Cultivating Community: Workshops and Resources

 

In collaboration with the Lake County Conservation District, C4 secured a National Association of Conservation District Urban Agriculture Conservation grant to reduce barriers to urban agriculture in the spring and summer of 2024.  

 

Stay tuned for updates on 2025 events, including a High Altitude Gardening Workshop tentatively schedule for April 19th and our annual Plant Sale, tentatively scheduled for May 30-31st, 2025.

Below are the workshops we hosted in 2024:

  • May 11th - Garden planning, seed starting & transplanting

  • May 18th - Raised Bed Building

  • June 22nd - Soil Health

  • July 20th - Mushroom Cultivation

  • August 24th - Leadville Garden Tour -

 
  • Free Raised Bed Gardening Kits: approximately: 15 kits including lumber, soil, and seeds. If interested, please contact lccdistrict@gmail.com or call 719-839-2865.

  • Free soil testing:  contact the Conservation District for more information at 719-839-2865.

  • Soil for sale at a reduced price for backyard raised beds from C4 farm.

  • Supported Community Garden Program: 8 stipends and free plot at Cloud City community garden, along with support from community and farmers. Lottery closed April 26th, 2024.