Parks, Forestry & Open Space

Leave No Trace Trainer Class

People spend countless hours enjoying the outdoors and these visitations are increasing We are fortunate to have outdoor recreation opportunities in Wheat Ridge These frontcountry areas are a gift we pass on to future generations

You play a critical role in protecting this gift Leave No Trace is an educational program that teaches outdoor enthusiasts how to protect the places they love Wheat Ridge is offering the Leave No Trace Trainer course Participants in the two-day trainer course learn Leave No Trace skills and ethics as well as techniques for educating others about these low impact practices . Primarily, this course will explore implementation of these principles in the front country, though backcountry techniques will also be discussed .

Graduates of a Trainer course are prepared to offer Leave No Trace Awareness workshops to their community. To learn more about Leave No Trace, visit: https://lnt.org/

The 16-hour course will be held on June 2nd and June 3rd at Prospect Park Pavilion from 8:00am – 4:00pm, rain or shine.

Susan Bennett

Prospect Park Pavilion

F-S . . . . June 2 - June 3 . . . . 8:00 -4:00 PM . . .

120310-02

Fees:......................................................

$80

Leave No Trace Spotlight

We are excited to announce that the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt has been chosen as a 2023 Leave No Trace Spotlight! This June we will be joined by a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team in order to bring attention to the challenges the Greenbelt is facing and to shine a spotlight on how our community is rising to meet them.

The multi-day event will include Leave No Trace education, outreach, and stewardship with the goal to build momentum and inspire involvement for the future Scan the QR code to keep up with event details.

Susan Bennett

Wheat Ridge Greenbelt, Prospect Park & Anderson Park

Th-S June 15 - June 17

Fees: FREE

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Regenerative Ag 101

Discover what the buzz is all about This workshop will show how all the pieces fit together From the cycles of carbon and nitrogen to soil health and microorganisms to regenerate your soil

Staff- Yy (Krystyn) Dennis

Happiness Gardens, 4300 Ammons

W May 10 8:30 -9:30 AM

Fees:

PEEK INTO A BEE’S LIFE

120310-02

$5 R | $6 NR

Explore the active hives at Happiness Community Gardens for a guided tour of the colony life of bees (Bee suits provided, limited availability ) In addition, learn about basic beekeeping equipment

Staff- Susan Bennett

Happiness Gardens, 4300 Ammons

W Jun 14 8:30 -9:30 AM

120310-03

Fees:............................................... $5 R | $6 NR

GOATS @ LEWIS MEADOWS

Join us at Lewis Meadows for an overview workshop about the wonders of goat grazing for weed management and soil amendment The first half includes introductions to the goats with a discussion of goat biology and management The second half of the workshop will be an opportunity for participants to get up close with the goats (Please note that in order to enter the goat enclosure long pants, closed toe shoes, and gloves are required.)

Staff- Amanda Weaver

Lewis Meadows, W 33rd venue and Union Street

W Jul 12 8:30 -9:30 AM

120310-04

Fees:............................................... $5 R | $6 NR

2nd Wednesdays

May-Oct. | 8:30-9:30am

Regenerative Farming Showcase

Tour the Happiness Garden and speak with local urban agriculture experts Learn tricks and share a few treats Staff

Happiness Gardens, 4300 Ammons

W Aug 9 8:30 -9:30 AM

120310-05

Fees:............................................... $5 R | $6 NR

Preserving The Harvest

As the season winds down, what to do with all the garden bounty? This workshop will cover several methods for managing your surplus, including canning, drying, and freezing

Staff - Kathleen Martell

Happiness Gardens, 4300 Ammons

W Sept 13 8:30 -9:30 AM

120310-06

Fees:............................................... $5 R | $6 NR

Putting The Beds To Bed

Learn the lasagna method of sheet mulching Layer up and make some soil over the winter This workshop will cover what to use and how to get the most out of your down season

Staff - Yy (Krystyn) Dennis

Happiness Gardens, 4300 Ammons

W Oct 11 8:30 -9:30 AM

120310-07

Fees:............................................... $5 R | $6 NR