La Milpa Seeds
La Milpa Planting Seeds
May 28, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Together, we will gather as a community for La Milpa Planting of the Seeds in the Community Garden. We acknowledge ancestral and current Indigenous practices from Mesoamerica as we give gratitude to the land and plant seeds for the La Milpa: corn, beans, and squash. This gathering will be in Spanish and English. A sample of delicious, traditional food will be offered. Registration is required for this free event. Doors open at 5 p.m.; program begins at 5:30.
Family Yoga in the Garden
Family Yoga in the Garden
Saturday, June 6, 2026
9:30-10:30 am
Looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? You’ve landed on the perfect activity with Randi Jo’s Family Yoga in the Garden. We'll practice yoga poses for all bodies and learn fun mindfulness techniques. Storytelling and coloring too! All ages, sizes and experience levels are welcome (babies to grandparents). Please bring your own mat. This class is offered free or with an optional donation, but registration is required.
La Milpa Starts
La Milpa Planting Starts
June 8, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Together, we will gather as a community for La Milpa Planting of the Starts (baby plants) in the Community Garden. With our climate, we must plant these delicate, young plants later in the season. We acknowledge ancestral and current Indigenous Maya & Mesoamerican practices as we give gratitude to the land and plant culturally-relevant crops that complement La Milpa. This gathering will be in Spanish and English. A sample of delicious, traditional food will be offered. Registration is required for this free event. Doors open at 5 p.m.; program begins at 5:30.
Pest & Disease Management Class
Thursday, May 14th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Summit Community Gardens (4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.)
Join us at the Garden for an in-person class! This class will go over pest and disease identification and cover how to deal with those pests - including bugs and rodents - and the common diseases that affect our garden plants, using organic methods and incorporating Integrated Pest Management.
Cacao Workshop
July 14th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Cacao Workshop
Presented by: Esmeralda Torres and the Lopez Aquino Family of Chiapas, Mexico, and Utah
Experience a cultural immersion into the Zoque-Maya chocolate-making tradition! Participants will learn the origin and cultural significance of chocolate, use traditional tools to grind cacao beans from Esmeralda's family farms in Chiapas into chocolate using hands-on processes, and taste traditional chocolate beverages, chocolates, and other recipes. This workshop offers space to reflect on the profound depth of ancestral knowledge and earth-sustaining practices, while examining the vibrant parallels within Utah's diverse communities, where generational wisdom is honored preserving ancestral recipes and traditional food preparation methods.
Class includes all materials and ingredients. Ages 12 and up.
La Milpa Food is Culture
La Milpa Food is Culture
July 22, 2026 | 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Offered during our Arts & Culture camp, and open to other community members, this gathering focuses on the importance of connecting with food, where it comes from, and how we honor the land and the food it produces. There will also be time to share stories and connections with La Milpa. This gathering is in English with Spanish translation. We acknowledge ancestral and current Maya and Mesoamerican Indigenous practices as we give gratitude to the land. A sample of delicious, traditional food will be offered. Registration is required for this free event.
(Photo Credit: Jonas Wright Photography)
Watercoloring in the Garden with Bridgette
Watercoloring in the Garden with Bridgette Meinhold
$60.00
Wednesday, August 5th
6-8 pm at the Garden
(4056 Shadow Mountain Drive)
Join local artist Bridgette Meinhold for an evening of watercolor painting at the Community Gardens. We will learn how to take our time in nature, use our observational skills, and turn those impressions into art. This class takes advantage of the beautiful Community Garden at peak season, with the surrounding mountains as our inspiration. We will explore how to transform what we see in nature into a memorable painting, plus go over supplies and basic watercolor skills. This class is open to all skill levels. All are welcome!
Family Yoga in the Garden
Family Yoga in the Garden
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:30-10:30 am
Looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy? You’ve landed on the perfect activity with Randi Jo’s Family Yoga in the Garden. We'll practice yoga poses for all bodies and learn fun mindfulness techniques. Storytelling and coloring too! All ages, sizes and experience levels are welcome (babies to grandparents). Please bring your own mat. This class is offered free or with an optional donation, but registration is required.
La Milpa Harvest
La Milpa Harvest
September 8, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm
It is time to harvest! Together, we will gather as a community to harvest La Milpa and other culturally-relevant crops. We acknowledge ancestral and current Maya & Mesoamerican Indigenous practices fas we recognize all that the land has provided. We hope for a bountiful harvest that allows people to bring some of the harvest home. This gathering will be in Spanish and English. A sample of delicious, traditional food will be offered. Registration is required for this free event. Doors open at 5 p.m.; program begins at 5:30.
(Photo Credit: Jonas Wright Photography)
Preparing Your Garden - In Person Class
Thursday, May 14th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Summit Community Gardens (4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.)
Join us in the Garden as we share best practices on how to prepare garden plots. We’ll learn about soil amendments, like compost and other organic materials, that can enhance soil fertility. Techniques using broadforks and other tools to loosen soil and prepare it for planting (especially important for our rocky soil) will be demonstrated and everyone will get a chance to try out the tools. We’ll also review some earlier topics, including planting dates, seed sowing & transplanting tips, frost protection, and irrigation best practices.
Seed Starting - In Person Class
Seed Starting (in person)
Thursday, April 9th, 6 pm
Location: Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter
Join us to learn all about starting seeds indoors to transplant in your garden once it warms up and the danger of frost is behind us. We will go over how to pick out or create a potting mix, how to plant different types of seeds, water needs, and more.
*Materials will be provided. We will have some seeds to share and feel free to bring your seeds!
Planting Plans & Seed Ordering
Planting Plans & Seed Ordering (virtual)
Thursday, March 19th, 6 pm
This class will help folks understand the terminology around seed buying, including what organic, non-GMO, hybrid, locally adapted, and more mean. We’ll talk about companion planting, crop rotation, seed starting dates, planting quantities, and more as we work to build planting plans and charts for the coming season. I will also recommend seed companies and seed varieties best suited to our high altitude growing environment.
Intro to High Altitude Gardening Part II
High Altitude Gardening Part II (virtual)
Thursday, March 5th, 6 pm
This class is intended for those who have taken the Intro to High Altitude Gardening course or who have gardened in a high altitude setting for a season or longer. There will be a brief review of the basics, followed by more specific information about plant varieties, planting dates and techniques, irrigation needs, soil health principles, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring their specific gardening questions here for a Q&A session at the end of the class.