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2026 Lecture Series
May 8: Martin Podell of Model Bakery
July 10: Jessica Mennella of FLWR Napa Valley
July 31: Christine Waskowiak of the California Native Plant Society
August 14: Rob Keller of Napa Valley Bee Co.
September 11: Erin Arnsteen of Monarch Joint Venture
October 9: Lauren Muscatine of the Napa County Seed Library
Next Friday, July 31st:
Christine Waskowiak
Plant Sales Chair for CNPS Napa Valley; Vice president of Napa County Beekeepers' Association; K-8 Educator
"Gardening with Native Plants for Pollinator and Wildlife Habitat"
Look for Christine and future lecturers next to the Market Classroom tent! Lectures start at 10:30am.
A key part of the mission of the St. Helena Farmers' Market is to empower our community with knowledge to buy, cook and eat good food. During our monthly Lecture Series, passionate teachers share their stories, skills and knowledge. Market shoppers will learn from Farmers, Winemakers, Ranchers, Skilled Gardeners, Beekeepers, Crafters and Chefs.
If you are interested in doing a lecture in 2027 please contact Katie Davis, Market Educator at katiedavis@sthelenafarmersmkt.org
Scroll down for a list of Lectures completed so far this season and in 2025.
Generously sponsored by Louis M. Martini Winery
2026
Friday, July 10th
Jessica Mennella, owner of FLWR Napa Valley
"FLWR Napa Valley is a fine perfume house creating handmade, botanical scents designed to connect you with yourself." Join Jessica as she guides us through her signature "Scents of the Moment" experience.
Look for Jessica and future lecturers next to the Market Classroom tent! Lectures start at 10:30am.
2025 Lecture Series
We are very grateful to the following speakers who hosted lectures in 2025:
May: Erin Arnsteen, "Working the Night Shift: Pollinators after Dark: Beneficial Insects in the Garden", Co Founder of the Western Monarch Society of Napa County
August: Matthew Sampson, "Magnificent Microgreens," Charter Oak, Meadowood Resort Farm
September: Linnaea Furlong & Carol Poole, "Napa Wildlife Rescue"
October: Tom Clark, "Creating Sustainable Habitats for Birds," Aloft Napa Valley
October: Lauren Buffaloe-Muscatine, "Seeds & Sovereignty: How Culture & Cultivation of Seeds Connect" Napa County Seed Library
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