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SUMMARY:Howler Growlers: DIY Halloween Arrangements
DESCRIPTION:Trick or treat! Here’s an easy make and take workshop using a glass jug (growler) with Halloween (howler) decorative additions. This is family friendly; a youngster can participate with a grown-up. Coaching available in between as you complete your own distinctive design. All materials provided. Take home some seasonal fun for your porch\, entryway\, or countertop. \nMeet the Instructor! \nCo-instructors for this class are Sandy Gossman and Nan Bonfils. They have been botanical buddies for close to thirty years. Sandy has been a flower show judge for garden clubs and fairs since 1998 and began teaching floral design in 2000. She has a beautiful home garden in Ames and Nan runs an organic farm in rural Madrid. You may also recognize Nan as a co-op staff person.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/howler-growlers-diy-halloween-arrangements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T173000
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SUMMARY:Eat the Weeds: Dandelion Kimchi
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make dandelion kimchi with Lucky Kim! Kimchi is a healthful food that introduces important probiotics into your diet and is\, therefore\, an effective way to increase the healthy bacteria in your intestinal tract. Preserving vegetables is also a great way to be more sustainable and prevent food spoilage. This fun and engaging one-hour class includes step-by-step directions on salting\, slicing\, mixing\, and packing a traditional recipe with fish sauce and shrimp paste. At the end of the class\, you’ll get to pack your own container of dandelion kimchi! \nMeet the Instructor! \nLucky Kim has a passion for homemade food\, edible plants\, and foraging. She enjoys using natural\, locally sourced ingredients and loves preserving traditional recipes and food traditions. These days\, Lucky Kim is also enjoying making pottery — creating beautiful\, functional pieces for serving and holding healthy\, homemade foods. Her love of natural ingredients\, traditional cooking\, and handmade pottery comes together naturally in her kitchen and studio.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/eat-the-weeds-dandelion-kimchi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T183000
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SUMMARY:Fire Cider Workshop: DIY Immune Support Tonic
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we get ready for the colder months by making Fire Cider. Fire Cider is a tangy and hot flavored vinegar sometimes used as a home remedy to boost digestion and the immunity as the months get colder. It’s also tasty!! Each participant will leave with a jar of their own customized to their liking. \nMeet the Instructor! \nSchontonia Davis is a local farmer\, Master Gardener\, and seed enthusiast! She enjoys making home remedies and other concoctions in the kitchen that are both yummy and nutritious. You might recognize her from Mustard Seed Community Farm\, the Seed Library\, or anywhere people are talking about gardening.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fire-cider-workshop-diy-immune-support-tonic/
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T160000
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DTSTAMP:20261008T163054Z
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SUMMARY:Clothing Swap
DESCRIPTION:Donate clean clothing in good condition (no holes\, stains\, etc.)\, exchange something old for something new to you\, or just come by for the free clothes! All are welcome. Please no undergarments or used socks. Limit to 2 paper grocery sacks donation per person. Donations accepted early from 11 AM – 1 PM on Saturday\, then from 4 PM – 5:30 PM during the event.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/clothing-swap/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T110000
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SUMMARY:Secondhand Sunday “Free Thrift”
DESCRIPTION:Browse remaining items donated during the clothing swap. No new items accepted! Any clothing remaining after the free thrift will be donated to Overflow Thrift Store.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/secondhand-sunday-free-thrift/
CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T180000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Knowledge & the Roots of Regenerative Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary regenerative agriculture draws on principles that have long informed Indigenous food and farming systems around the world. This presentation examines the historical and ecological connections between Indigenous agricultural practices and modern approaches to soil health\, biodiversity\, crop diversity\, and ecosystem stewardship to understand farming as part of a larger ecological and cultural system. Together\, we will consider how honoring Indigenous knowledge can help shape more resilient food systems grounded in reciprocity\, responsibility\, and respect for the land. \nMeet the Instructor!\n\nCorbin Scholz is currently serving as the Farm Director at Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah\, Iowa. She has been working in the food system for almost a decade owning and managing organic vegetable farms and food hubs\, serving on several ag non-profits board of directors\, and participating in leadership committees to organize support programs for young farmers. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology on the pre-medical track\, Corbin pivoted to creating healthy communities through thriving food systems. \n——-\nPlease RSVP in advance. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link to join the class. Please ensure you are able to receive emails from Eventbrite here*.\n——-\n* If you have not received a link prior to class\, please check your spam folder. If you have previously unsubscribed to Eventbrite’s emails\, you may also not receive a Zoom link email. If you are still having issues receiving Eventbrite emails\, try their troubleshooting guide here.\nPlease email events@wheatsfield.coop or call 515-232-4094 with any questions.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/indigenous-knowledge-the-roots-of-regenerative-agriculture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T173000
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SUMMARY:Second Chances: The Art of Repurposed Cards
DESCRIPTION:Join Ames artist Lisa Kuehl for a fun evening of trying your hand at greeting card repurposing! Give those cute cards you receive a second life by easily turning them into a brand new card to share. There is no fee for this class and all supplies and tools will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring in several of your own greeting cards to work with. Snacks will be provided! \nIf you have specific dietary restrictions\, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Crystal Jewell\, Education Coordinator. \nLimited substitutions can be made during the class. \nMeet the Instructor! \nAmes resident and artist Lisa K. Kuehl of Heartland Scrapbooks is a 1982 graduate of Iowa State University\, where she earned her B.A. in Graphic Design. Though her career path led her into professional aviation\, Lisa never lost touch with her creative roots. Throughout her student years at ISU\, she produced and preserved an extensive collection of original designs—and her current scrapbook projects continue to reflect her lifelong love of art and composition. \nSince retiring from United Airlines in 2006\, Lisa has devoted much of her time to animal welfare advocacy and more recently\, to promoting pollinator habitat. In recent years\, she has presented a creative “Memories Into Masterpieces” class through the ISU Alumni Association’s OLLI as well as at the Sixty Forward Center in Ames. Lisa is excited to be back at Wheatsfield Cooperative to share her newest passion of repurposing greeting cards.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/second-chances-the-art-of-repurposed-cards-2/
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SUMMARY:Nature's Relief: DIY Zero-Waste Acorn Cap Salve
DESCRIPTION:Discover the simple magic of turning acorn caps\, herbs\, flowers\, roots\, and beeswax into your own nourishing salve! In just one hour\, you’ll learn to infuse\, blend\, and pour your salve using 100% natural\, zero-waste ingredients. Each attendee will leave with their personalized salve—perfect for relieving unbroken skin or as a tiny gift from nature. No experience needed\, just curiosity and a love for wildcrafting! Class is limited to ages 18+. \nMeet the Instructor! \nCrystal Jewell\, M.S.\, PhD is a neuroscientist\, science educator\, and wildcrafter who specializes in alternative and complimentary medicine. She is also Wheatsfield’s Community Education and Outreach Coordinator!
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/natures-relief-diy-zero-waste-acorn-cap-salve/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261216T173000
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UID:41399-1797442200-1797447600@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Fonduementals: Chocolate\, Cheese & Wine
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Chocolate Covered Anything Day with an indulgent evening of fondue! Fondue is simple\, fun\, and great for sharing. This demonstration class covers two classics: a savory swiss fondue and a chocolate dessert fondue. You’ll leave knowing how to make both at home. \nWe’ll cover cheese and chocolate selection\, how to get the right texture\, and good dippers. You’ll also sample a few wines chosen to pair with each fondue\, so you know exactly what to serve when you recreate it. Must be 21+ to attend. \nIf you have specific dietary restrictions\, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Crystal Jewell\, Education Coordinator. \nLimited substitutions can be made during the class. \nMeet the Instructor! \nBronwyn Beatty-Hansen is a native of Emmetsburg\, Iowa. She moved to Ames to study Political Science at ISU\, and is happy to call Ames home. Bronwyn is the Operations and Human Resources Manager\, and one of the Wine & Beer Buyers for Wheatsfield Cooperative. In addition to working at Wheatsfield\, she has served for 9 years on the Ames City Council.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fonduementals-chocolate-cheese-wine/
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