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Homesteading Basics

Homesteading Basics is an introductory course designed for individuals interested in developing practical skills for small-scale, self-sufficient Homesteading.
Participants in this course will examine essential homesteading subjects, including selecting suitable small animal livestock, basic animal husbandry techniques, and considerations for housing and feeding, while also managing time and costs effectively and integrating sustainable practices into daily routines.
Individuals attending the program will develop an understanding of the realistic requirements for starting homesteading activities in the Pacific Northwest, specifically focusing on small-acreage and backyard-scale operations.
The focus will be on practical decision-making while avoiding common beginner mistakes and developing manageable systems for long-term success.

Highlighted Classes
Hand-Carved Linocut Stamps and Prints Make Holiday Cards and More Fee: $89.00 Dates: Thursdays, Nov 12 & 19 Time: 6PM–8PM In this class you will learn how to transfer a design, carve a linoleum block, apply ink, and create multiple prints from a single carving.	Finding and Using Northwest Truffles The World of Pacific Northwest Truffles Fee: $35.00 Dates: Thursday, Nov 12 Time: 6:30PM–8PM This online class will cover the species worth knowing, the habitat signatures that mark a promising site, and judging ripeness by aroma.	Hike a Salmon Run in an Old Growth Forest Forest and Stream Ecology of the PNW Fee: $39.00 Date: Sunday, Nov 15 Time: 10:00AM–Noon Explore Kitsap County’s last remaining old growth forest with an outdoor hike to the banks of a productive salmon stream.

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