Preserving the Harvest: An Overview of Food Preservation Methods. Tuesday, September 1, 2026, Sunnyside Library. New to food preservation? This beginner-friendly class will introduce you to common methods such as canning, freezing, dehydrating, and fermentation. Whether you're looking to stretch your grocery budget, reduce food waste, or preserve your garden harvest, you'll leave with knowledge to help you decide which method best fits your goals, time, and resources. Free class, registration requested. Please email sspatron@swlplibrarydistrict.org to register. Sunnyside Library, 75 CR 218, Durango, CO 81303, 970-425-5610, ext. 2. La Plata County Colorado State University Extension