Late summer and early fall mark a time of transition in Colorado gardens. This workshop will cover techniques for maintaining and harvesting warm-season crops, revitalizing soil, selecting cool-weather crops, and using season extension tools like row covers and mulching. Participants will also learn how to put their garden to bed at the end of the (more…)
Do you have a favorite grandparent who supported you to be your best self? Come hear Erie community leaders—Mayor Andrew Moore, Nicole Jordan, Sara Lu Loflin, and Ben Hemphill—share their favorite grandparent story and watch it acted out by Motus Theater’s troupe of improvisational actors on the spot. And share your own reflections honoring your (more…)
Join Motus Theater and Elevate Boulder participants for an afternoon of storytelling about their experience as part of the City of Boulder’s guaranteed income pilot program. In this innovative, inaugural program, 200 participants received $500 a month without conditions for two years. Participants will share experiences of the impact of Elevate Boulder, how it has strengthened our community, and speak about the challenges of (more…)
Join Clinical Herbalist Liz Faermark of Talk Wild Herbs for a ritual celebration of good health around the Autumnal Equinox! Fire cider is a traditional tonic that’s made with vinegar and a variety of immune-supportive herbs and foods like garlic, onion, horseradish, hot peppers, spicy roots, and aromatic herbs. Making fire cider is a traditional (more…)
A remarkable performance featuring Motus monologists Laura Peniche, Alejandro Fuentes Mena & Cristian Solano-Córdova, violinist Anthony Salvo and the Boulder Phil’s String Quartet . In this special collaboration, Motus Monologists with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) perform artfully crafted personal stories of immigration accompanied by violin underscore, interspersed by musical responses curated by Director (more…)
Turn kitchen scraps into garden gold with the power of red wiggler worms! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build your own vermicomposting bin and learn how to care for your new family members (worms!), transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost year-round—even indoors. Take home your very own worm bin and start creating healthy soil for (more…)
Motus Theater’s Youth Behind & Beyond Bars: Stories from the Frontlines of the Juvenile Legal System brings powerful, artistically-crafted personal stories from adults who survived incarceration as youth. These moving autobiographical monologues lift the curtain on the realities of the juvenile legal system while inspiring action toward true justice. RSVP Here >> (more…)
Kindness often shows up in the most unexpected ways, and sometimes it’s the smallest gestures that leave the biggest impact. What are the moments that restored your faith in humanity? Join us for an evening of true stories and spontaneous theater, featuring Erie residents sharing real-life experiences of unexpected kindness. As each story is told, (more…)
I’m not part of some invading army fighting against America, but, like many of you, I’m fighting for the American ideals I think we can live up to. – Cristian Solano-Córdova, Motus Monologist with DACA Join Motus Theater’s ImmigrantAmerica for an evening of autobiographical monologues from Colorado DACA recipients, co-read by the monologists and leaders (more…)
Learn the fundamentals of seed saving and gain hands-on experience with preserving different seed types. This class covers techniques for collecting, cleaning, and storing seeds from vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Participants will practice saving seeds from a variety of plants and learn about their unique requirements, ensuring success in building a sustainable seed collection for (more…)
Students will explore the fundamentals of growing mushrooms at home, covering everything from sourcing materials and pressure cooking to creating growing bags, mushroom cultivation, and harvesting techniques. We’ll also talk about lesser-known growing mediums, including pumpkins! You’ll have the opportunity to practice your new skills by inoculating a pumpkin, learning how to care for it, (more…)
DUG’s Volunteer Appreciation Fest is an annual celebration of our community volunteers, from Garden Leaders to Grow a Garden mentors, and everyone in between. This year’s celebration will be hosted on Saturday, November 1 at the DUG Office. This is an invitation-only event and the registration link can be found via email. Tickets are free but required. Registrations (more…)
Bring the whole family and join us for fun, for a hands-on family workshop where you will craft three gifts made with ingredients inspired by the garden —perfect for sharing with loved ones or treating yourself this holiday season! Don’t miss this chance to explore your creativity while connecting with nature! Pricing This workshop is (more…)
Motus Theater’s Youth Behind & Beyond Bars: Stories from the Frontlines of the Juvenile Legal System brings powerful, artistically-crafted personal stories from adults who survived incarceration as youth. These moving autobiographical monologues lift the curtain on the realities of the juvenile legal system while inspiring action toward true justice. RSVP Here >> (more…)
