HELP BUILD A STRAW BALE "TROLL HOUSE" AT THE ITHACA CHILDREN'S GARDEN
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County Agriculture and Environment Program and the Ithaca Children's Garden invite you to help build a playhouse of local, natural materials this June. NATURAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (details below) ~ How to Build a Straw Bale Structure Workshop, June 7-8 ~ Natural Plaster Volunteer Work Party, June 16 ~ Living Roof Workshop, June 21 ~ Finishing Volunteer Work Party, July 7 HOW TO BUILD A STRAW BALE STRUCTURE WORKSHOP Sat., June 7, 10 am to 5 pm and Sun., June 8, 1 to 5 pm Ithaca Children's Garden (Cass Park on Rte. 89) This two-day, intensive workshop will include discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on learning under the guidance of experienced natural builders Aaron Dennis and ej George of Tugley Wood Timberframing. Learn straw bale construction basics, foundation systems, wall building, roof attachment, and natural plastering techniques. The workshop fee is $150/adult, which supports instruction and project costs. Space is limited. This workshop is suitable for adults and older youth (no fee) with an accompanying adult. Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy shoes and bring work gloves. Tools to bring if you have them, but not required: tool belt, hammer, tape measure, utility knife, and pencil. Food and beverages provided. For more information or to register, call 272-2292. Advance payment required. NATURAL PLASTER VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY Mon., June 16, 10 am to 1 pm A hands-on chance to work with lime-clay plasters including sculptural elements. (Due to the mildly caustic nature of lime, this is not suitable for children.) LIVING ROOF WORKSHOP Sat., June 21, 1 to 5 pm Ithaca Children's Garden (Cass Park on Rte. 89) Living or green roofs offer benefits like capturing rainwater runoff, regulating building temperature, and providing wildlife habitat. Participate in the installation of a living roof. Learn about membrane materials, growing media, plant selection, and installation procedures. Instructors: Lexie Hain and Marguerite Wells of Motherplants green roof nursery. Workshop fee $25/adult. Advance payment required. Space is limited. For more information or to register, call 272-2292. FINISHING VOLUNTEER WORK PARTY Mon., July 7, 10 am to 1 pm Help plaster on a final layer of lime render and play with pigments to decorate the Troll House. MORE ABOUT THE TROLL HOUSE The Troll House will feature a local stone foundation, straw bale and timber walls, natural plasters, and a living roof. Its whimsical style and kid-sized scale will provide a unique play space for children and visitors to the garden. Plus, it will offer the public an easily accessible demonstration of building that uses natural, local, non-toxic materials and promotes the health of people and the planet. Two hands-on natural building workshops will be offered in conjunction with its construction. MAKE A DONATION Financial donations are also requested to help offset project costs. Any amount is appreciated and donations are tax deductible. Make a payment to the Ithaca Children's Garden (noting "Troll House" on it) and mail to 615 Willow Ave., Ithaca, NY, 14850. _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
