Grow Your Gut Garden (On-site Drop-in Program)

Shawn Shafner, artist and pickle enthusiast
Sauerkraut, pickles and kimchi: oh my! Fermented foods are not only delicious, but also help strengthen our immune systems and feed our gut microbiome with pre-, pro- and post-biotics. Best of all, they’re easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand. Ready to get started on your fermentation journey? Join Shawn for a smellable, touchable, and tastable introduction to the magic of fermented foods and get ready to grow your own healthy gut garden. 

Please note: This is a drop-in experience and will be repeated several times over the course of the designated program time. 

Intended Audience: All Levels

Saturday, April 12, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM  Eastern
Location: Conservatory Garden Court
FREE: This is a drop-in program. No registration needed.

About the presenter

Shawn Shafner

Artist, Educator, Facilitator
Shawn Shafner is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, advocate and founder of The People's Own Organic Power Project. He fermented his first jar of pickles almost 15 years ago after picking up a copy of Sandor Katz' book "Wild Fermentation," and has since sha...(read more)