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.
All workshops are taught in English, with live interpretation and materials available in other languages upon request. Participants under 18 are welcome with adult supervision.
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.
Click below to see workshops in series!
CompostingGrowing MushroomsOrganic GROWINGPreservationSustainabilityTherapeutic GardeningUrban Herbalism
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Workshop Policies
Refunds or Transfers: If you cancel at least 48 hours before the event, you may request a refund or transfer your registration to another class.
Late Cancellations: Cancellations made within 48 hours of the event are eligible only for a transfer to a future class.
No-Show Policy: If you do not provide advance notice of cancellation, no refunds or transfers will be offered.
Cost: DUG’s Pay What You Can policy ensures our workshops are accessible to all. A $5 minimum fee secures your spot, while the suggested price covers the true cost of the workshop. Participants are welcome to pay more or less based on their means to support DUG programs. For no-cost registration, email programs@dug.org—no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Subject to Change: All events and workshops are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered participants will be contacted with as much advance notice as possible.
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.
With special thanks to this year’s Community Education sponsor, Delta Dental!
