The first session of the September in the Garden Education Program was well attended, leaving participants with new tools for implementing permaculture practices into their fall garden planning and lots of questions.
Throughout the remainder of the series, participants will explore a variety of topics, including harvest and preservation of fall crops, overwintering, soil health, garden bed preparation and growing in high-elevation climates.
The upcoming session will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association Vista Community Production Garden.
These sessions offer an opportunity to gather outdoors, learn directly in a community garden space and share experiences with fellow local growers. Classes will take place in the garden, and attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather and bring water and sun protection. Garden tools and gloves will be available.
Additionally, join us for our Quarterly Food Drive next weekend on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Market. Stop by our table to grab a shopping list to help stock local food pantries and support neighbors throughout Archuleta County.
For information about the Food Drive, including requested donation items, visit Healthy Archuleta’s Food Drive page: https://www.foodcoalition4archuleta.org/food-drive.html.
Child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT) classes have now started for this fall.
This free program for parents and caregivers of children ages 3 to 10, CPRT is a supportive small-group program that helps caregivers strengthen connection, trust, communication and confidence with their child.
Participants will gain practical tools and encouragement, dinner, and engaging child care weekly, running on Thursday evenings. Families interested in upcoming sessions are encouraged to complete the interest form at foodcoalition4archuleta.org/cprt.html.
Finally, Healthy Archuleta invites residents to register now for the Archuleta Health Fair and Expo, which will take place on Oct. 24 from 7 a.m. to noon at Pagosa Springs High School.
The event will connect community members with low-cost wellness labs, health resources, screenings, information and local support.
We are also looking for volunteers to support this important community event. Learn more and register at foodcoalition4archuleta.org/archuleta-health-fair-and-expo.html.
Visit Healthy Archuleta’s website, www.foodcoalition4archuleta.org, send us an email at fsfearchuleta@gmail.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to learn more about these events and to keep up to date on future activities.
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