Enrichment Courses

Grow fresh vegetables and herbs—even if you don’t have a yard. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to create a self-contained container garden using affordable materials such as 5-gallon buckets or storage bins. You will drill, assemble, and customize your container to support healthy plant growth while exploring different design options. You might create a companion-planted bucket with strawberries growing from the sides and a tomato or herb plant on top, or build a self-watering bin system with a built-in water reservoir and PVC fill tube to help maintain consistent moisture. These space-saving designs are perfect for patios, decks, and small spaces. You will leave with a completed container and the knowledge to continue growing more plants at home.

Start growing your own vegetables, herbs, or flowers with a raised garden bed you build yourself. In this hands-on workshop, you will construct a compact, table-style raised garden bed designed to fit easily in your vehicle so you can take it home the same day. As you build, you will measure, assemble, and secure the structure using quality materials while learning practical woodworking skills along the way. This raised bed is ideal for patios, small yards, or for anyone who wants a manageable gardening space. To keep transport simple and mess-free, soil and planting will be completed at home. You will leave with a finished garden bed and the confidence to continue building and growing on your own.

Learn how to successfully grow your own food in Wisconsin’s unique climate. In this practical, beginner-friendly class, you will explore soil basics, nutrients, and how to improve heavy clay or sandy soils commonly found in our region. You will learn when to start seeds indoors, when to plant outdoors based on Wisconsin frost dates, and how to choose crops that thrive in our shorter growing season. You will also cover watering techniques, pest management, and seasonal garden maintenance, along with helpful tips for harvesting, storing, and preserving your produce. Whether you are planting your first garden or improving an existing one, you will leave with the confidence and knowledge to grow food successfully in Wisconsin.

This course is suitable for therapists, owners, or anyone who works in the care and well-being of horses.

The course provides a detailed overview of trigger point theory as it applies to horses, combined with a fully illustrated trigger point locator, course text, and over 120 minutes of step by step treatment tutorials presented by Andy Eckley.

Certification is available for all licensed manual therapists and is included with this course. Certification requires completion of an online reflective-learning exam. Course offered in partnership with Niel Asher.

This course is suitable for therapists, owners, or anyone who works in the care and well-being of dogs.

The course provides a detailed overview of trigger point theory as it applies to dogs, combined with a course text, and video tutorials presented by Andy Eckley

Certification is available for all licensed manual therapists and is included with this course. Certification requires completion of an online reflective learning exam. Course offered in partnership with Niel Asher.