Grow Your Skills with DUG
Providing education and connecting gardeners across metro Denver
For over 20 years, Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) has provided education that connects gardeners across metro Denver. Our workshops honor the wisdom of all participants, combining hands-on learning with organic practices that restore and respect the earth. We aim to create a space where everyone feels welcome to share knowledge and explore new ideas. With programming options designed for adults and families, our classes offer safe spaces for all people to learn, share knowledge, and grow together.
DUG’s Pay What You Can (PWYC) policy ensures workshops are accessible to all, with a $5 minimum fee to secure your spot. Suggested fees cover workshop costs, but participants may pay more or less based on their means to support DUG programming.
Accessibility Info: The majority of our indoor workshops are held at the Posner Center. This building is ADA-accessible with ground-level entrances and an elevator. There are gender-inclusive and women-only bathrooms. All workshops are taught in English, with live interpretation and materials available in other languages upon request with advance notice. Participants under 18 are welcome with adult supervision. Masks are not required but provided for use at all our events.
Due to high demand for classes, registration for workshops will open eight weeks before the workshop date.
Community Education
Whether you’re planting your first seeds or looking to deepen your connection to the earth, DUG’s Community Education programs offer the tools and inspiration to help you grow. Join us to build community, deepen your connection to gardening, and explore sustainable practices that regenerate both the earth and our relationships with one another.
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Community Impact
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Workshops Taught
846
Class Attendees
8
Workshop Series Offered
42
Participant Cost Subsidized
1,973
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Private Group Workshops
Looking to inspire your team, engage your community, or deepen your group’s knowledge around food, community, and climate? Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) offers tailored 60-minute workshops designed for corporate and community groups, non-profit organizations, and grassroots gardening groups.
Family Programs
DUG’s Family Programs bring generations together through hands-on gardening and sustainability activities. These workshops engage all ages in topics like growing food, composting, and pollinators, fostering collaboration and shared skills. Families leave with lasting memories and a deeper connection to each other, their community, and the natural world.
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Youth Classes (ECE – 5th)
DUG connects young learners to the intersections of food, community, and climate through exploration, play, and learning. Explore our options to bring a DUG instructor directly to your classroom or youth group.
