Columbine Garden Club

Blossoms and Beverages Garden Tour
2025-08-13 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Debbi Novotny’s Home, 121 Mill Creek Road, Dumont, Colorado, 80436
Start at 1 PM at Debbi Novotny’s – 121 Mill Creek Rd.
Then at 2PM go to Stephanie Blocher’s – 852 Mill Creek Rd.
End up at Sandy Meier’s at 3PM – 1167 Mill Creek Rd.

Blossoms and Beverages Garden Tour
2025-07-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Susy Foley’s, 1146 Colorado Blvd, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
We will start at Susy Foley’s garden at 3:00, followed by Kerry Tierney’s at 4:00, and finally Tobi Howell’s at 5:00. We can take some time to visit, get garden ideas, and have a light snack and drink.

The locations are:
Susy Foley
1146 Colorado Blvd

Kerry Tierney
417 15th Ave

Tobi Howell
399 Virginia Canyon Rd.

CGC Annual Plant Sale
2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | CO

CGC Members and Friends only Plant Sale
2025-06-05 15:00 - 18:00 | CO

Plant Delivery for Plant Sale
2025-06-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Volunteers needed to help unload plants.

Planting for the Elks Landscape Project
2025-06-01 11:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States

Mill Creek Valley Historical Society Yard Sale
2025-05-23 09:00 - 2025-05-25 16:00 | Dumont Scool

Idaho Springs City Clean Up
2025-05-17 | CO
Volunteers are needed to help clean up along the water-wheel area.
If you can help, please let Nancy Spletzer know.

Historical Society of Idaho Springs Gala
2025-05-16 17:30 - 23:00 | Blackstone Rivers Ranch, 3673 Chicago Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Come out and support the Historical Society. There will be dinner, live and silent auctions, a band, and dancing!

Plant Giveaway and Bake Sale
2025-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Project Support Senior Center, 1402 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States

May Meeting
2025-05-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Rock Painting with Larrice Sell and Wendy Binninger

Social Ethics Club 125th Anniversary High Tea
2025-05-03 12:00 | Castle Eyrie, 1828 Illinois Street, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Come celebrate the anniversary of the first club in clear creek county!

April Meeting
2025-04-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Rain Barrels

March Meeting
2025-03-13 12:00 - 14:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Make a Terrarium with Debbi Novotny
We will make terrariums like the one pictured below. Please bring a clear container. All other materials will be provided.

Brainstorming session for Elks landscaping
2025-02-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
This will be a casual brainstorming session where we’ll gather ideas for landscaping improvements, including planting around the front porch and signage, and seeking donations of plants and materials. Our goal is to finalize a plan that fits within our budget and can be completed before the July 4th weekend.
Come with creative ideas, and let’s make the Lodge even more welcoming! Looking forward to seeing you there.

February Meeting
2025-02-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Tree Trimming & Pruning by David LaCroix

January Meeting
2025-01-09 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
“Dinner & Movie”

Holiday Party
2024-12-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Debbi Novotny’s Home, 121 Mill Creek Road, Dumont, Colorado, 80436

November Meeting
2024-11-14 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Native Gardening and Landscaping by Casey Grimm
We will be collecting gifts for Santa’s workshop.

Chee Chee Garden Weed and Wine
2024-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Idaho Springs Visitor Center, 2060 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Bring weeding tools and gloves.

October Meeting
2024-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Putting Your Garden to Bed by Linda Campbell

September Meeting
2024-09-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Evergreen Garden Tour Report, By-Laws update and Introduction of Officers, June Plant Sale Wrap-Up

CGC Plant Sale
2024-06-08 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Argo Mine, 2350 Riverside Dr, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States

CGC Plant Sale - members and guests sale and happy hour
2024-06-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Argo Mine, 2350 Riverside Dr, Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States

CGC/Social Ethics Bake Sale and Plant Giveaway
2024-05-11 10:00 - 16:00 | CO

May Meeting
2024-05-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
A presentation by Sundance Gardens in Evergreen, topic TBD
Please RSVP to Linda at 303-898-8017 by May 9.
We will be accepting donations for Loaves & Fishes.

Speed Dating with Local Garden Experts
2024-04-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Learn things you need to know about gardening at this altitude:

Mountain Soils
Weeds
Native Plants
Pruning
Pollinators
Growing Veggies
Terracing the Mountain

The local garden expert will present a few interesting details about the topic and then participants will get to ask their own questions. Participants spend 15 minutes at a table and then rotate to the next. All are welcome. Contact Wendy Binninger with questions at: hulamiss@comcast.net or 720-273-0629. Advance registration is required. Register here or by calling 303-898-8017.
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April Meeting
2024-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Elks Lodge Idaho Springs, 1600 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs, CO, 80452, United States
Air Plants presented by Nancy Spletzer
Nominations for Officers
Please RSVP to Linda at 303-898-8017 by April 5.
We will be accepting donations for Loaves & Fishes.
