Northern Colorado

Enthusiasm for apple picking has never been bigger in Northern Colorado. But nabbing a spot at a pick-your-own orchard is not for the faint of heart.

As a child, Armando Silva used his drawing to connect with friends. As an adult, he’s become one of Colorado’s most prolific muralists. And he hopes his new festival in Greeley will inspire more artists and art lovers when it debuts next week. Today on In The NoCo, he shares the ideas behind the new WeldWalls art festival.

Data shows just a small fraction of people in the music industry are women, especially in studio jobs like audio production. A new nonprofit aims to change that – and their newest venture is focused on Northern Colorado artists. On In The NoCo, we talk with local musician Briana Harris about the project, and why it matters.

Nearly ten years ago, Orion Aon wanted to find a community of people who shared his interest in foraging for edible wild plants and mushrooms. Now he runs a business that helps people connect with nature by finding – and cooking with – common weeds. On In The NoCo, we head outside to see what kind of wild foods we can find.

The sugar beet industry was integral to the prosperity that Colorado enjoys today - but it was the workers toiling in the beet fields who built that foundation. Today on In The NoCo, we hear about the enduring legacy of the immigrant families who shaped our region.

Earlier this year, two men allegedly stole and destroyed a bronze statue of the trailblazing baseball player and civil rights hero Jackie Robinson. Now metalworkers at a foundry in Loveland are creating a replacement. Today on In The NoCo, we talk with the foundry's owner to learn how the work is going, and what makes the statue so special.

Does springtime leave you feeling envy over your neighbor’s vegetable garden or flower beds? We’re here to help, especially if you’re new to gardening. On In The NoCo, we have tips for how to develop your green thumb… by starting small.

These days, a trip on the restored Fort Collins trolley is a cherished part of a summer weekend. But the city was once home to a network of trolleys that served as public transportation. We hopped on board to learn some of the trolley's fascinating and sometimes quirky history.

You may have heard of a recent trend in yard care: No-Mow May. The idea is to support pollinators like bees and butterflies by letting dandelions and clover grow through the month. But is it a good idea for our region? We get answers from a plant expert at CSU, today on In The NoCo.

In the early 1900s, the community of Dearfield was Colorado’s largest Black homesteading site. It thrived for many years, until the Dust Bowl and the Depression pushed residents out. UNC scholar George Junne explains why it’s important to reflect on the community today.