Good morning, Golden! With the sun shining and the days stretching longer, this Goose has native grasses on the brain. And no—not that kind of grass. We’re talking greenery, pollinators, and gardens galore! 🌿🐝

Today’s issue includes:

• 🌱 What Kind of Gardener Are You?

• 🏃 Free 5K for the Kiddos

• 📚️ Next Books & Benders Book Club

• 🍻 Weekly Trivia

• 📆 Upcoming Events

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🌱 What Kind of Gardener Are You?

Spring is almost here (officially 10 days away, but who’s counting?), and the sunshine has gardeners itching to dig in. The community garden is already buzzing with prepping activity, and if you're thinking about adding more greenery to your life, it's time to find out: What Kind of Gardener Are You?

Choose the statement that best describes you, and we’ll point you to the perfect resource to get growing!

• 🌿 “I want a gorgeous, low-maintenance garden that thrives in Colorado.”
  You’re the Native Plant Enthusiast! Resource Central’s Garden in a Box offers pre-planned native plant gardens for 60 or 100-square-foot spaces—complete with a spacing and care guide. Because let’s be honest, we love plants, but we also love a little help.
  👉 Check out Gardens in a Box here

• 🥕 “I want fresh summer veggies, but I need a little head start (and don’t have the patience for seeds).”
  You’re the Hopeful Homesteader! Resource Central has an Organic Summer Veggie Garden Starter Kit with 32 organic veggies, herbs, fruits, and flowers—AND they’re pollinator-friendly! You’ll be one step closer to your farm-to-table dreams.
  👉 Grab your kit here
  

• 🌳 “Trees, please! I want to add some shade and character to my yard.”
  You’re the Future Forest Keeper! The City of Golden’s Tree Sale is happening now, and Golden residents can grab up to two trees per household for just $85 each (plus tax). Perfect for adding some leafy charm to your space.
  👉 Snag a tree here
  

• 🧑‍🌾 “I’ve already got plants—when the heck do I plant them?!”
  You’re the Precision Planter! No need to guess—there’s a planting calendar that tells you exactly when to get those seeds and seedlings in the ground.
  👉 Check the Golden’s planting calendar here
  

• 🌱 “I need a spot to grow my… ahem…‘pot…ato’ plants.”
  You’re the Creative Cultivator! We’re not questioning what you’re growing, but if you need a spot, check out Golden’s Community Garden. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just cultivator curious, their website is packed with tips and resources to help you dig in.

  👉️ Get on the Garden List (or find more resources) here
  

• 🥬🍓🥦 “I love fresh veggies but would rather leave the growing to the pros.”
  You’re the Farm-to-Table Fanatic! GoFarm offers local food share subscriptions from Downtown Golden every Thursday and Saturday—so you can enjoy fresh, in-season produce without the hassle of watering and weeding.
  👉 Sign up for a local food share here

Happy planting! 🌼🌿🌞

🏃 Free 5K for the Kiddos

Looking for a race to do with your kids this Spring? Welchester Elementary School is hosting it’s second annual SOAR 5K Run (3.1 miles). Kids run for FREE, and there will be kids events like a 4H drop-in program and face painting. All proceeds go directly to the Welchester PTA, which helps pay for things like field trips, playground equipment, and community events for Golden’s only Title 1 school.

Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 8am - 10am
Address: 13000 West 10th Avenue

For more information and to register, visit the event page on Run Signup ➡️ here. Or if you can’t run, but want to give to the school, you can donate here. 💛

📚️ Next Books & Benders Book Club (3/25)

After a wildly successful first gathering, Cannonball’s book club is back on March 25th at 6pm—this time diving into Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between a widow and a curmudgeonly octopus will have you reflecting on love, loss, and unexpected connections. 🐙📖

Read the book, grab a beer, and join the discussion! No need to have attended the first book club. It’s FREE and open to all ladies! (Sorry fellas)

🍻 Weekly Trivia

Tuesday night:

• The Golden Mill @ 6:30pm

• Atomic Cowboy @ 7:00pm

Wednesday night:

• Over Yonder @ 6:00pm

📆 Upcoming Events

TODAY (3/10)

• 🍜 Denver Restaurant Week…in Golden (All week) - Check out Nosu Ramen’s special for Restaurant Week—three courses for $35. Make a reservation before it ends on Sunday!

TUESDAY (3/11)

• 🧖 Nomadic Fire Mobile Sauna at Mountain Toad Brewing (3/11 @ 4-9pm) - “Need that post-run recovery, relaxation & rejuvenation? Hang with old friends, meet new people, and pair the experience with a deliciously crafted brew.” A 30-minute session is $20/person. Book your spot ➡️ here.

• 🎥 Film Screening: Counted Out at Mines (3/11 @ 5pm) - “Counted Out is a novel documentary about the transformation of mathematics (and statistics) in tandem with our rapidly developing humanity that is rapidly gaining notoriety.” FREE to the public and showing at Friedhoff Hall in the Green Center on Mines Campus, but tickets are required. Get yours ➡️ here.

• 🌱 Getting to Know Colorado Native Plants Webinar (3/11 @ 6:30-8pm) - “Learn which native plant species are suited to your region, soil type, and climate, ensuring your garden thrives with minimal maintenance. Learn about great alternatives to conventional landscape plants and the ecological benefits they provide to create a vibrant and biodiverse landscape. Great for all levels of gardeners.” This FREE Zoom webinar is offered by Resource Central.

WEDNESDAY (3/12)

• ☕️ Golden Startup Coffee (3/12 @ 9-11am) - Hear talks from Provanity Cosmetics (long-wear, bold makeup formulas without over 50 harmful ingredients) and ExoPower (capacitive wireless charging in-motion for industrial robots). FREE at Morris & Mae.

• 🦕 Time Traveling through Golden: A Geologic Journey through Deep Time! (3/12 @ 6-7:30pm) - “Join us in traveling through Deep Geologic Time across the Golden area. You will learn about landscape changes over the last 300+ million years…How do we ‘read’ rock layers? Why are some rocks red or green? Were there really camels in the Golden area?” Check out this event at the Golden History Museum with Mines faculty member Donna Anderson. Tickets are $12 for non-members.

• 📼 80s Party Open Mic Night at Cannonball Creek Brewing (3/12 @ 6-9pm) - “Join us for the 6 year anniversary celebration of open mic night for musicians! 80’s songs and costumes are encouraged, but not required!” Sign up for a slot starting at 5pm.

• 💵 Wine, Women, and Wealth (3/12 @ 6:30-8pm) - This FREE group is “a community of women supporting each other in business and in their relationship with money. Relax, enjoy a glass of wine and light appetizers, meet other amazing women, and learn about money! It's free, now that's smart money." Checkout this event at the Golden Welcome Center (1010 Washington). RSVP ➡️ here.

THURSDAY (3/13)

• 🎶 EDM Top 40 with DJ Drake at Goosetown Station (3/13 @ 7-10pm) - Check out Goosetown Station’s new Thursday night EDM.

FRIDAY (3/14)

• 🦅 Preschool Nature Nuts: Hawks and Falcons (3/14 @ 10-10:45am) - “Join us to learn about these magnificent flyers through a puppet show, games and activities, making a craft, and more!” For children ages 3-5 with an adult. FREE but registration is required. Register ➡️ here.

• 🎸 Bon Jovi, Guns N Roses, AC/DC, & Scorpions at the Buffalo Rose (3/14 @ 7pm) - “Come rock out at the Buffalo Rose with the ultimate tribute to four legendary bands!”

SATURDAY (3/15)

• 🦉JeffCo’s The Mindful Birder (3/15 @ 8-10am) - “Join us on a new take on the traditional guided bird walk— one that focuses less on identifying species and more on observing behaviors. Stop, listen, and learn. Be in the moment!” The event is FREE for all ages and meets at Crown Hill Park. Be sure to register ➡️ here.

• 🍀 St. Paddy’s Party ‘25 at New Terrain (3/15 @ 11am-5:30pm) - FEAT. Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band, Funk In the Name, and Irish Dancers!

• 🥣 Soundbath at PranaTonic (3/15 @ 6:30pm) - “Join us for an immersive sound and vibrational experience! … This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, allowing ourselves some space to rest.”

• 🥃 State 38 Cocktail Class (3/15 @ 4-5:30pm) - “Join us for an evening under the still and barrels to learn how to create two signature State 38 cocktails.”

FUTURE EVENTS:

• 🍺 Golden Beer Talks (3/18 @ 6pm) - Enjoy a beer at this FREE monthly event at Buffalo Rose. This month, speakers Tom Schweich and Ann Norton will share information on Golden’s 375 acres of open space and diving into the city’s current project to prepare an Open Space Master Plan.

• 🔬Are you smarter than a 9th grader? (3/20 @ 6-8pm) - Come find out at the Dinosaur Ridge Science Quiz Bowl Watch Party. “Over Yonder [Brewing] & Dinosaur Ridge welcome you to a Watch Party for the Dino Ridge Science Quiz Bowl where 24 high school teams from around the state compete in the ultimate science trivia competition - especially geology and paleontology.” Don’t worry, that beer will take the edge off getting schooled by a 9th grader. 😉 

• 🎻 Young Artist Concert (3/30 @ 3-5:30pm) - Listen to the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with 2025 Young Artist Winner, 16 y.o. violinist Li Yuqing. This talented violinist is currently studying at the Manhattan School of Music in NYC. The performance takes place at the Green Center at Mines (924 16th Street). Ticket prices vary. Purchase your ticket ➡️ here.

• 🍇 Grape Escape Wine Tour with Golden Outpost (3/22, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 @ 2pm) - The ultimate adult field trip! 🍷 Enjoy wine tastings, food pairings, games, giveaways, and live music as you visit six Golden hotspots on this festive rolling adventure. You can find tickets ➡️ here.

• 🧗 Colorado Mountain Club presents Reel Rock 19 (4/3 @ 6pm) - Hosted at Green Center at Colorado School of Mines, tickets to this climbing film festival start at $22 for General Admission. Get your tickets ➡️ here.

• 🤠 Western on Washington (4/18 @ 5-11pm) - Join for the downtown pub crawl, dancing, live music, a silent auction, a Cowboy Carter Salute at 8pm, and delicious BBQ. It’s a lil bit country and a lil bit rock n’ roll this year! Event takes place at the Buffalo Rose, and tickets start at $55.

• 💛 BGOLDN Spring Event at The Golden Mill (4/38 @ 5-8pm) - “Join us for our annual BGOLDN Spring Event on Thursday, April 24 at The Golden Mill! This special giveback day will help feed our neighbors in Golden.”

THANKS!

Enjoy the sunshine this week, and if you’d be so kind, please share this issue with a fellow gardener in your life! Thanks! 🪿🌱