“From the Ground Up” Workshop Weekend Featuring Will Allen of Growing Power
This two-day, intensive, hands-on workshop will show how sustainable, healthy local food production can be developed in an urban setting. This is a rare opportunity to experience Will Allen and the Growing Power program outside of Milwaukee.  This training offers the opportunity to learn, plan, develop, operate and sustain community food projects. Participants leave the workshop with improved skills that they can take back into their communities and pass on to others. These workshops are for both rural and urban projects.
Sat-Sun, Nov 14-15,
 Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm
The Urban Farm at Stapleton, 
10200 Smith Rd, Denver

First Bite Boulder:  A Local Celebration of World Class Dining
First Bite Boulder is an annual week long event highlighting the Boulder dining scene. For one full week, Boulder's top restaurants offer a special three course prix fixe dinner menu. The week celebrates Boulder's exceptional dining community and will help bring a well-deserved reputation into the national spotlight. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the establishments that make Boulder the culinary destination it is.
Sat, Nov 14-Nov 21
Various locations, Boulder

Book Signing: How the West Was Warmed:  Responding to Climate Change in the Rockies
In this collection of essays, noted environmentalist and Greenprint Denver founder Beth Conover develops a portrait of the wide range of responses to climate change in the Rocky Mountain West. For over two decades, this region has been a leader in addressing climate change, and today it is a hub of solutions to this pressing global issue.
Sat, Nov 14, 2-3pm
Tattered Cover Lodo, 1628 16th St, Denver

Cornucopia of Local
Cornucopia of Local is an indoor/outdoor Farmer’s Market featuring more than 30 local farmers and vendors, presentations on eating local, displays, live music, and fun! Join the delicious fun at this free community event.  Cornucopia of Local is part of a national effort to educate folks on the importance of helping sustain the uniqueness our local businesses provide to Boulder County.  Talk with local farmers, watch food demonstrations, sample fresh food and celebrate with live music.
Sat, Nov 21, 9am-3pm
Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St, Boulder

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