A meditation-in-nature workshop will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 25 at the Durango Nature Center.
The workshop will provide exercises to bring focus, clarity and calm to the mind by taking notice of the healing capacity of being present in nature.
The workshop is free for members and $10 for nonmembers.
To register, email sally@durangonaturestudies.org or call 769-1800.
For more information, visit www.durangonaturestudies.org.
The Colorado State University Extension Office is running a fruit and vegetable co-op.
Participants receive a substantial variety of fruits and vegetables every two weeks for $18.50.
The selection changes but generally includes seasonal produce, such as bananas, romaine lettuce and berries. Participants have the option of upgrading to a 100 percent organic selection for an additional $10.
A long-term commitment is not required to participate.
Basket commitments are required between noon Monday and noon Tuesday for the following Saturday. The number of baskets is limited.
To register, visit www.bountifulbaskets.org.
For more information, call Wendy Rice at 382-6461 or Angela Fountain at 382-6465.
The Family and Consumer Sciences Program at the Colorado State University Extension Office will offer a class about canning pie fillings from 1 to 3 p.m. or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 30 at the La Plata County Fairgrounds.
Pie fillings are an excellent way to preserve an abundance of fruit. Participants will learn about research-based recommendations for making great pie fillings that can be processed safely. The fee is $10.
For more information, call Wendy Rice 382-6461.
Permits to cut firewood on the San Juan National Forest are on sale through Dec. 31.
A minimum purchase of $20 allows a permit-holder to gather 2½ cords of dead and downed firewood from the forest for personal use.
Permits are divided into five separate tags; each tag is good for a half cord of firewood.
Tags can be used separately or all at one time. The appropriate number of tags must be validated and securely fastened to the load of firewood in a visible manner before the vehicle is driven from the place where the firewood was gathered.
One household may purchase permits for up to 10 cords of firewood per year for personal use. Gathering firewood for resale requires a commercial permit.
For more information, call the San Juan Public Lands Center at 247-4874.
Permits, which come with a brochure and map, are available at:
San Juan Public Lands Center, 15 Burnett Court, Durango.Kroegers Ace Hardware, 8 Town Plaza, Durango.Columbine Ranger District, 367 South Pearl, Bayfield. Dolores Public Lands Office, 29211 Highway 184, Dolores.Dolores Food Market, 400 Railroad Ave., Dolores.Cox Conoco, 201 E. Railroad Ave., Mancos.Pagosa Ranger District, Second and Pagosa streets, Pagosa Springs.Silverton Public Lands Office, 1468 Greene Street, Silverton.Herald Staff
