• Homestead Detectives

    Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center Are you ready for an adventure that’s part treasure hunt, part time machine, and ALL fun? Grab your explorer hat and your magnifying glass. It’s time to step into the past and discover the amazing skills of homesteading!

  • Soil, Science and Seeds

    Salida Middle School Garden Have you ever wondered what’s under your feet? This week in the garden we will explore soil and seeds by digging in and exploring the world […]

  • Farmer Monday

    Join us on Mondays to explore the daily lives of farmers and ranchers. We will kick off each Monday with farm or ranch chores, and then we’ll explore a new […]

  • Ranch Production and Preservation

    Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center Ready to roll up your sleeves, step into the boots of a real rancher, and learn how life on the ranch was a lot of […]

  • Guidestone Farm Camp at Headwater Farm in BV!

    Headwater Farm, Buena Vista Headwater Farm in Buena Vista and Guidestone are joining forces! Come join us for 3 packed days of fun at Headwaters. Experience the magic of Guidestone that you know and love in an exciting new space. Learn about different farming practices, enjoy the mountain views, and connect with the BV community!

  • Music @ The Mill – Kick Off to Summer Square Dance

    Hutchinson Ranch 6700 Old Corral Rd, Salida, CO

    Returning this summer is a community favorite: Music at the Mill on the beautiful Hutchinson Ranch! First up, the Kick Off to Summer Square Dance! Wood Fired Pizza by Divided Pie and Cash Bar Available Music by the Big Silly Stringband (Lizzy Plotkin, Matt Lackey, Casey Houlihan) Dance Calling by Andrea Earley Coen No Experience […]

    $15
  • Little Sprouts

    Longfellow Elementary School Garden Join us at the Longfellow Elementary School Garden to explore the farm with your little one(s). Each program will include themed activities, stories, songs and more.  Grownups… join your little ones for a fun morning in the garden! June 4: Potatoes and Sunflowers June 18: Taller, Smaller, Taste and Smell July […]

  • June Plant Sale

    Community & School Farm 1455 Holman Ave, Salida, CO

    Join us for the June Plant Sale! Saturday, June 6 9am-1pm Community & School Farm, 1455 Holman Ave Pre-orders available. Walk-ups welcome!

  • Rancher Monday

    Join us on Mondays to explore the daily lives of farmers and ranchers. We will kick off each Monday with farm or ranch chores, and then we’ll explore a new theme each session with hands-on activities and adventures! Guest instructors who are experts in their fields will enrich our experience. June 1st – Farmer Monday: […]

  • Animals Communicate Too

    Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center Did you know animals have their own ways of talking to each other- and to us? We will explore how different animals communicate using sounds, body language, scents, and signals. Through games, stories, crafts, and outdoor activities, you will learn to better understand the animals around you. It is full […]

  • Planting, Painting & Perennials

    Salida Middle School Garden Get ready for a creative and hands-on garden adventure! This week, we’ll plant out the garden for the season, uncover the secrets of perennial plants, and explore how nature and art connect. Campers will experiment with natural paints, craft beautiful works of art, and get their hands dirty learning, planting, and […]

  • Little Spurs

    Hutchinson Homestead & Learning Center Join us at the Hutchinson Homestead to explore the ranch with your little one(s). Each program will include a visit to the Homestead animals, themed activities, stories, songs and more. Grownups…join your little ones for a fun morning on the ranch! June 11: Animals on the Ranch June 25: Life on […]