The Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has planned two programs. There is a fee, and registration is required at https://hornfarmcenter.org. For more information, call 717-757-6441 or email education@hornfarmcenter.org.

Soil Blocking 101 will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mariel McDonnell, a flower farmer and owner of Cozy Cottage Florals, will walk attendees through the process of soil blocking. Topics will include why people should soil block, what soil recipe to use and how to mix it, supplies needed to make soil blocks and grow them inside until planting, how to make soil blocks and what trays to use, how to sow seeds into soil blocks, how to take care of the soil blocks after the seeds are sown, how to water and fertilize soil blocks, and how and when to pot up or plant blocks outside.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to practice making their own soil blocks and sowing seeds into them and will be able to take their soil blocks home. A class workbook will be provided detailing the process and including other recommended resources.

Building a Regenerative Economy for Local Tree Nuts will be held on Tuesday, March 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. This webinar will focus on the Keystone Tree Crops Cooperative (KTCC) and Pennsylvania's growing network of nut producers, gatherers, processors, and advocates. The presentation will cover the current state of the wild and regenerative nut market, KTCC's progress in fostering long-term local nut production, and some of the key species driving KTCC's work.