|
|
FOOD JUSTICE: A FORUM ON EQUALITY AND ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD, May 24, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Panel, 12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Q&A, Congregation Har HaShem, 3950 Baseline Rd., Boulder. Restoring the Soul's monthly Forums are presented by local experts who are deeply involved with the topics. Join a diverse group of panelists: Lynette Marie Hanthorn, Executive Director of Transition Colorado; Bill Stevenson, Director, Rocky Mountain Farmer's Union Cooperative Development; Jim Baldwin, CEO, Community Food Share; and Jennifer Eads, Division Director, Boulder County Housing and Human Services will look at local food sustainability issues, including: organic farms; community food share; GMOs; access; local food movements; and more! Individuals from congregations, service agencies, and civic groups are invited to learn, network and connect around this important issue. Cost: Free. Snacks provided. The Forum will be broadcast on KGNU 88.5 FM and archived on Restoring the Soul's website. Call 720-304-6446 for more information.
SPRING FARM TOUR AT GRANT FAMILY FARMS, June 2, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 1020 WCR 72, Wellington.  Join Grant Family Farms for a spring celebration! The day's events will include farm tours, family-friendly funtivities, delicious grub and libations, live music, a silent auction and more! If you are interested in volunteering, performing or donating something to the silent auction, sign up here. Stay tuned for more information: updates will be posted on Grant's website and facebook page, in association with Transition Colorado.
TRAINING FOR TRANSITION, June 16 - 17, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. both days, Foothills Unitarian Church, 1815 Yorktown Ave., Fort Collins. Participants will: Explore the opportunities for personal and social transformation presented by the challenges of peak oil, climate change and economic instability; learn the key concepts of the Transition model, including how to set up and foster successful Transition initiatives; understand how to raise awareness of the need for transition through public talks and events; collaborate and partner with other change leaders in your local area; establish a plan of action for yourself, your organization and your community. Instructors: Karen Lanphear of Transition Sandpoint, Idaho; Don Hall of Transition Sarasota Springs, Florida. Cost: $150 until May 15, $200 after. To register, follow this link. For more information, contact Alex Barnett at abarnett88@comcast.net or at 970-221-0994.
TAKE THE 10% LOCAL FOOD SHIFT PLEDGE and demonstrate your support of our local food economy! Transition Colorado is encouraging Boulder County residents to commit at least 10% of their food budget to locally sourced and produced foods. Purchasing local foods increases our resilience as a community and our health as individuals. Our local economy is also strengthened. Help us track the shift to local! Learn more and sign up here.
|
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOULDER COUNTY 2012 PRIMARY ELECTIONS, Tuesday, June 26.  Vote for Boulder County Commissioner Candidates and State Representatives! This election will be conducted by mail-in ballots with service centers. Update your voter information, change party affiliation and request mail-in ballots here: http://www.bouldercounty.org/elections/pages/default.aspx. See ballot content here.
JOIN FARM CORE!  The Farm Core is a collaborative of people who are interested in putting the culture back into agriculture. Every week volunteers converge at a handful of local, small-scale farms in Boulder County. For interested volunteers, Farm Core provides opportunities to serve at many different farms. For farmers, the stress of organizing labor is alleviated. Sign up for a "set" here. For more information and to see upcoming opportunities, go to The Farm Core's facebook page or sign up for the email list.
SEEKING NEW SITES FOR BOULDER COUNTY'S TOUR DE COOPS! The Boulder Tour de Coops is in the planning stages for August 2012. Tour de Coops is an annual self-guided tour of a variety of backyard chicken coops. If you would like to open your home and show off your chicken coop, please contact Laura Ruby at laura@yummyyards.org.
|
PERMACULTURE
GREENHOUSE INTENSIVE, May 26 - 27, Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute, Basalt.  Receive hands-on instruction in all aspects of high-altitude greenhouse design, installation and maintenance. Includes a tour of CRMPI, hands-on greenhouse work projects, greenhouse design (including commercial greenhouse design and climate battery technology), installation and planting schedules, maintenance and water systems, vermiculture, food harvesting and food processing. Whether you're interested in growing tropical fruit or just doing season extension, this workshop will give you what you need to know. Instructor: Jerome Osentowski, founder of the CRMPI. Cost: $300, includes 3 meals on first day, camping for 1 night, 2 meals the second day and all course materials. Pre-registration required; contact Stephanie Syson at 970-927-4158.
INTRODUCTION TO PERMACULTURE, June 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Pikes Peak Justice & Peace Center, 332 West Bijou Street #106, Colorado Springs. What is permaculture and what does permaculture offer? Standing on solid ethics, permaculture is a designing tool kit, based on nature, that brings resilience and sustainability into our lives; for designing a future of living in harmony with nature. Come discover permaculture and find inspiration for building your own path to sustainability. Cost: Free, donations accepted. For more information, contact Brian Fritz at 720-838-7131 or tt.manitou@gmail.com; Becky Elder at 719-685-0290 or becky@blueplanetearthscapes.com. INTRODUCTION TO EDIBLE FOREST GARDENS WITH WORLD RENOWNED ERIC TOENSMEIER, May 31, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., 2630 East 3rd Ave., Denver. Learn to garden the way a forest does, even in the city. Meet renowned expert & author Eric Toensmeier as he prepares to teach both a weekend & a 6-day intensive workshop on the topic here in Colorado. He'll be covering a wealth of information on native useful & edible plants, herbs, fruits that may not be well known. Take advantage of his expertise even if you can't make it to the 6-day intensive. Cost: $15. For more information, follow this link. EDIBLE FOREST GARDENS WITH EXPERT ERIC TOENSMEIER, June 1, 6:00 p.m. - June 7, 4:00 p.m. Woodbine Ecology Center, Sedalia. Edible forest gardens mimic the structures and functions of natural ecosystems while producing delicious, healthy food and other products, with an emphasis on low-maintenance perennial crops. This 6-day residential course will emphasize the design process, with hands-on design work for all participants. For full description, schedule, and lodging/registration options, go to the website. RAINWATER HARVESTING WORKSHOP, June 2, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Foster's Permaculture Gardens, Manitou Springs. Pikes Peak Permaculture invites you to learn Brad Lancaster's methods of LEGALLY harvesting rainwater in your soil. Recharge the soil and retain as much moisture as possible! Lecture and hands-on swailing demonstration, dress for dirt-loving fun. Instructors: Becky Elder, Brian Fritz, Sara Foster. Cost: Donations accepted. For more information and to register, contact Brian Fritz at 720-838-7131 or email tt.manitou@gmail.com.
SW WILLOW WAY PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE, June 28 - July 1; July 26 - 29; Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, based at Heartwood CoHousing, Bayfield (near Durango). This is an entry-level 100 hour Permaculture course that will delve into plant wisdom and community building with the special expertise of Zia Parker of Willow Way, Katrina Blair of Turtle Lake Refuge, and Zita Xavier of Heartwood CoHousing. Participants will receive the Permaculture Design Certificate. See http://willowwaypermaculture.com/blog/pc/ for full description, video, and registration information.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE AND FARM PRACTICUM, July 7 - 20, Sustainable Settings, Carbondale. Participants are actively involved with a working ranch/ organic farm. Unique hands-on and participation opportunities arise everyday. This class is particularly recommended for educators, aspiring homesteaders, ranchers, small scale farmers, and people involved with small scale diverse agricultural settings. In addition to the farm practicum, participants attend 72 hour permaculture design course and receive an internationally recognized certificate in the subject of permaculture. For details and registration, go to http://permaculture.org/.
26th ANNUAL PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE, July 29 - Aug. 11, Central Rocky Permaculture Institute, Basalt.  Instructed by Peter Bane, Jerome Osentowski, & Adam Brock. Course Overview: The CRMPI Permaculture Design Certification Course is designed to give the participant an understanding of the essential elements and ideas of permaculture so that they can better design and engineer sustainable systems, including forest gardens, greenhouses, and other permaculture endeavors. Click here for more information and registration.
PERMACULTURE THROUGH THE SEASONS DESIGN COURSE, Oct. 6, 2012 - May 5, 2013, first weekend of each month, Salida.  Regionally-based 8-weekend design certification course, 108 hours. Observe Nature's ebb and flow in local towns, river valleys and mountains through the lens of permaculture, giving depth and perspective to design work. Tour diverse sites, engage in hands-on seasonal projects, create designs for resilient local systems, explore perennial culture, and take tangible steps towards regenerative food, shelter, energy and community. Instructors: Sandy Cruz, Merry Cox & Denise Ackert, with guests David Bowers, Jason Gerhardt, Becky Elder and more. For information and to enroll, contact Sandy Cruz at 719-539-7685 or go to hialtpc.org.
|
CELEBRATIONS, TOURS & FUNDRAISERS
WOOD FIRED PIZZA OVEN FARM DINNERS WITH CRUST MOBILE, May 24, June 14, July 12, August 23; Lyons Farmette.  Dawn Dennison, owner and pizzaola of Crust Rustic Wood Fired Pizza, will feed you a farm-picked dinner that she cooks in her beautiful copper-clad brick oven. For $39 you'll get an appetizer, a fresh farm salad, four kinds of all-you'd-like-to-eat wood-fired pizza, and dessert. Enjoy a bonfire by the creek, lawn games, and as always, a pre-dinner farm tour. Please bring your own beverage of choice. Space is limited. RSVP to betsyburton@mac.com. Payment is required to reserve a space. Please send your check to The Lyons Farmette, P.O. Box 312 Lyons, CO 80540.
THOMAS OPEN SPACE BARN DEDICATION, June 1, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., 1640 West Baseline Rd., Lafayette.  Join Isabelle Farm and City of Lafayette Open Space for the new barn dedication with an afternoon of live music, hay ride farm tours, and food prepared by Back to Basics Kitchen! There is no on-site parking. For a schedule of festivities and other details, please see the facebook page.
TRUCK IT! BOULDER'S FIRST EVER FOOD TRUCK PARTY!, June 8, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Gateway Park Fun Center, 4800 N. 28th St., Boulder. Boulder's gourmet food trucks have banned together on a culinary quest to make you smile, fill your bellies and show you one heck of a good time. Join The Tasterie Truck, Heirloom, RollinGreens, Comida, Blackbelly Catering, Verde Food Truck, Top of the Hill Grill West, Crock Spot and Street Eats and Sweet Cow! DJ Zach Johnson will be spinning some killer beats; enjoy beer from Avery Brewing Company and Upslope Brewing. The event will also highlight the non-profit Parenting Place, whose mission is to build a community of confident parents and healthy families. For complete information, see the facebook page.
GARDEN GRAPES & HOPS, June 8, 6:30 -8:00 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver.  Great food, drink and live entertainment! Spend an evening in the Gardens' natural beauty with your friends at Garden Grapes & Hops. Due to the nature of this event, no one under the age of 21 will be permitted into the event. This includes infants. VIP admission includes Preview Party from 5:00 - 6:30 and the After Party from 9:30-11 p.m. Find out more and buy tickets here.
SLOW FOOD DENVER 2012 FARM TOURS, June 9, July 28, & Sept. 23, local area farms.  Have you ever wondered what it takes to raise grassfed beef or what biodynamic farming is? Have you wanted to meet your local farmers and learn how they produce the food you eat? Please join Slow Food Denver this summer and fall to visit several Front Range farms. First visit is on May 19 to Flying B Bar Ranch in Strasburg. Each visit will include a tour, lunch created with products from the farm, and an opportunity to ask questions and build connections with the people who feed us. Every outing will be family-friendly and fun! For full schedule and to reserve your space, go to http://slowfooddenver.org/farm-tours/.
BOULDER COUNTY PARKS & OPEN SPACE AGRICULTURAL TOURS, June 12, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct 13, tour buses leave from Boulder County FairGrounds in Longmont.  Fun and informative tours of county owned agricultural land. Visit three farms on each tour: crop production, livestock production and a market farm. This year will feature "themed" buseson a first come first serve basis. If you have questions you would like the farmers to answer please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org and the most frequently asked questions will be compiled (deadline- June 5 for first tour). Q&A with each farmer. Farmer profiles will be posted on website here two weeks prior to the tour. Cost: $5 per tour. Register here. Contact Meaghan with questions at 303-746-6561 or email mhuffman@bouldercounty.org.
2012 GREEN PLAYHOUSE COMPETITION & LIVE AUCTION, June 16, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder.  Presented by the Colorado Green Building Guild. Check out and bid on nineteen 6'x6'x8' playhouses designed to inspire and educate the kid in all of us! The top three teams to most creatively use reclaimed, salvaged and recycled materials will receive awards. Kids will also vote on their favorite house. The live auction will raise money to support Growing Gardens' Children's Peace Garden Program and the Colorado Green Building Guild's mission to make green building common practice. Everyone is welcome for music, food, kid activities, and truly remarkable green architecture geared for kids. RSVP here. More information: http://www.greenplayhouses.org.
FaRe ON THE FARM, June 16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Shepard Valley Waldorf School, 6500 W. Dry Creek Pkwy, Niwot.
Shepherd Valley Waldorf School supports the promotion of living sustainably and will be hosting FaRe on the Farm, a day of Family Reskilling: parent and child hands-on experiences for living more sustainably.Workshops include: worm composting, cooking, pickling, tree climbing, wild and herb crafting, yoga, broom making, and more! Registration and payment due Friday, June 8th. Cost $15/family + material fees. Late registration is $25/family + materials fees, based on availability. For workshop details and registration information, go to http://www.shepherdvalley.org/shepherd-valley-FaRe-on-the-Farm.html.
LOCAVORE DINNERS, June 28, July 26, Aug. 16, Sept. 13, Lyons Farmette. Experience delicious cuisine, meet new people and share a special evening with Eat's chef and owner, Katie Bruzdzinski. The day's bounty from the Farmette and surrounding farms will take the starring role in a multi-course dinner. The dinners will feature Ben Mustin with MMLocal and Lance Hanson with Jack Rabbit Hill Winery. Cost: $75/person. Space is limited. RSVP to betsyburton@mac.com or call 303-746-6266. Payment is required to reserve a space. Please send payment to The Lyons Farmette, P.O. Box 312, Lyons, CO 80540.
|
CONFERENCES & WEBINARS
WORKSHOP FOR CROPS GROWERS: ASSESSING SOIL MOISTURE AND IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT FOR SPECIALTY CROPS, May 30, Larimer County Extension, Fort Collins & May 31, Boulder County Extension, Longmont, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. both evenings. Growers will benefit from understanding key concepts in soil moisture, lowering evapotranspiration, assessing soil moisture, and determining when and how much water to apply to avoid crop water stress and optimize crop health and yield. This workshop will use a hands-on approach for learning applied concepts and practices. Cost: $10, mail check or pay at the door. For Larimer County, RSVP by emailing or calling Karen Crumbaker at 970-498-6003 or kcrumbaker@larimer.org. For Boulder County, RSVP by emailing or calling Amy Lippold at 303-678-6238 or alippold@bouldercounty.org.
2012 BOULDER ECONOMIC SUMMIT, June 5, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CU Boulder, East Campus, Jennie Smoley Caruthers Biotechnology Building, Boulder. Provides a unique opportunity for cross-industry connections and discussions of timely economic issues affecting Boulder. This year's event will focus on the role of research and innovation in the economic recovery. Experience an exceptional line-up of speakers including Nobel laureate Tom Cech. Seating is limited and the event will sell out early. Cost: $65 pre-registered ($60 Boulder Chamber members), $70 at the door (if space is available). For full schedule and to register, go here.
SEEDS OF DOUBT CONFERENCE, June 9, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Omni Interlocken Hotel, Broomfield.
PRESERVE @ HOME, a Web-Based & Online Food Preservation Training Series, June 14 - Aug. 15. Colorado State University Extension and the University of Idaho Extension offer Preserve @ Home to teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Participants learn how to produce high quality preserved foods and the science behind food preservation and food safety. Preserve@Home does not provide people with the ServSafe Manager Training Certificate or training. Enrollment & payment deadline June 8. Cost: $75. Register here. For full course details, follow this link.
|
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT. Localization Partners LLC is seeking a full-time person to work closely with its managing partners. This position will involve intensive spreadsheet development and analyses, database construction and management, conducting market research surveys and analysis, as well as coordinating information flow in the investment community. Please send cover letter and resume to Michael@TransitionColorado.org.
|
RELATED CLASSES, COURSES AND WORKSHOPS
BUSINESS SUPPORT
BIBA GETS HAPPY!, June 12 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St., Boulder. Join Boulder Independent Business Alliance for a happy-hour networking event with your local business community. Sponsored by Campus Publishers and hosted at the Boulder Outlook Hotel. BIBA members host a monthly BIBA Gets Happy event. Enjoy fun, engaging networking opportunities, designed to connect residents with business owners, as well as increase traffic to your establishment. RSVP here.
AGRICULTURE, GARDENING & HOME FOOD PRODUCTION
WARM SEASON PLANTINGS/ DRIP SYSTEMS, May 22 & 29, Applewood Permaculture Institute, Golden.  This is a hands-on event setting out plants and planting seeds in the deep mulch and installing drip systems. Planting in a sheet mulch or hugelkultur is different than planting in a tilled soil. Learn the techniques we have developed for planting into the deep mulch and installing drip line and drip emitters. We will discuss attaching drip systems to outside faucets and converting sprinkler systems to drip systems. Cost: $25. To register, call 303-549-9787.
TOTALLY TOMATO, May 23, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver.  This class will cover varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomatoes and the differences in the two. We will cover growing challenges, pests and diseases and how to overcome them, starting seeds vs. transplants, growing conditions and options for organic care of your prize vegetable. Instructor: Patti O'Neal. Cost: $40 members/$45 non member; includes $5 for materials. For more information and registration go to: http://www.botanicgardens.org/ or call 720-865-3580.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE COURSE, Saturdays May 26 - Aug. 4, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each Saturday, Sustainable Settings, Carbondale. Colorado Mountain College (CMC) is offering a course a ten week hands-on course taught by Brook LeVan at Sustainable Settings, a working ranch and whole systems learning center. The course will explore basic principles of sustainable agriculture, integrating both domesticated animals and plant crop production, with additional focus on: permaculture; traditional and indigenous knowledge; farming with the wild; watershed and land use practices; and resource cycles. Counts as credit for CMC's new Bachelor of Arts degree in Sustainability Studies, but it is also open to students not currently enrolled in the program, provided they meet the basic pre-requirements. For more information about cost, eligibility and how to register, call 970-963-2172.
INTUITIVE GARDEN DESIGN, May 26, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. This workshop employs a series of writing exercises to help the participant come up with a vivid, detailed, idiosyncratic, concrete picture of her dream garden. The picture can then be tailored to acknowledge budget, space, climate and fitness restraints without losing the essentials that make it satisfying. Useful for home gardeners wishing to design their own gardens, homeowners wishing to avoid costly mistakes when working with a professional garden designer, and garden designers who wish to give their customers the most satisfying possible experience. Instructor: Rand B. Lee. Cost: $39 members/$44 non-members. For more information and registration go to: http://www.botanicgardens.org/ or call 720-865-3580.
JAMS, JELLIES, & FRUIT PRESERVES, June 2, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Boulder County Extension Office. Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh-picked taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves, and butters. The workshop will cover the basics of boiling water bath canning to ensure safe preservation of products. Includes handouts, taste testing and recipes. Cost: $25 per class. To register, contact Ann Zander at 303-678-6238 or azander@bouldercounty.org. See here for additional classes. See here for full list of classes.
INTRO TO RAINWATER HARVESTING, June 2, 1:30 p.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. This class will focus on what we can legally do to benefit from rainfall for water conservation, economy and plants. Instructor: Jason Gerhardt of Real Earth Design. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
SEASON EXTENDING FOR FALL & WINTER HARVESTS, June 3, 1:30 p.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. Learn how to grow vegetables through the winter without extra heat and with low tech solutions. Instructor: Eric Johnson. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
TROUBLE SHOOTING IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN: IF YOUR TOMATOES COULD TALK, June 7, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver. Learn what insects and diseases attack your vegetable gardens and containers and why and what you can do about it. This class will stress integrated pest management; a concept emphasizing using the least invasive methods of pest control first beginning with good culture: keeping your food safe and delicious. Cost: $26 members/$31 non-members. For more information and registration go to: http://www.botanicgardens.org/ or call 720-865-3580.
PLANTS FOR PERMACULTURE, June 9, 10:00 a.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. Instructor Alison Peck will discuss plants for food, medicine and habitat, based on twenty five years of experience. Optional $10 field trip, TBA. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
HIGH ALTITUDE GARDENING, June 9, 1:30 p.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. Gardening above 6,000 feet has its challenges. Learn about the plants and strategies that can improve your success. Instructor: Diane Badertscher. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
TIPS & TRICKS OF XERISCAPE, June 10, 10:00 a.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder.  Gardening with less water is not hard when you understand how. Mikl Brawner's xeriscape experiece of over 20 years has taught him tricks that will save you money. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
MAKE HYPER-TUFA TROUGH PLANTERS, June 10, 1:30 p.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. These planters are ideal for alpine treasures, cacti and succulents. Dress to get dirty--wear a particle mask, rubber gloves, and bandana. Instructor:Tamara Winter. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
CHEESE MAKING CLASS, June 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Lyons Farmette. Participants will discover the broad spectrum of cheese from fresh to aged, stinky to mild, and bloomy to washed rind. The focus will be on cheeses that are easily made in the home, specifically mozzarella and ricotta, as well as pairings for cheese. Instructor: Hilary Van Dusen. Cost: $45. Please RSVP to betsyburton@mac.com. Payment is required to reserve a space in this class. Send your check to The Lyons Farmette, P.O. Box 312 Lyons, CO 80540.
WILD THINGS WORKSHOP, June 16, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., Denver.
Explore the fascinating world of wild edibles and medicinals. Class begins with an herb walk, exploring local weeds and learning about their historical and contemporary uses for food, natural medicines and tonics. After breaking for a wild foods lunch we'll prepare an herbal poultice, tonic tea, antiviral tincture and soothing salve to take home. Discuss harvesting times and proper storage of herbs, including elderberry, nettles, dandelion and chickweed. Lunch, handouts and all materials provided. Instructor: Susan Evans. Cost: $64 members/$69 non-members. For more information and registration go to: http://www.botanicgardens.org/ or call 720-865-3580. MAKING HERBAL PREPARATIONS, June 16, 10:00 a.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder.  Turn plants into effective herbal teas, infused oils, salves and tinctures. Hands-on learning: leave with samples. Instructor: Garima Fairfax, Certified Herbalist. Cost: $20. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.EVE'S TOP 40 FRAGRANT HARDY ROSES, June 16, 1:30 p.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder.  A nose-on class. The enchanting fragrances of roses have been lost in many modern varieties. Instructor Eve Reshetnik-Brawner will share her long experience searching out the truly fragrant varieties, both heirloom and modern, and will bring samples to see and smell. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com. SAVING SEED FROM YOUR GARDEN, June 23, 1:30 p.m., Harlequin's Gardens, 4795 N. 26th St., Boulder. Learn how to save flower and vegetables seeds from your garden. Topics include: isolation, selection, harvesting, seed storage, testing and more. Instructor: Janis Kieft. Cost: $15. Pre-registration advised. Call 303-939-9403 or go to http://harlequinsgardens.com.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
