Growing Plants, Growing People
Colorado Master Gardener (CMG) volunteer applications are open now through Oct. 16. If you’ve been thinking about joining this statewide program, here is what you can expect.
Great Training from CSU Specialists
After acceptance into the CMG program, you’ll begin 10 weeks of training, primarily online, about Colorado’s unique climate, soils, plants and ecosystems. Training begins in January 2023 and includes both self-paced lessons and interactive sessions. Check out the syllabus to learn more about the training schedule and policies. You can also opt to take this training without a volunteer commitment by enrolling in Green School.
A Year of Learning from Your Peers
After successfully completing training, you’ll begin your apprentice year, where you engage in local volunteer projects while learning from experienced volunteers and Extension staff. You’ll complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer time over the course of the season and have a wide array of in-person, virtual, interactive and self-paced volunteer projects to choose from.
Providing Education and Outreach to Your Community
The mission of the Colorado Master Gardener program is to enhance Coloradans’ quality of life by:
- Extending knowledge-based education throughout Colorado communities to foster successful gardeners;
- Helping individuals make informed decisions about plants to protect neighborhood environments.
This can take many forms: answering home gardener questions, maintaining educational gardens, teaching community classes, and writing for media, just to name a few!
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Learn about Seed Saving!
Fall is the season for saving seed, but how exactly do you go about it? CSU Extension has you covered. The next Seed Saving Workshop will be Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse.
Looking for information now? Check out the resource section below, including a handout from the most recent workshop.
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CSU Soil Lab Temporary Closure
The CSU Soil, Water, and Plant Testing Laboratory is temporarily closed while relocating to a new lab in the CSU Spur Terra Building in Denver.
Watch the lab's website for more information on the reopening date, as well as the new address for mailing and dropping off samples.
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CMG Applications Due Soon!
If you're interested in becoming a Colorado Master Gardener in Broomfield, the next training session starts in January of 2023. Applications must be completed online before Oct. 16.
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Gardening Programs from CSU Extension
All educational events are free to the public, but some require advance registration. Click on specific links for more information.
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Ask a Master Gardener
The growing season is wrapping up, but trained volunteers are available remotely to answer horticulture-related questions year round. Leave a message for a Broomfield Master Gardener at 303-464-5554, send an email (with photos) to BroomfieldMG@colostate.edu, or complete this interactive form.
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STEM Activity: Bean in a Bottle
Designed for grades 3-5, this activity helps illustrate the life cycle of plants and what it takes for them to survive. Supplies include a plastic bottle, scissors, string, water, garden soil and bean seeds.
Find other STEM activities on the Broomfield CSU Extension website.
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Science+Art Experience: Moonrise Event
Saturday, Oct. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Behind the Brunner Farmhouse
Free
Get ready to learn, be amazed, and explore the night sky! Participate in astronomy activities for all ages brought to you by the Broomfield Council on the Arts and Humanities and CSU Extension.
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Cottage Food Safety Training
Offered by Colorado State University Extension, this nationally-recognized training program covers the specifics of the Colorado Cottage Food Act and how to safely operate a food business from a home kitchen. The $50 online class is next offered on these dates:
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Fall Shred Day
Protect your identity while securely destroying any confidential items such as tax, medical and bank forms for free at the Fall Shred-It event. Broomfield residents can shred a maximum of three boxes of paperwork at the Shred-It event on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Shred-It will also take up to three 32-gallon trash bags of already shredded paper. No appointment is required. Learn more.
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Living in Balance Resource Fair
Friday, Oct. 21, 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Broomfield Community Center
FREE - no registration needed!
Janine Vanderburg from Changing the Narrative will kick off this year's event with a keynote speech about the misconception of aging, and how to put a stop to ageism. Broomfield Public Health and Family Hearing will be onsite to offer free vaccinations and hearing checks (appointment required for hearing check, call 303.465.4327). The gym will be filled with 40+ vendors, and there will be eight break-out sessions! Learn more.
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Reach out to CSU Extension in Broomfield
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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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