{"id":13065,"date":"2026-01-03T18:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T18:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dug.org\/?post_type=latest_news&#038;p=13065"},"modified":"2025-12-15T18:07:43","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:07:43","slug":"new-dug-workshops-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"latest_news","link":"https:\/\/dug.org\/latest-news\/new-dug-workshops-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New DUG Workshops for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"810\">As spring approaches and the gardening season stirs to life, DUG is sowing seeds of inspiration with a fresh lineup of workshops designed to uplift both new and seasoned gardeners across the Denver metro area. With hands-on learning, community connection, and practical skills at the heart of every class, DUG\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/dug.org\/learn\/workshop-calendar\/\">workshops<\/a> continue to cultivate resilient, joyful, and inclusive spaces where all gardeners can grow.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1080\">Whether you\u2019re looking to expand your knowledge of organic gardening, explore your creative connection to nature, or learn specialized skills for community impact, 2026 brings something for everyone. Below, we highlight a few standout offerings you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;2&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>NEW: Seed Starting for Community Distribution<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1586\">This <strong data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1236\">first-of-its-kind workshop<\/strong> invites participants to deepen their seed-starting knowledge <em data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1346\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">to\u00a0<em>support<\/em><\/span>\u00a0local seed access<\/em>. As gardeners increasingly embrace seed saving and sharing, this class bridges that practice with community distribution efforts\u2014empowering attendees to contribute back to Denver\u2019s gardening ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1752\"><em>You\u2019ll learn:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">\n<p data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1800\">Best practices to start strong, healthy seeds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1851\">\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1851\">Tips for cultivating seedlings ready for sharing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1913\">Strategies to support food sovereignty right here in Denver<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;2&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>NEW: Nature Journaling Series<\/h4>\n<p>Gardening isn\u2019t just about growing plants\u2014it\u2019s about deepening your connection with the natural world. DUG\u2019s Nature Journaling workshop series offer a creative and reflective space to observe, interpret, and appreciate the living landscape around us. Whether you\u2019re a seasoned artist or picking up a pencil for the first time, this series encourages curiosity, mindfulness, and a fresh way to see your garden and the broader environment.<\/p>\n<p><em>These workshops can be taken as a series or individually!<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1752\"><em>You\u2019ll learn:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">Botany basics and plant families<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">Flowers, color mixing, and artistic techniques<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">The wonder of seeds and seed pods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;2&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4>NEW: Fall Fruit Tree Care \u2013 Siting &amp; Selection<\/h4>\n<p>Fruit trees are long-term investments in your yard, community orchard, or shared garden space. This is a new 2026 addition tailored to support gardeners in siting, selecting, and caring for fruit trees through the changing seasons and equips participants with the skills to nurture productive, resilient trees that reward years of harvests to come.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1752\"><em>You\u2019ll learn:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">Choosing the right fruit tree for your site<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">Pruning essentials and seasonal maintenance<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1800\">Strategies to support tree health before winter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;2&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<p data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3793\">In addition to these exciting new offerings, DUG\u2019s 2026 calendar also features a variety of workshops across thematic areas like <strong data-start=\"3515\" data-end=\"3534\">Organic Growing<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3550\">Composting<\/strong>,<strong> Growing Mushrooms, Urban<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"3580\" data-end=\"3593\">Herbalism<\/strong>, and <strong data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3615\">Preservation<\/strong>\u2014from foundational classes like <em data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3676\">Basics of Organic Gardening<\/em> to fun, seasonal specialties like <em data-start=\"3711\" data-end=\"3731\">Fruit Tree Pruning<\/em> and <em>Intro to Canning.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3795\" data-end=\"3968\">All workshops follow DUG\u2019s <strong data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3842\">Pay What You Can<\/strong> model\u2014ensuring that financial barriers don\u2019t stand between you and meaningful learning.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dug.org\/learn\/workshop-calendar\/\">explore all upcoming workshops<\/a><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":12917,"template":"","class_list":{"0":"post-13065","1":"latest_news","2":"type-latest_news","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"news_type-community"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/latest_news\/13065","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/latest_news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/latest_news"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/latest_news\/13065\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13071,"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/latest_news\/13065\/revisions\/13071"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12917"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dug.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13065"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}