Join Slow Food Denver for a fun, hands-on Earth Day celebration! We’re bringing the community together at the Edgewater Public Market to explore the joys of local food, sustainable gardening, and mindful living.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a curious eater, this event offers something for everyone. Learn about our signature Seed to Plate youth programming, meet local sustainability leaders & businesses, and discover practical ways to care for our planet right here in Denver.

Hands-On Activities for All Ages:

Get your hands dirty and your taste buds inspired with our interactive stations:

Plant Your Own Seedling: Take home a start for your spring garden
Buy Local Seedings: Grown by students at Edgewater Elementary
Make Your Own Flavored Popcorn: A delicious lesson in local snacking
Custom Herbal Tea Packets: Blend your own tea using beautiful edible flowers
Compost 101: Learn the "how-to" of turning food scraps into garden gold
Seed Matching Game: Test your knowledge of Colorado’s diverse crops
“Drink Your Garden”: Discover how to craft sustainable, "better-for-you" beverages at home using verjus, shrubs and locally grown garnishes
Learn about Heat Pumps: Test out a thermal energy camera to learn about home energy savings & comfort

Meet Our Partners & Vendors:

Connect with the organizations driving change in our local food system:

Slow Food Denver
Denver Urban Gardens (DUG)
We Don’t Waste
Grow Local Colorado
Blooming Kitchen
Edgewater Sustainability Board
Edgewater Elementary School
Horizon Verjus

Shop & Eat for a Cause:

While you're enjoying the festivities, be sure to visit Gladys and Bibamba within the market. Both businesses are hosting a "give back" day during the event – meaning a portion of your purchase goes directly toward supporting Slow Food Denver’s mission-based programming!

Come celebrate, learn, and grow with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

Check out these other Earth Day-inspired events from Slow Food Denver on Saturday, April 18th:

Urban Foraging Walk

Environmental Film Showcase

Contact the host of Earth Day Celebration

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