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A three week series of classes on native plant identification in the field. We will identify 40-60 plants throughout the course.Schedule: June 4,11 and 18 from 8:00AM-12:00PM. Participants must attend all three classes for course completion.Park Description: North Cheyenne Cañon Park is a city-owned park with over 1,600 acres. The park has two visitor's centers …

Have you wanted to get better at plant ID but you don't know where to start? Learn the basics of using a phone app for identifying plants.The class willl give instructions on the use of the following Plant Id Apps: Pl@ntNet, INaturalist, PictureThis, ColoradoWildflowers and Droid or Apple Visual Look Up of Photos. An information …

Start you own home business with the Cottage Foods Food Safety Certificate!This training provides a 3-year certification and meets the food safety training requirement for the Colorado Cottage Foods Act established and supported by the Colorado State Dept. of Health & Environment.Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a small home-based cottage …

Let's get together and meet some new female friends. This group social hike is for women between the ages of 40's and 50's.Are you looking for an outlet to meet new people?Have you fallen into the habit of staying home because your friends are too busy, focused on other things?Are you wondering how to make …

Come explore the native plants of Bear Creek Nature Center with a Colorado Native Plant Master.Enjoy the abundant native plants at the Bear Creek Nature Center while learning some botany and interesting plant facts along the way. While the walk will be short (likely less than 2 miles), the initial section is an uphill climb …

Introduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath CanningFrom preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Unlike baking, home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, participants will learn about the risk of botulism, …

Learn the steps to safely and confidently pressure can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dialFrom preserving your garden harvest to putting up locally purchased produce, canning is a great way to preserve the season’s bounty. Home canning requires knowledge of the science behind food preservation. In this introductory class, …

Home Food Preservation Pickling Technique ClassFood Preservation Technique Class: Pickling If you love pickled vegetables and summer relish, come learn how to make your own. You will learn how to safely water bath can pickles, relish, salsa and chutney.Spaces are limited.Pre-registration required. Registration closes on July 9th at 12:00 pm.Additional classes visit: https://epcextension.eventbrite.com/Colorado State University …