Growing a Native Herb Garden in Colorado

Welcome to Growing a Native Herb Garden in Colorado!

Join us for a half-day workshop that aims to explore the exciting worlds of herbs and pollinator habitats, and how well they can intersect here in Colorado.

We will talk about the importance of Native plants and pollinator habitats, their positive impact on the ecosystem, and how you can start your pollinator herb garden. We will discuss a comprehensive list of herbs, shrubs, and trees that are native to Colorado, looking at both their herbal actions and their growth habits. We will additionally briefly touch on the ethical harvesting of plants in your gardens and nature. You will leave with knowledge on how to prepare for, design, and plant a pollinator garden filled with herbs and plants to support you and your local ecosystem.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm MST
• Location: Lafayette, CO

A light lunch will be provided. Please bring snacks or lunch for yourself if you have specific dietary requirements.

Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow gardeners and herbalists, and discover the fascinating world of native herbs and pollinators!

All experience and garden configurations welcome!

Parking and Logistical Information: This workshop is being hosted in a private community. While parking is free, it is also limited. Car-pooling, biking, and busing are all recommended and appreciated to keep parking spots open for residents and other event attendees.

Accessibility Information:

• This workshop will be held entirely indoors in a two-story community building on the second floor.
• There will be seating available, and it will be in a lecture-style format with information packets available and a slideshow.
• There are two bathrooms, one gender-neutral and one labeled "women."
• There are two options to reach the workshop space, one with stairs through the lower level, and one around the building and up an outdoor hill and ramp to get inside the building. There will be signage and people to help direct around the parking areas and building entrances.
• Please refrain from wearing any strong fragrances, perfumes, or colognes to this event.
• In the spirit of a "COVID-safer" event, masks are strongly encouraged. Windows will be kept open along with filtered box fans and an air purifier in the room. If you have recently been sick or been around someone who is sick, please wear a mask to help keep other participants safe. Thank you!
• If you have any questions about accessibility, including requests for accommodations, please reach out to the organizer using the "Contact Organizer" link below.

Ticket and Fundraiser Information

"Growing a Native Herb Garden" is a fundraiser to financially support Kae in receiving gender-affirming surgery. We are raising money to help them pay medical bills and to support their comfort and care during their healing time.

Kae (they/them/theirs) is a local herbalist and gardener who has taken extensive classes and workshops in herbalism, native plant and pollinator garden creation, and botany. They are so excited to share this event with people for the first time and greatly appreciate the support from friends, family, and community members.

This event is donation-based, using a sliding scale based on individual financial context.

Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Below is a helpful sliding scale guide to help inform donation amounts. For more detailed information, or to help decide how much to donate, check out https://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/sliding-scale.

"Privileged" Suggested Donation: $30+

"Supported" Suggested Donation: $15-$25

"Solidarity" Suggested Donation: $0*-$10

*Eventbrite does not allow for a $0 ticket. If you need a free ticket, please contact the organizer, and we will ensure you have a spot at the event.

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