This calendar is a list of all public event and classes offered by Arapahoe County Extension. Some of the virtual classes may be offered by Extension offices in partnering counties. Other events may be offered that are closed to the public and available to program participants (e.g. 4-H members, Colorado Master Gardeners). Click here if you are interested in becoming a 4-H member, Colorado Master Gardener or Native Plant Master volunteer.
You may also request a program for your organization or school. Options for adults are youth are available.
- Family and Consumer Sciences (food preservation, food safety, nutrition, health, family financial management, etc.)
- Horticulture (yard, gardening, trees, insects, etc.)
- 4-H School and Community programs (embryology, in-school, after school, summer camps, kit programs, etc.)
For questions, please email CSU-Extension@arapahoegov.com or call the office at 303-730-1920.
To view other great programs Arapahoe County Extension has offered, please visit our Past Events page!
January
Common Plant Diseases in Colorado
January 16, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join long-time Master Gardener Debbie Moody for an informative class about the most common plant diseases in Colorado. Debbie leads the Arapahoe County Master Gardener Plant Diagnostics Team and is a wealth of knowledge. In this class you will learn about the symptoms and signs to look for on your landscape plants, and how to tackle each disease properly. Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
January 24, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
February
Gardening for Cut Flowers
February 20, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join us for a fun presentation about gardening specifically to produce cut flowers. Master Gardener Donnetta Wilhelm will discuss which flowering plants are the best candidates for cut flower arrangements and how to grow them. Come learn how to turn your own garden into a cutting garden for indoor flower arrangements. Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
February 21, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Composting
February 22, 11:00am-12:00pm
Mission Viejo Library
15324 E Hampden Circle, Aurora, CO 80013
Join Master Gardener Andrea Briney for an informative class about backyard composting! This class will cover everything you need to know about how to create a healthy compost from your yard and kitchen scraps. You will learn how to start your own compost and solutions to problems that may arise. Register HERE
March
Growing Herbs
March 20, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join us for a great class covering the cultivation and use of herbs. Master Gardener Tasha Weaver will teach you everything you need to know about how and where to grow herbs, how to store and use them and about the nutrition and diet contributions fresh herbs can make for your health. Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
March 21, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Container Gardening
March 29, 11:00am-12:00pm
Mission Viejo Library
15324 E Hampden Circle, Aurora, CO 80013
Join Master Gardener Jessie Asimus for a fun class about creating beautiful container gardens! Learn the secrets to build stunning pots and planters full of beautiful blooms. You will leave understanding the design principles that will create interest and make your containers pop. Register HERE
Seed Starting Workshop
March 29, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Hudson Gardens and Event Center
6115 South Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Join us for a fun interactive workshop to learn how to grow your own veggies and flowers from seed! Master Gardener Judy Cale will explain how to properly plant and care for your seeds and how germination works. Everyone will be planting seeds of their choice in small pots to take home to care for during this workshop. Register HERE
April
Seed Starting Workshop
April 17, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join us for a fun interactive workshop to learn how to grow your own veggies and flowers from seed! Master Gardener Judy Cale will explain how to properly plant and care for your seeds and how germination works. Everyone will be planting seeds of their choice in small pots to take home to care for during this workshop. Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
April 25, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Container Gardening Workshop
April 26, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Hudson Gardens and Event Center
6115 South Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Join Master Gardeners Debbie Moody and Kathi Thistlethwaite for a fun class about creating beautiful container gardens! Learn the secrets to build stunning pots and planters full of beautiful blooms. You will leave understanding the design principles that will create interest and make your containers pop. Register HERE
May
Lawn Care
May 15, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
This class will cover everything you need to know to grow a lush lawn with fewer inputs and maintenance. Long-time Master Gardener Donnetta Wilhelm will discuss the common mistakes homeowners make with their lawn maintenance and teach you about lawn care best practices so you can spend less time and use less water and chemicals while growing a healthier lawn. Register HERE
June
Cottage Food Safety Training
June 6, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Creating Pollinator Habitat
June 19, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join us for an informative talk covering how to create a habitat for pollinators in your yard. Master Gardener Ron Hogan will discuss everything you need to know about our pollinators, what they need to survive and what plants they are attracted to. Come learn how you can help support pollinators and ecosystem health in your own backyard. Register HERE
July
Cottage Food Safety Training
July 11, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Dealing with Drought in the Landscape
July 17, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Register HERE
August
Vines and Climbers
August 21, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
August 22, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
September
Fall Planted Bulbs
September 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
September 19, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
October
Cottage Food Safety Training
October 3, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Fall and Winter Landscape Care
October 16, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Register HERE
November
Cottage Food Safety Training
November 7, 9:00am-12:30pm
Online Zoom Presentation
$50.00
Learn food safety guidelines and the specifics of operating a home-based cottage food business. Better understand the Colorado Cottage Food Act. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Register HERE
Intro to Xeriscaping/Waterwise Gardening
November 20, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Register HERE
December
Vegetable Gardening Basics
December 18, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Register HERE
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Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. | Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables. | Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es el inglés.
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