Events in Colorado Springs
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 …
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 …
Do you enjoy herbal tea? Consider growing a tea garden!Can a garden be more than vegetables? Let's grow outside the box in this edible landscape workshop! We will show you how to safely grow, harvest, and use a variety of plants that can fill your tea boxes. We will touch on how to incorporate these …
Take a deep dive into all things peppers.Growing peppers from seed is a fun way to try varieties that you can't buy at the store. However, growing them can be challenging. Join us for this hands-on workshop where you will learn soil-blocking techniques for starting these plants from seed.This class is IN-PERSON and space is …
Use worms to break your kitchen scraps down into compost for your garden.Vermicomposting is where you take organic material and turn it into nutrient-rich soil using worms. Learn about this fairly easy, waste-saving method of composting. It doesn’t take much space and you can keep your worm farm in a warm, unfinished basement room or …
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 …
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 Canning - Online Video TrainingIntroduction to Canning: Water Bath Canning - Online Video TrainingLink to the online training video and materials will be sent to the email address used for registration. Learn how to safely can high acid foods with this online video and materials. The boiling water canning method …
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 …
Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsJam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsFeel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving season! Wow them with a meal made with specialty items such as: Red Onion Marmalade, Green Chili Raspberry Jam or Cranberry Orange Chutney.Learn tested and researched …
Beginner Artisan Bread Workshop Learn how to make artisanal bread. Wow your friends & family this holiday season!Beginner Artisan Bread WorkshopCome learn about artisan bread, have a hands-on educational opportunity to make bread during class, and take home your own dough.Pre-registration required. Registration ends November 10 at 12:00 pm. No refunds.Colorado State University Extension: An …
Grasshoppers were the nemesis of every El Paso county gardener this season. Learn about their lifecycle and how to manage them.Were you battling grasshoppers in your garden this year? In this class we will learn about the lifecycle and management strategies for grasshoppers and other overwintering insects that are common garden pests including aphids, thrips, …
Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsJam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsFeel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving season! Wow them with a meal made with specialty items such as: Red Onion Marmalade, Green Chili Raspberry Jam or Cranberry Orange Chutney.Learn tested and researched …
Jam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsJam Technique Class: Featuring Holiday JamsFeel confident and proud to give your homemade jams and fruit spreads to your friends during the gift giving season! Wow them with a meal made with specialty items such as: Red Onion Marmalade, Green Chili Raspberry Jam or Cranberry Orange Chutney.Learn tested and researched …
In this class you will learn about how to identify common weeds that you might find in your yard and how to control or manage them.Controlling weeds in your yard can be a challenge. Knowing how to identify a weed and selecting the proper management tactic can feel overwhelming. In this class we will define …