El Paso County Veteran Services Office will host a Veterans Benefits Class from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Tuesday, April 23, at the Mt. Carmel Veterans Center. You served your Country. Do you know what VA Benefits to which you may be entitled: VA health care, VA home loans, disability claim, non-service connected pension,…
Colorado State University offers a variety of classes and hands-on workshops in El Paso County throughout the year. They range from consumer education in home gardening, food preservation, and food safety certifications. Cottage Food Training Participants will learn safety guidelines and specifics for operating a small home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen.…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for February 2019 which includes: snowshoeing, photography workshop, kids’ night hike and much more. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Backbone Bonanza Thursday, February 7, 10-11:30 a.m.…
El Paso County Parks to host three upcoming event. Trails, Tails and Ales Saturday, January 12, 10:30 a.m. Black Forest Section 16 Trailhead, 8510 Burgess Road, Colorado Springs Grab your dog and join us for this special hike! We will be hitting the Black Forest Section 16 Trail, hike the 4-mile trail, and then…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for January 2019 which includes: a bird count, night photography, hikes, volunteer orientations and a celebration of the new exhibits at Bear Creek Nature Center. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745,…
Colorado State University Extension presents Overview of the Produce Rule Workshop. Who should attend the workshop? All fruit and vegetable growers and anyone interested in learning about the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). You will learn how and when your farm must be complaint according to FDA…
Colorado State University Extension – Online Land Stewardship Program is now live! Those who own, live on, and manage small-acreage properties are responsible for a variety of natural resources, including soil, water. air, plants and animals. It is important to manage these resources sustainably to ensure the land remains healthy, productive, ecologically diverse and preserved…
Colorado State University Extension presents Intro to Pressure Canning. Learn the steps to safely can vegetables and meats in this hands-on workshop. Class includes a pressure canner dial gauge test. Bring your canner lid or just the dial gauge. Take home your own pressure canned vegetable. Date & Time: Wednesday, November 14, 2018…
Colorado State University Extension presents Fermentation Technique Class: Featuring Sauerkraut and Kimchi. If you love sauerkraut and kimchi; we can teach you to how to make your own. During our hands-on workshop learn the art and science behind fermentation. You’ll discover that many foods from around the world are fermented. We will share unique and…
El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center announce the events and activities for November 2018 which includes: woodpeckers, hikes, film festival, and the annual Bear Creek Bear Run. Fountain Creek Nature Center 320 Pepper Grass Lane, Fountain, CO 80817 719-520-6745, www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com Nature Adventures: Woody Woodpeckers Thursday, Nov. 1,…
