A.P.P.L.E. Project - Apple Preservation - 2026 Class

The El Paso County Conservation District & CSU Extension aim to reintroduce heirloom apple trees and promote sustainable land stewardship.

The A.P.P.L.E. Project

— Apple Preservation 🍎 Planting 🍎 Land Education —

Apple Preservation

Plant a Tree, Cultivate Knowledge, Harvest a Legacy

This class is limited to 12 participants per class. October 19 & 28 Apple Preservation classes are the same class, please only register for one class.

Preserving apples is a time-honored tradition that connects seasonal abundance to year-round nourishment. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn practical techniques for safely preserving apples at home, including water bath canning and discussion of freezing and dehydration.

In partnership between the El Paso County Conservation District and Colorado State University Extension, this class supports the revival of Colorado’s historic fruit tree culture while promoting sustainable land stewardship and water conservation.

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Led by CSU Extension educators, this class is designed for small acreage landowners, backyard growers, and anyone participating in the A.P.P.L.E. Project—Apple Preservation 🍎 Planting 🍎 Land Education—who wants to build practical skills for making the most of their harvest.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to safely preserve apples using water bath canning
• How to make shelf-stable apple pie filling
• Overview of food safety practices and equipment needed for home preservation

Included with Registration:

• A Starter Canning Kit to take home
• Hands-on experience with CSU Extension Specialists
• Access to El Paso Conservation District subject matter experts
• Apple pie filling made during the class
• Connection to a growing network of local landowners and orchard enthusiasts _____________________________________________

Spots are limited—

Learn more about the A.P.P.L.E. Project at: epccd.org/grant-heritage-apples

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