Ecology for Gardeners

Discover how growing with nature really works—and how your garden fits into the bigger picture! This course explores the core principles of ecology through the lens of Rocky Mountain gardening. Learn how plants, animals, soil, and climate interact, and how to apply these insights to create a thriving, sustainable garden. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to deepen your connection with the natural world, this class helps you garden smarter, not harder.

This course fulfills a requirement for the Rocky Mountain Gardening full series certificate program.

Date(s) and Time(s): March 31 and April 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m

Price: $120, $102 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Sheridan Samano

Sheridan is Co-founder and Principal Consultant of ReefsToRockies.com, a sustainable, conservation-based travel company. Sheridan has a master’s in biology from University of Colorado – Denver and a Bachelor of Science in wildlife and fisheries science from Texas A&M University. Sheridan is the author of “Best Birding Hikes - Colorado's Front Range” (2020).