Making a Living and a Life; ALL Careers as “Environmental Careers"
The ALL Careers approach connects environmental and energy understanding to every career path — not just the small subset traditionally labeled as “environmental or green careers.” The goal is to inspire and equip young people with the knowledge that environmental principles are relevant in every field.
Why Private Land Conservation Matters
Tony Caligiuri, President of Colorado Open Lands (COI), will introduce the audience to COI’s work to protect landscapes and our beloved wildlife on private lands across Colorado.
Photo of Sandhill Cranes in field, by Tony Caligiuri
How Flowers Made Our World
Join author David George Haskell in this online webinar discussing the many ways that we live on a floral planet.
Creating Habitat in Yards, Containers, and Other Tiny Spaces
Learn how you can support pollinators even if you are limited by space in this online webinar.
Agrivoltaics Webinar: Fire Safety Within Your Panels
Join the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and friends for a discussion on how to properly manage fire safety within your array!
The Biodiversity Crisis is Urgent - the Solution is in Your Hands
Join KISS Native Plants with panel experts from The Butterfly Pavilion and People and Pollinators Action Network (PPAN) for an informative film and Q&A about how you can improve biodiversity by planting native plants.
Earth Day, Every Day Festival
Get ready for a down-to-Earth good time at the Earth Day, Every Day Festival hosted by the Cities of Lafayette and Louisville. Enjoy a free kids’ concert, hands-on nature lessons, sustainable arts and crafts, and more as we celebrate our local ecosystem and discover new ways to care for our planet.
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Chatfield State Park
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Cheyenne Mountain
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
Springtime Fruit Tree Care Workshop
Join Community Fruit Rescue and Benevolence Orchard & Gardens, for our Springtime Fruit Tree Care Workshop on May 9th, 2026!
“Words Before All Else: The Haudenosaunee Greetings to the Natural World”
This program features a beautiful film about the traditional prayer, “Words Before All Else,” which is central to the spiritual and cultural beliefs of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee (also known as the Iroquois). This daily prayer gives thanks to Mother Earth, Elder Brother Sun, Grandmother Moon, water, animals and plants, and all other living things. Following the film, Geo Sapiens founder Martin Ogle will explore how this daily prayer of gratitude inspires and guides our human work.
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Jackson Lake State Park
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
Summertime Fruit Tree Care Workshop
Join Community Fruit Rescue and Benevolence Orchard & Gardens for our Summertime Fruit Tree Care Workshop on June 20th, 2026!
12th Annual Bee Boulder Festival
Please join Cool Boulder and Boulder Parks and Rec for the 12th Annual Bee Boulder Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2026 - from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in Boulder’s downtown Central Park (next door to the Boulder Farmers Market on 13th Street)!
This year's Bee Boulder Festival will once again feature two performances by Jeff & Paige along with guided kids’ arts and crafts activities (carried over from last year!) and interaction with nearly 40 local organizations that provide important support for pollinators, biodiversity and the environment - and will inspire you with new ideas for how you too can create positive impact!
The Bee Boulder Festival coincides with the Boulder Farmers Market located just East of the Bee Boulder Festival so you can make the most of a fall Saturday, while learning how your actions can support pollinators, biodiversity and the environment!
The Cool Boulder campaign focuses on mobilizing community members around nature-based climate solutions, which includes the regeneration of local soils, trees and habitats.
We will be seeking volunteers for this event so please check back if you are interested!
Earth Day Community Storytelling Night
Join the City of Boulder for Rethink. Reimagine. Earth Day Community Storytelling Night, an evening of creativity, reflection and connection inspired by the upcoming release of Boulder’s updated Climate Action Plan.
Butterfly Monitoring Training - Eldorado Canyon
Join the Colorado Butterfly Monitoring Network (CBMN) and the Monarch Larvae Monitoring Project (MLMP) for in person trainings on how to contribute to community science by monitoring butterflies.
2026 Zonta Foothills Climate Justice Forum
Hear from an inspiring panel of experts on how their work helps us understand the effects of climate change on women, girls, families, and our community. Meet leaders from local nonprofits and other organizations to learn more about ways to make a difference!
Landscape Contractor Training
Join The City of Boulder in partnership with Wildfire Partners, PACE, and CSU Extension for a full-day training aimed at helping landscape professionals deliver climate-resilient, wildfire-aware, and water-wise landscapes.
Waterwise Yard Seminars | Fire Resilient Landscaping
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.
Earth Day Eve, Stand Up for Climate Comedy!
Join the University of Colorado, Boulder for the 11th annual Stand Up for Climate Comedy event celebrating the power of comedy to ignite climate awareness and action. Hosted at Boulder Theater.
Drought, Nature & Fire Preparedness
Join Wild Bear & special guests Tyler Asnicar from the Department of Natural Resources as we discuss what this year’s drought will bring and how to keep yourself and your community safe.
Best Fruit Trees for Colorado, with Mikl Brawner
Learn which varieties of fruit trees are successful here, which are not successful, and which have great flavor – Apples, Cherries, Plums, Pears, & Peaches. Mikl’s first orchard was in 1976, and he will teach you how to care for your fruit trees.
Spring Regeneration Fest
A family-friendly day of festivities centered around Health & Wellness, Education & Play, and Food & Soil.
Best Vegetables for Colorado, with Mimi Yanus
Enhance your gardening success by planting the right veggie at the right time. Mimi will walk you through the gardening season, identifying what crops to grow when, and what varieties grow well in the Boulder area – everything from Arugula to Zucchini!
Tree Seedling Giveaway
Thank you to everyone for joining the city during Arbor Day weekend, getting a free tree seedling and native plant, and commemorating Boulder’s 43rd year as a Tree City USA and for the seventh year, a Tree City of the World.
Waterwise Yard Seminars | Waterwise Design Principles and Plant Selection
Learn how to design a successful low-water garden using foundational landscape design principles and thoughtful plant selection.
Nature Journaling for Kids
We will read the book Henry Hikes to Fitchburg by D.B. Johnson and then create our own nature journal so that we can observe nature around us as spring turns into summer.
Seeds: Cleaning with City of Boulder 2
Volunteers will work on seeds collected on Boulder OSMP lands at the WRV headquarters in Longmont. The seeds have dried at the OSMP offices and we need your help to prepare them for restoration projects.
Restoration in Action: How Communities Heal Ecosystems
Kevin Shuck, WRV Director of Programming, will explore the vital role of volunteer-powered conservation using WRV’s 25+ years of work as a lens to understand ecological challenges and solutions.
Master Gardeners Series: Garden Planning and Prepping for Spring
Get your garden ready for the season! Join CSU Extension Boulder County Master Gardners volunteers to learn simple tips for planning your space, choosing the right plants, and tackling key early-sprint tasks to set your garden up for success. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
Learn to Grow Your Own Fruit Trees
This workshop will equip you with the skills to select and plant fruit trees, manage tree’s water and nutrient needs, build resilience to pests and diseases, and create a welcoming environment for beneficial insects.
Spring Phenology at Rabbit Mountain with Dr. Paul Alaback
Join Dr. Paul Alaback on this field trip to Rabbit Mountain to learn about early Spring wildflowers around Boulder County.
April Cool Weather Plant Sale
Join Growing Gardens during their Cool Weather Plant Sale! Stock up on all of your early Spring gardening needs.
The Basics of Fruit Tree Production
Jeff Pieper from Mesa County Extension will discuss production methods for apple, peaches, and cherries, including site selection, rootstock selection, scion selection, pruning and training, thinning, IPM, and harvest.
Waterwise Yard Seminars | Insects in the Garden: Beneficial vs. Harmful Species
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.
Mountain Pine Beetle Learning Hour
Join the St. Vrain Forest Health Partnership for a presentation from Dr. Dan West on bark beetles like the mountain pine beetle.
Spaceship Earth Multimedia Presentation Boulder Arts Week!
Celebrate the 56th Anniversary of Earth Day with this multimedia presentation exploring how we can play a part in creating more sustainable communities.
Seed Cleaning with the City of Boulder (1)
Help clean native seeds collected by volunteers with the City of Boulder!
Spring Pruning, with Mikl Brawner
Learn how to identify and prune plants that are best pruned in the spring to foster strength, beauty, and fruit flower production.
Forest Gardening, with Amy Scanes-Wolfe
Learn about the practice of using forest ecology to design self-renewing landscapes that support biodiversity and provide food/ medicine (forest gardening) with Amy Scanes-Wolfe.
Boulder County Nature Association 2026 Ecosymposium- Public Lands in Public Hands for the Public Good: Engaging law, policy, and advocacy to protect our shared natural heritage.
Join local BCAS conservation partner Boulder County Nature Association for their annual ecosymposium. This year’s theme is especially relevant to the unprecedented pressures our public lands are experiencing.
Understanding Front Range Soils
What: A good soil is truly the key to successful gardening. What is soil, let alone good soil for plant growth? Learn the characteristics of our Front Range soils and what can and cannot be done to improve them. Compare landscape soils with native or agricultural soils. Discussion focuses on soil texture, structure, pore space, pH, fertility and testing to deepen your understanding of soil. The importance of the living component of soils, adding organic matter and composting is emphasized.
Details:
This event costs $34 for Denver Botanic Gardens members, and $40 for non-members
Registration required
This course fulfills a requirement for the Rocky Mountain Gardening certificate program
When: Friday, April 3 9:30-11:30 AM
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at York Stret
Out in Nature: Food Gardening Basics (LGBTQIA2+)
Get your hands in the soil and learn how to grow your own food on this hike geared towards the LGBTQIAS2+ community.
CO Climate Day at Limelight with CU Boulder | Opening Session with Chancellor Justin Schwartz
On Wednesday, April 1, CU Boulder will be the locational host of Colorado Climate Week, hosting a series of speakers, panels, breakouts and exciting climate-related events at the Limelight Hotel.