Let your opinions be heard - take the Extension Community Survey
With community needs across the state changing, your help is needed to understand the pressing issues facing Colorado today. Take this short 10-minute survey to provide information about what Extension services and programs are most helpful for your community.
Please complete the survey before June 27, 2021. Every survey participant can enter into a drawing to win one of twenty $25 Visa Gift Cards.
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Pollinator Field Journal and Walk |
Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m.
CSU Demonstration Garden
The Broomfield Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is the pride and joy of the Broomfield Colorado Master Gardeners and a hidden gem! Visit the garden at 9 a.m. on July 17 and learn how to make your own hand-sewn pollinator field journal with inventHQ staff. Then take a walk along Broomfield’s creative corridor! Drop-ins will be accepted, but registration is recommended at B-REx.com.
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Let the Adventures Begin with Virtual 4-H Camp! |
If you're looking for something fun, inexpensive, and educational to do this summer, look no further than your own backyard. The national 4-H website has developed an entire home-based camp experience exploring a range of topics related to STEM, animal science, environmental science, and gardening.
Be sure to check out the 4-H Pollinators camp. It was developed here in Colorado, and it is fantastic!
Of course, no camp (even a virtual one) is complete without games and camp songs, and the website has you covered there, too. Learn More.
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Financial Literacy Classes
Thursdays in July, 1:30 p.m.
Free via Zoom
CSU Extension is partnering with Broomfield FISH on a four-part online financial literacy workshop series, Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. beginning July 1. All classes will be held in English and Spanish. With topics like budgeting, understanding credit, and eating healthy on a budget, these practical workshops are for anyone ready to be more proactive in managing their finances. Everyone who completes all four classes in the month of July will receive a $20 grocery gift card!
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Ask a Master Gardener!
Throughout the growing season, Broomfield Master Gardeners provide mobile clinics at convenient community locations. These trained CSU Extension volunteers answer garden questions, diagnose plant health problems, and provide free resources for a successful season! Look for the "Ask a Master Gardener" table at the Broomfield Library, Broomfield Farmers' Market and other community events. Find more information on B-REx.com.
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Troubleshooting Irrigation Issues
Wednesday, July 14, 12:30 p.m.
Free online webinar, but must register
Brown spots getting you down? If your lawn is feeling the stress of an unseasonably warm June, get expert irrigation advice at this lunch and learn webinar presented by Dr. Tony Koski, CSU Extension Turfgrass Specialist. Visit the CSU CO-Horts blog to register for upcoming classes and view recordings of earlier ones you've missed.
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Great American Picnic
Spend your Fourth of July with your family, friends, and Broomfield neighbors at the 2021 Great American Picnic! Starting at 5 p.m. at Broomfield County Commons Park, there will be fun for the whole family, with inflatables, concessions, food vendors, and a beer garden for those 21+.
Add a creative spin to your holiday in the one-of-a-kind Bike Parade, then enjoy the show with music and giveaways starting at 6 p.m. The evening ends with a bang with fireworks set off at 9:30 p.m. For more details about regulations, schedule, and more, visit Broomfield.org/GreatAmericanPicnic.
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Check out What's New on the Broomfield CSU Extension website
for more upcoming events!
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Join the AmeriCorps Team in Broomfield! |
Calling all current and future educators, scientists, makers, and more! Broomfield is looking for a CSU Extension 4-H STEM AmeriCorps member for the 2021-2022 service year, which begins in August. AmeriCorps members make an impact with hands-on STEM programs for Broomfield youth. Receive a living stipend, loan forbearance, plus an education award upon completing 900 service hours. Apply or learn more here.
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Tower Garden Moving to FISH |
CSU Extension is pleased to announce that one of the tower gardens in the lobby of the Broomfield Library soon will be moving to FISH.
According to Sarah Schweig, County Extension Director, it was always the plan to locate one of the aeroponic gardens at FISH, and "we are very excited about this partnership and the programming potential the new location will offer."
Thanks to AmeriCorps member and Master Gardener Kathy McCarthy for her continued work on this project!
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Broomfield Anniversary Scavenger Hunt |
2021 is a big year for the City and County of Broomfield. Not only is it the 20th anniversary of becoming a county, but it is also the 60th year of becoming a city! To celebrate, participate in the city-wide scavenger hunt running from June 7 to Nov. 25.
This scavenger hunt will take you to 20 locations throughout Broomfield where you will be able to learn about its rich history, inspiring growth, and win prizes along the way. Make sure you are following Broomfield's social media channels to see weekly hints to each location. For more information about the scavenger hunt, Broomfield's anniversaries, and more, visit broomfield.org/Anniversary.
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Summer Fun! Virtual 4-H Camp Activities:
Wonderful Wildlife
Explore Your Environment
Get Growing
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Reach out to CSU Extension in Broomfield
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Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. Colorado State University Extension,
U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Colorado counties cooperating.
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