We like how CityBeat staffers put it when they voted us Best Environmental Classes: “Luckily there’s Park + Vine, our city’s green general store, to show us struggling wannabe-greenies the way to environmental salvation. Park + Vine holds multiple informal classes per week on easy, actionable stuff like household energy saving, ecosafe cleaning, composting and cloth diapering.”

Forgotten Cincinnati: Jan. 29-Feb. 21
The exhibition Forgotten Cincinnati opens 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29 at Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street. From abandoned churches to derelict industries and other forgotten locales, Sherman Cahal, Zach Fein and Ronny Salerno present photographs of a deserted Queen City. You can see more of this exhibit on the walls of our friends at Atomic #10 (1306 Main St.) and Joseph Williams Home (1232 Vine St.). Forgotten Cincinnati runs through Feb. 21.

Give to Haiti Week: Feb. 1-7
Park + Vine is one of 10 local stores raising money benefiting the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund Feb. 1-7

GrapeVINE: Feb. 5
Taste wines from a specific region and socialize with friends at GrapeVINE 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5 in Over-the-Rhine’s Gateway Quarter

February Stock-up Sale: Feb. 6-28
Stock up on essentials, such as laundry detergent, reusable bags, shampoo and accessories, each weekend in February. We’re spreading out the savings starting Feb. 6-7. Just visit the store on the dates listed here and save 20 percent on select in-stock, regularly-priced merchandise while supplies last. All sales are final. No coupon necessary.

Fabulous Fermentation 101: Feb. 6
Find out why organic and naturally fermented veggies are good for you and how to make “real” sauerkraut and pickles at home from Jordan Aversman and Jennifer De Marco of Fab Ferments 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 at Park + Vine. This beginners workshop features a health educational overview, a fabulous fermentation demonstration and a question-and-answer session. Space is limited to 30 people. While this workshop is free to the community, donations are greatly appreciated. UPDATE: This workshop is full. Check back for the next one.

Eco-Friendly Jewelry 101: Feb. 7
Learn how to make your own custom eco-friendly earring/bracelet set with Josie Lamb Williams of Mayapple Creations noon to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 at Park + Vine. Skills covered include beading, crimps, attaching clasps and basic wire work techniques. All tools and materials, as well as locally-roasted coffee and a vegan breakfast treat, provided. Class size is limited to 10 participants. $35 per person/couple. RSVP info@parkandvine.com before Feb. 5.

Cloth Diapering Cuteness: Feb. 7
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Our two in-house mamas, Caitlin Porter-Loverin and Elizabeth Whitton, tailor each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts.

Sweet Peace Bakery Valentine’s Day Bake Sale: Feb. 13
Make Valentine’s Day extra sweet with Sweet Peace Bakery 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13 at Park + Vine. Both Park + Vine and Sweet Peace Bakery are donating 10 percent of all sales to the American Red Cross for Haiti Relief and Development. Make your Valentine’s Day extra sweet with Mary Beth King’s favorites, including Betterfingers, Oatmeal Cream Pies, Blueberry Orange Muffins, cookies, breads and more. Share the love, buy vegan goodies.

Babywearing Bliss: Feb. 14
Park + Vine hosts Babywearing Bliss, a free workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Megan Seaman-Kossmeyer, co-leader of the Cincinnati chapter of Attachment Parenting International, facilitates this monthly exchange. Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais and soft-structured) and browse our selection after the class.

Choosing the Right Nutritional Supplements: Feb. 28
Take an informative journey through the jungle of information regarding nutritional supplements 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 at Park + Vine. Presented by Dr. Michael Nichols, BS, DC, FICPA, co-owner of Gateways to Healing. Space is limited to 30 people. Free. Includes kombucha sampling courtesy of Fab Ferments. RSVP GateToHealing@aol.com or 513-321-3317.

Home Gardening 101: April 3
What can be more local than your own backyard or balcony? Learn what foods grow easily here in Cincinnati, and how to do it yourself from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm 11 a.m. April 3 at Park + Vine. Demonstrations include seed sowing and transplanting. Spring seedlings available for sale. Seating is limited. RSVP Gretchen at greensleevesfarm@gmail.com.

Home Gardening 101: April 10
What can be more local than your own backyard or balcony? Learn what foods grow easily here in Cincinnati, and how to do it yourself from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm 11 a.m. April 10 at Park + Vine. Demonstrations include seed sowing and transplanting. Spring seedlings available for sale. Seating is limited. RSVP Gretchen at greensleevesfarm@gmail.com.

Canning Basics: July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 11
Figure out what to do with the food you’ve grown, while getting the basics on canning, from Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm 11 a.m. July 17, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11 at Park + Vine. Safety issues and more are covered with a water-bath canning demonstration and a discussion on pressure canning. Seating is limited. RSVP Gretchen at greensleevesfarm@gmail.com.