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!
September
Cottage Food Safety Training
September 6, 9:00am-12:30pm
Cost for webinar is $50.00.
This food safety webinar meets the food safety-training requirements in the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen. Participants also learn about the most current Colorado Cottage Food Act guidelines and best practices. Participants learn the basics of proper hygiene; preventing cross contamination and cross contact of food allergens; proper sanitation requirements, storage, transporting products and sales requirements. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, participants receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Proof of attending an approved food safety training is required by most Colorado Market managers. Registration closes 5 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE
CSU Extension Food Preservation – Boiling Water Bath Canning
September 11, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Arapahoe County Extension
6934 S Lima St, Ste B, Centennial, CO 80112
Cost is $30.00. Maximum participants is 12.
Learn the principles and benefits of boiling water bath canning at high elevations. Participate in a hands-on activity of canning apple pie filling using Clear Jel (the only thickener approved for home canning). Price includes training, handouts, and making and taking a quart jar of apple pie filling. Participants will need to come back to pick up their cooled jar at a later time. Additional Clear Jel will be available for purchase at registration and delivered after class. Pre-register at least 5 days in advance, so we have enough materials and equipment for everyone to participate. For questions about registration, please contact Sheila Gains at sheila.gains@colostate.edu. Register HERE
Fall Planted Bulbs
September 12, 6:00pm-7:30pm
Hudson Gardens
6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Cost is $30.00.
Learn everything you need to know about how to plant, care for and maintain fall planted bulbs for springtime flowers. Come join Arapahoe County Master Gardeners who will show you how to create a springtime flower display in your yard with the right fall planted bulbs. Register HERE.
Putting the Garden to Bed and Evaluation of CMG Demonstrations
September 14, 10:00am-11:00am
Littleton Pea Patch Demonstration Garden
2171 W Shepperd Avenue, Littleton, CO 80120
Join Arapahoe County Master Gardeners to learn what to consider when closing down a garden for the season. This is a free event.
Meet the Vegetable Gardener
September 18, 9:00am-11:00am
Hudson Gardens Demonstration Garden
6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Stop by and bring your gardening questions to Arapahoe County Master Gardeners. This is a free event, but registration is requested. Register HERE
Importance of Fall Cleanup
September 18, 9:30am-10:30am
Hudson Gardens Demonstration Garden
6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Good fall, or end of the season, cleanup is essential to keeping your soil healthy and decreasing any overwintering disease, weed and pest issues. Let the Arapahoe County Master Gardeners give you some ideas on how to do a thorough job.
Container Gardening
September 19, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join Master Gardener Debbie Moody 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
4-H Expo
September 21, 9:00am-1:00pm
17 Mile House Farm Park
Join us for a fun day learning more about 4-H membership. We’ll have hands-on activities and live demonstrations, including model rockets, cookie decorating, entomology, and arts and crafts. 4-H is FUN! Members make new friends, experience new activities, participate in leadership roles and learn hands-on skills through projects like model rocketry, leathercraft, heritage arts, cake-decorating, shooting sports, dog showmanship, obedience and rally, animal science education, and so much more! No RSVP required. Learn more about 4-H.
Fall Planted Bulbs
September 21, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Englewood Public Library
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s garden! Learn how to make your yard a harbinger of spring with colorful blooms from bulbs! Join Arapahoe County Master Gardener Tasha Weaver for a look at fall planted bulbs for spring blooms. Register HERE
End of Season Garlic Planting & Overwintering Your Garden
September 22, 10:00am-11:00am
Cheyenne-Arapaho Park
9200 E Iowa Ave, Denver, CO 80247
Join Arapahoe County Master Gardeners to learn how easy it is to grow garlic in Colorado. They will also discuss putting the rest of your garden plot to sleep for the season. Bring your questions! This is a free event.
STEAM Club
September 24, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tallyn’s Reach Library
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math! STEAM Club is designed for first through sixth grades (ages 6-12). Participants must be at least six years old to register. Event is free and open to the public. Register HERE
October
Meal Planning with Confidence
October 9, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Cost for webinar is $5.00.
In this one-hour webinar, we will:
• Explore the many benefits of meal planning
• Review the basic steps for creating and organizing a meal plan
• Use a meal planning template to create a customized menu
• Create a shopping list based on your meal plan.
This class includes printable meal planning and shopping list templates, and 5 master recipe guides for pasta, frittata, soup, casserole, and stir-fry meals. Register HERE
Entomology for Kids
October 10, 5:00pm-6:00pm
Englewood Public Library
Learn about the live of insects through an interactive program for ages 5-10.
Introduction to Xeriscaping
October 12, 12:00pm-2:00pm
Englewood Public Library
Have you ever wondered what xeriscaping really is? Arapahoe County Master Gardener Nina Mbengue will explain the basic principles of xeriscaping, what benefits you can gain from a xeric garden, and how to go about installing your own colorful waterwise garden. Register HERE
Cottage Food Safety Training
October 17, 6:00pm-9:30pm
Cost for webinar is $50.00.
This food safety webinar meets the food safety-training requirements in the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen. Participants also learn about the most current Colorado Cottage Food Act guidelines and best practices. Participants learn the basics of proper hygiene; preventing cross contamination and cross contact of food allergens; proper sanitation requirements, storage, transporting products and sales requirements. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, participants receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Proof of attending an approved food safety training is required by most Colorado Market managers. Registration closes 5 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE
Upcycling Costume Class
October 19, 4:00pm
Tallyn’s Reach Library
Bring items from your home to upcycle into your own costume.
High Elevation Baking Presentation
October 23, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Cost for virtual workshop is $5.00.
Have you ever been disappointed when your favorite recipe failed to produce expected results when made at higher elevation? At altitudes above 3,000 feet, recipes may require changes in time, temperature, or ingredients to achieve desired results. In this basic virtual workshop participants will learn about the important role that many ingredients play in baking and about possible adjustments to make when baking your favorite recipes. Register HERE
Easy Care Landscapes
October 24, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join us for an informative discussion about what an easy-care landscape is and how to achieve it. Master Gardener Nina Mbengue will talk about how to create a low maintenance landscape that uses fewer inputs by selecting the proper plants. This class will cover tons of great plant choices that can help you create your own easy-care landscape. Register HERE
STEAM Club
October 29, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tallyn’s Reach Library
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math! STEAM Club is designed for first through sixth grades (ages 6-12). Participants must be at least six years old to register. Event is free and open to the public. Register HERE
November
Cottage Food Safety Training
November 1, 9:00am-12:30pm
Cost for webinar is $50.00.
This food safety webinar meets the food safety-training requirements in the Colorado Cottage Foods Act. Participants learn food safety guidelines and the specifics for operating a home-based cottage food business from a home kitchen. Participants also learn about the most current Colorado Cottage Food Act guidelines and best practices. Participants learn the basics of proper hygiene; preventing cross contamination and cross contact of food allergens; proper sanitation requirements, storage, transporting products and sales requirements. Upon completion of the webinar and passing the accompanying exam, participants receive a 3-year food safety certificate. Proof of attending an approved food safety training is required by most Colorado Market managers. Registration closes 5 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE
Understanding Credit Freezes
November 13, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Cost for virtual session is $5.00.
You will learn:
• Why you should consider freezing your credit
• How to initiate a free credit freeze for yourself
• How to freeze the credit of a child under 16
• Precautions and best practices for freezing, unfreezing and monitoring your credit.
For questions about registration, please contact Sheila Gains at sheila.gains@colostate.edu. Register HERE
Happy Houseplants
November 21, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Come learn all about how to keep your Houseplants happy and thriving! Long time Master Gardener Donnetta Wilhelm will cover everything you need to know about how to pick the perfect houseplant and how to properly care for them. This class will cover the common pests, diseases and problems of houseplants and how to deal with them. Registration coming.
STEAM Club
November 26, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tallyn’s Reach Library
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math! STEAM Club is designed for first through sixth grades (ages 6-12). Participants must be at least six years old to register. Event is free and open to the public. Register HERE
December
STEAM Club
December 3, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Tallyn’s Reach Library
Explore science, technology, engineering, art, or math! STEAM Club is designed for first through sixth grades (ages 6-12). Participants must be at least six years old to register. Event is free and open to the public. Register HERE
Beauty and the Bees
December 19, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Aurora Central Library
14949 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Join Arapahoe County CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist, Lisa Mason for a talk about bees and pollinators. Lisa manages the Native Bee Watch, a citizen science program that monitors native bees. In this class you will learn what you can do in your own yard to build habitat and support pollinators and bees. Registration coming.
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider. | Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. | CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
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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