EVENTS
Colorado Master Gardeners
Representatives from Gardening Help, a joint program of Colorado State University Extension Master Gardeners and Denver Botanic Gardens, are available to answer gardening questions. Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday at the Helen Fowler Library at the Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 720-865-3575, e-mail: gardeninghelp@botanicgardens.org
Gleaning of Denver Project
History Colorado and Slow Food Denver have partnered for the inaugural Gleaning of Denver project that provides community members an opportunity to pick fruit and learn how to process it. If you have a fruit tree or vine on your property, you can register them for potential harvesting on the website . Those interested in picking fruit (must be 13 or older) can sign up. You can also volunteer to can the fruit after it has been picked. Classes are scheduled; participants take home canned fruit, and a portion will be donated to Project Angel Heart. $15, $10 members of History Colorado or Slow Food Denver. The cherry- canning class is scheduled July 10. The date for the grape-canning class has not been set. Call 303-866-4686 for more information or visit or .
VegFest Colorado
Saturday: The Vegetarian Society of Colorado presents this “veg-friendly” day of activities including speakers, demonstrations, samples, exhibits, activities for children and more, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $10, $5 students over age 17 with student I.D., free age 17 and under. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden,
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Colorado State University Extension in Jefferson County
Through September: The Native Plant Master Program series continues with Level I and Level 2 classes.
Denver Urban Gardens
Through October: Ongoing “Learn to Compost Classes.” Free, visit website to register. Gove Community Garden, 1325 Colorado Blvd.,
High Plains Environmental Series
Thursday: HPEC and Loveland Youth Gardeners present “Birds of HPEC,” 6:30-8 p.m. $10, does not include supplies. Reservations required. Programs continue monthly. 1854 Piney River Drive, Loveland, 970-669-7182
Northern Water’s 2011 Landscaping & Watering Series
Wednesday: “Water-Efficient Landscaping & Watering How-To Series” seminars Wednesdays through July 27. 3-4:30 p.m. and some repeat 6:30-8 p.m. Free, visit the website for details. There is no class Wednesday. 220 Water Ave., Berthoud, 970-532-7700,
EXHIBITS
Boulder Public Library
Through July 10: “The Eccentric Artists’ Gardens Exhibit,” new works inspired by 15 Boulder County gardens. Canyon Gallery, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100,
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Aug. 7: “Between the Real and the Imagined: Installation by Truman Lowe.” Also showing “Native Roots | Modern Form: Plants, Peoples and the Art of Allan Houser,” a collection of bronze works by Houser, through Nov. 13. 1007 York St.,
CONTESTS
“I Hate Moles Because …”
Deadline Aug. 31: Sweeney’s hosts its fifth annual search for the most aggravating “mole woe” stories and the most creative solutions. Visit ; entries may be mailed to Sweeney’s “I hate moles because. . .” Contest, 2244 Dunroyal Drive, St. Louis, Mo. 63131
SAVE THE DATE
Chatfield State Park
July 9: Looking for volunteers to remove noxious weeds including diffuse knapweed, scotch thistle and others and to reseed disturbed areas, 8-11:30 a.m. Must have sturdy footwear (no tennis shoes, sandals or flip-flops), bring gloves, sunscreen and lots of water. Participants will learn how to identify common noxious weeds and how to control them. Meet at the Balloon Launch area. Register at the Colorado Weed Management Association’s website:
Northern Colorado Daylily Club
July 9: Annual daylily show promises it’s “definitely not your grandmother’s orange ditch lilies,” noon-3 p.m. Free. The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2154 Centre Avenue, Fort Collins, 970-482-2982
Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
July 11-17: Festivities include hikes, tours, photography, art and cooking classes, children’s activities, yoga, the Blossom Boutique and more. Crested Butte,
Master Gardeners’ Garden Tour
July 31: Jefferson County CSU Extension Master Gardeners’ Annual Garden Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. “Homegrown Tour” is the theme and six gardens in Golden, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge are included. $12, $10 seniors, free children under 12. Proceeds benefit the Master Gardener Fund which supports County horticulture programs and awards a scholarship to a Colorado State University student majoring in horticulture or landscape design. Maps available on the website.
Adams County Fair Flower Show
Aug. 5-7: “Tell Me a Story” is the theme of the three-day flower show sponsored by the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs and CSU Master Gardeners. Various floral designs are featured along with crafts, photography and exhibits. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 7. Free. Adams County Fairgrounds, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, 720-373-5504
Denver Rose Society
Aug. 14: Annual Rose Show, noon-4:30 p.m. Entries accepted 7:30-9:30 a.m., judging is 10 a.m.-noon. Included with DBG admission. Mitchell Hall, Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St., 303-691-2790,
Boulder Home & Garden Fair
Aug. 27: The Fall Boulder Home & Garden Fair features exhibits and information on interior decorating, gardening, home improvement and more along with samples from local restaurants, children’s activities and entertainment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Rain date: Sept. 3. Twenty Ninth Street Retail District, Boulder, 303-443-0600 ext. 109,
Parade of Ponds
Aug. 27-28: The 13th annual self-guided tour of more than 30 ponds throughout the metro area, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 27 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 28. Tickets are $10 in July and $15 in August. Free for ages 15 and younger. Proceeds benefit various nonprofits. True Pump & Equipment in Denver offers a bus tour Aug. 27, call 303-744-3505 for reservations.
