CSU Extension - Arapahoe County

CSU Extension - Arapahoe County We provide programming on gardening and lawn care, nutrition, food safety, and youth development

CSU Extension in Arapahoe County provides programming on gardening and lawn care, nutrition, food safety, agriculture, youth development & more

Join us for our upcoming Garden Tour!This self-guided tour takes you to eight distinctive demonstration gardens tended b...
06/04/2026

Join us for our upcoming Garden Tour!

This self-guided tour takes you to eight distinctive demonstration gardens tended by Arapahoe County Master Gardener volunteers. You'll be able to connect with a master gardener and get expert gardening tips, fresh ideas, and inspiration for your next gardening project.


Saturday, August 8th
8:00am-2:00pm

Gardens:
A. Cheyenne-Arapaho Park Community Garden (Aurora)
B. Plains Conservation Center (Aurora)
C. Lima Plaza Pollinator Garden (Centennial)
D. Silo Park (Greenwood Village)
E. Clayton Community Garden (Englewood)
F. Pea Patch (Littleton)
G. Colorado Center for the Blind (Littleton)
H. Hudson Gardens (Littleton)

Its free with registration so save your spot soon!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gardens-of-distinction-tour-saturday-august-8-2026-from-800am-to-200pm-tickets-1978827132221?aff=oddtdtcreator

Calling all future veterinarians, animal lovers, and farm explorers! Our 3 days of fun at Urban Ranchers Day Camp is for...
05/12/2026

Calling all future veterinarians, animal lovers, and farm explorers! Our 3 days of fun at Urban Ranchers Day Camp is for you !

Together with Arapahoe County Government, this fun and interactive day camp is filled with all types of activities. From June 9th through the 11th, kids will experience what life on the farm is like. They will learn about agriculture, livestock, animal care, husbandry.

Camp hours: 8am-12pm daily
Starts June 9-11
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds

**Please Note: Camp includes learning about livestock care, veterinary practices, animal reproduction, and the role animals play in the food chain. Families should make sure campers are comfortable with these topics before registering.

Spots won't last forever.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-urban-ranchers-day-camp-registration-1984834250674?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thinking about a container garden, but don't know where to start? Our hands-on workshop can help with that.You'll learn...
05/11/2026

Thinking about a container garden, but don't know where to start? Our hands-on workshop can help with that.

You'll learn to create vibrant displays of flowers, herbs, and vegetables all in containers.

Materials will be provided and you leave with a beautiful planted container to enjoy!

May 16th 10am-12pm
Hudson Gardens
$40

Don't wait and miss out. Register now:
https://hudsongardens.org/event/container-gardening-workshop

Want to learn how to plant tomatoes? Well now you can.We will be hosting a class on planting tomatoes. Think of it as an...
05/09/2026

Want to learn how to plant tomatoes? Well now you can.

We will be hosting a class on planting tomatoes. Think of it as an informal talk where you will receive answers to your tomato questions.

It's free, so register while spots are still available:
https://hudsongardens.org/event/planting-tomatoes/

Join us for our first ever Nurturing Nature Connections Event!A 4-session program for families, caregivers, and guardian...
05/08/2026

Join us for our first ever Nurturing Nature Connections Event!

A 4-session program for families, caregivers, and guardians with children 6 and up that want to explore the connections between nature, health, family, and well-being.

Participants will gain skills to guide kids in their outdoor learning using scientific inquiry, managing risk, modeling exploration, and sharing their own childhood memories in nature.

May 30th, June 6, June 13, & June 20, 9 AM – 11 AM
Starting at Cherry Creek Ecological Park and ending at 17 Mile House.

Arapahoe County Government

Register before spot fill up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nurturing-nature-connection-tickets-1988427924449?aff=oddtdtcreator

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn the basics of pollinator-friendlygardening. Visit with Arapahoe County Governm...
05/08/2026

Drop by 17 Mile House Farm Park and learn the basics of pollinator-friendly
gardening.

Visit with Arapahoe County Government members and CSU Extension Master Gardeners and horticulturists to learn about bee-friendly gardening, supporting pollinators, and the Native Bee Watch program. The farm’s beekeeper will also be onsite with a demo hive.

This is a FREE event, but registration is strongly encouraged.
Register for the Pollinator Friendly Gardening Event to save your spot:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7257531/17-Mile-House-Farm-Park-Reservations

Saturday, May 30, 2026
9 a.m.–12 p.m.

17 Mile House Farm Park
8181 S. Parker Rd, Centennial, CO 80016

Lets hit the nature trails!Come join us for a fun and informal walk where participants will see and study an array of na...
05/07/2026

Lets hit the nature trails!

Come join us for a fun and informal walk where participants will see and study an array of native plants.

We are beginner friendly, so you don't have to be an expert on plants. Just bring your enthusiasm for nature.

Cherokee Ranch & Castle
6113 North Daniels Park Road
Sedalia, CO 80135

May 14th
9:00am-12:00pm
$30

Register for the Cherokee Ranch Wildflower Walk before spots fill up:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-npm-wildflower-walk-at-cherokee-ranch-castle-may-14-9am-12pm-tickets-1981046063103?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't let pests take over your garden! Join in on the class and learn to identify and manage three infamous insects — g...
05/06/2026

Don't let pests take over your garden!

Join in on the class and learn to identify and manage three infamous insects — grasshoppers, emerald ash borers, and Japanese beetles — we will have our Arapahoe County Government Master Gardeners Elaine Davis and Jessie Asimus to tell you all about them.

📍Eloise May Library
1471 S Parker Rd
Denver, CO 80231

📆Saturday, May 9, 2026
10:00am -11:00am

Register for What's Bugging your Garden Class to save your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-bugging-your-garden-592026-at-1000am-at-eloise-may-library-tickets-1985611472365?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Ever wonder how native plants survive through a drought? Find out how this spring through our wildflower walk classes. G...
04/21/2026

Ever wonder how native plants survive through a drought?

Find out how this spring through our wildflower walk classes. Guided by our certified native plant masters, you’ll explore Colorado’s semi-arid flora and learn about the incredible adaptations these plants have made to thrive with minimal water.

Plus, you’ll gain insights into how they support our local ecosystems. Don’t miss out, register soon before tickets sell out!

May 1st from 9:00am-1:00pm or May 21st from 9:00am-12:00pm
Roxborough State Park, Littleton, CO
🔗 to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/foothills-to-plains-native-plant-master-program-18803666692

Address

6934 South Lima Street
Arapahoe, CO
80112

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(303) 730-1920

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