed (ADA-certified service animals only)\nNo strollers permitted\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nFor questions about this event\, please call (513) 891-4227 ext.3 or email events@green-acres.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/soil-health-workshop/
LOCATION:Greenacres Kennel House\, 8400 Blome Road #B\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Events Team":MAILTO:events@green-acres.org
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SUMMARY:Greenacres Cultivation Club - 2025 Season Kickoff + Breakfast - (Registration Closed)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”blog-hero-img-container”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”25137″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”link_image” css=”” el_class=”blog-hero-img”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-title-row”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading source=”post_title” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1733705176039{padding-top: 5px !important;}” el_class=”custom-blog-title”][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”acf-meta-data-exclude”] \n\n\nEvent Date: \nTime:  – \nPrice: \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator el_width=”20″ css=””][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”custom-blog-content-row”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Registration for the 2025 Greenacres Cultivation Club is now closed. We have reached capacity and are no longer accepting new applicants or waitlist requests. Thank you for your interest! \nJoin us for the 2025 Season Kickoff of the Greenacres Cultivation Club and start your morning with a delicious breakfast! During this special kickoff event\, you’ll meet our garden team\, connect with fellow volunteers\, and learn about generative agriculture practices that help us grow flowers and vegetables while improving soil health. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and see how you can be part of our community-driven efforts. \nThe Greenacres Cultivation Club meets once a month\, offering volunteers the chance to assist in the gardens\, learn from our experts\, and contribute to the care of this thriving educational space\, which serves over 30\,000 students each year. \nInterested in Volunteering in the Greenacres Cultivation Club?Fill out the form below to register for the kickoff breakfast\, held on Saturday\, April 5th from 8-10am. We will provide information about the program and answer any questions you may have. Breakfast will be provided. If you are interested in joining the program\, you will be able to complete your required background check during the kickoff event. \n \nPlease note: No volunteer work will occur at the kickoff event. Workdays will take place throughout the season. \nDid you volunteer last season?We’re thrilled to have you back! Please fill out the kickoff breakfast signup form below and join us to learn about how we’re growing in 2025. \nQuestions?\nContact Olivia Minella\, Field and Community Coordinator\, at ominella@green-acres.org. \nNo pets are allowed (ADA Certified Service Animals only).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/greenacres-cultivation-club-2025-season-kickoff/
LOCATION:Greenacres Kennel House\, 8400 Blome Road #B\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Miella":MAILTO:ominella@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T090000
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SUMMARY:Finding Balance in Farm Management: People\, Land\, and Fiscal Health
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”22858″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://buytickets.at/greenacresfoundation/1157679″][vc_column_text]Join us for a two-day event at Greenacres. Discover practical Holistic Management®️ tools that help land stewards improve soil\, increase bio-diversity\, optimize production\, quicken business viability\, create long-term farm resilience\, and lessen stress. HMI Certified Educators Linda Pechin-Long and Wayne Knight join Michael Cox\, Agriculture Director for Greenacres Foundation\, in demonstrating adaptive grazing management and case studies on how to start Holistic Planned Grazing. \nThe workshop topics will include: \n\nOn-the-ground\, safe-to-fail grazing trials to help better understand ecosystem function\nInspiring case studies on farm success with minimal resources\nA unique method to make better decisions and how to learn from them\nGuides to help plan for faster financial success\, bring stable returns\, and enable investment in infrastructure to improve land productivity\nSteps for monitoring\, analyzing data\, and learning from the land and livestock\nProactive farm management that allows for adaption with less stress\nThe symbiotic relationship between ecosystem\, productivity\, and economic health and how to find a balance that serves all aspects of farm management\nHow to find balance for improved quality of life\n\n\nEvent Timeline: \nFriday\, August 23: 9 am – 2 pm \nSaturday\, August 24: 9 am – 2 pm \nRegistration includes lunch for both days.\n \nDue to limited capacity\, walk-ins will not be accepted. Tickets are $50. Please note that there are no refunds or exchanges available. Speakers are subject to change. \nTickets must be purchased no later than August 15 at 4 pm.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1597692061243{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}”][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nRSVP\nTickets must be purchased no later than August 8.\n \nBuy Tickets\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another event again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/finding-balance-in-farm-management/
LOCATION:Greenacres Kennel House\, 8400 Blome Road #B\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Cox":MAILTO:mcox@green-acres.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
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SUMMARY:Greenacres Cultivation Club - Program Kickoff Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:[vc_section][vc_row gap=”35″][vc_column width=”2/3″ el_class=”event-content-column” el_id=”sat-event-column”][vc_single_image image=”19654″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text] \nNOTE: Our capacity for new volunteers is currently full – please check back to see if more spots open up! If you are a returning volunteer\, please fill out the form below. \nInterested in Volunteering in the Greenacres Cultivation Club?\nFill out the form below to register for the kickoff breakfast\, held on Saturday\, April 13th from 8-10am.  \nWe will provide information about the program and answer your questions. Breakfast will be provided. If you are interested in joining the program\, you will be able to complete your required background check during the kickoff event! \nNo volunteer work will occur at the kickoff event – workdays will occur throughout the season.  \nDid you volunteer last season? \nWe’re thrilled to have you back!\nPlease fill out the kickoff breakfast signup form below and join us to learn about how we’re growing in 2024. \n[/vc_column_text]\n		\n			\n			\n		\n				\n\n		[vc_custom_heading text=”About the Program” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” tm_text_transform=”uppercase” tm_font_weight=”600″][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” el_width=”20″ accent_color=”#919191″][vc_column_text]Join us as a farmer for a day at the Greenacres Indian Hill Garden! Work alongside our farmers to learn new and innovative generative agriculture methods and see how local food is produced. Volunteers will assist our garden team in various important tasks around the farm\, depending on the season and what is growing. The garden is a living being with needs varying daily. Come learn how to work through the seasonality of vegetable and flower farming and meet others in our community who are passionate about this work! \nLearn more about Greenacres Cultivation Club[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nWant to learn more?\nQuestions? Click here to read our FAQs\n\nor email Olivia Minella at ominella@green-acres.org\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”right-info-block”] \nGet Updates\n\nFollow us and never miss another Volunteer Opportunity again. \n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”blog-follow-us-container”] \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]
URL:https://green-acres.org/event/greenacres-cultivation-club-program-kickoff-breakfast/
LOCATION:Greenacres Kennel House\, 8400 Blome Road #B\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45243\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events,Volunteer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia Miella":MAILTO:ominella@green-acres.org
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