Activities with our friends to the southeast - Astoria CSA

Astoria CSA has two workshops coming up - the first is THIS THURSDAY - and they have generously invited members of all the nearby CSAs to join in!

Thursday, October 1

6:00-7:00 pm

Nourishing Nettles

Join Astoria CSA Core member Kristy, HHC, in rediscovering this amazing plant once commonly used as food and medicine. Learn about the amazing nutrients and healing properties of the stinging nettle plant, featuring instruction on how to prepare a nourishing nettle infusion. Includes all you need to make your own infusions at home!  $5 suggested donation (no cash on site, please make checks payable to Astoria CSA). Supplies are limited, please go to http://www.onedegreefromearth.com/Site/Events.html  to sign up.

Location: ARROW Community Center, 35-30 35th Street Astoria, NY 11103

Thursday, October 15

6:30-7:30 pm

Raw Milk, the Real Deal

Join Astoria CSA President Stacey for a discussion on raw milk, including health benefits, truth and lies in the dairy industry and more! Stacey is the self-proclaimed NYC Milk Maid, having updated Sustainable Table's Dairy pages. She is a food educator and board member of the TNG. Tasting of raw dairy products will be available. $5 suggested donation (no cash on site, please make checks payable to Astoria CSA).

Location: ARROW Community Center, 35-30 35th Street Astoria, NY 11103