Classes, Workshops, Walks, and Retreat Schedules
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Susan Evans, Master Gardener and Herbalist, teaches a variety of classes & workshops throughout the Denver-Metro area including cooking classes, gardening classes, medicinal herb education and home & body essentials. She is available to facilitate and instruct private lectures, gardening demonstrations and workshops for groups, businesses or organizations. Public and private classes can be combined or custom tailored to fit your interests. Other educational opportunities include Wild Herb and Edible Plant Walks, and Workshops & Retreats.
- June 2011
- Chillin’ with Summer Soups and Salads
Date: Tuesday June 7th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks and Rec/ Link Kitchen
Fee: $29.00 resident; $39.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Cool down that kitchen with easy, delicious soups and salads for patio/ picnic dining. We’ll make Spicy Gazpacho, Chilled Carrot Soup with Garden Herbs, Thai Chicken Salad, Italian Panzanella and Spinach Quinoa Salad with Cherries and Almonds. Finish with a sweet. Recipes and lunch included. Please bring a place setting. - Delicious Dishes from the Garden 2
Date: Thursday June 9th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 ; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Phone: 720-865-3656 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
In a rut with your fresh veggies and fruits? From Zucchini Provencal to Summer Melon Salsa you’ll learn dozens of delicious new ways to create culinary delights. We’ll use the freshest local produce to prepare a delicious, three course meal and discuss tips for selection and home storage. New Menu every month based on what’s in season. Bring a place setting and your appetite! - A Tapas Picnic ll
Date: Wednesday June 22nd, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 member; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Phone: 720-865-3656 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
Put some pizzazz in your outdoor dining with these elegant, delightful small bites. Great for picnics! Learn how to make Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade, Italian Caponata, Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs, Olives with Citrus and Rosemary, and Queso Fundido with chorizo and chips. Finish with a decadent sweet. Recipes and full meal included, please bring a place setting. - Tapas Picnic
Date: Wednesday June 29th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks and Rec/ Link Kitchen
Fee: $29.00 resident; $39.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Put some pizzazz in your outdoor dining with these delightful small bites. Learn how to make Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade, Italian Caponata, Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs, Olives with Citrus and Rosemary, Queso Fundido with chorizo and chips and spiced pepitas. Finish with a decadent sweet. Recipes and full meal included.
- July 2011
- Crested Butte Wildflower Festival
Date: Monday July 11th, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Crested Butte, Colorado
Fee:
Registration Details: Phone: 303-697-6060 Email: chrysalisherbs@aol.com
This is one of the best festivals of the summer in the gorgeous, high mountain setting of Crested Butte taking place from 7/11 - 7/17. I love teaching here every summer. Classes will be posted soon! - Delicicious Dishes from the Garden 3
Date: Thursday July 21st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 ; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Phone: 720-865-3656 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
In a rut with your fresh veggies and fruits? From Zucchini Provencal to Summer Melon Salsa you’ll learn dozens of delicious new ways to create culinary delights. We’ll use the freshest local produce to prepare a delicious, three course meal and discuss tips for selection and home storage. New Menu every month based on what’s in season. Bring a place setting and your appetite! - Chillin' with Summer Soups and Salads
Date: Wednesday July 27th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $29.00 resident; $39.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Phone: 720-865-3656 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
Cool down that kitchen with easy, delicious soups and salads for patio and picnic dining. We’ll make Spicy Gazpacho, Chilled Carrot Soup with Garden Herbs, Thai Chicken Salad, Italian Panzanella and Spinach Quinoa Salad with Cherries and Almonds. Finish with a sweet. Recipes and meal included, please bring a place setting.
- August 2011
- Urban Forager - Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plants
Date: Wednesday August 24th, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Bear Creek Park/ Lakewood Parks
Fee: $19.00 ; $29.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
From backyards to wild areas, nature provides us with a bounty of wild plants for eating and healing. Learn local plants, locations and preparation of wild plants for dining and first aid. We'll discuss responsible harvesting, and the best tools and guides for wild crafting. Discover the amazing plants you've been stepping on all these years. - Delicious Dishes from the Garden 4
Date: Thursday August 25th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 ; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Phone: 720-865-3656 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
In a rut with your fresh veggies and fruits? From Zucchini Provencal to Summer Melon Salsa you’ll learn dozens of delicious new ways to create culinary delights. We’ll use the freshest local produce to prepare a delicious, three course meal and discuss tips for selection and home storage. New Menu every month based on what’s in season. Bring a place setting and your appetite! - Edible Flower Feast
Date: Monday August 29th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 ; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Phone: 721-865-3656 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
Experience a sensory feast as we explore the world of edible flowers. Enjoy Herb Blossom Canapés, Chicken Curry Salad with Flower Confetti, Calendula Deviled Eggs and finish with Chocolate Mint Cupcakes and Lavender Cream. Learn how to candy flowers and herbs for gorgeous garnishes. Dinner and information on growing, harvesting and using edible flowers included. Please bring a place setting.
- September 2011
- Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class
Date: Wednesday September 7th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $42.00 member; $47.00 non-member
Registration Details: Phone: 720-865-3580 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
Discover the ease of preparing delicious dishes from south of the border. We’ll prepare Succulent Shrimp in Avocado Cups, warming New Mexico Winter Chili, scrumptious Chicken with Pumpkinseed Sauce, savory Corn/Zucchini/Pepper Medley and finish with a decadent sweet. Ole! - Mexican Fiesta Cooking Class
Date: Thursday September 8th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks, Link Kitchen
Fee: $29.00 resident; $39.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Discover the ease of preparing delicious dishes from south of the border. We’ll prepare Succulent Shrimp in Avocado Cups, warming New Mexico Winter Chili, scrumptious Chicken with Pumpkinseed Sauce, savory Corn/Zucchini/Pepper Medley and finish with a decadent sweet. Ole!
- October 2011
- Easy Kitchen and Herbal Remedies
Date: Wednesday October 26th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks - The Link
Fee: $39.00 resident; $49.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.rog
Join herbalist Susan Evans and learn dozens of inexpensive, effective remedies to prevent and alleviate winter illness. We’ll make a fortifying immune boosting soup, tasty elderberry antiviral syrup, a cold and flu tea and soothing lip balm for dry winter skin. Light dinner, handout, and take home samples included.
- November 2011
- Gifts from the Garden
Date: Tuesday November 1st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $44.00 member; $49.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3580 Email: registrar@botanicgardens.org
Make this holiday season special with gorgeous gifts you make yourself. We’ll design beautiful botanical bookmarks and dipped wildflower and herb candles. Learn how to make a healing calendula/lavender/comfrey lip balm, all purpose garden herb blend and decadent chocolate pecan bundles. Take home one of each. Light dinner and recipes included. - Winter Soups and Salads
Date: Tuesday November 8th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 member; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3580 Email: registrar@botanicgardens.org
Enjoy easy, delicious fall soups and salads. Great for holiday entertaining! Savor Roasted Garlic, Chicken and Chickpea Stew, Caramelized Vegetable and Meatball Soup, Butternut Squash Arugula Salad with Cranberries and Cider Vinaigrette, and crunchy Kale Waldorf Salad. We’ll finish with a fruit crisp. Dinner/recipes included. Please bring a place setting.
- January 2012
- Warming Winter Soups and Chowders
Date: Wednesday January 18th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks and Rec
Fee: $35.00 resident; $45.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Savory soups are easy, inexpensive, rich in vitamins and easy to freeze. We'll make Upstate Minestrone with Savory Sausage, New England Clam-Chowder and Butternut Squash Bisque with Chipotle Cream. We'll sample it all with bread and a sweet. Recipes and full dinner included. Yum! Please bring a place setting. - Warming Winter Soups and Chowders
Date: Thursday January 19th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 member; $44.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3620 Email: kavanaum@botanicgardens.org
Savory soups are easy, inexpensive, rich in vitamins and easy to freeze. We’ll make Upstate Minestrone with Savory Sausage, hearty New England Clam Chowder, and creamy Butternut Squash Bisque with Chipotle Cream. We’ll sample it all with bread and a sweet. Recipes and full dinner included. Yum! Please bring a place setting. Recipes and full dinner included. Please bring a place setting.
- February 2012
- Botanical Body Spa
Date: Tuesday February 7th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $42.00 member; $47.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3620 Email: kavanaum@botanicgardens.org
Discover how to make your own luxurious, home spa treatments from simple ingredients found in your kitchen and local health food store. We’ll make a calendula almond face scrub, a balancing facial toner, an exfoliating honey salt rub, a firming and cleansing French facial mask, and a revitalizing herbal hair rinse. Take home a sample of each. We’ll also discuss the amazing amount of body products you can make with fresh ingredients at home. From eye makeup remover to fruit facials, look gorgeous naturally. - Botanical Body Spa
Date: Wednesday February 8th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks and Rec
Fee: $35.00 resident; $45.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Class #110306-01; Register online; Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Discover how to make luxurious spa treatments from ingredients found in your kitchen and garden. We'll make an exfoliating face scrub, rose toner, cleansing mask, body salve and herbal hair rinse. We'll discuss easy, effective body products made with fresh produce and herbs. Recipes and samples included. Look gorgeous naturally!
- March 2012
- Mexican Fiesta, South of the Border Bounty
Date: Tuesday March 20th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $42.00 member; $47.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3620 Email: kavanaum@botanic.org
Discover the ease of preparing delicious dishes from south of the border. We ll prepare the classics, salsa, pico de gallo and guacamole and use them for garnishes for our Spinach and Cheese Enchiladas, Chicken Tortilla Soup, and Baja Citrus Shrimp Tacos. We ll finish with a sweet. Recipes and dinner included. Please bring a place setting. - Mexican Fiesta, South of the Border Bounty
Date: Wednesday March 21st, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks and Recreation
Fee: $35.00 resident; $45.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Class #110303-01; Register online; Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Discover the ease of preparing delicious dishes from south of the border. We'll prepare the classics, salsa, pico de gallo and guacamole and use them for garnishes for our Spinach and Cheese Enchiladas, Chicken Tortilla Soup, and Baja Citrus Shrimp Tacos. We'll finish with a sweet. Recipes and dinner included. Please bring a place setting.
- April 2012
- Herbal Tea Party
Date: Wednesday April 4th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lakewood Parks and Rec
Fee: $35.00 resident; $45.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Class #110304-01; Register online; Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
Discover the joys of high tea. We'll make an assortment of delicious finger sandwiches, fresh fruit jam and scrumptious lemon curd to serve with rose petal scones and fragrant floral tea. Chocolate Nut Clusters provide the perfect finish. Pinky finger at the ready! Recipes, generous tastings and take home samples included. - Herbal Tea Party
Date: Thursday April 5th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $42.00 member; $47.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3620 Email: kavanaum@botanicgardens.org
We’ll make an assortment of delicious finger sandwiches, fresh fruit jam and scrumptious lemon curd to serve with rose petal scones and fragrant floral tea. Chocolate Nut clusters provide the perfect finish. Pinky finger at the ready! Recipes, generous tastings, take home samples included. - The Cook's Herb Garden
Date: Tuesday April 10th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens
Fee: $39.00 member; $44.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3580 Email: registar@botanicgardens.org
Discover the numerous health and taste benefits of your own herb garden. We’ll cover growing, harvesting and culinary uses of 7 of the most popular culinary herbs including marjoram, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives and basil. We’ll make an all purpose, garden seasoning blend, and have a delicious, gourmet herbal dinner. Take home an herb blend and an extensive handout with recipes and growing instructions.
- May 2012
- Emerging Wild Greens of Spring
Date: Saturday May 19th, 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Bear Creek Lake Park
Fee: $19.00 resident; $29.00 non-resident
Registration Details: Class #110305-01; Register online; Phone: 303-987-5423 Email: launor@lakewood.org
The earth is greening and amongst the wildflowers the tender first greens of spring are emerging. Take a stroll and discover the culinary, medicinal and nutritional values of wild greens. We'll discuss dandelions, nettles, wild mint, chickweed and more. Discover the amazing plants you've been stepping on all these years. - Wild Edibles and Medicinals
Date: Sunday May 20th, 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Fee: $24.00 ; $29.00 non-member
Registration Details: Register online; Phone: 720-865-3620 Email: kavanaum@botanicgardens.org
Explore the treasure trove of wild herbs, medicinal plants and edible weeds common to every backyard with clinical herbalist Susan Evans. Learn how to make a blood cleansing tea from red clover, a tasty salad from lambs quarters, stop bleeding with yarrow and much more. Discover the amazing plants you’ve been stepping on all these years! Class will be held outdoors, please dress for the weather.
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