Events
Workshop Series Descriptions
Organic Gardening
We offer in-depth, in-person classes on growing organically to expand your skills and confidence growing in our high-desert urban climate. Classes can be taken individually or register to attend the full series for a complete introduction to gardening, from starting seeds to putting your garden to bed.
Composting
Ready to make your own ‘black gold’? Want to give your plants extra nutrition through the application of compost tea? Healthy soils lead to healthy food and healthy people. There are many ways to practice composting, whether by processing end-of-season plant materials in your backyard, vermicomposting with worms, or utilizing a green cart pick-up service. Learn ways to utilize composting to tread more gently on the earth.
Sustainability Skills
There are so many ways to take meaningful climate action while living in an urban environment. Learn ways to engage and interact with nature while both conserving and utilizing natural resources, growing food and preserving your harvest, and improving your practical DIY skills.
Fruit Tree Basics
Urban fruit trees offer a dual benefit to city residents by providing a continuous source of food for both humans and animals while also contributing to carbon offset and mitigating the heat island effect. These workshops allow participants to discover effective care practices for fruit trees that thrive in Colorado’s urban environment.
Preservation
There are plenty of ways to extend your harvest… through preservation. Learn how to properly and safely can, ferment, and pickle your vegetables through practical and hands-on workshops.
Urban Herbalism
Learn how to identify local plants in urban spaces and explore ways to use them through vinegars and preservation techniques.
Family Friendly
Explore workshops that are kid-friendly, supportive of intergenerational learning, and ideal for the entire family to learn about gardening in an accessible way. Grow with us!
Growing Mushrooms
Learn practical skills for the fall season, including growing your own mushrooms at home and diving into all things mycology.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: coming soon!
With special thanks to this year’s Community Education sponsor, Delta Dental!
