TURNER — Homesteading classes will be offered through SAD 52 Adult Education.

The classes give students the opportunity to learn skills to live off the land and practice self-sufficiency. If interested in a class, register online anytime at www.msad52.maineadulted.org.

March classes include:

• Worm Composting, Tuesday, March 6;

• Home Cheese-Making, Monday and Tuesday, March 5 and 6;

• Chair Caning, Saturdays, March 3 and 10; 

• Making Goat Milk Soap, Tuesdays, March 13 and 20;

• Shelter Design & Thermodynamic Principles, Thursday, March 15; and

• Water Chemistry & Primitive Purification, Thursday, March 29.

April classes include:

• Grow Your Own Organic Garden, Wednesday, April 4; 

• Backyard Chicken Ranching, Saturday, April 7; and 

• Rocket Stove Design and Friction Fire Techniques, Thursday, April 12. 

May classes include:

• Pine Needle Basket Weaving, Friday, May 2; 

• Common Spring Edible & Medicinal Plants; Thursday, May 10; and 

• Free Alumni Harvest (Worm Composting), Wednesday, May 30.

Register at www.msad52.maineadulted.org.