Events and Workshops at DeLaney Community Farm

All workshops listed below are held at DeLaney Community Farm, 170 S Chambers Road in Aurora (click here for directions). Workshop admission is free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, with a $10 suggested donation for the public. 

Donation may be made at the workshop by cash, card, or check made out to Denver Urban Gardens (not DeLaney Community Farm). RSVPs are required for classes and class registration will be opened one month prior before the class date.

May 

• Beekeeping Workshop: Hive Management and Spring Swarm Management at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, May 19th, 9:00 - 11:00am
  This workshop is hosted by beekeepers Allan and Debbie Brown at Denver Urban Gardens' DeLaney Community Farm in Aurora. Learn some beekeeping basics, the three hive types at the farm and how to manage your colony's growth during its spring buildup. All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, class is limited to 30 participants. RSVP online here. 

June

• Shareholder Kickoff Potluck
  Saturday, June 2nd, 9:00am - 12:00pm  
  All shareholders are strongly encouraged to attend this orientation to learn about the season ahead, understand Community Partner Shares, the WIC program, meet community and farmer partners, ask questions and meet & greet your community! Please bring a breakfast dish to share!  

• First Shareholder Vegetable Pickup
  Thursday, June 7th, 4:00 - 7:00pm
  Shareholder harvest begins! Vegetable pick-up will occur every Thursday from 4:00-7:00pm at DeLaney. 

• Beekeeping Workshop: Hive Health at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, June 16th, 9:00 - 11:00am
  This workshop is hosted by beekeepers Allan and Debbie Brown at Denver Urban Gardens' DeLaney Community Farm in Aurora. Learn what a healthy hive looks like, how to keep it that way naturally and what to do when problems arise. All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, class is limited to 30 participants. An online RSVP form will be posted one month before the event. RSVP online here.

July

• Farm Closed
  Wednesday, July 4th 

• Beekeeping Workshop: Bees & Beekeeping Question & Discussion Session at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, July 14th, 9:00 - 11:00am
  This workshop is hosted by beekeepers Allan and Debbie Brown at Denver Urban Gardens' DeLaney Community Farm in Aurora. You've got questions, we've got helpful suggestions! If possible, email questions and topics in advance. All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, class is limited to 30 participants. An online RSVP form will be posted one month before the event.

• Sprouting Workshop at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, July 21st, 10:00am
  DeLaney shareholder Jann Gest will host this workshop on simple methods that transform nuts, seeds, grains and legumes into super-foods! All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, as this workshop is limited to 20 participants. An online RSVP form will be posted one month before the event.

August

• Tour de Farm, a fundraiser for Ekar Farms.
  Sunday, August 5th, 8:00am - 1:00pm
  A 16-mile ride from Ekar Farm to DeLaney and back along the Highline Canal bike path. A fun family ride through the breadbasket of Denver. $18 per rider, $50 per family. More information and registration at ekarfarm.org.

• Beekeeping Workshop: Hive Harvest Activities at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, August 18th, 9:00 - 11:00am
  This beekeeping workshop is hosted by beekeeper Allan and Debbie Brown at Denver Urban Gardens' DeLaney Community Farm in Aurora. Learn how and when to harvest from various hive types at the farm. All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, event is limited to 30 participants. An online RSVP form will be posted one month before the event.

September

• Farm Closed
  Saturday, September 1st - Monday, September 3rd 

• Food Preservation Workshop: Water Bath Canning Demystified at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, September 8th, 10:00am
  Nervous about canning? Wondering how it's done and whether you can pull it off? This class will demonstrate basic water bath canning techniques and provide you with the skills and resources to can fruit and acidic vegetables like tomatoes and picklets. Plan on leaving with recipes, a book list, and the confidence to can and prepare foods that will have you dreaming of summer in the middle of January. DeLaney shareholder Heidi Farr will host this workshop on water bath canning. All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, class is limited to 30 participants. An online RSVP form will be posted one month before the event.

• Beekeeping Workshop: Wax and Hive Winterizing at DeLaney Community Farm
  Saturday, September 15th, 9:00 - 11:00am
  This workshop is hosted by beekeeper Allan and Debbie Brown at Denver Urban Gardens' DeLaney Community Farm in Aurora. Need ideas on what to do with all that beeswax, in addition to candles? Also, learn how to get your hives ready for the winter. All DeLaney workshops are free for DeLaney shareholders and WIC participants, and there is a $10 suggested donation for all public attendees. RSVP required, class is limited to 30 participants. An online RSVP form will be posted one month before the event.  

• Second Annual Farm-to-Table Brunch with Snooze at DeLaney Community Farm
  Sunday, September 16th, 10:00am
  
  Please join us for the 2nd Annual Sunday Brunch in the Field, a farm-to-table fundraising event featuring food from DeLaney and our partners around Colorado. Snooze, an A.M. Eatery, will be preparing a delicious breakfast taco bar along with fresh fruit and beverages. Brunch will be held on the ground, so bring your picnic blanket, chairs and whatever else you might need.  Suggested Donation is $10 per Adult, and $5 per child under 12 years of age.  The Brunch is limited to 150 people. Purchase your tickets here.  

October 

• Last Shareholder Vegetable Pickup
  Thursday, October 4th, 4:00 - 7:00pm 

• Last Shareholder Work Day
  Friday, October 12th 

Also see:

About DeLaney Community Farm
Getting to DeLaney Community Farm
Denver Urban Gardens Events and Workshops