2026 Program Theme: What Makes a Garden Grow?
Healthy Archuleta 2026 Kids in the Mountain Garden Education (KIMGE) Program: Wednesdays in August (5, 12, 19, 26) from 5:15 -7:15 pm at the Vista Community Clubhouse and Garden. The program is designed as a 4 week series with interconnected learning and activities. We strongly encourage families to attend all four sessions.
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This year, we're excited to introduce KIMGE, your Chief Garden Adventurer! KIMGE is here to explore with our young community members what makes a garden grow: sun, water, soil, care, and community working together.
Register Here
This year, we're excited to introduce KIMGE, your Chief Garden Adventurer! KIMGE is here to explore with our young community members what makes a garden grow: sun, water, soil, care, and community working together.
My Biography:
Species: Colorado Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis
Role: Chief Garden Adventurer, Head Forager, & Safety Guide
Home Base: High up in the rugged peaks surrounding Pagosa Springs, Colorado,
but you can find him hanging out at the Vista Community Gardens every Wednesday in August!
I was born high above the timberline in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, I grew up learning everything there is to know about surviving and thriving in the mountain ecosystem. While other bighorn sheep are famous for their incredible balance, nimble hooves, and powerful curved horns, I have a unique passion that sets me apart from the rest of the herd: growing food!
Instead of just munching on wild mountain grasses, I fell in love with the vibrant colors and rich history of cultivated gardens. I realized that the exact same things that make me strong, clean mountain water, rich soil, bright sunshine, and healthy plants are things I could share with the local kids in my community. This summer, I am bounding down from the Pagosa peaks to the Vista Clubhouse to show young "Garden Heroes" how much fun it is to get your hands dirty growing food, preparing meals, and protecting our environment!
Can’t Wait to Meet You in August! Register for the 2026 KIMGE Garden Program Here!
Species: Colorado Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Ovis canadensis
Role: Chief Garden Adventurer, Head Forager, & Safety Guide
Home Base: High up in the rugged peaks surrounding Pagosa Springs, Colorado,
but you can find him hanging out at the Vista Community Gardens every Wednesday in August!
I was born high above the timberline in the beautiful San Juan Mountains, I grew up learning everything there is to know about surviving and thriving in the mountain ecosystem. While other bighorn sheep are famous for their incredible balance, nimble hooves, and powerful curved horns, I have a unique passion that sets me apart from the rest of the herd: growing food!
Instead of just munching on wild mountain grasses, I fell in love with the vibrant colors and rich history of cultivated gardens. I realized that the exact same things that make me strong, clean mountain water, rich soil, bright sunshine, and healthy plants are things I could share with the local kids in my community. This summer, I am bounding down from the Pagosa peaks to the Vista Clubhouse to show young "Garden Heroes" how much fun it is to get your hands dirty growing food, preparing meals, and protecting our environment!
Can’t Wait to Meet You in August! Register for the 2026 KIMGE Garden Program Here!
2025 Program Theme: Garden Adventures for Kids
Join us for this drop-in, family friendly way for kids to learn, have fun and, get to know more about the Pagosa Springs Community Garden, all free of charge. Kids will learn all about how plants grow, why gardening is good for us, and how it can help our town!
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All 4 sessions will take place on Saturday mornings at 9am at the Pagosa Springs Community Garden (located on the riverwalk trail near the domes). For more information, please send us an email at [email protected].
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Session Dates and Topics
July 19th - Make a Plant Buddy
We will be decorating small pots with googly eyes and paints to create our own plant buddies to take home. We will fill the pots with indoor friendly plants that grow into our buddies' hair!
August 2nd - Brighten the Garden
Our garden needs some new signs. Come help members of the community garden paint signs and rocks to add color and information to our garden. This activity is appropriate for most ages. Adults are encouraged to participate.
August 16th - Exploring the Garden
We will be using flowers, leaves, sticks and whatever else nature provides to make beautiful paintings to take home.
August 30th - Stained Glass Mosaic
We will be using nature and craft supplies to make our own stained ‘glass’ windows. Come create a beautiful piece of art and capture the last signs of summer to take home with you.
We will be decorating small pots with googly eyes and paints to create our own plant buddies to take home. We will fill the pots with indoor friendly plants that grow into our buddies' hair!
August 2nd - Brighten the Garden
Our garden needs some new signs. Come help members of the community garden paint signs and rocks to add color and information to our garden. This activity is appropriate for most ages. Adults are encouraged to participate.
August 16th - Exploring the Garden
We will be using flowers, leaves, sticks and whatever else nature provides to make beautiful paintings to take home.
August 30th - Stained Glass Mosaic
We will be using nature and craft supplies to make our own stained ‘glass’ windows. Come create a beautiful piece of art and capture the last signs of summer to take home with you.
We will try and have ample supplies however this will be first come first served so arrive on time. There is no charge for supplies.
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2021 Program Theme: Garden to Table, Making the ConnectionJoin us for a Family Garden Education Program. Families will take part in hands-on garden education and heritage cooking classes. Space is limited to the first 12 families who register for each session.
When? Wednesdays from 3:45 - 6:00 pm August 18, August 25, September 8, and September 15 Where? PLPOA Community Garden and Clubhouse, 230 Port Ave Who? Families with children ages 5-12 (an adult must attend with their child) |