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Bulk storage of food staples is a hedge against disasters both natural and man-made. How-to's and discussions go here.See More

This workshop is part of our Sustainability Series and will cover the storing and sprouting of grains, seeds, & legumes as a means of maintaining a healthy diet through all four seasons of the year. It will be co-hosted by Henry Peterson & Jeffrey Juran. It is free of charge. Donations accepted.They will walk you through the whats, whys, and hows (the easy way!) of sprouting!There will be a short informational session about White Hawk Ecovillage afterward for those who wish to stay for…See More

Come learn to make hard cheese! We built our own press and have been making cheese for a couple of months. We look forward to showing others how to do it, too!We built our press for about $35! (Could have been cheaper if not stainless...)See More

This workshop is part of White Hawk's "Sustainability Series." Come participate in and observe a hard cheese-making workshop! You'll learn the techniques, tips, and procedures to make your own hard cheese at home. We'll start with fresh milk and end with a Farmhouse Cheddar cheese wheel.During break there will be a tour of the village for those interested.Hope to see you there!See More

Winter is a great time for stocking up. Building resiliency into your home in the case of temporary or periodic shortages in the delivery of goods or services is something folks often think is a good idea, but don't always get around to doing. With the support of a group, you can take this "to do" off your list, meet some other families in your community and eat scones too.This 2 part workshop will assist you to set up an individualized plan for your household's food staples and then implement…See More

Come join us while we turn our black oil sunflower harvest into sunflower oil a via cold press!This workshop is free and part of White Hawk Ecovillage's new "Sustainability Series."See More