Community Education
We offer a variety of community classes during the season, as well as garden prep classes pre-season. These classes are designed to help folks learn more about growing food using organic methods in a high altitude environment. Classes focus on fostering soil health, using water efficiently, and encouraging pollinators and other beneficial insects, to help increase the harvest bounty. While many take place at the Garden and plot holders are encouraged to sign up, the information taught in the classes can be applied to other garden spaces as well, and community members are more than welcome!
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Upcoming Classes and Workshops
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.
Thursday, May 14th, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Summit Community Gardens (4056 Shadow Mountain Dr.)
Family Yoga in the Garden
Saturday, June 6th
9:30 - 10:30 am
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.
Preparing Your Garden Class
Thursday, May 14th
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Pest & Disease Management (in-person, Summit Community Gardens)
June, date TBD
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 and holistic methods.
Compost Tea & Fertilizing (in-person, Summit Community Gardens)
July, date TBD
Learn how to make a super nutrient-rich tea from your compost to nourish the soil and therefore your plants! Applying compost tea and other organic fertilizers can help increase soil microbiology and mycorrhizal networks, help roots maximize their uptake of nutrients, and grow better, bigger, and tastier vegetables.