Aquaponics Workshops
Our new class, All About Aquaponics, discusses topics such as:
- How an aquaponic system works
- Types of aquaponic systems
- The types of fish and vegetables you can grow
- Aquaponic sucess stories
- Question and answer session
We also offer, Introduction to Aquaponics, this course covers:
- System componets
- Choosing a system
- The nitrification process
- Plant selection
- Types of planting media
- Cycling with fish
- Fishless cycling
- Fish feeding
- And much more!
Another new class we offer, How to Build an Aquaponic System, is a hands on course that covers:
- Choosing the system you want to build
- Designing the system
- Tools and Materials
- Hardware
- Grow beds
- Tanks
- Drilling Rafts
- Choosing media
- Tips for Success
Our classes are offered at The Beneficial Living Center & Garden Supplies, 148 south G street Arcata, California.At the BLC we have a 600 gallon aquaponic demonstration system open to the public. Business hours are 10-6 and Sunday 11-5:30.
Class schedule:
All About Aquaponics, Wednesday February 8th 6-7:30 pm, cost $15
Introduction to Aquaponics , Wednesday February 22nd 6-8pm, cost $40/$20 students
How to Build an Aquaponic System, Wednesday March 14th 6-8pm, cost $40/$20 students
Enroll Now!
Testimonials
"Nick is extremely knowledgeable about aquaponics. He built a 600 gallon aquaponic system for my retail store, and is always willing to educate me and my employees about how to better care for it. Nick and his partner Kerri have dedicated many years to really understanding the diverse applications and implementations of aquaponics. These two would be an incredible asset to anyone attempting to built an aquaponic system of any size... from a simple home garden set-up, to large commercial sized systems."
- Seth Geddes
Owner, Beneficial Living Center and Garden Supplies
"I attended an Aquaponics class last year at the BLC and am looking forward to an amazing new way of becoming sustainable. I am very impressed with Nick and Keri's knowledge and willingness to share information. I recommend taking their class even if you are a traditional backyard gardener to see how you can grow more with less space, resources and incorporate proteins for complete nutrition."
- Alicia Sidebottom
- Seth Geddes
Owner, Beneficial Living Center and Garden Supplies
"I attended an Aquaponics class last year at the BLC and am looking forward to an amazing new way of becoming sustainable. I am very impressed with Nick and Keri's knowledge and willingness to share information. I recommend taking their class even if you are a traditional backyard gardener to see how you can grow more with less space, resources and incorporate proteins for complete nutrition."
- Alicia Sidebottom
