FALL 2010 COURSE SCHED ULE 

The Fairchild Farm, home to the world's best collections of mango, avocado, mamey sapote, sapodilla, canistel, jackfruit, spanish lime and abrico; the result of an intensive effort of the research scientists of the Tropical Fruit Program.

The following courses are offered in conjunction with Miami Dade College at Fairchild Farm, located at 14885 SW 248^th Street in the beautiful Redlands. The Fairchild Farm provides a tranquil and natural setting to nurture the creative spirit and inspire the artist and horticulturalist in all of us.  

  

To register call 305.258.0464 ext 309 or email lwerner@fairchildgarden.org

All classes take place at the Fairchild Farm, 14885 SW 248 St,  Homestead FL 33032

 

Introduction to Floral Design (15 Hours)

 

This is a hands-on course that will cover care and handling techniques, color application and coordination, marketing techniques and much more. All flowers are included in the fee. Students will be given a list of materials during the first class.

Saturday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 16 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Fee: Members, $145; Non-members, $155

2 sections      

 

 

 

Haitian Creole with Joselle La Guerre (21 Hours)

 

In this introductory course you will be introduced to basic Creole language skills (listening, speaking and reading). Student-instructor exchanges help you acquire the vocabulary and learn structures used in common interactions. Frequent student-to-student dialogues provide practice and build your confidence. All explanations include plenty of practical examples for using natural, everyday Creole. 

Sundays, October 3, thought November 14. From 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Fee: Members, $90; Non-members, $99

7 sections      

 

 

 

 

 

Ceramic Class for Beginners (9 Hours)

 

Open to beginners and those with experience. Learn the basics of wheel throwing while creating pots that are beautiful and functional. A materials list will be provided.

Saturday, October 23 from 9:00 a.m.  – noon and Saturday, October 30 and November 6 from 9:00 a.m.  – noon

Fee: Members, $90; Non-members, $95

3 sections      

 

 

Beekeeping Colonies with Alfredo Corrales (9 Hours)

This course is for those who have completed Beekeeping for Beginners. This hands-on workshop will teach you how to manage a beehive to produce honey, beeswax and bee pollen. The instructor will demonstrate proven techniques for routine and annual maintenance, swarm control, colony division, and harvesting. Disease and pest control will also be covered. As the class will involve some outdoor activities, please bring a wide-brimmed hat and wear long sleeves. Also, be prepared with appropriate clothing for cold or inclement weather.

Saturday, October 30 from 9:00 a.m.  – noon , Saturday, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. – noon and Saturday, November 13 from 9:00 a.m. – noon

Fee: Members, $90; Non-members, $95

 3 sections      

 

 

 

 

Holiday Baking with Tropical Fruit with Leila Werner (3 Hours) 

 

Make pies, bread, ice cream, cakes and syrups from seasonal tropical fruits such as carambola.

Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m.  – noon

Fee: Members, $35; Non-members, $40

 1 section    

 

 

  

 

 

Gift Soap Making from Natural Products (3 Hours) with Gaelle Corrales 

 

Learn the techniques for creating fragrant gift soaps and how to start a home-based soap business.

Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m. – noon

Fee: Members, $35; Non-members, $40

1 section      

 

 

      

 

Grafting and Propagation in Tropical Fruit (3 Hours) 

 

Join us and learn how to make your own trees! The art of grafting is fascinating to many gardeners and this one day course will show participants the process from rootstocks, nursery beds, to established orchards both young and old. The class will be spent in a practical session of whip and tongue grafting. The cost includes two trees. Materials list provided with registration.

Saturday, December 11 from 9:00 a.m.  – noon

 Fee: Members, $35; Non-members, $40

1 section      

 

 

 

 

 

 Payments

We now accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express credit cards. Make all checks payable to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden and mail to:  Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Fairchild Farm, 14885 SW 248 Street, Homestead FL 33032

Directions to the Fairchild Farm

Class Policies

Cancellations and Refunds:

Every attempt will be made to notify you regarding the status of your class. If it is necessary for Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden to cancel a class due to insufficient registration, you will receive a full refund by check.

Should you choose to cancel your registration, refunds are made only at the Fairchild Farm. Please call in advance. We will notify you at least 14 days prior to a tour and 7 days prior to all other activities. A $10 service charge per class is applied to all refunds. A check will be issued within three weeks of cancellation and refund request.

Classes are NOT interchangeable. Classes may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not reached.

We hope you will be able to attend every session in a multi-session class. If you need to miss a session of class you may ask another registered student to take notes for you and collect handout material. Substitutions or transfers are not permitted. Registration fees are not prorated. If you do not attend any portion of class, your registration fee is forfeited. Refunds will not be issued to students who have attended classes, or if class has already begun.

Visitors
Space is limited and we do not have child care facilities. Please be considerate of fellow students and leave babies and children at home. Guests may enjoy visiting the Fairchild Farm while you're in class. Please do not bring guests to class.

Cell Phones
Please be considerate of others and turn off cell phones and beepers during class.

Parking
Please park in the back of the house in front of the gazebo.

Instructors

Gaelle Corrales

I graduated from Boston University with a BA in biology. I ran the Environmental Center at MDC Kendall and started the Science and Nature Camp there. I’ve worked in cutting edge cancer and spinal cord research at Boston University, Harvard, and the University of Miami. This is my 5^th year teaching middle school science. I started beekeeping 6 years ago. Along with the bees came a side-product called beeswax which I started using to make candles, soap, lip balms, and lotions. I choose to make all my products 100% natural and old fashioned.

Noris Ledesma

Noris Ledesma is the Curator of Tropical Fruit and Outreach Specialist for the Tropical Fruit Program at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Noris brings a tropical fruit passion and flare to her programs derived from years of first-hand experience in her native country of Colombia.  She captures the horticultural spirit in her photographs of the people, their culture and fruit, revealing their intimate ties to the land. Traveling around the world and working with growers and indigenous peoples, she has gained a knowledge and appreciation for tropical fruit.  She is a plant collector and coauthor of three books, and numerous scientific publications and popular articles,  For the Love of Mangos-India, (2008), A Quick Guide of Mangos (2005), The Exotic Jackfruit: Growing the Word’s Largest Fruit (2003); and Mangos: A Guide to Mangos in Florida (1992).

Leila Werner

Leila originally from Hawaii, came to South Florida in 1979. Through the years she developed an expertise in preparing many creative dishes using tropical fruits for friends and many notable guests in special events. Her reputation has grown with the publication of several of her articles in various cooking periodicals such as "Fine Cooking Magazine." Leila also has a talent for adapting traditional recipes using tropical fruits.

Joselle Louis LaGuerre

Born in Haiti and raised in Brooklyn and Queens, New York, Professor LaGuerre has enjoyed a little tour of the United States while earning her education and gaining her experience in teaching English. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. From there, she traveled to Berrien Springs, Michigan, where she earned a Master of Arts degree in English and English as a Second Language (ESOL) from Andrews University. Her first employment opportunity took her to Pacific Union College in Angwin, California, where she taught English Composition and ESOL for five years. When she returned to the east coast, Professor LaGuerre joined Miami Dade College, where she is currently employed to teach College English and ESOL for Academic Purposes. She is also in the dissertation phase of her graduate studies at Capella University, from which she hopes to earn a doctoral degree in education shortly.

Alfredo Corrales

Alfredo Corrales is an 8^th grade science teacher at Hammocks Middle Schools. Outside of the classroom he spends a good portion of his time on his 5 acre farm. With a Biomedical Engineering background along with a B.E. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering, he hopes to use his research skills to setup a self sustainable organic farm. A key portion of his current endeavors is the keeping of several bee hives for the production of honey, wax, pollen and propolis. Over the last five years Alfredo has attended a couple of seminars on beekeeping, including a briefing on the state and nature of the Africanized Honey Bee. In an effort to help his skills and understanding of the honey bee, he removes invading bee hives from peoples’ residence whenever he gets a call.