Forest to Table

Discover how the world’s flavors can thrive right in your own Central Florida backyard! In this hands-on class, explore unique and delicious crops such as katuk, sissoo spinach, and chaya—plants you may already be growing or can easily add to your food forest. Learn how to harvest from your Central Florida garden for the best flavor and productivity, turn fresh harvests into delicious culinary creations, and discover new ways to enjoy the abundance growing around you. Along the way, you’ll get to sample a variety of flavorful dishes and leave inspired to bring more of your garden from forest to table! About the instructor: Leah Hagen was born and raised in Central Florida, where her lifelong connection to nature has grown into more than a passion—it has become a way of life. As the owner of Good Dirt Landscaping, Leah helps homeowners create and cultivate their own gardens and small food forests, while sharing the knowledge and skills needed to nurture them. Through engaging classes for both children and adults, Leah encourages others to discover the joy of growing, caring for, and making the most of the gardens right in their own backyards. She believes that learning to connect with and care for the natural world is a meaningful legacy worth passing down—and that gardening is a wonderfully rewarding practice that invites everyone to get their hands a little dirty! Leah’s enthusiasm and hands-on approach inspire others to slow down, dig in, and discover just how much their own little piece of Florida can grow. Event Date & Time Friday, October 23, 2026 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location Outdoor Kitchen and Edible Garden Price $45 members / $90 non-members (Includes admission for the day) Registration required Register Now