EarthMind (formerly Backyard Abundance) will offer a series of hands-on learning opportunities throughout the month of April. The nonprofit organization helps people and communities cultivate calm, connection, and resilience through nature-based coaching, hands-on learning, and ecological garden design.

Sunday, April 19, 2-3:30 p.m. NEIGHBORHOOD FRUIT: EDIBLE BORDERS. Glendale Park, 1250 E. Jefferson St., Iowa City. Explore how yards can become edible landscapes that grow food, strengthen community, and reconnect us with nature. ✱ Learn about fruit trees, berry bushes, and other easy-to-grow perennials that thrive in our climate. ✱ See how a mini-orchard can fit into a small space that borders a yard. ✱ Get hands-on as we prep a small space and plant goumi superfruit berries. Seed-Swap Bonus! Free admission. Details and registration here.

Sunday, April 12, 1-2:30 p.m. TOOL-SHARPENING FOR GARDENERS. McPherson Park, 1858 7th Avenue Ct., Iowa City. Join us for a free, hands-on class on the basics of sharpening garden tools. Bring your hoes, shovels, or mattocks to sharpen; these digging tools will be the main focus. Also, bring any sharpening tools you own so you can learn to use them with confidence. Participants may also bring pruners, loppers, or shears; time permitting, we can demonstrate the basic sharpening techniques used for these finer cutting tools. Details and registration here.

Sunday, April 26, 1-2:30 p.m. MUSHROOM FORAGING 101. Hickory Hill Park North Entrance, 800 Conklin St., Iowa City. Join us for a guided one-mile hike, where we’ll explore the fascinating realm of fungi hiding in plain sight. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of mushroom biology, how fungi sustain and heal ecosystems, and how to identify various species. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, all are welcome to discover the wonder beneath our feet. Tickets start at $25; stepped pricing available. Details and registration here.

For more information, visit earthmindpractice.org,