Every Tuesday from 3 pm to 6 pm
Come craft with us! All crafts are welcome.
25% off glasses of wine during Sip & Stitch!
Friday, February 20th, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Science Uncorked: I Have Worms And You Should Too – Vermiculture Science
Presented by Rachel Simpson
Join us for an engaging night featuring Darwin’s favorite creature as we unearth the truth about how these “engineers of the underworld” impact our soil, grapes, and more.
Rachel is self-taught with a decade of experience in small-scale vermiculture operations. She shares sustainable soil health solutions through her unique interdisciplinary perspective that is applicable to a home-scale system. Holding a Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago, she brings a unique, science-adjacent perspective to Science Uncorked.
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Friday, February 27th, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Trivia Night
Trivia written by the Winemaker – literature, music, art, geography, history, weird sports, more plant science than you’d think, and everything in between.
Teams of any size are welcome.
Winning team receives 12 cans of wine!
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Sunday, March 1st, 2026 from 3 pm to 6 pm
Full Moon Fires
Fire pits on the patio, good wine, and great company! Come kick back and enjoy the beautiful views of our estate vineyard, Mount Garfield, and the Colorado National Monument. Dog friendly!
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Friday, March 13th, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Science Uncorked: So It Burned. Now What?: Landscape Recovery and Rehabilitation After the Turner Gulch Fire
Presented by Ian Reiling, Silviculturist with the US Forest Service
The Turner Gulch Fire burned southwest of Grand Junction from July to October of 2025, affecting a 36,000 acre landscape and producing substantial quantities of smoke in the Grand Valley.
The operations of suppressing wildland fire are complex and fast-moving with the potential to do significant long-term resource damage. While the airtankers are flying and the hotshots are digging, plans are already under development for ecosystem rehabilitation and longer-term recovery. This presentation captures many facets of the recovery efforts as they evolve over time and techniques used for short-term and long-term recovery goals. It is a much less documented but very important side of living with wildland fire.
Ian is a silviculturist with the US Forest Service based in Grand Junction. He has worked in forestry and forest health for the past decade. He also worked at a winery once upon a time! Ian leads the local chapter of Society of American Foresters and enjoys talking trees with anyone who will listen.
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Friday, April 10th, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Science Uncorked: Tackling Tamarisk: How We’re Fighting Invasive Plants Along Our Rivers
Presented By: Christa Brown, Private Lands Biologist, RiversEdge West and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Nicole Cook, Education and Outreach Coordinator, RiversEdge West
What does it take to outsmart one of the West’s most stubborn invaders? This talk dives into the wild world of tamarisk: how it grows, why it spreads so successfully along our rivers, and the very real impacts it has on water, wildlife, and riverside habitat. Then we get into the good stuff: how land managers are fighting back using a full toolbox of strategies.
From chainsaws and herbicide to hungry goats and sheep, curious camels, and one very small but mighty ally, the tamarisk beetle, you’ll hear how integrated pest management works on the ground and why no single method does the job alone. Along the way, we’ll share lessons learned from years of restoration work and how biocontrol is helping us rethink how we manage other invasive plants, too.
Christa Brown, Private Lands Biologist
Christa (she/her) grew up here in the Grand Valley and received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technology from Colorado Mesa University in 2020. She previously had a part-time position conducting environmental research in the energy and mining fields and then worked as a middle school science teacher for District 51. She has always had an interest in hands-on science and understanding the changing world around her.
At RiversEdge West, Christa’s position is held in partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Grand Junction Field Office. She assists private landowners with restoration efforts in riparian areas. She is passionate about managing and restoring the land that she grew up in and being part of the solution. While not at work, you might run into her hiking on the local trails, snowboarding in the cold winters, or wandering through antique shops and thrift stores. She loves spending time with her daughter and exploring the paths life takes them on.
Nicole Cook, Education and Outreach Coordinator
Nicole (she/her) grew up in the Southeast and attended the University of North Carolina Asheville, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies. During her undergraduate studies she conducted independent research on bird behavior while studying abroad in Panama, and on small mammal populations, endangered frog species, and water quality in South Africa.
She then served with AmeriCorps providing environmental education and outreach to Title I schools and underserved communities in western North Carolina. She received her Master of Science in Biology at Western Carolina University where she researched song sparrow personality and behavior.
Nicole is passionate about conservation and connecting people with nature. She loves birding and hiking with her rescue hound dog, Sadie.
In her role as Education and Outreach Coordinator, Nicole manages RiversEdge West’s (REW) River Education and Stewardship programs providing educational programs and experiences for youth and adults and managing volunteer events along our rivers. She also plans our biennial conferences and workshop series bringing together stakeholders across river systems in the West. Nicole leads our efforts to engage with underserved and underrepresented communities.
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Friday & Saturday, April 17th & 17th, 2026
Barrel Into Spring
Enjoy a weekend of wine tastings across the Grand Valley! This self-guided tour features seven wineries and includes barrel tastings and food pairings from chefs, caterers, and restauranteurs. Each winery will also be offering exclusive discounts on their wines and products.
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