INTERGENERATIONAL CAN'N AND JAM'N offers parents and grandparents an opportunity to join kids and grandkids while harvesting produce and learning canning and preserving skills. 6:30 p.m. today, Aug. 10, 17 or 24. JD Rivers Children's Garden at Theodore Wirth Park, Mpls. Register at www.minneapolisparks.org. $15 per person.
CAN'N & JAM'N KIDS CAMP. Kids will harvest veggies, learn about good harvest practices and the importance of healthy food, and will make pickles, salsa, jam, salads, garden crafts and more. 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 8-12 (ages 11-15) or 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 15-19 (ages 6-12). JD Rivers Children's Garden at Theodore Wirth Park, Mpls. Register at www.minneapolisparks.org. $35.
PRESERVING THE SEASON. Demonstrations on how to preserve and use local produce all year long, including canning techniques, and create recipes based on seasonal produce. Participants will have hands-on opportunities. 1-4 p.m. Aug. 14, Chef's Gallery, 324 S. Main St., Stillwater. Call 651-351-1144 to register. $45.
BASICS OF HOME CANNING: SAFETY FIRST. This class, offered in cooperation with the University of Minnesota Extension, covers safe canning methods for fruit, vegetables and meat. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 16, New Hope Park & Rec, Conference Room 1, New Hope City Hall, 4401 Xylon Av. N., New Hope. 763-531-5100. $11 for New Hope residents, $18 for nonresidents.
HOW TO PROPERLY CAN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Learn proper equipment, safety and techniques for canning fruits, vegetables, jellies, jams and pickling. 10 a.m. Aug. 20, Gertens Nursery, 5500 Blaine Av., Inver Grove Heights. 651-450-1501. Free.
CANNING BASICS AND BEYOND I. Water-bath and pressure-canning methods will be demonstrated. See and sample low-sugar fruits and jams, chutney and vegetable soup. 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20. Seward Co-op, 823 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. Call 612-338-2465 to register. $35 ($30 for members).
CANNING BASICS AND BEYOND II. Water-bath and pressure-canning methods will be demonstrated. See and sample apple butter, pickled veggies and beets. 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10. Seward Co-op, 823 E. Franklin Av., Mpls. Call 612-338-2465 to register. $35 ($30 for members).
YES, YOU CAN CAN. Demonstrations of hot-water bath and pressure-canning methods. See and sample caramel apple butter, pickled veggies and beets. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Linden Hills Co-op, 3815 Sunnyside Av., Mpls. Call 612-922-1159 to register. $35 ($33 for members).
KIM PALMER
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