Master Gardener Demonstrations-What have we learned? -August 29 – 10:00 a.m FREE Cheyenne-Arapho Park– As the growing season comes to an end, let’s talk about what was successful, what was not and what we have learned from our demonstration gardens. Join the Colorado Master Gardeners for this fun and informative talk! No registration needed.

“Meet the Vegetable Gardener”, third Wednesday, May-September 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the Vegetable Demonstration Garden, The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive. Join the Arapahoe County Master Gardeners to see what’s happening in the Vegetable Demonstration Garden. Free

STEP into these Trees– September 13, 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m FREE Via Zoom. Tree experts Alison O’Connor and Amy Lentz with CSU Extension will share specific trees that grow well in Colorado. Register HERE

How to Build a Buzzworthy Pollinator Garden-Tues. Sep 12, 5-7p.m. Location 6934 S. Lima Street, Suite B., Centennial, CO 80112

During this two-hour class, learn about the importance and basic biology of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds! We will also cover habitat considerations, plant recommendations, and step-by-step guidance on how to build your garden. We will tour the Lima Plaza Pollinator Demonstration Garden, and cover our successes and challenges—(who else has rabbits in their landscape? Anyone?). This interactive class will blend the research-based habitat needs of pollinators along with the practical, how-to steps to create your own garden. Whether you are a gardening enthusiast or simply curious about the who is visiting your garden, this class is perfect for all levels of experience. Register HERE

Nature Walk N’ Talk – September 20, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE Join us for a Nature Walk N’ Talk with Denver Audubon and CSU Extension in Arapahoe County. We will explore birds, plants, insects, and other wildlife in our ecosystem. This interpretative, short hike is perfect for families of all ages. Visit the Denver Audubon events page for registration.

Money Habitudes – October 4 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. FREE Jefferson County CSU Extension office 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Unit C Golden, CO 80401
This session is designed as a fun interactive and constructive way to learn about our habits and attitudes (Habitudes) about money. Participants will discover the how, why, and when they spend, save, give, or invest. This program promotes conversations with partners/families to encourage positive financial relationship skills. For ages 12 and up. Family participation is encouraged (for age-appropriate materials a separate registration for each individual is required). Registration is capped at 15 participants and closes 7 days prior to the session. Register HERE

Money Habitudes – October 5 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. FREE Arapahoe County CSU Extension office 6934 S. Lima St. Centennial, CO 80112
This session is designed as a fun interactive and constructive way to learn about our habits and attitudes (Habitudes) about money. Participants will discover the how, why, and when they spend, save, give, or invest. This program promotes conversations with partners/families to encourage positive financial relationship skills. For ages 12 and up. Family participation is encouraged (for age-appropriate materials a separate registration for each individual is required). Registration is capped at 15 participants and closes 7 days prior to the session. Register HERE

4-H Expo – October 7 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. FREE 17 Mile House Farm Park, Centennial.
4-H is FUN! Join our 4-H team to learn what 4-H has to offer for youth in Arapahoe County. 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!

Cottage Food Safety Training -October 10 – 5:00-8:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE

Plants that will kill you!– October 11, 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m FREE Via Zoom. Right in time for Halloween, join John Murgel, CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist for a fun presentation on plants that are deadly to humans. Register HERE

Nature Walk N’ Talk – October 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE Join us for a Nature Walk N’ Talk with Denver Audubon and CSU Extension in Arapahoe County. We will explore birds, plants, insects, and other wildlife in our ecosystem. This interpretative, short hike is perfect for families of all ages. Visit the Denver Audubon events page for registration.

Money Habitudes – October 18 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. FREE Arapahoe County CSU Extension office 6934 S. Lima St. Centennial, CO 80112
This session is designed as a fun interactive and constructive way to learn about our habits and attitudes (Habitudes) about money. Participants will discover the how, why, and when they spend, save, give, or invest. This program promotes conversations with partners/families to encourage positive financial relationship skills. For ages 12 and up. Family participation is encouraged (for age-appropriate materials a separate registration for each individual is required). Registration is capped at 15 participants and closes 7 days prior to the session. Register HERE

Money Habitudes – October 19 – 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. FREE Jefferson County CSU Extension office 15200 W. 6th Ave. Frontage Rd., Unit C Golden, CO 80401
This session is designed as a fun interactive and constructive way to learn about our habits and attitudes (Habitudes) about money. Participants will discover the how, why, and when they spend, save, give, or invest. This program promotes conversations with partners/families to encourage positive financial relationship skills. For ages 12 and up. Family participation is encouraged (for age-appropriate materials a separate registration for each individual is required). Registration is capped at 15 participants and closes 7 days prior to the session. Register HERE

A Gardening Year-in-Review– November 8, 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m FREE Via Zoom. How did your gardening season go? Learn more about some of the trends seen in 2023 from horticulture specialist, Amy Lentz, Tony Koski, and Alison O’Connor. Register HERE

Nature Walk N’ Talk – November 15, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE Join us for a Nature Walk N’ Talk with Denver Audubon and CSU Extension in Arapahoe County. We will explore birds, plants, insects, and other wildlife in our ecosystem. This interpretative, short hike is perfect for families of all ages. Visit the Denver Audubon events page for registration.

Nature Walk N’ Talk – December 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. FREE Join us for a Nature Walk N’ Talk with Denver Audubon and CSU Extension in Arapahoe County. We will explore birds, plants, insects, and other wildlife in our ecosystem. This interpretative, short hike is perfect for families of all ages. Visit the Denver Audubon events page for registration.

Fresh New Gardening Myths– December 13, 12 p.m.- 1:00 p.m FREE Via Zoom. Gardening in Colorado can be a challenge. Learn how to be a better gardener by avoiding common gardening myths from CSU Extension Horticulture Specialist, Alison O’Connor. Register HERE

Cottage Food Safety Training -January 26, 2024 – 5-00-8:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE

Cottage Food Safety Training -February 23, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE

Cottage Food Safety Training -March 12, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE

Cottage Food Safety Training -March 12, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE

Cottage Food Safety Training -May 3, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE

Cottage Food Safety Training -June 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m $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 3 days prior to the workshop. Register HERE