Events in Colorado Springs
Colorado State University Extension presents Pickling Technique Video Training!Link to the online training video and materials will be sent to the email address used for registration.The Pickling Technique Video will …
Introduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning - Online Video TrainingIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning - Online Video TrainingLink to the online training video and materials will be sent to …
REMINDER THIS IS NOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR COTTAGE FOODS TRAINING. This is for food service workers.REMINDER THIS IS NOT THE CERTIFICATION FOR COTTAGE FOODS TRAINING. This is for food service …
Colorado State University Extension - El Paso CountyColorado State University Extension has created a workshop focusing on the Mediterranean diet. This workshop will answer questions about key characteristics of the Mediterranean lifestyle and how foods in the diet contribute to health. Plus, you will learn how to make fresh home-made hummus and try a delicious …
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 about gardening tools and how to take care of them in this hands on class.Which tools do you need for different gardening jobs? Which ones are essential? In Autumn, when other gardening chores are winding down, how do you care for your tools (clean, sharpen, oil) to store for the winter and have them …
El Paso County Beef Blow N Go Show brought to you by the El Paso County 4-H Livestock Advisory CommitteeClass Order: Breeding Beef, Market Beef, and ShowmanshipShow Start Time: 10 AMWeight-In will be from 7:30-9:00 AMPrizes will be awarded for grand and reserve in breeding and market.Showmanship is CASH only at the gate and split …
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, …
Start you own home business with the Cottage Foods Food Safety Certificate!This training provides a 3-year certificate 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 …
This half-day workshop will cover landscape design, growing native plants, non-native turf removal, and native grass options.By gardening and landscaping with native plants you can create habitat and forage for wildlife, provide pollen and nectar resources for pollinators, save time on maintenance, conserve water, and save money on utilities and inputs. During this half-day workshop, …
A three week series of classes on native plant identification in the field. We will identify 40-60 plants throughout the course.Schedule: May 15, 22 and 29 from 8:30AM-12:30PM. Participants must attend all three classes for course completion.Park Description: Tunnel drive is a beautiful, flat walk that parallels the Arkansas River. There is a vault toilet …
4-H members ages 8-13, please join us June 1-3 in Beulah, CO for the 2025 El Paso County Summer Camp!
A three week series of classes on native plant identification in the field. We will identify 40-60 plants throughout the course.Schedule: June 4th, 11th, and 18th from 7:30AM-11:30PM. Participants must …
Learn about botany through observing native plants in the field and drawing plant parts.Are you a hands-on learner? One of the best ways to learn about plants, botany, and plant parts is through drawing them! Whether you are a buddy botanist working on your plant identification skills or an artist who enjoys bringing some science …
A journey through the park where we will identify native plants and birds.Park Description: The habitat of Aiken Canyon Preserve is mixed grassland and woodland. Lower areas of the park feature pinyons and junipers and host birds such as the Juniper Titmouse and Spotted Towhee (pictured). Upper elevations give way to ponderosas and douglas-firs where …
