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SUMMARY:Dance Party at the Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come dance\, eat\, and celebrate with us! We’re kicking off our Raíces de la Tierra season of free events  \, and celebrating some farm birthdays\, with a free dance party at our farm stand. Bring your energy\, your favorite people\, and an appetite — we’ll have a DJ and good music. \nThis event is part of the launch of Raíces de la Tierra (Roots of the Earth)\, a bilingual community program at Friends Farm celebrating Indigenous foodways\, traditional plant knowledge\, and community healing. All events are free or pay-what-you-can\, and open to everyone. No experience necessary — just show up ready to move. \n¡Ven a bailar\, comer\, y celebrar con nosotros! Abierto a todos. Comida\, plantas\, y música todo el día. \nWhen: Sunday 12:302pm\, June 7th \nWhere: BoCo Coop Farm Stand\, 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO \nCost: Free but donations are welcome
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/dance-party/
LOCATION:The Herbiculture Hub Farm\, 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Herbalist Training — Raíces de la Tierra
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout the Program \nThe Community Herbalist Training is a free\, hands-on intensive for community members who want to go deeper into traditional plant medicine. Over the course of the summer\, participants explore the roots of herbal knowledge — from plant constituents and culinary uses to folk traditions\, ceremonial practices\, and the rich differences between Mexican and Western herbalism. The program culminates in hands-on skill building: a guided herb walk and a workshop where participants make their own tinctures and teas to take home. \nThis training is part of Raíces de la Tierra\, a bilingual community program at Friends Farm honoring Indigenous foodways and building resilience through traditional plant knowledge. It is offered in English and Spanish and is designed for community members without formal training. Your lived experience and cultural knowledge are exactly what this program is built around. \n  \n\n  \nProgram Schedule \nAugust 5 — Introduction to Herbalism Constituents\, actions\, and uses: how plants work in the body and why. We’ll build a shared foundation for the rest of the program. \nAugust 12 — Wild Herbal Foods From the field to the table — exploring the wild edible and medicinal plants growing all around us and how to incorporate them into everyday food and healing. \nAugust 16 — Herb Walk (part of the general Raíces event series · Sunday) A guided walk through the herbal learning garden and surrounding landscape. Learn to identify plants in the field\, understand their growing habits\, and connect to the land they come from. \nAugust 18 — Plant Folklore & Practices Stories\, superstitions\, and wisdom passed down through generations. Exploring what folk traditions reveal about the deep relationship between people and plants. \nAugust 22 — Meet the Herbs: Hands-On Tincture & Tea Making Put it all together. Participants meet the plants up close\, then make their own tinctures and herbal tea blends to take home. A celebration of everything we’ve learned. \nSeptember 2 — Earth-Centered Healing Practices: Building Allyship with Plants An exploration of how to build a living relationship with plants as healers and allies — rooted in earth-centered practices\, reciprocity\, and deep listening to the natural world. \nSeptember 8 — Mexican Meets Western Herbalism A conversation about two rich traditions: the legacy of Mexican and Mesoamerican plant medicine alongside Western herbalism — where they overlap\, where they differ\, and what each has to teach. \n  \n\n  \n✦ One-on-One Mentorship \nIn addition to the group sessions\, each participant receives two individual mentorship meetings with a program facilitator. These are your dedicated time to go deeper on what you’re learning\, ask questions you didn’t get to in the group\, and get personalized guidance on your herbal practice and peer educator journey. Scheduling is flexible and can be done in person at Friends Farm or by phone. \n  \n\n  \nTickets & Pricing \nThis program uses a two-tier ticketing structure to ensure access for everyone: \n\n🌿 10 Free spots — needs-based or BIPOC community members Free registration for community members who self-identify as BIPOC or for whom cost is a barrier. No income verification\, no questions asked.\n🌱 5 Paid spots — $300 for the full program Paid tickets help subsidize free spots for community members who need them. All materials are included for all participants.\n\nWe believe no one should be priced out of this knowledge. If cost is a barrier and the free spots are full\, please reach out — we will do our best to accommodate you. \n  \n\n  \nDetails \n\nTotal spots: 15 participants\nLocation: Friends Farm\, Lafayette\, CO (on traditional Arapaho\, Cheyenne\, and Ute territories)\nAll materials provided for all participants\n\nRegister / Más información: friendsfarm.org/events Questions: oliver.aurand@gmail.com · 757-971-3416
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/herbalist-training/
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SUMMARY:Mycelium Magic: Introduction to Mushroom Cultivation / Magia del Micelio : Introducción al Cultivo de Hongos
DESCRIPTION:Mycelium Magic – A Roots of the Earth Workshop at BoCo Coop Farm Stand \n  \nDescripción en español a continuación — por favor desplácese hacia abajo \n\nJoin James Wieser & Zuza Bohley of Love4Nature at the BoCo Coop Farm Stand for a hands-on introduction to growing your own mushrooms at home. Learn how to cultivate gourmet and medicinal fungi while discovering the incredible world of mycelial networks that sustain all life. \nIn this outdoor workshop\, you’ll discover: \n\nHow mycelium forms vast underground networks\, connecting and communicating beneath the soil\nThe crucial role fungi play as nature’s recyclers and ecosystem builders\nSimple techniques for growing mushrooms in your own home or garden\nThe difference between saprotrophic\, mycorrhizal\, and endophytic fungi\nHow to care for and maintain your mushroom cultivation\n\nYou’ll take home: A mycelium grow bag\, plus the knowledge to continue growing your own mushrooms! \nNo prior experience necessary. All materials provided — just bring a notebook for notes and questions. \nWhat to expect: This is an outdoor demonstration-style workshop. We’ll explore the fundamentals of mushroom cultivation through hands-on learning and give you a mushroom bag to take home. \n\nDetails \n\nLocation: BoCo Coop Farm Stand · 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO (Address and parking instructions provided to all who RSVP)\nCost: Free · For those who are able\, donations of $10–$20 are warmly welcomed to compensate our presenters generously\nLanguage: Bilingual — English & Spanish\n\nFacilitated by: James Wieser & Zuza Bohley\, Love4Nature Contact:  zuzabohley@gmail.com  Learn more: love4nature.org \n\nRegister / More information: friendsfarm.org/events \n\nThis event is part of Raíces de la Tierra — Roots of the Earth — a 4-month bilingual community program at Friends Farm running June through September 2026. Through free workshops\, monthly farm stand days\, and a Community Herbalist Training\, we gather BIPOC\, immigrant\, and low-income community members around plants\, food\, and land-based healing. All events are free or pay-what-you-can\, in English and Spanish\, and open to everyone. Held on the traditional territories of the Arapaho\, Cheyenne\, and Ute peoples. \n  \n  \n  \nMagia del Micelio – Un Taller de Raíces de la Tierra en BoCo Coop Farm Stand \n\nÚnase a James Wieser y Zuza Bohley de Love4Nature en el BoCo Coop Farm Stand para una introducción práctica al cultivo de hongos en casa. Aprenda a cultivar hongos gourmet y medicinales mientras descubre el increíble mundo de las redes miceliales que sostienen toda la vida. \nEn este taller al aire libre\, descubrirá: \n\nCómo el micelio forma vastas redes subterráneas\, conectándose y comunicándose bajo el suelo\nEl papel crucial que juegan los hongos como recicladores de la naturaleza y constructores de ecosistemas\nTécnicas sencillas para cultivar hongos en su propio hogar o jardín\nLa diferencia entre hongos saprotróficos\, micorrízicos y endofíticos\nCómo cuidar y mantener su cultivo de hongos\n\nSe llevará a casa: ¡Una bolsa de cultivo de micelio\, más el conocimiento para seguir cultivando sus propios hongos! \nNo se requiere experiencia previa. Todos los materiales están incluidos — ¡solo traiga un cuaderno para notas y preguntas! \nQué esperar: Este es un taller de demostración al aire libre. Exploraremos los fundamentos del cultivo de hongos a través del aprendizaje práctico y le daremos una bolsa de hongos para llevar a casa. \n\nDetalles \n\nUbicación: BoCo Coop Farm Stand · 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO (Instrucciones de dirección y estacionamiento proporcionadas a quienes confirmen su asistencia)\nCosto: Gratuito · Para quienes puedan\, se agradece una donación de $10–$20 para compensar generosamente a nuestros presentadores\nIdioma: Bilingüe — English & Español\n\nFacilitado por: James Wieser y Zuza Bohley\, Love4Nature Contacto: zuzabohley@gmail.com Más información: love4nature.org \n\nInscríbase / More information: friendsfarm.org/events \n\nEste evento es parte de Raíces de la Tierra — Raíces de la Tierra — un programa comunitario bilingüe de 4 meses en Friends Farm que se lleva a cabo de junio a septiembre de 2026. A través de talleres gratuitos\, días de puesto de granja mensuales y una Formación de Herbalistas Comunitarios\, reunimos a miembros de la comunidad BIPOC\, inmigrantes y familias de bajos ingresos alrededor de las plantas\, la alimentación y la sanación basada en la tierra. Todos los eventos son gratuitos o pague lo que pueda\, en inglés y español\, y abiertos a todos. Celebrado en los territorios tradicionales de los pueblos Arapaho\, Cheyenne y Ute.
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/mycelium-magic/
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SUMMARY:Summer Foraging and Herb Walk with Catherine Hunziker  /  Caminata de Forrajeo y Hierbas de Verano con Catherine Hunziker
DESCRIPTION:Herb Walk & Foraging Class at the Herbiculture Hub Farm  A Raíces de la Tierra Workshop in Collaboration with The Herbiculture Project \n  \nDescripción en español a continuación — por favor desplácese hacia abajo \n\nJoin us on Saturday\, August 16th from 10am–12:30pm for a herb walk and foraging class at the Herbiculture Hub Farm! We’ll explore the medicinal demonstration garden and take a walk around the whole farm to discover wild medicinals and edibles across several different microclimates. We’ll discuss herbs that thrive in our Colorado climate\, learn how to use them for a wide range of purposes\, and explore basic identification tools and major plant families to fast-track your plant learning journey. \nThis event marks the first collaboration between The Herbiculture Project and Friends Farm — two organizations united by a belief in deep community around food and medicine. We would love for you to be co-creators on this journey with us! \n\nYour Teachers \nCatherine Hunziker is an herbalist with over 40 years of experience who built WishGarden Herbs from a small midwife business into a national brand. Her new nonprofit\, The Herbiculture Project\, seeks to localize herbal supply chains and help communities take control of their health while helping farmers become more profitable and regenerative. \nOliver Aurand is an organic farmer and founder of Friends Farm with 10 years of experience in permaculture\, botany\, foraging\, and survival skills. He has taught classes across multiple states and applies his knowledge of varied ecosystems and foodways to share a holistic view of our natural world. \n\nDetails \n\nDate: Saturday\, August 16 · 10am–12:30pm\nLocation: The Herbiculture Hub Farm · 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO 80027\nCost: Sliding scale · $35–$45\nLanguage: Bilingual — English & Spanish\n\nQuestions? Contact Oliver at 757-971-3416 or hellofriendsfarm@gmail.com  Learn more about The Herbiculture Project: theherbicultureproject.org \n\nRegister / More information: friendsfarm.org/events \n\nThis event is part of Raíces de la Tierra — Roots of the Earth — a 4-month bilingual community program at Friends Farm running June through September 2026. Through free workshops\, monthly farm stand days\, and a Community Herbalist Training\, we gather BIPOC\, immigrant\, and low-income community members around plants\, food\, and land-based healing. All events are free or pay-what-you-can\, in English and Spanish\, and open to everyone. Held on the traditional territories of the Arapaho\, Cheyenne\, and Ute peoples. \n  \n  \n\n\nCaminata de Hierbas y Clase de Forrajeo en Herbiculture Hub Farm Un Taller de Raíces de la Tierra en Colaboración con The Herbiculture Project \n\n¡Únase a nosotros el sábado 16 de agosto de 10am a 12:30pm para una caminata de hierbas y clase de forrajeo en la Herbiculture Hub Farm! Exploraremos el jardín de demostración medicinal y daremos una caminata por toda la granja para descubrir plantas medicinales y comestibles silvestres en varios microclimas diferentes. Hablaremos sobre hierbas que prosperan en nuestro clima de Colorado\, aprenderemos a usarlas para una amplia variedad de propósitos\, y exploraremos herramientas básicas de identificación y las principales familias de plantas para acelerar su aprendizaje botánico. \nEste evento marca la primera colaboración entre The Herbiculture Project y Friends Farm — dos organizaciones unidas por la creencia en una comunidad profunda alrededor de la comida y la medicina. ¡Nos encantaría que usted sea co-creador/a en este camino con nosotros! \n\nSus Maestros \nCatherine Hunziker es una herbalista con más de 40 años de experiencia que construyó WishGarden Herbs desde un pequeño negocio de partera hasta una marca nacional. Su nueva organización sin fines de lucro\, The Herbiculture Project\, busca localizar las cadenas de suministro de hierbas y ayudar a las comunidades a tomar control de su salud\, al mismo tiempo que ayuda a los agricultores a ser más rentables y regenerativos. \nOliver Aurand es agricultor orgánico y fundador de Friends Farm con 10 años de experiencia en permacultura\, botánica\, forrajeo y habilidades de supervivencia. Ha enseñado clases en varios estados y aplica su conocimiento de ecosistemas variados y tradiciones alimentarias para compartir una visión holística de nuestro mundo natural. \n\nDetalles \n\nFecha: Sábado\, 16 de agosto · 10am–12:30pm\nUbicación: The Herbiculture Hub Farm · 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO 80027\nCosto: Escala móvil · $35–$45\nIdioma: Bilingüe — English & Español\n\n¿Preguntas? Contacte a Oliver al 757-971-3416 o hellofriendsfarm@gmail.com Más información sobre The Herbiculture Project: theherbicultureproject.org \n\nTraducción en vivo al español disponible para este evento. Si desea traducción\, comuníquese con Christina a: cholabb@aol.com o 561-870-4150 \nInscríbase / More information: friendsfarm.org/events \n\nEste evento es parte de Raíces de la Tierra — Raíces de la Tierra — un programa comunitario bilingüe de 4 meses en Friends Farm que se lleva a cabo de junio a septiembre de 2026. A través de talleres gratuitos\, días de puesto de granja mensuales y una Formación de Herbalistas Comunitarios\, reunimos a miembros de la comunidad BIPOC\, inmigrantes y familias de bajos ingresos alrededor de las plantas\, la alimentación y la sanación basada en la tierra. Todos los eventos son gratuitos o pague lo que pueda\, en inglés y español\, y abiertos a todos. Celebrado en los territorios tradicionales de los pueblos Arapaho\, Cheyenne y Ute.
URL:https://friendsfarm.org/events/summer-foraging/
LOCATION:The Herbiculture Hub Farm\, 9722 Empire Rd\, Louisville\, CO\, United States
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