Category Archives: Special Event

Winter Market in Woodland Park

Congratulations to our friends at the Woodland Park Farmers Market for their successful run of Winter Markets at the Ute Pass Event Center.

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Backyard Chickens Okay in Woodland Park!

Backyard chickens are now legal in Woodland Park! After a public hearing and lengthy discussion, our City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance which stipulated requirements and set a modest permit fee for chicken coop and yard. Thanks to … Continue reading

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2012 Garden & Greenhouse Tour

The Harvest Center is pleased to announce its annual high altitude “Garden and Greenhouse” tour. This self-guided tour occurs 11:00 am – 4:00 pm August 25 & 26, 2012. Join this tour of personal gardens, community gardens and greenhouses in the … Continue reading

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Information Sources for Waldo Canyon Fire

Many Harvest Center members are concerned for the safety of the community as the Waldo Canyon wildfire spread to 2,000 acres in less than eight hours today.  Listed below are the information sources we are monitoring. Perhaps these links will … Continue reading

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Harvest Center Community Event

Join us 2-5pm at the Woodland Park Library for a celebration of Earth Day on April 20, 2012.  Over 20 exhibits sponsored by local school, community and businesses will highlight environmental, food and energy issues. The Pikes Peak Courier View … Continue reading

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Learn more about the seven events we’re either hosting or promoting during the month of September by visiting this web page.  

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2011 Garden & Greenhouse Tour

  Mark your calendar for 11am-4pm August 20 & 21.  The Harvest Center is hosting our 3rd Annual Garden and Greenhouse Tour.  The tour is self-guided and will cover Green Mountain Falls to Divide on Saturday and Divide to eastern … Continue reading

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Visiting Pascha’s EarthShip

Pascha’s EarthShip from Lee Willoughby on Vimeo. Pascha McKeough lives about 45 minutes southwest of Woodland Park, CO near Guffey in Park County at about 8700 ft elevation. She lives comfortably off the grid. The sun provides warmth and electricity. … Continue reading

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2009 Raised Bed Workshop

Ron Capen, Lee Willoughby, and James McNamara presented examples of raised bed design. All designs work for their intended purpose.  Kathy Willoughby conducted a “hands-on” demonstration of planting seeds in recycled cups. Ron Capen and Kathy Brandt’s “Varmint Resistant” raised … Continue reading

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