Thank you to everyone who attended
an event in the 2023 season!
Check back in Spring 2024
for what’s next!
Tour The Shire at Old Ranch
Schedule a tour today by emailing: sustainableeduexperience@gmail.com
SEE headquarters are located on “The Shire at Old Ranch”, an ecological wonderland for regeneration and home to an outdoor classroom and community learning garden.
“The Shire at Old Ranch” is currently in its development phase with a goal to bring community, agriculture, and education to the edge of Black Forest and Colorado Springs. Learn more about The Shire at Old Ranch here.
Tour the 20 acres of “The Shire”, SEE what’s in store for this land, and learn about how SEE plans to expand its offerings in the coming years! Well-behaved, friendly dogs are welcome.
Past Events
About CSASTRO:
The Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit of astronomy enthusiasts dedicated to the promotion and advancement of astronomy throughout Southern Colorado. CSASTRO is a community engaged organization with over 230 active members and an active public outreach program providing over 100 hours of astronomy programs each year for the community.
Star Parties with Colorado Springs Astronomical Society
Once a month May – September in 2022 and 2023, we hosted Star Parties with the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) for night sky observations of planets, stars, and the moon with telescopes. In August of 2023, we had our first Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party with over 100 attendees!
When fire regulations allow and on cooler evenings, enjoy bonfires to warm up away from the telescopes to not interfere night sky vision. Fun for all ages!
Backyard Concerts
In 2023, we launched our outdoor “Backyard Concerts” under our outdoor canopy featuring music groups Meg and the Yeti, Morsel, and Roma Ransom.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, beverages, and a picnic. Beverages and seasonal homestead goods availble for donation.
Harvest Celebration and Backyard Concert featuring: Roma Ransom
On September 16th, 2023, we celebrated the culmination of our Harvest Season with various seasonal activities and a backyard concert featuring local duo Roma Ransom! This included baked goods and Palisade peaches, SEE merch, and Kids Activities including a garden scavenger hunt and bat craft!
Concerts take place in the Outdoor Classroom, aka “Backyard”. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, beverages, and picnic if you choose!
Volunteer & Donor
Appreciation Potluck
Volunteers and Donors can look forward to our community appreciation potluck each fall, including special thank you’s and awards for various levels of volunteerism!
Spring into Summer Celebration
On Saturday, June 17, 2023 we celebrated our first inaugural Spring into Summer Celebration, celebrating our blossoming community and highlighting the launch of our many great initiatives we offered during the summer season.
The afternoon of festivities included: a community potluck, vendors, live music from “Meg and the Yeti”, yard games, nature based crafts, a garden scavenger hunt and educational garden demonstration.
Harvest Celebration
In September 2022, we hosted our first inaugaral Harvest Celebration for Sustainable Educational Experience (SEE), as a new tradition to celebrate the culmination of the harvest season, honoring the support of our incredible volunteers and community partners!
The event included live music from local Colorado Springs band “Meg and the Yeti”, a potluck with great dishes featuring produce from our garden (ncluding a Three Sisters Soup), Volunteer Award Ceremony, and a range of educational demos and activities to include!
Backyard Market Kid’s Corner:
6845 Shoup Rd.
Black Forest, CO. 80908
See you again in 2024!
Join us for fun nature-based activities for kids including nature-based crafts, sustainable garden education, and learn about local flora and fauna!
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