easily accessible to residents of metro-Denver. Our goals are to provide healthy, locally produced food for all people of all economic levels; use organic growing practices that protect our soil, water, air, and wildlife; emphasize quality over quantity; and educate and reconnect people with the land that sustains them.

Become a Shareholder . . . . . .
The farm has a Community Supported Agriculture program (CSA) through which people purchase produce shares. Shareholders receive a bounty of fresh organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers throughout the 18-week season. Several share options are available, including paid, working and community partner shares.

Get Smart . . . . . . 
DeLaney Community Farm is an ideal setting to hone your garden skills. DUG leads numerous workshops at the Farm, including sessions on herbs, composting, tractors, food preservation, gardening with kids, and a kids bee camp. 

All about Bees . . . . . .
Get the buzz on bees from DeLaney's Beekeeper Marty Hardison. DeLaney offers beekeeping classes and workshops for all ages.

For more information about bees, click here to visit Marty's website.

Classes, Workshops, & Events . . . . . .
All events and classes are open to everyone and are held at DeLaney Community Farm, 170 S. Chambers, Aurora (unless otherwise noted). If you would like more information about any of the classes or events, please contact Heather DeLong.

More 2008 Upcoming Events will be posted shortly. $5 Suggested Donation for Non-DeLaney Shareholders for Training Sessions

Tuesday, April 22, 9am-3pm
Sustainable Campus Fair and Earth Day Celebration
Auraria Higher Education Campus,
900 Auraria Parkway
Denver, CO 80204

Sunday May 4, 1:00-3:30pm
Fundraiser for the Somali Bantu Farming Council/DeLaney Farm
The United Nations Associations, Young Professionals (UNA YP) will host the event at the Denver Center for International Studies. Get to know the Somali Bantu culture through storytelling, basket weaving with the elders, drumming, traditional food and more.

Wednesday, May 28, 6:00-8:30pm
Kick-Off Meeting for DeLaney Community Farm
Aurora Public Library
14949 East Alameda Parkway
Aurora 80012

Saturday, June 7, 8am-1pm
Aurora Trail Days
DeLaney Community Farm
Register by calling 303.739.7160, or visit www.auroragov.org/parksandopenspace.com

Thursday, June 12, 5:30pm
“Composting,” led by Judy Elliott, DUG’s Education and Community Empowerment Coordinator

Saturday, June 14, 9am
“Beekeeping Update,” led by Marty Hardison, DeLaney’s Beekeeper

Thursday, June 26, 5:30pm
“Fermentation Demonstration,” led by Tori Ford, DUG’s Community Initiatives Coordinator

Monday, July 7, 5:30pm
“Urban Foraging,” led by Tonja Reichley, owner of MoonDance Botanicals
Create a wild foods salad and herbally infused vinegars

Saturday, July 12, 9am
“Candle-Making Session,” using DeLaney beeswax, led by Marty Hardison

Monday, July 14, 5:30
“Herb Walk with Salve Herbs,” led by Tonja Reichley
Create an herbal infused oil and all purpose healing salve

Monday, July 21, 5:30
“Herbal Honey,” led by Tonja Reichley
Create infused herbal honeys & take a walk out to DeLaney’s beehives

Thursday, July 24, 5:30pm
“Farmer’s Cheese Demonstration,” led by Tori Ford
**Fun Activity for Kids**

Saturday, August 2, 10am-Noon
“Flower Essences,” led by Tonja Reichley
Learn about powerful remedies and create your own

Sunday, August 10, 9am-1pm
Pearl St. Farmer's Market,
on the 1500 Block of Old South Pearl St. (between Florida Ave. and Iowa Ave.)
DeLaney Community Farm & The Somali Bantu Farming Council

Monday, August 11, 5:30pm
“Foot Pampering in the Gardens,” led by Tonja Reichley
Join in on a brief herb walk to collect appropriate herbs and then create from these lovely botanical foot soaks and scrubs

Thursday, August 14, 5:30pm
“Freezing,” led by Shelia Gains, Colorado State University Extension Agent, Family Consumer Science, Arapahoe County

Thursday, August 21, 5:30pm
“Fall Gardening Techniques,” led by Judy Elliott

Sunday, August 24, 9am-1pm
Pearl St. Farmer's Market

Thursday, August 28, 5:30pm
“Pickling Cucumbers,” led by Tori Ford

Saturday, August 30, 9am
“Honey Harvesting,” led by Marty Hardison

Saturday, September 6, 2pm
“Canning,” led by Rhonda Hattar, longtime DeLaney shareholder
Location TBA

Thursday, September 11, 5:30pm
“Sprouting Beans,” led by Tori Ford

Saturday, October 11, 9:00am-4:00pm
Pumpkinfest, featuring Jack-o-Launch

For more information about DeLaney Community Farm, email Heather DeLong, Farm Manager.