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¡Hasta luego Val!
6 months ago

¡Hasta luego Val!

Saying farewell to one of our Farm Park familia… Valen...

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Greenhouse Update
2 years ago

Greenhouse Update

Can you believe that it has been over a year since our green...

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Farm Incubation and Regenerative Agriculture Education in Rural Southern Colorado
2 years ago

Farm Incubation and Regenerative Agriculture Education in Rural Southern Colorado

Rio Grande Farm Park (RGFP) is a program of the nonprofit Sa...

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Rio Grande Farm Park Farmers Supply Local Food Pantries with $24,000 Worth of Produce in Pilot Year, 2020
2 years ago

Rio Grande Farm Park Farmers Supply Local Food Pantries with $24,000 Worth of Produce in Pilot Year, 2020

Pilot Year of Farm to Pantry Program was a Success Written b...

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Farm stand at the RGFP
3 years ago

Farm stand at the RGFP

Posted by Amber Middleton in August 2020 UPDATE: Farm Stand ...

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Rio Grande Farm Park Pilots Farm to Pantry Program
3 years ago

Rio Grande Farm Park Pilots Farm to Pantry Program

Farmers are providing fresh produce to various Alamosa food ...

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Greenhouse Fundraiser Matching Gift Challenge
3 years ago

Greenhouse Fundraiser Matching Gift Challenge

Check out the email content from week 1 of this campaign: ht...

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Environmental Education Update, Spring 2020
3 years ago

Environmental Education Update, Spring 2020

From the desk of Hannah Wallace, Environmental Education Coo...

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Projects Unfolding at the Park
3 years ago

Projects Unfolding at the Park

Spring 2020 Update from Meg Mercier Visitors and community m...

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Wonders of Getting Outside, Starting Your Garden, and Engaging with the Rio Grande Farm Park
3 years ago

Wonders of Getting Outside, Starting Your Garden, and Engaging with the Rio Grande Farm Park

Spring 2020 Newsletter update from Amber Middleton “I thin...

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Environmental Education is Growing at the Farm Park
3 years ago

Environmental Education is Growing at the Farm Park

An Update from Americorps Alpine Achiever, Hannah Wallace En...

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From the Desk of Amber Middleton
3 years ago

From the Desk of Amber Middleton

An Exciting Year to Come I am so grateful to be a part of th...

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Americorps VISTA Update
3 years ago

Americorps VISTA Update

Meg Mercier: Americorps VISTA Project Coordinator Upon my Au...

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A message from outgoing director Julie Mordecai
3 years ago

A message from outgoing director Julie Mordecai

Friends:  All great things come to an end-they say.&nbs...

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Colorado Gives Day is December 10th
3 years ago

Colorado Gives Day is December 10th

We are nearing the time of year where gratitude and giving t...

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Farm Park Awarded Grant from National Institute of Food & Agriculture
3 years ago

Farm Park Awarded Grant from National Institute of Food & Agriculture

$49,999 for Beginning Farmer & Rancher Development The R...

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Flow Into Gratitude for Strength and Healing
3 years ago

Flow Into Gratitude for Strength and Healing

Joyful Journey Yoga Retreat November 15-17 The owner of Moun...

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Mystery at Trinchera Ranch
3 years ago

Mystery at Trinchera Ranch

Fundraiser to benefit Rio Grande Farm Park October 25th-26th...

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Nature Play Area Grand Opening
4 years ago

Nature Play Area Grand Opening

Celebratory ribbon-cutting to take place on October 23rd, 20...

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Mystery at Trinchera Ranch
4 years ago

Mystery at Trinchera Ranch

Mystery at Trinchera Ranch October 25 @ 6:00 pm –...

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Yoga Retreat with Becca Jessen
4 years ago

Yoga Retreat with Becca Jessen

Yoga Retreat with Becca Jessen November 15 @ 4:00 pm &#...

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Permanent Acquisition and Protection of Polston School Property
7 years ago

Permanent Acquisition and Protection of Polston School Property

  The Trust for Public Land (TPL), the San Luis Valley ...

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Alamosa City Council accepts Rio Grande trail easement: January 2016
7 years ago

Alamosa City Council accepts Rio Grande trail easement: January 2016

Press | Rio Grande Healthy Living Park At the Alamosa city c...

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Healthy Living Park wish list complete
7 years ago

Healthy Living Park wish list complete

Press | Rio Grande Healthy Living Park “Healthy Living Par...

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Colorado community makes a stand for their Healthy Living Park dream… and wins!
7 years ago

Colorado community makes a stand for their Healthy Living Park dream… and wins!

Press | Rio Grande Healthy Living Park “Colorado community...

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Rio Grande Farm Park

Friday March 31st, 2023

With such a short growing season in our high-elevation desert climate, this greenhouse is our saving grace. We can extend our growing season and diversify the types of produce we're able to grow.

We've got lettuce planted, chicks brooding, and seeds started. The growing season is already off to an abundant start! ... See MoreSee Less

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Rio Grande Farm Park
Rio Grande Farm Park

Friday March 31st, 2023

Join us for an exciting workshop on anaerobic digestion and learn how this centuries-old technology can benefit your community! Anaerobic digestion has been used all over the world to generate methane-containing biogas, and it's time for San Luis Valley to catch up.

In this workshop taught by Nick Chambers, we'll explore how anaerobic digesters can serve the purpose of a septic tank to treat wastewater while creating a carbon-neutral gas for home cooking. This means that not only can you reduce your carbon footprint, but you can also utilize the effluent as fertilizer for your garden.

The reasons why anaerobic digestion hasn't been utilized until recently for small-scale in the US are largely due to cultural perspectives and fossil energy structures. However, we believe that by designing for biogas to be used for cooking in homes, we can force a redesign of the whole house to incorporate a full carbon-neutral portfolio of renewable energy and fertilizer use and generation for the surrounding soils.

This workshop is perfect for anyone who is interested in sustainable living, renewable energy, or just wants to learn more about anaerobic digestion. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn about the future of sustainable energy!

ABOUT YOUR ANAEROBIC TEACHER:

Nicholas Chambers has been a small farmer, Colorado local food entrepreneur, and developer of historic properties into Renewable Energy Parks. He has taught at the biofuels lab at Santa Fe Community College for over 15 years, where they teach biodiesel, ethanol, wood chip gasification, anaerobic digestion, solar, and algae. He has designed, built, and installed biogas digesters around South Central Colorado and is now currently working on a larger scale project funded by the EPA for light eco-industrial park where the by-products of one industry are the inputs for another. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rio Grande Farm Park
Rio Grande Farm Park

Thursday March 30th, 2023

A huge shoutout to the SLV Seed Exchange for supporting our high school summer program, Rising Stewards. We hope to see you at the Seed Exchange this weekend! ... See MoreSee Less

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Rio Grande Farm Park
Rio Grande Farm Park

Thursday March 30th, 2023

The land is waking up.
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La tierra está despertando. ... See MoreSee Less

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Rio Grande Farm Park
Rio Grande Farm Park

Thursday March 30th, 2023

Calling all tree lovers in the San Luis Valley! 🍎🌳🌱 Join us for our upcoming Small Tree Pruning Workshop in partnership with the Colorado State Forest Service at the beautiful Rio Grande Farm Park in Alamosa, CO.

Register here: https://bit.ly/RGFPevents

Join us on Thursday to learn the art and science of pruning small trees. Our expert instructors will teach you how to maintain healthy and productive trees, ensuring a bountiful harvest for years to come.

This workshop is perfect for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, gardening, or just learning a new skill! Registration is now open, and spaces are limited, so sign up today! Click the link in our bio to reserve your spot. 🌞🍏🌳

¡Llamando a todos los amantes de los árboles en el Valle de San Luis! 🍎🌳🌱 Únase a nosotros para nuestro próximo taller de poda de árboles pequeños en asociación con el Servicio Forestal del Estado de Colorado en el hermoso Rio Grande Farm Park en Alamosa, CO.

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Únase a nosotros el jueves para aprender el arte y la ciencia de podar árboles pequeños. Nuestros instructores expertos le enseñarán cómo mantener árboles sanos y productivos, asegurando una cosecha abundante en los años venideros.

¡Este taller es perfecto para cualquier persona interesada en agricultura sostenible, jardinería o simplemente aprender una nueva habilidad! El registro ya está abierto y los espacios son limitados, ¡así que regístrese hoy! Haz clic en el enlace de nuestra biografía para reservar tu lugar. 🌞🍏🌳 ... See MoreSee Less

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San Luis Valley Local Foods Coalition 412 State Ave Alamosa, CO 81101

Rio Grande Farm Park 6935 Hwy 17 Alamosa, CO 81101

PO Box 181 Alamosa, CO 81101

Phone: (719) 937-2319

Email: directorslvlocalfoods@gmail.com

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