2026 Gardening Workshop Series
All workshops are free, but registration is required and space is limited! Click on an individual event page for more details and registration.
Bring a little green life indoors and learn how to grow happy houseplants - even in our dry climate. This is a hands on workshop, and you’ll get to take home a start or two!
Dreaming of a thriving garden at 10,000 feet? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned grower, this free workshop will help you plan for success in our unique climate!
📅 Saturday, April 19📍Lake County Public Library 🕙 Two Sessions: 10am-noon & 1-3pm
Learn tips for high-altitude gardening, get access to resources and seed-starting supplies, and start planning your best garden yet. Registration is required and space is limited—sign up today!
Este taller se impartirá principalmente en español. Se centrará en todos los aspectos del cultivo de un huerto de gran altitud en bancales elevados: desde la planificación, la siembra de semillas y el trasplante, hasta el mantenimiento de las plantas y la cosecha.
Come learn about how to select the correct plants to attract pollinators to your garden. We’ll be exploring the pollinator gardens at the Healy House museum and looking at real life examples of what plants will grow in Lake County.
This workshop is for womxn-identifying folks who want to learn the basics of using power tools for construction projects and gain confidence in a supportive environment. Workshop will include a hands-on building project that gives everyone plenty of opportunity to practice.
Learn how to create a firewise "lean, clean, and green" defensible space within 100 feet of your homes, utilizing native, high-moisture plants and non-combustible materials.
This is a chance for participants to bring their own gardening questions and challenges and get help from other experienced gardeners. Topics may include: planting, weeding, trellising, harvesting, pest control, nutrient management, and more!
Join fellow gardeners and garden enthusiasts on a tour of some of Leadville’s own flourishing backyard gardens! We will visit three different gardens around Leadville and learn tips and tricks from some of Leadville’s most experienced gardeners.

