MCC Green Living Workshops (Spring 2011)

MCC, in partnership with the Green Omaha Coalition (GOC), is happy to offer Green Living Workshops as a regular part of MCC's Community Education. Learn how to save money, improve your family's health and be good to the environment with MCC's Green Living Workshops. These workshops will include current, practical information on topics such as food, water, energy, transportation, 'stuff' (solid waste and recycling), economics, gardening and yards. Check back every quarter for new offerings.

To register please call 457-5231 or visit www.mccneb.edu/ce

Backyard Aquaponic Gardening
Explore this gardening frontier. Learn how plants and fish work together in a beneficial relationship to provide a wonderful kitchen garden. This will challenge the way you think gardening should be. Learn system set-up, fish and plant selection and maintenance. The instructor is Kip Edmonds. Category: Food (one session) Fort Omaha Campus, Bldg. 27, Room 101, 30th and Fort St.
HOMI-068N-01 SA 09:00A-12:00P 03/26-03/26 $19
HOMI-068N-02 SA 09:00A-12:00P 04/30-04/30 $19

Confidently Commuting by Bicycle
This covers the basics of commuting safely and confidently by bicycle. Participants will learn the benefits of commuting, bike fit, basic roadside repair, route finding, useful gear and equipment, rules of the road and ways to avoid common mistakes. The changing landscape of Omaha from a cyclist's perspective will also be discussed. The instructor is Sarah Johnson. Category: Transportation (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-056N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 03/29-03/29 $19
HOMI-056N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 03/29-03/29 $19

Eco-Friendly Insect and Disease Control
Learn the benefits of keeping our multi-legged friends around. Discussion includes product use, applications and plant selection. Also learn types of control, barriers for insects and diseases, mulching and watering techniques. If you are planning on a vegetable garden for summer, this class is essential for success. Category: Food (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-058N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 04/12-04/12 $19
HOMI-058N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 04/12-04/12 $19

Ethical Eating
Based on the book Menu for the Future, this is an opportunity to meet and form an interest group on ethical eating. Use the materials as a lens through which to view the issues around food choice from individual, local, national and global perspectives. The purpose of the introductory session is to provide a framework and an opportunity to view the scope of the materials available and organize into a self-directed group. The course builds awareness around the heightened issues regarding food choice and freedom. Category: Food (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-061N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 05/10-05/10 $19
HOMI-061N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 05/10-05/10 $19

Food Preservation/Storage
This class presents a brief overview of different types of food preservation including pressure-cooking, water bath canning, dehydration, freezing and fermentation. There will be a short demonstration in the kitchen along with a discussion of the benefits of, concerns about and supplies needed for each preservation technique. Now is the time to make plans for the vegetable garden so you can preserve your fresh vegetables and herbs. Category: Food (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-041N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 04/19-04/19 $19
HOMI-041N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 04/19-04/19 $19

Growing Organic Vegetables and Herbs
Learn about growing vegetables and herbs without the use of pesticides. Topics include seed selection, soil management, companion planting and prevention of diseases and insects. Bring your garden measurements to class and let us help plan your healthy summer vegetable garden. Category: Food (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-057N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 04/05-04/05 $19
HOMI-057N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 04/05-04/05 $19

Home Energy: Insulate and Weatherize
Is your house drafty? Have a hot or cold spot? Learn to find and safely fix hidden air leaks in your home. Simple weatherization techniques can help stop both air and money from leaking out of the house. Learn what areas need insulating and how much insulation to use. Discuss the implications of air-sealing and insulating as they apply to energy savings, comfort and indoor air quality. Category: Energy (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-059N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 04/26-04/26 $19
HOMI-059N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 04/26-04/26 $19

Introduction to Living Green
Learn how to help others and yourself be more environmentally conscious through improved well being, cost-cutting tips, creating a more peaceful living area and finding a deeper awareness of one's impact on the Earth. Learn to think about sustainability by exploring eco-friendly structures and practices, being water- wise, choosing healthy foods and using technology resources and money wisely. This is the beginning class for MCC's Living Green Community Certificate program. The instructor is Daniel Lawse. (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-042N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 03/22-03/22 $19
HOMI-042N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 03/22-03/22 $19

Water Conservation: Indoor and Outdoor
Learn how to reduce water usage both indoors and outdoors. Discuss the basics of rain gardens, rain barrels, irrigation drip lines and soaker hoses. Simple, low-cost solutions will be explored for saving water within your home, while simultaneously reducing water bills. Category: Water (one session) Westside Community Conference Center, 3534 S. 108th St.
HOMI-060N-01 T 08:30A-10:30A 05/03-05/03 $19
HOMI-060N-02 T 06:00P-08:00P 05/03-05/03 $19