This workshop is designed to help artists develop practical skills in adapting creative processes to meet market needs effectively, without sacrificing the artists creative identity.
Using games and activities, we will learn how to use our senses to find the stories of the plants and animals living at Mud Lake Open Space. Find animal signs, identify the many trees, and explore the amazing diversity of plants and animals. How many will you find? This program is geared toward children ages 6-8, but all are welcome.
Plastic Free July may be coming to an end, but there's still so much to learn about plastic pollution and the many ways we can take action against it. To close out a month of education and activism, we invite you to join us for a watch party and panel discussion to learn about authentic solutions to plastic pollution. Hear from experts on what really works in plastics recycling and what is just industry greenwashing.
This Plastic Free July, join us to learn about authentic solutions to plastic pollution. Hear from experts on what really works in plastics recycling and what is just industry greenwashing.
Hosted at Elk Run Farm in Lyons, CO, over the span of 3 Wednesday summer evenings, you can be sure to learn about how to take raw ingredients from the garden and turn them into delicious, nutrient dense foods that can last you deep into the winter & provide nourishment throughout the year. At Elk Run Farm, the land stewards eat about 90% of their diets from our 1/3 of an acre forest garden and parking-lots-turned-grain-fields, thanks to these tried and true methods of preserving, canning and homesteading.
Confluence – Colorado Water Summit is the only water conference in the region to examine the economic issues surrounding the scarcity of water affecting the growing numbers of residents of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado. Confluence will take a deep dive into issues surrounding rising water prices, and will explore the many facets of water availability, cost, conservation, development and supply, with a luncheon panel leading into:
Net Zero Cities will explore critical issues of climate change and sustainability, including a look at the future of the Colorado River, and key takeaways from the Inflation Reduction Act for the public and private sectors.
Dr. Olivia Messinger Carril will discuss how to garden for bees, based on the most recent scientific findings, with the goal of providing them with a safe harbor in the face of large-scale landscape changes.
Join us at the tranquil Gather Botanicals farm for an evening of discussion and delicious food.
The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is a collaborative effort to track and conserve the bumble bees of Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. This in-person workshop will give you the knowledge, skills, confidence, and enthusiasm to become a bumble bee atlas volunteer!
oin Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Lafayette Open Space for a fascinating morning of discovering life of Coal Creek! Find the fish, inspect the insects, binocular the birds and mind the mammals! Lots of hands-on exploration as well as expert guidance to help you become familiar with the beautiful Coal Creek corridor! This program is for adults and families with children age 8 and older.
Experience Family Science Nights at Butterfly Pavilion for the unbeatable price of $5 per person! At these events, you can explore our exhibits after hours and enjoy self guided activities at themed stations scattered through the exhibits! As a bonus, upon completing all activities, each family member earns a special sticker and enjoys a 10% discount in our gift shop! Make your family nights memorable with our affordable and educational after-hours experience! Registration required! Ticket sales will close at 6:30pm on the day of the event, and admission to the event will also end at that time.
Learn about our latest trends, greatest needs, services, what's new & what's changed, what a Family Resource Center is, how you can help, etc. Enjoy a full, free breakfast from our Community Cafe!
In addition to its own song, that Blue Jay calling out in your backyard sings its part in the chorus of Boulder County's story. This fascinating program, co-sponsored by the Boulder County Nature Association, tracks the changes in the nature of our land – how changes in human land use have transformed the avian fauna of our region. Join Naturalist, Martin Ogle, and Lafayette Historical Society's Gerry Morrell to find out!
Learn how the building of cities, planting of trees, creation of water projects and other human activities have ushered in many species (including some of the most familiar) and ushered out a number of others. What other songbirds followed the path of the Blue Jay? What water birds are newcomers to our prairie landscape? And what of the Burrowing Owl? Join naturalist Martin Ogle, and Lafayette Historical Society's Gerry Morrell to find out!
Come learn willows with a willow expert, Gwen Kittel. Willows occur throughout Colorado in wetlands, along streams, ditches, and in forests. This tour is for anyone interested in riparian and wetland ecology and in learning (or re-learning) their willows. It is designed for beginners as well as for experts. We’ll see as many as 15 different species of willow on this tour.
LEARN the real history of our country through the voices of Native people, European colonists, and historians. INTERACT — Experience this history as you never have before. UNDERSTAND why this history matters to all Americans today. RESPECT Native Americans’ rights, cultures, and presence.
Hosted at Elk Run Farm in Lyons, CO, over the span of 3 Wednesday summer evenings, you can be sure to learn about how to take raw ingredients from the garden and turn them into delicious, nutrient dense foods that can last you deep into the winter & provide nourishment throughout the year. At Elk Run Farm, the land stewards eat about 90% of their diets from our 1/3 of an acre forest garden and parking-lots-turned-grain-fields, thanks to these tried and true methods of preserving, canning and homesteading.
Pollinators are declining broadly, but city parks may hold the key to their success in urban settings. In this webinar, our expert speaker will unpack the results of a city-wide study in Denver where she discovered which city parks best support pollinators, and how neighborhood income may be playing a role. Representatives from Denver Parks & Rec will also be joining us to discuss how this study will impact the future of Denver parks.
Join us at the Lafayette Public Library for a free tech lab. We help learners of all ages and skill levels. No appointment is necessary. Just drop in. We look forward to seeing you!
Have you ever looked inside a supercomputer? Join a guided tour inside Derecho, NSF NCAR's newest supercomputer! We will dive deep into the heart of the machine, exploring the processors, memory, and specialized components that keep it running cool and communicating. You'll see firsthand how thousands of these nodes working together form the Derecho supercomputer.
Our lively and entertaining Medicare Basics classes are designed to provide the necessary information to older adults, and those caring for older adults, when getting ready to apply for Medicare.
What is a Fen? What is Phenology? Come learn about wetlands, rare species, and citizen science with botanist and ecologist Gwen Kittel. We’ll cover plant identification and learn how to document the phenological stages (bud burst, flowering, fruiting, etc.) of wildflowers, sedges, shrubs and even conifer trees!
What is a Fen? What is Phenology? Come learn about wetlands, rare species, and citizen science with botanist and ecologist Gwen Kittel. We’ll cover plant identification and learn how to document the phenological stages (bud burst, flowering, fruiting, etc.) of wildflowers, sedges, shrubs and even conifer trees!
Join Friends Farm and medical herbalist Lauren Nichols to discover the enchanting world of aromatic herbs hands-on. You'll learn to craft your own seasonal remedies. We will be crafting with fresh herbs directly from the farm and will also have fresh herbs and veggies available at the farm stand afterwards!
Cooking dinner from scratch is always a treat, but did you know that home cooked meals can also be good medicine? Our ancestors did. Come learn about the magic of cooking, and the medicinal usage of the common foods and herbs that we have growing in the Harvest of all First Nations Garden.
The haunting 20-minute play opens with two prologues set on the morning of October 7th. It then sharply transforms into a ‘how to’ course in maintaining humanity in the aftermath of barbarism; poignantly capturing the moment when everything changed for the people of Israel, Palestine/Gaza, and way beyond. Proceeds go to Medical Aid for Palestine and Bring Them Home Now!
Join us for a workshop presented by Kathy Beekman! Kathy is a professional artist, career coach, teaches painting workshops, and curates "Thrive through Travel" retreats.
Managing operations for your tribal domestic violence program and/or shelter can be difficult, especially when the unexpected can occur. Having systems, practices and protections in place will help organizationally with growth, management, and to mitigate loss of time, data and services. Session 3 includes a combination of introducing robust hardware, versatile software, and best practices for data backup and recovery.
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We'll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more.
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. We'll take you through the technology, economics, financing, and more.
Get up close and personal with some of our friendliest pollinators. Help contribute to the Xerces Society Bumble Bee Atlas by searching for bees along Coal Creek. We’ll net them and chill them on ice briefly to take detailed photos, then release them unharmed. Our data will help guide bumble bee conservation efforts throughout the West.
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