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August | August | 1 - Grow Your Own Groceries: Fall Greens
12:00 PM-1:00 PM September 1, 2026  Learn how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and get some tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest. In this presentation, you will learn how to grow and cook fall greens, such as turnips, collards, mustard, and kale. Location: Zoom Contact: Krista Quinn at 501-329-8344
| 2 | 3 - Blackberry Pruning
4:30 PM-5:30 PM September 3, 2026  Krista Quinn from the UofA Extension Services will teach us how to prune our blackberries to get ready for winter and next spring. This will be a hands-on demonstration and learning opportunity. Please being your pruning shears if you would like to get some practice. We may have clippings for folks to take home. Location: Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St, Conway
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6 | 7 | 8 | 9 - The Value of Our Arkansas Native Trees
5:30 PM-6:30 PM September 9, 2026  Learn details of the Fruit Trees native to Arkansas and methods of planting to ensure success in our native soils. Location: NLR Laman Library, 2nd Floor, 2801 Orange St, North Little Rock
| 10 - Preserving Your Harvest
5:30 PM-7:00 PM September 10, 2026  Make the most of your garden harvest by learning simple, safe, and effective ways to preserve fresh produce for months to come. This hands-on workshop will introduce practical food preservation methods, including canning, freezing, dehydrating, and proper storage, to help reduce food waste and enjoy your harvest year-round. Register online! Location: Bethel AME Church, 815 W. 16th St, Little Rock
| 11 | 12 - Designing Your Own Rain Barrel
9:00 AM-11:30 AM September 12, 2026  Learn how to capture and reuse rainwater to support a healthier, more water-efficient garden. This hands-on workshop will guide participants through the basics of designing, building, placing, and maintaining a rain barrel while exploring practical ways to conserve water and save money. Register online! Location: Alpha Phi Alpha Warehouse, 1200 S. Chester St, Little Rock
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13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 - Master Gardeners Present: Fall is For Gardening
5:30 PM-6:30 PM September 17, 2026  The 2026 growing season isn’t over! Need ideas on what to do this time of year and how to prepare for winter? Join us for this informative program. Some of the topics will include what you can plant in the fall, dividing perennials, fall landscape maintenance, planting cool-season flowers, frost protection, ornamentals, and fall lawn care. Location: Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St, Conway
| 18 | 19 - Sanitizing, Storing, Oiling, and Maintenance of Gardening Tools
9:00 AM-11:00 AM September 19, 2026  Keep your gardening tools in top condition and ready for every season! This hands-on workshop will teach you practical techniques for properly cleaning, sanitizing, oiling, storing, and maintaining your gardening tools to extend their life and prevent rust, damage, and the spread of plant diseases. Register online! Location: Crump Garden, 999 W.33rd St, Little Rock - Pollinators: Preparing for Spring Flowers
1:00 PM-2:00 PM September 19, 2026  Pollinators are needed for reproduction of one third of human food crops. These programs will educate youth and adults on pollinators and enjoy the process. Location: Delta Rivers Nature Center, 1400 Black Dog Dr, Pine Bluff Contact: Tara Bayird at 501-712-2947
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20 | 21 | 22 - NLR Community Garden Managers Meeting
5:00 PM-6:30 PM September 22, 2026 Community garden managers, volunteers, and anyone interested in gardening are invited to attend our monthly Garden Managers Meetings. These gatherings are open to the public and provide a space for those who are growing food and building community in Central Arkansas. Location: North Heights Community Center, 4801 Allen St, North Little Rock
| 23 | 24 - Heirs Property: Land, Health and Wealth
6:00 PM-7:30 PM September 24, 2026  Make the most of your garden harvest by learning simple, safe, and effective ways to preserve fresh produce for months to come. This hands-on workshop will introduce practical food preservation methods, including canning, freezing, dehydrating, and proper storage, to help reduce food waste and enjoy your harvest year-round. Register online! Location: Longley Baptist Church, 9900 Geyer Springs Rd, Little Rock
| 25 - Getting Started with Backyard Composting
12:00 PM-1:00 PM September 25, 2026  Join us on your lunch break for this free seminar presented by Faulkner County Extension Agent, Krista Quinn. You’ll learn how to start composting in your own backyard and how to best use this “black gold” to improve your garden soil. You’re welcome to bring your own lunch and/or drink. We will NOT be serving food. Location: Faulkner County Extension Office, 844 Faulkner St, Conway, AR Contact: Krista Quinn, 501-329-8344
| 26 - Home Food Preservation 101
10:00 AM-11:30 AM September 26, 2026 Learn the basics of home canning and food safety in this demonstration program. It’s a perfect time to prepare for your fall harvest. Location: Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St, Conway
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