From Branch Out Cider, LLC: Branch Out Cider, LLC is pleased to announce the 2014 Neighborhood Agriculture Grant. Grants up to $500 will be awarded to support neighborhood agriculture projects — such as planting some apple trees, sharing a compost bin, front yard gardens, etc. To apply for the grant, please visit: www.branchoutcider.com The company… Read More »
The Denver CSA Fair on Tuesday, March 25, 5pm-8pm, at The Horse Barn, 1031 33rd St., is produced by Denver Urban Gardens, Grow Local Colorado, Slow Food Denver and Veterans to Farmers. “By creating this one-time event where farmers can secure shareholders early in their planning and decision-making, we help them save valuable outreach time… Read More »
This Saturday, March 8th, The GrowHaus will host its 4th Annual Seed Swap and Garden Teach-In. It is taking place from 1-5pm at The GrowHaus, 4751 York St., Denver. The day will include tours of the newly renovated facilities, food and live music, workshops with urban farmers, and activities for children and adults. Suggested donation… Read More »
Local permaculturists Avery Ellis and Adam Brock will be speaking at the Permaculture Voices conference in Temecula, CA. The four-day conference, taking place March 13-16, 2014, features permaculture leaders from across the U.S. and as far away as Australia. From Permaculture Voices: “We want big change. We wanted to make an impact. So we have… Read More »
From the Mile High Business Alliance, Denver: “We’re thrilled to let you know we’ve opened registration for our 2nd Annual Local Food Summit, taking place on March 3, 2014, back at McNichols Civic Center building in Downtown Denver. Join us for Denver’s largest gathering of representatives from Colorado’s food economy – connecting growers, retailers, producers, restaurateurs and local… Read More »
Today is Colorado Gives Day, where you can make a tax-deductible donation to support non-profit organizations in your community. Several organizations we know and love are asking for your support, including: Local Food Shift Group, which sponsors the 8-month long Permaculture through the Seasons! design course, organized a Front Range Farm Relief Fund following the… Read More »
The GrowHaus is running a Neighborhood Catalyst funding campaign to grow its new Mercado De Al Lado within the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood of Denver. The market, which started this year, is currently distributing about 30 boxes of local, organic produce per week, at Wal-Mart beating prices. Help this program to grow! The GrowHaus would like to… Read More »
Denver Permaculture Design Course Registration is still open. Classes are a one weekend a month format, starting in October, 2013 and continuing through March, 2013. The course covers the standard 72-hour curriculum, plus more. Instructors include Adam Brock, co-founder and Director of Operations at The GrowHaus, and Jason Gerhardt, founder of Real Earth Design. Adam,… Read More »
From The GrowHaus: “The market will be available to provide fresh fruits and vegetables on a daily basis to our community members here in Elyria-Swansea. This is a step forward in our overall mission to fixing a broken food system. There will be a block party in the community to celebrate and mark the opening. We’re all… Read More »