Can chickens and gardens coexist? Not only can they, but they can benefit each other with enough forethought and planning. Learn what kinds of plants are good for chickens, how chickens can help your garden, and techniques for protecting your plants from scratching and pecking. Chicken keepers will learn the value and potential pitfalls of letting chickens into the garden with tips and techniques for effectively gardening with and for your chickens.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Travis Robinson has kept chickens in his backyard for at least 10 years. He is interested in using chicken-keeping to increase access to food at a hyper-local level and in developing our “egg-shed” (not altogether different from a watershed) to build a resilient community. He is also interested in how chickens can help build healthy soil and compost food waste. He consults with current and future chicken-keepers on best practices and presents at fairs and festivals whenever he has the opportunity. Passing along his chicken knowledge is a passion.
General admission tickets are $7 and owner tickets are $5 and can be purchased here.
