Saturday September 27th, 10AM - 4PM EST

Kitty (they/them) is excited to share practical carpentry tips that every beginning farmer should know. Whether its building raised beds, constructing wash pack tables, installing hipboards on a high tunnel, or hanging a shelf for storage, this workshop aims to make simple carpentry feel just that- Simple and safe. 

We will answer questions such as: Do I need a hammer or drill for this? What kind of screws should I buy? Where do I get this from?

Throughout this workshop, we will learn basic carpentry terminology, tools, concepts, and safety protocols that make carpentry accessible. Over the course of the day, we’ll build something new for the farm together. 

Cost of the workshop is sliding scale, donations $5 and above are encouraged!

About the instructor:

Kitty is a Black Queer educator, farmer and activist growing food in upstate NY for distribution in the Bronx. Born and raised in the Bronx, they grew vegetables with their family at Taqwa Community Farm, a community garden founded by their activist parents and grandfather to provide safety and food to the Highbridge community. They were drawn to working in horticulture, agriculture and education because they deeply value community building through information sharing. They have over a decade of experience as a farmer, and educator and have worked and continue to work with institutions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and Lehman College as an Educator and urban farm consultant. Now, Kitty is the Co-founder and Co-Manager of Iridescent Earth Collective, a Queer, Black & Latinx led farm duo from the Bronx dedicated to increasing the capacity of our communities by growing and distributing food for mutual aid in the Bronx and through information/knowledge exchange with our friends and colleagues in this work.Kittys’ long term goal is the creation of an inclusive agro-ecological and educational space for marginalized farmers like themselves and to steward land in a way that honors their roots and the voices of those around them.

Access Notes:

COVID-19 Safety: Please stay home if you feel sick, suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past week, are recovering from COVID-19 and/or live/share indoor space with someone who currently has COVID-19 in order to minimize spread. 

Please take a rapid test before attending. Proof of negative rapid test will be required to participate (photo or physical test). We will have rapid tests available if you need to test. Masks are optional outdoors, but encouraged in all indoor spaces. Please bring your own mask (ideally N95 masks, we will have a limited amount available). We will have hand sanitizer available throughout the space.

Setting, terrain & accessibility:

• Please keep in mind the weather for the day and dress appropriately. We recommend sturdy shoes as farm terrain is uneven, and may be uncomfortable to walk over.

• We have one single-stall accessible port-a-potty and a compost toilet in our office for bathrooms!

• We do have ticks in some areas on the farm! We encourage you to do a tick check when you get home. Some other preventative measures include: wearing light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, or socks over pants.

• The farm is not currently wheelchair or mobility aid accessible.

• Parking will be about a half mile distance from our gathering spot. Folks can be dropped off closer to the event space if needed to support comfortable entry.

For questions, please email programs@rocksteadyfarm.com