This fall, learn the basics of canning, jamming, fermenting, and more at the Clallam Bay Library. Led by local experts, Food for Thought workshops are free, hands-on opportunities for participants to learn various food preservation techniques and practices. Attend one, or all four. Workshops will be held at the Clallam Bay Library on the following dates:

Monday, Sept. 14, 1-2:30 p.m.: Introduction to canning fruits, vegetables, jams, and jellies with Sudie Parker

Monday, Sept. 21, 1-2:30 p.m.: Smoking and canning meat and fish with Sudie Parker

Monday, Sept. 28, 1-2:30 p.m.: Jane Hielman of Sunsets West Co-op will discuss gluten-free baking and alternative grains.

Monday, Oct. 5, 1-2:30 p.m.: Sudie Parker will teach participants about fermenting. Learn how to make sauerkraut, pickles and other fermented items, including soda pop.

About the experts

Parker has taught food preservation for more than 16 years as a 4-H leader and Master Food Preserver from the Washington State University Extension Program.

Hielman is co-manager of Sunsets West Co-op in Clallam Bay. She has a background in food allergies and special diets, and hails from Australia.

Additional information

Food for Thought workshops are free and open to the public, and pre-registration is not required. The Clallam Bay Library is at 16990 Highway 112 in Clallam Bay. To learn more about this and other events and activities, call the library at 360-963-2414, send an e-mail to ClallamBay@nols.org, or visit www.nols.org and select “Events.”