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
Food Preservation Review
May 12, 2012 (10:00 am - Noon)
Littleton, CO
In this class we will review three methods of food preservation: canning, freezing and drying. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. This class is for beginners or those that want a refresher in the basics. You will leave with written directions and recipes to try each method. *Price includes a free pressure canner dial gauge test (a $10 value), so bring you pressure canner lid or dial gauge if you have one. To register, please contact: Sheila Gains, Arapahoe County Extension, 303-730-1920 or sgains@co.arapahoe. Click here for the brochure.
Fruit Trees for the Front Range
May 16, 2012 (6:00-7:30 pm)
Fort Collins, CO
Learn about growing tree fruits along Colorado’s Front Range. Joel Reich, CSU Boulder County Extension Horticulture Agent, will discuss the primary obstacles to success and how to manage them. Recommendations regarding appropriate crops and specific varieties will be provided. The practice of growing dwarf trees will also be covered. There will be time at the end for questions and answers. $10 payable at the door. Please RSVP to Karen Crumbaker, CSU Extension 970-498-6003. Class will be held at CSU Larimer County Extension, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins.
Weeds 101
May 17, 2012
Longmont, CO
In cooperation with Colorado Weed Management Association, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, we are offering a “Weeds 101” workshop on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The class will be taught by Dr. George Beck from CSU. He will cover the characteristics and ecology of invasive weeds, Colorado’s weed law, sprayer calibration, identification of A listed weeds, herbicides for control and ecologically based weed management. This is an opportunity to hear a great speaker. The all day workshop will be at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Barn A. The cost for the workshop is $25 that includes lunch. You can register and pay online at http://www.cwma.org/ or pay at the door with cash or check. You must RSVP 1 week in advance (May 10) to attend. Call our office at 303-678-6238 to RSVP.
DIY Energy Assessment Workshop
May 19, 2012
Northeast colorado Regional Engagement Center
Sterling, CO
Workshops to help you assess whether your home is a good candidate for energy efficiency improvements, solar energy, and/or wind energy! Click here to learn more.
CSU Irrigated Pasture Grazing School
May 22-24, 2012
Fort Collins, CO
A boots-on-the-ground workshop for cow/calf producers and stocker operations who want to reduce their reliance on harvested forages and improve profitability by improving grazing methods and boosting forage availability. Click here to learn more.
Weeds 101 - A One-Day Noxious Weed Workshop for the Inexperienced
May 23, 2012
Alamosa County Building 8900 Independence Way, Building A
Alamosa 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. Characteristics and ecology of invasive weeds will be covered along with Colorado’s noxious weed law, ID of A-list species, herbicides used for control, sprayer calibration, and ecologically-based weed management using local examples. http://cwma.org/
Habitat Gardening
May 30, 2012 (6:30-7:30 pm)
Black Hawk, CO
Learn how to attract hummingbirds, song birds, and other pollinators by growing appropriate plants and providing other enticements. Call Gilpin County Extension to register 303-582-9106.
Jams, Jellies, and Fruit Preserves
June 2, 2012 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh-picked taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves and butters. The workshop will cover the basics of boiling water bath canning to ensure safe preservation of these delightful products. Includes handouts, taste testing and recipes. To register please contact: Anne Zander, Boulder County Extension, 303-678-6238 or azander@bouldercounty.org. Click here for the brochure.
Mountain Plant Sale
June 9, 2012 (9 am)
Black Hawk, CO
Call Gilpin County Extension for more info 303-582-9106.
Ag Tours
June 12 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
It is that time of the year again, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tours. We will be hosting 5 Ag Tours this year, once a month from June to October. Please join us for these fun and informative tours of county owned agricultural land. We will visit 3 farms: crop production, livestock production and market farm on each tour. This year we will switch things up with “themed “ buses. Buses will be on a first come first choice, no reserving seats through registration. Also, if you have questions that you would like each farmer to answer please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org and we will compile the top asked questions (Deadline- June 5 for first tour). We will still have a Q&A with each farmer. Farmer profiles will also be posted on our website (www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ag) 2 weeks prior to the tour.
2012 TOURS
All Tuesday tours will be from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (Check-In at 5:15 pm, buses leave at 5:30 pm)
Tuesday, June 12 (Bus Themes: Water, Local Food, General Open Space)
Tuesday, July 10
Tuesday, August 7
Tuesday, September 11
Saturday, October 13 (1pm to 4 pm, Check-In at 12:45 pm)
Registration is Available NOW at www.2012agtours.eventbrite.com
Cost is $5 per participant/tour.
All tours will leave from Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont unless otherwise stated.
Please pass this information along to anyone that may be interested in learning more about Agriculture in Boulder County.
Questions: please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org
Dealing with Critters in the Garden
June 13, 2012 (6:30-7:30 pm)
Black Hawk, CO
Learn how to keep pocket gophers, voles, and other critters from destroying your garden. Call Gilpin County Extension to register 303-582-9106.
Jams, Jellies, and Fruit Preserves
June 14, 2012 (6:00-7:30 pm)
Littleton, CO
Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh-picked taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves and butters. The workshop will cover the basics of boiling water bath canning to ensure safe preservation of these delightful products. Includes handouts, taste testing and recipes. To register, please contact: Sheila Gains, Arapahoe County Extension, 303-730-1920 or sgains@co.arapahoe.co.us. Click here for the brochure.
DIY Energy Assessment Workshop
June 16, 2012
Pueblo County Extension Office
Pueblo, CO
Workshops to help you assess whether your home is a good candidate for energy efficiency improvements, solar energy, and/or wind energy! Click here to learn more.
Forestry Field Workshop and Networking Opportunity
June 16, 2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
301 Boulder County Road 99, Pinecliffe, CO
Come meet your neighbors to see active forest management, explore utilization options, and network with fellow forest landowners. Click here to learn more.
Jams, Jellies, and Fruit Preserves
June 23, 2012 (10:00 – 11:30 am) Littleton, CO
Love the flavors of summer fruits? Learn how you can enjoy the fresh-picked taste all year long by making jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, conserves and butters. The workshop will cover the basics of boiling water bath canning to ensure safe preservation of these delightful products. Includes handouts, taste testing and recipes. To register, please contact: Sheila Gains, Arapahoe County Extension, 303-730-1920 or sgains@co.arapahoe.co.us. Click here for the brochure.
Wildflower and Weed Walks
June 23, 2012 (10-noon)
and July 21, 2012 (2-4 pm)
Black Hawk, CO
Join our slow easy walk of up to 1.5 miles to id local flowers. different flowers will be blooming during each walk. dress fro the weather. Call Gilpin County Extension to register 303-582-9106.
Canning Basics- Jams and Jellies
June 30, 2012 (10 am - 1 pm)
Black Hawk, CO
This class covers basic water bath canning for safe food preservation and includes demonstrations, recipes, necessary products and equipment, as well as resource info. Call Gilpin County Extension to register 303-582-9106.
DIY Energy Assessment Workshop
July 7, 2012
La Plata County Extension Office
Durango, CO
Workshops to help you assess whether your home is a good candidate for energy efficiency improvements, solar energy, and/or wind energy! Click here to learn more.
Ag Tours
July 10 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
It is that time of the year again, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tours. We will be hosting 5 Ag Tours this year, once a month from June to October. Please join us for these fun and informative tours of county owned agricultural land. We will visit 3 farms: crop production, livestock production and market farm on each tour. This year we will switch things up with “themed “ buses. Buses will be on a first come first choice, no reserving seats through registration. Also, if you have questions that you would like each farmer to answer please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org and we will compile the top asked questions (Deadline- June 5 for first tour). We will still have a Q&A with each farmer. Farmer profiles will also be posted on our website (www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ag) 2 weeks prior to the tour.
2012 TOURS
All Tuesday tours will be from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (Check-In at 5:15 pm, buses leave at 5:30 pm)
Tuesday, June 12 (Bus Themes: Water, Local Food, General Open Space)
Tuesday, July 10
Tuesday, August 7
Tuesday, September 11
Saturday, October 13 (1pm to 4 pm, Check-In at 12:45 pm)
Registration is Available NOW at www.2012agtours.eventbrite.com
Cost is $5 per participant/tour.
All tours will leave from Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont unless otherwise stated.
Please pass this information along to anyone that may be interested in learning more about Agriculture in Boulder County.
Questions: please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org
Weed ID and Control
July 14, 2012 (2:00 - 3:30 pm)
Black Hawk, CO
Bring samples of weeds for identification and advice on how to control. Call Gilpin County Extension to register 303-582-9106.
Just Canning, The Basics
July 19, 2012 (6-8 pm)
Longmont, CO
Learn all about the how and why of canning food at home. The workshop focuses on canning safety, types of equipment and proper canning methods for both the boiling water bath and pressure canner. *A great class for beginners and those needing a review. Price includes a free pressure canner dial gauge test (a $10 value), so bring you pressure canner lid or dial gauge if you have one. To register please contact: Anne Zander, Boulder County Extension, 303-678-6238 or azander@bouldercounty.org. Click here for the brochure.
Wildflower and Weed Walks
July 21, 2012 (2-4 pm)
Black Hawk, CO
Join our slow easy walk of up to 1.5 miles to id local flowers. different flowers will be blooming during each walk. dress fro the weather. Call Gilpin County Extension to register 303-582-9106.
Ag Tours
August 7 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
It is that time of the year again, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tours. We will be hosting 5 Ag Tours this year, once a month from June to October. Please join us for these fun and informative tours of county owned agricultural land. We will visit 3 farms: crop production, livestock production and market farm on each tour. This year we will switch things up with “themed “ buses. Buses will be on a first come first choice, no reserving seats through registration. Also, if you have questions that you would like each farmer to answer please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org and we will compile the top asked questions (Deadline- June 5 for first tour). We will still have a Q&A with each farmer. Farmer profiles will also be posted on our website (www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ag) 2 weeks prior to the tour.
2012 TOURS
All Tuesday tours will be from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (Check-In at 5:15 pm, buses leave at 5:30 pm)
Tuesday, June 12 (Bus Themes: Water, Local Food, General Open Space)
Tuesday, July 10
Tuesday, August 7
Tuesday, September 11
Saturday, October 13 (1pm to 4 pm, Check-In at 12:45 pm)
Registration is Available NOW at www.2012agtours.eventbrite.com
Cost is $5 per participant/tour.
All tours will leave from Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont unless otherwise stated.
Please pass this information along to anyone that may be interested in learning more about Agriculture in Boulder County.
Questions: please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org
Just Canning, The Basics
August 11, 2012 (10:00 am - noon)
Littleton, CO
Learn all about the how and why of canning food at home. The workshop focuses on canning safety, types of equipment and proper canning methods for both the boiling water bath and pressure canner. *A great class for beginners and those needing a review. Price includes a free pressure canner dial gauge test (a $10 value), so bring you pressure canner lid or dial gauge if you have one. To register, please contact: Sheila Gains, Arapahoe County Extension, 303-730-1920 or sgains@co.arapahoe.co.us. Click here for the brochure.
Fermenting Foods
August 25, 2012 (10:00 am – 12:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
Ever wonder if you could make your own, yogurt, sauerkraut, kim chi or ginger ale? If so, this class is for you. Natural fermentation is one of the oldest means of food preservation. Learn the science behind these products. Taste test and go home with directions and recipes to try it at home. Class includes making and taking a small jar of kraut to ferment at home. To register please contact: Anne Zander, Boulder County Extension, 303-678-6238 or azander@bouldercounty.org. Click here for the brochure.
Fermenting Foods
August 30, 2012 (6:00 – 8:30 pm)
Littleton, CO
Ever wonder if you could make your own, yogurt, sauerkraut, kim chi or ginger ale? If so, this class is for you. Natural fermentation is one of the oldest means of food preservation. Learn the science behind these products. Taste test and go home with directions and recipes to try it at home. Class includes making and taking a small jar of kraut to ferment at home. To register, please contact: Sheila Gains, Arapahoe County Extension, 303-730-1920 or sgains@co.arapahoe.co.us. Click here for the brochure.
DIY Energy Assessment Workshop
September 8, 2012
Jefferson County Extension Office
Golden, CO
Workshops to help you assess whether your home is a good candidate for energy efficiency improvements, solar energy, and/or wind energy! Click here to learn more.
Ag Tours
September 11 (5:30-8:30 pm)
Longmont, CO
It is that time of the year again, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tours. We will be hosting 5 Ag Tours this year, once a month from June to October. Please join us for these fun and informative tours of county owned agricultural land. We will visit 3 farms: crop production, livestock production and market farm on each tour. This year we will switch things up with “themed “ buses. Buses will be on a first come first choice, no reserving seats through registration. Also, if you have questions that you would like each farmer to answer please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org and we will compile the top asked questions (Deadline- June 5 for first tour). We will still have a Q&A with each farmer. Farmer profiles will also be posted on our website (www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ag) 2 weeks prior to the tour.
2012 TOURS
All Tuesday tours will be from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (Check-In at 5:15 pm, buses leave at 5:30 pm)
Tuesday, June 12 (Bus Themes: Water, Local Food, General Open Space)
Tuesday, July 10
Tuesday, August 7
Tuesday, September 11
Saturday, October 13 (1pm to 4 pm, Check-In at 12:45 pm)
Registration is Available NOW at www.2012agtours.eventbrite.com
Cost is $5 per participant/tour.
All tours will leave from Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont unless otherwise stated.
Please pass this information along to anyone that may be interested in learning more about Agriculture in Boulder County.
Questions: please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org
DIY Energy Assessment Workshop
September 22, 2012
Business Incubator Center
Grand Junction, CO
Workshops to help you assess whether your home is a good candidate for energy efficiency improvements, solar energy, and/or wind energy! Click here to learn more.
DIY Energy Assessment Workshop
October 13, 2012
Sangre de Cristo Electric Association
Buena Vista, CO
Workshops to help you assess whether your home is a good candidate for energy efficiency improvements, solar energy, and/or wind energy! Click here to learn more.
Ag Tours
October 13 (1pm to 4 pm, Check-In at 12:45 pm)
Longmont, CO
It is that time of the year again, Boulder County Parks and Open Space Agricultural Tours. We will be hosting 5 Ag Tours this year, once a month from June to October. Please join us for these fun and informative tours of county owned agricultural land. We will visit 3 farms: crop production, livestock production and market farm on each tour. This year we will switch things up with “themed “ buses. Buses will be on a first come first choice, no reserving seats through registration. Also, if you have questions that you would like each farmer to answer please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org and we will compile the top asked questions (Deadline- June 5 for first tour). We will still have a Q&A with each farmer. Farmer profiles will also be posted on our website (www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/ag) 2 weeks prior to the tour.
2012 TOURS
All Tuesday tours will be from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm. (Check-In at 5:15 pm, buses leave at 5:30 pm)
Tuesday, June 12 (Bus Themes: Water, Local Food, General Open Space)
Tuesday, July 10
Tuesday, August 7
Tuesday, September 11
Saturday, October 13 (1pm to 4 pm, Check-In at 12:45 pm)
Registration is Available NOW at www.2012agtours.eventbrite.com
Cost is $5 per participant/tour.
All tours will leave from Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont unless otherwise stated.
Please pass this information along to anyone that may be interested in learning more about Agriculture in Boulder County.
Questions: please email agriculture@bouldercounty.org
Mastering High Altitude Cooking
November 10, 2012 (10:30 am – noon)
Littleton, CO
Preparing food at high altitudes requires some special considerations. Have your questions answered and baking, cooking and candy making dilemmas solved. Just in the time for holiday baking. Includes CSU Extension-tested high altitude recipes and tips for modifying your family favorites. To register, please contact: Sheila Gains, Arapahoe County Extension, 303-730-1920 or sgains@co.arapahoe.co.us. Click here for the brochure.
Northern Regional Events Calendar
Updated Thursday, May 17, 2012