EVENTS
The Park People’s Denver Digs Trees
Extended deadline March 6: The 25th annual program to “enhance Denver’s urban tree canopy” offers free and reduced-price trees. The Park People evaluated several neighborhoods, and based on their tree coverage, residents may purchase reduced cost ($10 and $35, depending on neighborhood) or get free trees (for those who qualify). 303-722-6262, theparkpeople.org
Pet events
Dumb Friends League and Petco Feb. 21: The Dumb Friends League has partnered with Petco and the Petco Foundation for the grand opening celebration of a new full-service adoption center with refreshments, tours and giveaways for people and pets, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Petco, Colorado Boulevard and Mexico Avenue, 303-751-5772, ddfl.org
American Humane Association Through Feb. 25: Owners may nominate their dog in one of eight categories as part of the annual search for the 2015 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards. Details on the website. herodogawards.org
Classes & workshops
Bear Creek Nature Center
Feb. 28: “Sustainability Series: Keeping Backyard Chickens,” 10-11 a.m. $4, $3 members. Reservations required. 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, 719-520-6387, elpasocountynaturecenters.com
Denver Botanic Gardens
Feb. 21: “Planting a Spring Veggie/Herb Garden,” 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $43, $38 members; Feb. 28: “Gorgeous Grasses,” 10 a.m.-noon, $30, $25 members; “Orchids 101,” 1-3 p.m. $47, $39 members; March 1: “Mountain Tomatoes,” 1-3:30 p.m. $42, $28 members; March 2-25: “Botany for Gardeners,” eight-class series 6-8 p.m. on select dates, $255, $213 members; March 3, 10 and 17: “Beginning Rocky Mountain Gardening,” 6-8:30 p.m. $90, $80 members. Reservations required. 1007 York St.,
Denver Urban Homesteading
Feb. 21:“Chicken-Keeping & Urban Homesteading,” 1-3:30 p.m. $35; Feb. 28: “Permaculture Introduction,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $70. Reservations required. Most classes are held at Denver Urban Homesteading; off-site locations provided after registration. 200 Santa Fe Drive, 303-825-0231, denverurbanhomesteading.com
Jeffco 4-H Seedling Tree Program
Feb. 21: The “Seedling Tree Workshops: Selecting, planting, care and survival” workshop covers seedlings available from Colorado State Forest Service for reforestation, land reclamation, wind breaks, snow fences, sound and visual barriers and species diversification, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. CSFS Golden District Office, 1504 Quaker St., 303-279-9757, 4htrees.org
Paulino Gardens
Feb. 21: “Orchids for Beginners,” 11 a.m. $22, includes a plant; Feb. 28: “Fairy Garden Class,” 11 a.m. $35, includes basic materials to make a garden. Reservations required. Paulino Gardens, 6300 N. Broadway,
Sustainable Settings
Feb. 24: “Biodynamic Astronomy — Working with the BD Planting Calendar” with Lloyd Nelson, 6-9 p.m. $30. Reservations required. 6107 Colorado 133, Carbondale, 970-963-6107, e-mail rose@sustainablesettings.org, sustainablesettings.org
Tagawa Gardens Feb. 21: “Principles of Xeriscape, Pt. 7 — Maintenance,” noon-1 p.m.; Feb. 22: “Orchid Basics,” 11 a.m.-noon; “Cold Process Soap Making,” 1-3 p.m. $26, reservations required; Feb. 28: “Details on Landscape Design,” 11 a.m.-noon; “Vegetable Garden 101: How to Build a Raised Bed,” 1-2 p.m.; “Companion Planting: Why Do Tomatoes Love Marigolds?” 3-4 p.m.; March 1: “All-Natural Skin Care,” 1-3 p.m. $30, reservations required. 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial, 303-690-4722,
Wilmore Outdoor Living Center
Feb. 21: “Seed Starting Indoors,” 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 28: “How to Create Your Own Cold Frame For Growing Cool Season Vegetables All Winter,” 10:30 a.m. Classes are free. 711 E. County Line Road, Littleton, 303-795-5339, wilmorenurseries.com
Exhibits
Denver Botanic Gardens
Through Feb. 23: “Orchid Showcase,” annual exhibit in the Orangery and Marnie’s Pavilion; through May 3: “Edge of the Plains: Paintings by Sharon Feder” in the Gates Garden Court Gallery. Exhibits included with admission. 1007 York St.,
Loveland Museum/Gallery
Through March 15: “Xylem: Innovation in Botanic Art,” works by 14 artists. Programs and guided tours available. 503 N. Lincoln Ave.,
Loveland, 970-962-2410,
lovelandmuseumgallery.org
Save the date
Community Forester training
March 21, registration deadline: March 19: The Park People and Denver Parks and Recreation will again offer a series of workshops for those interested in becoming leaders in urban forestry in Denver. Courses include planting, tree biology, pruning, identification and more. Classes begin March 21. Call or visit the website for details. 303-722-6262, theparkpeople.org
Edible Landscaping with Colorado Native Plants
March 4: Brian Elliott, author of “Handbook of Edible and Poisonous Plants of Western North America,” presents this talk about the benefits of edible landscaping, 7 p.m. The free talk is sponsored by Front Range Wild Ones. Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood, frontrangewildones.org
Western Landscape Symposium
March 14: The ninth annual symposium features keynote speaker Karla Dakin who will present “Design with Plants in Mind” as part of the all-day program beginning at 9 a.m. Additional topics include apples, stone fruits, changing insect landscape, cacti for southern Colorado and crevice gardens. Tickets are $18 in advance, $30 for two, available at the CSU Extension-Pueblo County office, 701 Court St. in Pueblo. Tickets will not be available at the door. Fortino Ballroom at Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave., Pueblo, 719-583-6566, westernlandscape.org
Mail info 10-14 days in advance to Home & Garden Calendar, The Denver Post, 101 W. Colfax Ave., Suite 800, Denver, CO 80202; e-mail living@denverpost.com.
