As Colorado’s climate becomes more extreme, drought-resilient design is essential. Learn future-forward horticultural practices, climate-adapted plant choices, and ecosystem-based strategies that reduce water use, support soil health, and increase urban landscape resilience.

Get the hands-on knowledge needed to install a waterwise Colorado landscape. Learn practical steps for lawn removal, weed management, drip irrigation, plant sourcing, mulching, and eco-friendly materials. Leave with the confidence to bring your climate-resilient yard to life.

Explore Colorado’s rich diversity of bees, beetles, wasps, and other arthropods. Learn to identify beneficial insects, manage common pests, and understand the ecological roles these species play in supporting healthy, balanced garden ecosystems.

Learn how to design a successful low-water garden using foundational landscape design principles and thoughtful plant selection. This session covers choosing site-appropriate species, incorporating native and adapted plants, and creating a cohesive layout that supports pollinators and thrives long-term.

Learn how to design defensible space around your home using fire-resistant plants, smart material choices, and landscape layout strategies. This session covers practical steps for reducing wildfire risk while maintaining an attractive, climate-appropriate yard.

Boost your vegetable garden’s productivity with smart planting, mulching, weeding, pest management, and season-extension techniques. This class covers essential seasonal care tips for maintaining a healthy, thriving edible garden through fall.

Learn how to design a beautiful landscape that supports pollinators while dramatically reducing water use. Explore pollinator life cycles, essential habitat needs, and best practices for choosing waterwise and pollinator friendly plants.

High-elevation gardening comes with unique challenges—and opportunities. Learn which native plants thrive in mountain and foothill climates, how to work with seasonal patterns, and how native landscaping can strengthen ecological connections between wildlands and your community.

Your garden is alive with insects beyond bees and butterflies—and they play critical roles in soil health, pest control, and ecosystem balance. Learn how to identify these often-overlooked visitors, understand the services they provide, and interpret what their presence means for overall garden health.