Golden Hills is excited to partner with Iowa Western Community College to host a series of classes about sustainability and traditional/folk skills throughout southwest Iowa. Classes will be added throughout 2022, so check back often!
Upcoming Programs
Soups, Sauces & Salsas
New date! Tuesday, September 27, 2022
(Rescheduled from Tuesday, Sept. 6)
5:00pm-7:00pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Student Center.
$20. Register here.
New date! Tuesday, September 27, 2022
(Rescheduled from Tuesday, Sept. 6)
5:00pm-7:00pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Student Center.
$20. Register here.
Whole Hog Fabrication
This class has been canceled due to low registration. Check back for a reschedule date.
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
5:00pm-7:00pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Student Center.
$35. Registration not available currently. Check back for a reschedule date.
This class has been canceled due to low registration. Check back for a reschedule date.
Tuesday, October 4th, 2022
5:00pm-7:00pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Student Center.
$35. Registration not available currently. Check back for a reschedule date.
Previous Programs
Local Food & Farm Bus Tour (canceled!)
Saturday, August 27
12:00-5:30pm
***Please note this event was canceled due to low registration. Check back for a rescheduled date.***
Participants will meet at the Iowa Western Campus in Council Bluffs and take a guided bus tour to several farms and local food businesses. The tour starts with a locally-sourced lunch at Milk & Honey on the historic courthouse square in Harlan. After lunch, visit Rosmann Family Farms and learn about their organic crop and livestock operation, then check out their on-farm store full of local products. Next, the bus will head to Main Street in Logan and stop at One Farm’s market, which will include a wine tasting and more shopping opportunities. Finally, you’ll get a tour of Honey Creek Creamery with a sample of gelato before returning to your vehicle in Council Bluffs.
Registration fee includes the bus, lunch, gelato, and farm tour. Bring some extra cash to purchase food and other goods at Farm Sweet Farm and One Farm Market.
Registration is $50 and you must register by August 20.
Saturday, August 27
12:00-5:30pm
***Please note this event was canceled due to low registration. Check back for a rescheduled date.***
Participants will meet at the Iowa Western Campus in Council Bluffs and take a guided bus tour to several farms and local food businesses. The tour starts with a locally-sourced lunch at Milk & Honey on the historic courthouse square in Harlan. After lunch, visit Rosmann Family Farms and learn about their organic crop and livestock operation, then check out their on-farm store full of local products. Next, the bus will head to Main Street in Logan and stop at One Farm’s market, which will include a wine tasting and more shopping opportunities. Finally, you’ll get a tour of Honey Creek Creamery with a sample of gelato before returning to your vehicle in Council Bluffs.
Registration fee includes the bus, lunch, gelato, and farm tour. Bring some extra cash to purchase food and other goods at Farm Sweet Farm and One Farm Market.
Registration is $50 and you must register by August 20.
Jam and Jelly
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
This class was canceled due to instructor illness.
Check back soon for reschedule date!
5:00pm-7:00pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Student Center.
$20.
Tuesday, August 9th, 2022
This class was canceled due to instructor illness.
Check back soon for reschedule date!
5:00pm-7:00pm
IWCC Council Bluffs Student Center.
$20.
DIY Rain Barrel
Thursday, July 28
6:00-7:30pm
Shenandoah campus of IWCC
Instructor: Jamie Smidt Fowler
Do It Yourself! Learn how to make a rain barrel to conserve water by capturing rainfall and snowmelt to use in your yard and garden. Class is $75 which includes supplies, and you'll get to take home your own rain barrel. Pre-registration is required by July 21.
Register here.
Thursday, July 28
6:00-7:30pm
Shenandoah campus of IWCC
Instructor: Jamie Smidt Fowler
Do It Yourself! Learn how to make a rain barrel to conserve water by capturing rainfall and snowmelt to use in your yard and garden. Class is $75 which includes supplies, and you'll get to take home your own rain barrel. Pre-registration is required by July 21.
Register here.
DIY Rain Barrel
Two options:
Thursday, May 12
5:00-6:30pm
(Council Bluffs)
Registration closed.
or
Saturday, May 14
10-11:30am
(Shenandoah)
This class was canceled due to low registration.
Instructor: Jamie Smidt Fowler
Do It Yourself! Learn how to make a rain barrel to conserve water by capturing rainfall and snowmelt to use in your yard and garden.
Class is $75 which includes supplies, and you'll get to take home your own rain barrel.
Pre-registration is required. Registration ends one week before each class.
Two options:
Thursday, May 12
5:00-6:30pm
(Council Bluffs)
Registration closed.
or
Saturday, May 14
10-11:30am
(Shenandoah)
This class was canceled due to low registration.
Instructor: Jamie Smidt Fowler
Do It Yourself! Learn how to make a rain barrel to conserve water by capturing rainfall and snowmelt to use in your yard and garden.
Class is $75 which includes supplies, and you'll get to take home your own rain barrel.
Pre-registration is required. Registration ends one week before each class.
Composting Class
Tuesday, April 19
5:00-6:30pm
Iowa Western Community College
Dodge Hall (Council Bluffs campus)
Instructor: Matt Mancuso
Learn how to improve the quality of your soil, while helping reduce waste going to the landfills. This class will present the three kinds of composting: Aerobic Anaerobic Vermicomposting Each has its pros and cons. Decide what is best for you. You will learn about what can and cannot be composted and how to maintain a proper compost bin.
Class is $10 and pre-registration is required.
Register here.
Tuesday, April 19
5:00-6:30pm
Iowa Western Community College
Dodge Hall (Council Bluffs campus)
Instructor: Matt Mancuso
Learn how to improve the quality of your soil, while helping reduce waste going to the landfills. This class will present the three kinds of composting: Aerobic Anaerobic Vermicomposting Each has its pros and cons. Decide what is best for you. You will learn about what can and cannot be composted and how to maintain a proper compost bin.
Class is $10 and pre-registration is required.
Register here.
