George Jones Farm and Nature Preserve in Oberlin
Saturday, August 4th, 2007
Sunday, August 5th, 2007
8.30am - 5.30pm (Broken up into 4 hour shifts)
What: Learn the basics of strawbale construction at the George Jones Farm in Oberlin, meet fun people, and help grow a local food system!
What to Bring: Bring dirty clothing (or at least clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty), a lunch or lunch money to patronize some of Oberlin’s great dining establishments that support local farms, and a wilingness to roll up your sleeves, work, learn and have fun.
Fee: The workshop is offered in exchange for your volunteer labor. We encourage participants to offer a suggested $20 tax-deductible donation that will support education and outreach efforts of the New Agrarian Center, organizer of the Jones Farm and City Fresh programs.
What you will learn: You will learn the basics about how to construct a strawbale building, including strawbale wall systems, earth plasters, foundations, framing, and finish plasters. You can also learn about how strawbale construction is being utilized to create a highly efficient cold-storage space for Jones Farm and City Fresh produce. The cooler will be cooled using a modified window air conditioner.
Saturday Gathering: Stick around on Saturday evening for a campfire and music after the event, starting at 7pm.
To register: E-mail events@gotthenac.org and specify a morning and/or afternoon time slot that you would like to come to.
Questions? Contact Brad at 440-935-3106 or brad@gotthenac.org
More Links:
Strawbale testing reports
Strawbale passes fire wall test
Saturday, August 4th, 2007
Sunday, August 5th, 2007
8.30am - 5.30pm (Broken up into 4 hour shifts)
What: Learn the basics of strawbale construction at the George Jones Farm in Oberlin, meet fun people, and help grow a local food system!
What to Bring: Bring dirty clothing (or at least clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty), a lunch or lunch money to patronize some of Oberlin’s great dining establishments that support local farms, and a wilingness to roll up your sleeves, work, learn and have fun.
Fee: The workshop is offered in exchange for your volunteer labor. We encourage participants to offer a suggested $20 tax-deductible donation that will support education and outreach efforts of the New Agrarian Center, organizer of the Jones Farm and City Fresh programs.
What you will learn: You will learn the basics about how to construct a strawbale building, including strawbale wall systems, earth plasters, foundations, framing, and finish plasters. You can also learn about how strawbale construction is being utilized to create a highly efficient cold-storage space for Jones Farm and City Fresh produce. The cooler will be cooled using a modified window air conditioner.
Saturday Gathering: Stick around on Saturday evening for a campfire and music after the event, starting at 7pm.
To register: E-mail events@gotthenac.org and specify a morning and/or afternoon time slot that you would like to come to.
Questions? Contact Brad at 440-935-3106 or brad@gotthenac.org
More Links:
Strawbale testing reports
Strawbale passes fire wall test
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