Get ready for your summer bounty & harvest season! Join us for a series donation-based Food Preservation Workshops led by OSU Master Gardener & Food Preserver, Tracey Raggi!
Intro to Gardening Class:
Saturday April 1 from 2-4pm at the Kerby Belt Building
Water-bath Canning, Dehydrating, & Freezing Class :
Saturday May 13, from 2-4pm at the Kerby Belt Building
Pressure Canning & Fermenting Class:
Saturday June 17, from 2-4pm at the Kerby Belt Building
Cooking from Your Garden Class:
Saturday August 26, from 2-4pm at the Kerby Belt Building
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting sustainable living skills in the Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon since 2006.
One of the most valuable experiences for us has been the journey of finding right relationship with the environment that we are inextricably woven. We are passionate about being homesteaders and stewards of Southern Oregon, and sharing knowledge specific to this area.
EARTH SCOUTS!
Empowering IV teens + adults through skill building and outdoor experiences
IV GLEANING PROJECT
Increasing food security by helping local land owners glean and donate excess produce
IV BIKESPACE
Promoting sustainable transportation through education + free bike repairs
RESOURCE LIBRARIES
Rent a book or a tool at our
on-site resource library at
Frog Farm in Takilma, Oregon.
Memberships help keep our programs accessible for all income levels. Learn more about SLC Membership in our video!
Take a look at our Events Calendar
above to see what's coming up next!
ONLINE SKILLSHARE
Learn a new skill from HOME. Watch our 2020 Online Skilllshare Series on Vimeo! Classes are FREE
and available to watch at any time. Learn about wildcrafting, herbal remedies, animal processing, food preservation, and more!
PAST EVENTS
Relive fond memories at our previous class galleries! Over the last 15 years we have hosted a variety of mission focused events such as: The Frog Farm Skillshare, Spring Seed & Scion Swap, The Annual Local Foods Dinner, The Annual Fermentation Festival, Women's Spa Day, Fix-It Fair.
We deeply value our dedicated and passionate team who embody the people we serve! Our Stewardship Committee keeps us on track as our Board of Directors push us forward. SLC Staff members manage our programs and volunteer outreach.
The work we do would not be accomplished without the help of community volunteers! We are always looking for help during events and expanding our ongoing projects. All ages welcome! Contact us to become a volunteer!
