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SUMMARY:Sea Spray Sweets - Food Truck Day
DESCRIPTION:We are Happy to welcome Sea Spray Sweets to Fort Collins Nursery for a couple of dates this summer. \n  \nAbout Sea Spray Sweets: \nJoin Brooke at this special bake sale\, where each purchase is a step toward making her dreams come true. Dive into a delicious selection of homemade cupcakes\, cookies\, artisanal muffins\, tarts\, and bars\, all baked with passion and purpose. This sale isn’t just about satisfying your sweet tooth—it’s a mission of support. Proceeds will help Brooke pursue her dream of becoming a marine biologist\, with 30% of all sales donated to Mission Blue\, an organization dedicated to ocean conservation. Your indulgence in sweet treats contributes to a brighter future for our oceans. Don’t miss this chance to delight in delectable baked goods and make a difference!
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/sea-spray-sweets-food-truck-day/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Truck
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SUMMARY:Father's Day Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:Trees make great Father’s Day gifts that will remind Dad of your love for him year after year. On behalf of all the fathers out there\, we’re offering a 25% discount on all trees (excluding citrus\, bonsai\, & indoor varieties) from June 14 – June 16.  \nFort Collins Nursery has a huge selection of Shade\, Ornamental\, and Fruit tree varieties with something to fit every yard and landscape. Stop by Father’s Day weekend and let us help you pick out the perfect tree for Dad! \nSale is limited to stock on hand and excludes citrus & indoor varieties.
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/fathers-day-tree-sale-5/
CATEGORIES:At the Nursery,Sales & Coupons
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SUMMARY:Griddles & Grills - Food Truck Day
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 15\n\nBreakfast: 9am – 11am\n Lunch: 11am – 2pm\n\nWe are happy to welcome Griddles & Grills back to Fort Collins Nursery. Griddles & Grills is serving up delicious breakfast burritos  in the morning and smoked meat tacos\, smoked meat sandwiches and delicious sides for lunch! 
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/griddles-grills-food-truck-day-6/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food Truck
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SUMMARY:Junior League of Fort Collins 41st Annual Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Fort Collins Nursery is proud to sponsor the 41st Annual Junior League Garden Tour. \nThe Annual Terrace & Garden Tour is Junior League of Fort Collins’ signature fundraiser\, attracting hundreds of attendees annually.  Located in Fort Collins\, the Annual Terrace & Garden Tour takes event attendees through beautiful landscapes while educating experienced and inspiring gardeners alike about the plants and flowers that make a garden become a true living space. \nJoin us on Saturday\, June 22 from 8:30 am – 1:00 pm for the 41st annual Garden Tour\, beginning at Centennial High School. This year\, we will tour home gardens in the Old Town East neighborhood in Fort Collins. Homeowners have volunteered their gardens to provide an opportunity for the local community to learn about plants\, landscape design and provide stunning inspiration to others for their own gardening adventures. \nFort Collins Nursery has partnered with the Junior League to present this event for decades and provides staff at each home to answer questions and provide insights on how to translate featured gardens to the homes of attendees. \nPurchase tickets here
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/junior-league-of-fort-collins-41st-annual-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Around the Community,Featured,Garden Tours
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SUMMARY:2024 Rock Garden Concert Series
DESCRIPTION:This summer marks the 9th season of Fort Collins Nursery’s Rock Garden Concert Series. For three epic nights\, Fort Collins Nursery will transform from a retail space to a stunning and unique concert venue appropriately dubbed “The Rock Garden.” Audience members can relax under the evening sky\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River\, surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. Each concert is a fundraising event benefiting a wonderful\, local non-profit organization and 100% of the event profits from ticket sales and all donations from the auction and wine and beer sales go directly to them.   \n_________________________________\nThe Samples (Full Band)\nWednesday\, June 26\n\nDoors: 5:30pm\nShow: 6:30pm\nTickets: $32 ADV/ $37 Door/ Kids 12 & Under Free\n\nA Benefit for Project Self-Sufficiency \nPurchase Tickets Here\n_________________________________\nThe Patti Fiasco\nwith Bob Lefevre & Laniece Schleicher\nWednesday\, July 10\n\nDoors: 5:30pm\nShow: 6:30pm\nTickets: $25 ADV/ $30 Door/ Kids 12 & Under Free\n\nA Benefit for The Vegetable Connection \nPurchase Tickets Here\n_________________________________\nTony Furtado Trio\nFeaturing John Reischman & Eric Thorin\nw/ Erik Lunde & Sweet Virginia\nFriday\, September 13\n\nDoors: 5:30pm\nShow: 6:30pm\nTickets: $32 ADV/ $37 Door/ Kids 12 & Under Free\n\nA Benefit for The Matthews House \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/2024-rock-garden-concert-series/
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SUMMARY:The Samples
DESCRIPTION:The Samples (Sold Out)\n  \nThis Show is SOLD OUT. You may sign up for the waiting list through the purchase tickets link below. If additional tickets become available you will be contacted.\n  \n\nDate: Wednesday\, June 26\nDoors: 5:30pm\nShow: 6:30pm\nTickets: $32 ADV/ $37 Door/ Kids 12 & Under Free\nAudience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating\nWell-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!\n\n  \nPurchase Tickets Here\n  \nConcert Description:\nThe Samples\n\nBest known for his high voice\, unique guitar playing and songwriting (“Nature”\, “Feel Us Shaking”\, “Did You Ever Look So Nice”) rock\, reggae and folk singer/songwriter Sean Kelly front man for The Samples was born February 7\, 1965 in Norwalk\, Connecticut. The son of a WW2 veteran and a mom who worked construction to put food on the table\, Kelly grew up in Vermont. While attending only one year of high school\, he began playing guitar and composing his own songs. After moving to Colorado in 1987 to start a band\, Kelly became a fixture on local club stages as the front man for The Samples\, playing original songs with a variety of rock\, reggae and folk. When not touring with The Samples\, he enjoys playing his songs acoustically. The Samples are currently recording their 20th album\, Indian Summer\, to be released later this year. Kelly’s songs have been featured in Perks of Being a Wallflower and more recently in television’s Younger and in ads for MSNBC’s midterm election coverage. Learn More  \n  \n \n  \nBenefit Details:\n\nThe concert is a fundraising event benefiting Project Self-Sufficiency and funds raised will support their mission to help single parents realize their dreams for financial independence while creating an improved quality of life for parents and their children. 100% of the event profit from ticket sales and all donations from the auction and wine and beer sales go directly to Project Self-Sufficiency.   \n  \nVenue Details:\nThis summer marks the 9th season of Fort Collins Nursery’s Rock Garden Concert Series. For one epic night\, Fort Collins Nursery will transform from a retail space to a stunning and unique concert venue appropriately dubbed “The Rock Garden.” Audience members can relax under the evening sky\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River\, surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. In addition to great music\, this concert will feature a beer and wine tent and food truck.  \n  \nConcert Details:\n\nHeadliner: The Samples\nFood: Schmickels Hot Dog Cart\nDrinks: Wine & Beer provided by Odell Brewing Co.\nAudience members are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating\nWell-behaved pets on leashes are welcome!\n\n  \nSponsors & Community Partners:\nRock Garden Concert Series Sponsor\n         \n \n \nShow Sponsor\n         \n \n \nContributing Sponsors\n \n\n \n \n \n  \n_________________________________\n  \nWeather:\nThis show will proceed rain or shine and would only be canceled in the event of extreme or dangerous weather. An event cancelation would only be made close enough to the event time to make an accurate decision. Any important updates would be made to this event page. \n  \nPurchase Tickets Here
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/the-samples-2024/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Loveland Garden Tour & Art Show
DESCRIPTION:Fort Collins Nursery is a proud sponsor of the 20th Annual Loveland Garden Tour & Art Show benefiting Loveland Youth Gardeners. \nThis year’s tour will take place on Saturday\, June 29th. You’ll begin your day by checking in at LYG’s Good Enough Farm (located at 2500 East 1st Street in Loveland) where you can tour their space\, meet the chickens\, and hear from their youth participants about what they’re growing. The year’s theme is “Planting with Purpose” and each of the garden hosts has a unique story and motivation behind how they approach their space. Learn from each of the hosts and gain inspiration for your own garden\, all while enjoying a day of community\, art\, and nature.  \nThe Loveland Garden and Art Tour is the primary fundraiser for Loveland Youth Gardeners. 100% of tour proceeds goes to support LYG’s work in our community. \nClick here for tickets and information
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/20th-annual-loveland-garden-tour-art-show/
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SUMMARY:Storytime at Fort Collins Nursery (June 29)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your kiddos to Fort Collins Nursery on June 29 for some summer-reading fun! \nWe’re excited to bring back our Storytime event as a three-part series. Three wonderful groups of local children’s book authors and illustrators will be on-site to read the fabulous stories they have created. We’ll gather on our outdoor patio\, nestled along the banks of Dry Creek and the Cache la Poudre River and surrounded by beautiful plants\, trees and wildlife. These FREE events will also feature fun crafts and activities for the children and a fundraiser for Children’s Speech & Reading Center. Books will be for sale by The Crowded Bookshelf and can also be purchased in advance here.  \n Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for additional seating. Well-behaved pets on leashes are welcome! \nJune 29 Event Features\nPresenters:\nLynn Becker\n \nLynn has been a reader and creator all her life. After growing up in New York\, Lynn spent many years in the Southern California desert with her husband\, children\, cats\, dog\, and lots and lots of chickens. She now lives in Colorado. The chickens stayed behind\, but a few mythical beasties may have followed her to her new home…!  \nHer debut picture book\, MONSTERS IN THE BRINY\, illustrated by Scott Brundage (Sleeping Bear Press)\, was named a Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of 2022. JUNE MOON\, illustrated by Nate Carvalho (Familius)\, just came out in June of 2024!  Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nMONSTERS IN THE BRINY. Written by Lynn Becker & illustrated by Scott Brundage (Sleeping Bear Press). \nWhat do you do with a grumpy kraken\, a sickly sea serpent\, and a tearful gigantic tortoise? You sing them a tune\, of course! Following the sea shanty rhyme of What Do You Do With…\, a ship’s crew of sailors has to contend with a coterie of mythical sea creatures\, all demanding comfort and attention. As each creature threatens to swamp the ship\, the quick-thinking crew knows just what to do to save the day\, from serving pancakes to mopping a sweaty forehead to sharing an umbrella to keep the rain away. But what happens when the sailors have had enough? Back matter includes information about the sea creatures featured\, music and lyrics\, along with a brief history of sea shanties.  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nJulie Rowan-Zoch\n\nAuthor\, illustrator\, bookseller\, and activist Julie Rowan-Zoch grew up collecting freckles and chasing hermit crabs in New York\, and spent years slicing rich breads in Germany before waking up to 300 days of blue Colorado skies. If she doesn’t answer the door\, look in the garden!   Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nNOT ALL SHEEP ARE BORING! Written by Bobby Moynihan & Illustrated by Julie Rowan-Zoch. \n“Rowan-Zoch creates a fluffy mutton cast with amusing mannerisms and accoutrements for an effect that’s decidedly not boring.” – Publishers Weekly \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nLaura Resau\n\nLaura Resau is the award-winning author of many highly acclaimed young adult and children’s books\, including The Lightning Queen\, Tree of Dreams\, What the Moon Saw\, Red Glass\, and Star in the Forest. Laura draws inspiration from her time in Latin America as an anthropologist and ESL teacher. She lives with her family\, wild husky pup\, and a hundred houseplants in Fort Collins and donates a portion of her royalties to Indigenous rights organizations.  Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nStand as Tall as the Trees: How an Amazonian Community Protected the Rain Forest. Written by Patricia Gualinga and Laura Resau & illustrated by Vanessa Jaramillo.\n \nCo-authored with Kichwa leader Patricia Gualinga\, this inspiring picture book shows how her Pueblo of Sarayaku defended their sacred forest home from an invading oil company . . . and won! The gorgeous watercolor illustrations were painted by the Ecuadorian artist Vanessa Jaramillo. Available in English and Spanish versions.\n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nMichelle Schaub\n\nMichelle Schaub is an award-winning children’s author and poet. She loves using wordplay and the sounds and rhythms of language to delight\, inspire\, and empower kids\, especially when it comes to caring for the Earth and each other. Her books include Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmers’ Market\, which won the 2018 Growing Good Kids Award and 2019 Northern Lights Book Award; Finding Treasure: A Collection of Collections\, a National Council of Teachers of English notable poetry book for 2020; Dream Big\, Little Scientists; and Kindness is A Kite String. Michelle lives in Colorado with her husband\, three children\, and a golden retriever named Bear. When she’s not writing\, you’ll find Michelle visiting her local farmers markets and hiking in nature.  Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nA Place for Rain. Written by Michelle Schaub & illustrated by Blanca Gomez. \nPitter-patter\, splutter splatter\, drizzle turns to roar…. DOWNPOUR! But where do all those raindrops go? Dirty stormwater runoff can pollute rivers\, ponds\, and other waterways. So\, the classroom in this book plans and builds a rain garden. They collect excess water in barrels\, create paths for waterflow\, and plant native flowers and grasses that help the water percolate and invite wildlife to feed and pollinate. Readers learn that they too can take an active role in protecting our environment and using water and land sustainably. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nJo Renfro\nJo Renfro is a freelance writer and illustrator with a love of mixing color\, pattern and whimsy in her often humorous and always upbeat art. With a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Kansas\, she has written greeting cards\, calendars and humorous gift books and is now venturing in to the world of children’s book publishing. She uses her sense of humor\, a survival skill after raising three kids\, several dogs\, numerous cats and a potbellied pig named Matilda\, to create work that is lighthearted and fun. Her love of the outdoors and animals and her amazing kids and grandkids her inspiration. A lifelong Kansas\, she finally made the ever-dreamed-of move to Colorado and the beautiful Rocky Mountains\, which still take her breath away every single day. Learn More Here \nFeatured Story: \nPEG GETS CRACKIN. Written & Illustrated by Jo Renfro. \nPeg is an egg and although it’s not that exciting\, she’s safe inside her shell and that is all that matters. Or is it? She can imagine all the scary things out there in the big\, wide world\, but eventually\, she’s going to have to get crackin’! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n_____________________ \n  \nThe Crowded Bookshelf\nThe Crowded Bookshelf is a pop-up bookshop offering a curated selection of books for all ages that aren’t likely to be found on the bestseller lists. They also carry an assortment of gift items for readers including bookmarks\, notebooks\, literary prints\, and more. Follow them on Instagram to see where they’ll be popping up next or visit their website where you can shop anytime. Instagram: @thecrowdedbookshelffc \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n__________________________\n  \nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center\nChildren’s Speech & Reading Center is dedicated to developing and providing innovative\, high quality\, affordable speech-language services to all children in Northern Colorado who experience speech\, language\, or reading delays. The Center’s services for communication disorders improve the independence\, self-respect\, and quality of life of children and their families. Their therapists are certified to provide treatment that builds communication skills affected by a variety of childhood disorders including autism\, Down Syndrome\, dyslexia\, apraxia\, articulation disorders\, hearing impairment\, learning disabilities and other development disorders. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n__________________________\n  \nInformation and a list of authors and illustrators for all events is posted here. 
URL:https://fortcollinsnursery.com/event/storytime-at-fort-collins-nursery-june-29/
LOCATION:Fort Collins Nursery\, 2121 E. Mulberry St.\, Fort Collins\, 80524
CATEGORIES:At the Nursery,Featured
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