It's almost August, which means football season is eminent and perhaps you're thinking in shades of orange and blue (or not!). Either way, there are beautiful waterwise options in both colors in the Broomfield Xeriscape Demonstration Garden. Take the poll later in this newsletter to vote for your favorite! The next guided tour of the garden is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. | |
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Applications open Aug.1 for 2024-25 Colorado Master Gardener Apprentice Program
Interested in horticultural training and giving back to your community? The Colorado State Extension Master Gardener Program may be for you. Master Gardeners offer outreach and research-based, horticultural education to the public in local schools, farmers' markets, teaching gardens and more!
Newly accepted volunteers begin as apprentices. This means you’re in training to become a Master Gardener. CSU horticulture faculty and staff provide rigorous training courses from November through March that occur through hybrid instruction: online, live webinars (also recorded) and optional, in-person opportunities for hands-on practice. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of Colorado's unique soils, plants, climate, and gardening challenges.
Following training, apprentices are encouraged to engage in local projects which vary widely. The program requires a 50-hour volunteer commitment the first year. There is a two-year apprentice option that allows 60 hours to be completed over two years. Visit the CSU Extension Facebook page to learn about some of the Master Gardeners’ recent volunteer activities in Broomfield and Adams County, or check out this calendar to find out where Master Gardeners will be next!
Ready to apply?
During the month of August, you may apply by visiting this link and clicking “Step 3: Apply to become an Extension Master Gardener Apprentice.” (The application link will not appear until Aug. 1.) Learn more about the application process here. We hope to hear from you!
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Get Involved at Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens!
The Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens Committee (BFGC) is recruiting new members. The purpose of the BFGC is to maintain access to the historic farmhouse and grounds for the community. Learn more on the Brunner Farmhouse and Gardens website, or email Gina Roberti (ginaroberti@aol.com) with questions.
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Family Activity: Make a Wildflower Seed Sphere!
Wiz Kid Video
Worksheet & Instructions
Join CSU Spur’s TV personality Wiz Kid as she explores plants, cooking, the scientific method, at-home chemistry, and more, with fascinating experiments and hands-on activities! This episode takes a fun dive into plants: the parts of a plant, what they need to survive, growing plants without soil, and making a wildflower seed ball.
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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 the following dates:
Aug. 2, 5-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 7, 1-4:30 p.m.
Aug. 9, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Aug. 15, 12-3:30 p.m.
Sept. 6, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Ask a Master Gardener!
Broomfield Master Gardeners are now available in person to answer horticulture-related questions at convenient community locations:
- Saturday, Aug. 3, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Broomfield Library
- Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4-7 pm, Broomfield Farmers' Market
- Saturday, Aug. 17, 9:30 am–12:30 pm, Broomfield Library
- Tuesday, Aug. 20, 4-7 pm, Broomfield Farmers' Market
Master Gardeners have walk-in hours from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the CSU Extension Office in the Broomfield Library. Prefer a call-back? You may leave a message anytime on the Master Gardener Helpline at 303.464.5554, or submit your question(s) using this online form.
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Second Saturdays at Spur
Aug. 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
CSU Spur Campus
Second Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public with family-friendly programs like cooking in the CSU Spur kitchen, watching veterinarians perform surgery, engaging with scientists at work, and playing in a kid’s kitchen or vet clinic.
Western Daughters Kitchen, located in the Hydro building, has coffee and food for purchase.
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NoCo Fruit & Vegetable Farm Hop
Saturday, Aug. 17, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $25-$45
Registration/Information: col.st/27clW
Join Larimer County Extension and the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers for a charter bus tour of local produce farms in Weld and Larimer County. Learn more about farming and participate in fun trivia on the bus between stops!
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Bicycling in Broomfield Open House Aug. 1
Bicycling in Broomfield is a sustainable and low-cost way to get around for fun and everyday trips. Learn about progress on bicycling projects and programs at the “Bicycling in Broomfield” Open House, a partnership event with Ride Broomfield, a new non-profit focused on cycling culture in Broomfield. Join the conversation Thursday, Aug. 1 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Lakeshore Room of the Broomfield Community Center at 280 Spader Way.
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Broomfield ZeroFare Summer
Broomfield’s Zero Fare Summer is still happening! You may have heard RTD had to cancel “Zero Fare for Better Air” campaign this summer due to state budget constraints. However, Broomfield’s FlexRide Zero Fare is funded by the City and County of Broomfield and will still be available to Broomfield residents for July and August, so everyone rides at no cost!
- Broomfield FlexRide is available Mon.–Fri. 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
- Broomfield North FlexRide is available Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Broomfield Interlocken is available Mon.–Fri. 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Visit Broomfield.org/FlexRide to find your route and book online through the link to RTD. Or book your ride with RTD by calling 303-299-6000; booking is available in multiple languages. Ask the RTD operator for an interpreter for your preferred language.
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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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