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Does the idea of having a hyper-local source of fresh eggs year round sound appealing? Is shifting away from relying on grocery stores or diversifying your food sources a priority for you? Then join us for this lecture-based, beginner-friendly class on keeping your own personal flock of backyard chickens!

In the class, we'll cover the basics for keeping small flocks of laying hens. You'll benefit from the instructors' personal, experience-based knowledge about designing and building coops, maintaining healthy hens, and handling the challenges of urban chicken-keeping. And you'll walk away feeling empowered with accurate information on chicken care and strategies for troubleshooting challenges.

This workshop is geared toward beginners who want to keep laying hens for egg production; those with experience are welcome to share their success stories. Children 8 and up are welcome to attend with their guardians.

Presenters: Mary Dudley (CGC Sustainability & Ecology Coordinator), Stephen Kroeger & Cara Hague (who have both kept chickens for years)

Cost: $15 / $10 for active CGC volunteers!