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Homesteading Group

Date: Dec 15, 2025 - Dec 21, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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South of SwinkSwine BarnSwink Hall

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This group is a local community dedicated to reviving self-sufficiency skills in Colorado's eastern plains. Open to all experience levels, we gather monthly for workshops and hands on activities covering everything from food preservation and organic gardening to livestock care and herbal medicine.

Whether you're a seasoned homesteader or a curious beginner, join us to build resilience, connect with like-minded neighbors, and celebrate traditional skills that strengthen our community.

2026 Homesteading Schedule

January - Homemade Pasta and Canning Tomato Sauce

February - Seed Starting and tips for Successful Gardening

March - How to make Tamales and Render Lard/ Tallow

April - Honey Bees and how to make reusable wax fabric

May - Cheese Making: Hard, Soft and Ricotta

June - Nuno Felting

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Join the Eastern CO Homesteading Group every 3rd Monday in Swink Hall from 1pm until 3pm

Find out more about each individual class on their Facebook Profile which can be found here!
Eastern CO Prairie Homestead Skills

El Paso County Fair & Events Center
366 10th Street, Calhan CO 80808

July - County Fair Demonstrations.

August - Home Apothecary: Tinctures, Infusions & Fire Cider

September - Knit / Crochet Washcloth and Homemade Non-toxic Cleaners

October - Bread: Bread Machine, Bread Shaping and Tortillas

November - Sewing 101 and Fabric Bowls

December - Christmas party and 2027 Planning session

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Homesteading Group

Feb 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Seed Starting and tips for Successful Gardening

Homesteading Group

Mar 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

How to make Tamales and Render Lard/ Tallow

Homesteading Group

Apr 20, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Honey Bees and how to make reusable wax fabric

Homesteading Group

May 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Cheese Making: Hard, Soft and Ricotta

Homesteading Group

June 15, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Nuno Felting

Homesteading Group

Aug 17, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Home Apothecary: Tinctures, Infusions & Fire Cider

Homesteading Group

Sept 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Knit / Crochet Washcloth and Homemade Non-toxic Cleaners

Homesteading Group

Oct 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bread: Bread Machine, Bread Shaping and Tortillas

Homesteading Group

Nov 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sewing 101 and Fabric Bowls

Homesteading Group

Dec 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Christmas party and 2027 Planning session