Seed swapBring some saved seeds to Bee Friendly Carbondale’s booth at Dandelion Day to share and exchange with others, this Saturday (May 10) from 10am to 4pm. Mountain Valley greenhouseMountain Valley Developmental Services has launched a $15,000 capital campaign to perform needed maintenance on a greenhouse which provides annual and perennial plants to homes and […]
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Main Line Social listo para hacer historia
Main Line Social no es solo un restaurante: es un nuevo espacio en Carbondale que unirá a la comunidad con buena comida, arquitectura memorable y valores como la inclusión, sostenibilidad y colaboración local.
Dandelion Day beckons
Dandelion Day is very nearly upon us. This Carbondale festival, now in its 27th year, is a celebration of sustainability and responsible Earth stewardship. It began in 1998 in concert with efforts to ban the use of herbicides in public parks, safeguarding the health of people, pets, pollinators and entire ecosystems. The dandelion became Carbondale’s […]
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Garden plotsThe Good Seed “Buena Semilla” community garden in Carbondale, next to The Orchard Church, still has plots available for folks who wish to grow their own organic food. Discover the joys of gardening, learn new techniques and connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts by joining this vibrant, supportive garden community. For more information, visit www.theorchardlife.com/community-garden, […]
Carbondale Report: Earth Day meeting posits drought resiliency planning
All trustees were present for the regular meeting on April 22, Earth Day, which began with a proclamation declaring May 3, 2025 as Carbondale’s Arbor Day. The proclamation included many beautiful statements about the role of trees. The consent agenda was approved including meeting minutes, seasonal deck licenses for Allegria and Bodegón, Dandelion Day permits, […]
‘subject/matr/mother’ — Carbondale Arts pays tribute to motherhood
the way i split open like a fruit and from my center delivered an entire forest of dreams. tell me that’s not magic. — “womb work” by Emory Hall As described in the pamphlet which accompanies an exhibit currently on display at The Launchpad, “matr” is the Latin root for “material,” “matter” and “maternity.” In […]
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Garden daysBee Friendly Carbondale invites you to help prepare pollinator gardens at the Thompson House, 301 Lewies Lane, on Saturday, April 26 and May 3, from 10am to 2pm. Snacks, refreshments and tools will be provided; volunteers are asked to bring gloves. Paint recyclingIn alignment with Earth Day, PaintCare — a nonprofit that operates Colorado’s […]
Family and friends carry on a local farming legacy
On Feb. 2, the Valley lost one of its most prolific young farmers to suicide. Casey Piscura, 39, was an ambitious entrepreneur and adept plant whisperer. He founded Wild Mountain Seeds, a for-profit seed-breeding business with the byproduct of abundant, delicious, organic vegetables. Later, he formed a nonprofit, Seed Peace, with the mission “to accelerate […]
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Autism awarenessAscendigo Autism Services invites businesses and individuals to display their commitment as advocates of neurodivergent inclusivity with a sign for their home or storefront, or a sticker for their car or water bottle. Bonfire Coffee and Dos Gringos are sending every cup of to-go coffee out the door with a custom “Inclusion Advocate” java […]
Glenwood rally draws a large crowd
Around 2,000 people showed up in Sayre Park on Saturday, April 5, for the Hands Off! rally organized by Mountain Action Indivisible in conjunction with more than 1,200 similar events throughout the country. It’s estimated that 5.2 million Americans participated nationally in demonstrations to protect various rights and social services. Speaking in Glenwood Springs were […]
