An Emerald Elementary student proudly displays artwork created in a horticulture-themed class taught by a team of local Master Gardeners. The 13-week program started with students installing a hydroponic tower garden, followed by hands-on lessons and activities each week. It will culminate with a salad bar celebrating the fruits of their labors. Yum! | |
Kicking off the Garden Season!
CSU Extension has two educational gardens that are home to a season of programs beginning soon.
The Teaching Vegetable Garden at Brunner Farmhouse is an outdoor classroom with two series to check out this May through September. Vegetable Garden Basics on second and fourth Thursdays will guide beginner gardeners through a season of practical topics like garden planning, irrigation, garden pests, seed saving and more. Family Learn and Grow on third Saturdays features garden activities for 3rd to 5th graders and their families designed for exploration and experiential learning. Attend your favorite topics or the whole series.
The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden is an official Plant Select® demonstration garden designed to showcase the wide variety of beautiful and unique plants that thrive in our climate. Monthly garden tours beginning June 14 will feature Colorado Master Gardeners discussing the plants and techniques featured in the garden, which Plant Select® designated as one of ten showcase gardens in the state. Visit the garden for inspiration any time near the George DiCiero City and County Building at the intersection of Descombes Drive and Spader Way.
Find these and all upcoming CSU Extension programs at compass.broomfield.org.
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Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluations
Did you know a typical Broomfield home uses 70,000 gallons of water each summer just for irrigation? That’s a significant chunk of your water bill! Make every drop count by signing up for a FREE outdoor sprinkler system evaluation through Broomfield’s Slow the Flow program. Small adjustments can save water, reduce costs and help protect Colorado’s rivers. Learn more and request a free sprinkler evaluation at broomfield.org/1103/Slow-the-Flow-Sprinkler-Evaluations.
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Power Up Your Breakfast!
Did you know research shows that eating more protein at breakfast can significantly change how hungry you feel throughout the day? Anne Kozil, a Nutrition Extension Specialist in CSU's Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, has written about the benefits of eating a high-protein breakfast to help keep cravings away.
Check out her article, complete with tips and simple recipes, on the Live Smart Colorado website.
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Gardening Webinar: Growing Undercover
Thursday, April 24, 12-1 p.m
Online, but must register
Recent warm days have undoubtedly got you thinking about the gardening season, but cool nights (and snow!) remind us that spring weather can be unpredictable. Join Drew Walters and Chris Hilgert as they share strategies on extending the growing season using high tunnels, low tunnels, row covers, and hobby greenhouses.
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Gardening Webinar: Top Trees for Colorado
Wednesday, May 14, 12-1 p.m
Online, but must register
Eric Hammond from Boulder County CSU Extension will discuss some of the top-performing trees in Colorado. A selection of tree types, sizes, and attributes will be included in this webinar.
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Trees in the West Conference
Tuesday, May 20, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CSU Spur, Denver
Ticket Information
This one-day conference explores the complex and shared sustainability challenges for urban forests in the Western United States. Learn more at treesinthewest.com.
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Spring Paper Shred
Protect your identity while securely destroying your confidential items such as tax, medical and bank documents for free at the Spring Shred-It event. Broomfield residents can shred a maximum of three boxes of paperwork at the Shred-It event Saturday, April 26, 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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Severe Weather Season is Approaching
Severe weather can happen anytime, but in this area of the country, it most typically happens in the Spring. Severe weather can bring hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding and flash flooding. Understand the types of hazardous weather that affect you and your family where you live and know your risks. And take action - develop an emergency plan based on your local weather hazards and practice your plan. Visit the City and County of Broomfield’s Emergency Preparedness website and the severe weather resource pages with guidance for your community on preparation and response to potential hazards and threats before, during and after an event.
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Broomfield Celebrates Military Appreciation Month
To highlight, honor and celebrate the commitment and sacrifice of current, former and fallen members of all branches of the United States Armed Forces and their families, the City and County of Broomfield is hosting veteran-focused events throughout May for Broomfield residents.
The month kicks off with a proclamation by Broomfield City Council declaring May as Military Appreciation Month and ends with the annual Memorial Day Celebration and Picnic at Broomfield County Commons Park. Other events include workshops and a career fair. To find a full list of events and to register visit broomfield.org/MilitaryAppreciationMonth.
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Switch Together Broomfield
Have you ever considered solar power for your home? Save money and create a more sustainable Broomfield by going solar! CCOB is continuing to partner with Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to bring you “Switch Together Broomfield,” a follow-up to the previous solar co-op hosted by CCOB in collaboration with SUN. This program allows more residents and small businesses to participate and ensures quality solar installation. For more information about going solar, joining Switch Together Broomfield and CCOB’s partnership with SUN, visit Broomfield.org/BroomfieldSwitchTogether. Sign up to receive your no-obligation, personal recommendation by June 16.
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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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