Native Plant Master® Program
Colorado
The Native Plant Master® Program has announced a newly expanded 2012 schedule of offerings. Explore a new park by taking an award-winning Native Plant Master® course. Sample one of the exciting new classes taught by CSU faculty and other experts. Topics include native plant landscaping, poisonous plants, native lawns, invasive weeds, grasses, orchids and more, alpine/subalpine plants and ecological restoration. Most of these popular offerings have a waiting list each year, so register early to ensure you get the class you want.
The Native Plant Master® Program is offered in many locations throughout Colorado. For more information and to register, please visit www.conativeplantmaster.org
Weeds 101 Workshop
May 22, 2013
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Grand Junction, CO
The Colorado Weed Management Association and Colorado State University Extension present a 1-day workshop on noxious and invasive weeds for those with limited experience. The workshop will be held at the El Paso County Transportation Department Training Room, 3275 Akers Drive, Colorado Springs. Register online at www.cwma.org $35 includes lunch. Registration is required one week in advance. Call 970-361-8262 with questions.
Topics Will Include:
- Characteristics and ecology of invasive weeds
- Colorado’s noxious weed law
- ID of A-list species
- Herbicides used for control
- Sprayer calibration
- Ecologically-based weed management using local examples
Weeds 101 Workshop
May 23, 2013
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Brighton, CO
The Colorado Weed Management Association and Colorado State University Extension present a 1-day workshop on noxious and invasive weeds for those with limited experience. The workshop will be held at the Adams County Fairgrounds. Register online at www.cwma.org $35 includes lunch. Registration is required one week in advance. Call 970-361-8262 with questions.
Topics Will Include:
- Characteristics and ecology of invasive weeds
- Colorado’s noxious weed law
- ID of A-list species
- Herbicides used for control
- Sprayer calibration
- Ecologically-based weed management using local examples
Managing Farm Moisture
Part 1: Key Concepts in Soil Moisture Management
May 23, 2013 (12:30 - 1:30 pm)
Webinar
This is Part 1 of a two-part course designed to help irrigators key soil moisture concepts and practical approaches to assessing soil moisture and making irrigation decisions. Watermark sensors are low cost method for precise soil moisture measurements for field applications. The course is designed for crop farmers (hay, barley, wheats, sugarbeets, fruit, vegetables, and corn).
Part one:
Thurs, May 23, 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Required live webinar "Key Concepts in Soil Moisture Management" - Troy Bauder, CSU Water Quality Specialist (recorded if attendance not possible) Location: webinar link emailed to registrants.
Part Two:
Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Workshop session "Using Watermark Sensors to Assess Soil Moisture" followed by a panel discussion featuring area farmers and ag professionals (Don Graffis, NRCS; Joel Schkneekloth, CSU Extension; Laura Tyler FC and Big T Conservation Districts) on field applications. Location: SW Weld County Services Building, 4209 Weld County Road 24 1/2 Longmont, CO 80501 (Exit 240 at I-25/Hwy 119, North East corner of interchange).
Registration:
- Enter information online at: http://tinyurl.com/bufeano
- Mail check: $20 for one, $30 for two
Mail registration check payable to “Boulder County Extension” and write “Soil Moisture” in memo field:
Boulder County Extension
9595 Nelson Rd, Box B
Longmont, CO 80501
Managing Farm Moisture
Part 2: Using Watermark Sensors to Assess Soil Moisture
May 28, 2013 (6:30-8:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
This is Part 2 of a two-part course designed to help irrigators key soil moisture concepts and practical approaches to assessing soil moisture and making irrigation decisions. Watermark sensors are low cost method for precise soil moisture measurements for field applications. The course is designed for crop farmers (hay, barley, wheats, sugarbeets, fruit, vegetables, and corn).
Part one:
Thurs, May 23, 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Required live webinar "Key Concepts in Soil Moisture Management" - Troy Bauder, CSU Water Quality Specialist (recorded if attendance not possible) Location: webinar link emailed to registrants.
Part Two:
Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Workshop session "Using Watermark Sensors to Assess Soil Moisture" followed by a panel discussion featuring area farmers and ag professionals (Don Graffis, NRCS; Joel Schkneekloth, CSU Extension; Laura Tyler FC and Big T Conservation Districts) on field applications. Location: SW Weld County Services Building, 4209 Weld County Road 24 1/2 Longmont, CO 80501 (Exit 240 at I-25/Hwy 119, North East corner of interchange).
Registration:
- Enter information online at: http://tinyurl.com/bufeano
- Mail check: $20 for one, $30 for two
Mail registration check payable to “Boulder County Extension” and write “Soil Moisture” in memo field:
Boulder County Extension
9595 Nelson Rd, Box B
Longmont, CO 80501
Pollinator Workshop
May 30, 2013
6:00 pm
Longmont, CO
Topics Will Include:
- What are pollinators?
- Importance of Native Pollinators
- Developing pollinator habitat
- Pollinator Friendly Farm Practices
Workshop will be held at the Altona Grange, 9386 N. 39th St. (Nelson & 39th), Longmont
Space limited, please RSVP to 303-678-6176 or sbokan@bouldercounty.org
Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
June 8, 2013 (8 am – 4 pm)
Castle Rock, CO
Who: Anyone interested in rainwater harvesting as everyone can use passive rainwater applications. We will also provide information on other water conservation practices. Only homeowners with exempt wells and without access to municipal water may collect and store rainwater after obtaining a permit from the state engineers office.
What:
- Passive Rainwater uses
- Active Rainwater uses
- Basics of rainwater collection, calculation of: needs, collection and storage
- Outdoor use
- Indoor potable and non-potable use, water quality issues
- Colorado Regulations and laws, regulations and incentives that exist in other states
- Rainwater as a renewable water source in Douglas County and in Colorado
Where: Kirk Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock, CO
Cost: $25.00/individual $40.00/couple (Lunch and refreshments included)
Contact: For questions call Pam at 303-688-3042 ext.100 or E-mail: pam.brewster@co.nacdnet.net
Weed ID and Management Workshop
June 10, 2013
5:30-8 pm
Longmont, CO
We will cover basic weed management strategies, identification and Colorado Weed Law. The workshop will be at the Clover Building on the Boulder County Fairgrounds. There is a $10 charge. If you attend, please bring samples of your weeds so we can identify them and provide management strategies. Please see the brochure for more details.
Preserve @ Home
June 13, 2013
Online Course
Enroll by June 7, 2013
On-line course starts June 13, 2013
Colorado State University Extension and the University of Idaho Extension offer Preserve @ Home to teach individuals how to safely preserve a variety of food products. Participants learn how to produce high quality preserved foods and the science behind food preservation and food safety.
Small Acreage Weed ID Workshop
June 19, 2013
5:30-8 pm
Longmont, CO
The focus of the workshops will be to address weed problems that currently exist on small acreage properties, not backyards. This will include noxious and troublesome weeds that are common to small acreage properties. Identifying the weed species is the first step in weed management. You are encouraged to BRING YOUR WEED SAMPLES to the seminars for proper identification. Once a weed is identified, the 4 weed control strategies (cultural, biological, mechanical and chemical) can be tailored to your situation.
The goal of the workshops is to provide the landowner with the tools needed to develop an Integrated Weed Management Plan (IWMP) using sound integrated weed management strategies.
Cost: $10/person (Collected at the workshop)
Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Clover Bldg. Fairgrounds meeting room, 9595 Nelson Rd. Longmont
Registration: Call to reserve place in workshop.
Phone: 303-678-6238
Weed ID and Management Workshop
September 9, 2013
5:30-8 pm
Longmont, CO
The focus of the workshops will be to address weed problems that currently exist on small acreage properties, not backyards. This will include noxious and troublesome weeds that are common to small acreage properties. Identifying the weed species is the first step in weed management. You are encouraged to BRING YOUR WEED SAMPLES to the seminars for proper identification. Once a weed is identified, the 4 weed control strategies (cultural, biological, mechanical and chemical) can be tailored to your situation.
The goal of the workshops is to provide the landowner with the tools needed to develop an Integrated Weed Management Plan (IWMP) using sound integrated weed management strategies.
Cost: $10/person (Collected at the workshop)
Location: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Clover Bldg. Fairgrounds meeting room, 9595 Nelson Rd. Longmont
Registration: Call to reserve place in workshop.
Phone: 303-678-6238
Northern Regional Events Calendar
Updated Monday, May 20, 2013