Join the Southwest New Mexico Food Hub and learn about “Micro-farming 101: Growing Money in Your Backyard” on June 11th from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon at the Volunteer Center located at 501 East 13th Street in Silver City. Come and learn about micro-farming as a business in southwest New Mexico. To RSVP for this [...]
Join the National Center for Frontier Communities and Grant County Cooperative Extension Service at the Volunteer Center of Grant County on Monday, April 2nd from 12 :00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. to for the launch of new projects aimed at building the local food system. The food hub is a new market outlet for regional [...]
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 19th, there will be an air-inspired Family Cook Night with fluffy menu items like omelets, no-knead bread, and meringue for desert. Call 388-2988
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 12th will be an Open Garden Workshop. Learn why, how and when to aerate with a hands on lesson on aeration in the garden beds. Call 388-2988
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesday’s theme of the month for April is Air. On April 5th, watch the documentary series “Cooked: Air” episode and learn the science of bread making and the nature of gluten. Call 388-2988
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesdays Theme of the Month for March is Water. On March 22nd there will be a community conversation from 4 to 6 pm. The center of discussion will be local community gardens. Call 388-2988
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesdays Theme of the Month for March is Water. On March 15th there will be a Family Cook Night from 4 to 6 pm. Prepare foods like sou and refreshing teas, share stories and recipes. Call 388-2988
Women are invited to honor and celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th by attending two events in Silver City. From noon to 2 pm, there will be international cuisine and diverse speakers at the Frist Presbyterian Fellowship Hall. At 7 pm, there will be a synchronized Sister Circle at the Volunteer Center. Call 654-7523 [...]
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesdays Theme of the Month for March is Water. On March 8th there will be an Open Garden and Workshop from 4 to 6 pm. Learn how to use earthworks, drip irrigation, and rainwater collecting. Call 388-2988
The Volunteer Center’s Common Wednesdays’ theme of the month for February is Fire. On February 15th from 4 to 6 pm they will put the flame on the grill for Family Cook Night. Together, prepare grilled corn salsa, fire roasted kabobs and banana boats for a flaming dessert. Call 388-2988
