About Us
Arapahoe County Extension
CSU Extension specialists serve all 64 counties in Colorado, working alongside communities to address local needs, share knowledge, and co-create solutions to help individuals and communities thrive.
Arapahoe County Extension is your information source. We are part of a nation-wide system that uses the latest research to help residents learn more about gardening, sustainable living, healthy eating, youth development, and much more. Our job is to bring these resources directly to you.

Our mission
Community needs drive our work. Our mission is to provide information and education, and encourage the application of research-based knowledge in response to local, state, and national issues affecting individuals, youth, families, agricultural enterprises and communities of Colorado.
We are part of the land-grant university system nationwide. We draw from the University’s research-based resources to strengthen community partnerships, boost the economy, engage families and youth, and enhance our quality of life.
Our location
Arapahoe County Office
Region:
- Front Range
County:
- Arapahoe
Stop by the Arapahoe County Extension Office
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday
The Arapahoe County CSU Extension Office is closed on Friday and available by appointment only. Please fill out the contact form to make an appointment with our staff prior to visiting.
Questions? Need assistance?
Meet the Arapahoe County Extension team
Dina Baker
County Director, CSU Extension
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Topics:
- Agriculture
- Youth Development
Ruben Flores
Accessible Education Specialist
Engagement and Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Adams
- Arapahoe
- Boulder
- Broomfield
- Denver
- Douglas
- El Paso
- Jefferson
- Larimer
- Weld
1311 S. College, Fort Collins, CO, 80523
Shaylen Florez
4-H Program Coordinator
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Programs:
4-H Youth Development
My Topics:
- Youth Development
Dawn Fradkin
Master Gardener Coordinator
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Programs:
Master Gardener
My Topics:
- Garden & Landscape
Sheila Gains
Extension Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Topics:
- Health & Well-being
Hannah Henderson
Extension Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Programs:
4-H Youth Development
My Topics:
- Youth Development
Martha Kirk
Horticulture Assistant
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Topics:
- Garden & Landscape
Morgan Love
Front Desk & Administrative Support
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
Lisa Mason
Extension Specialist
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
My Topics:
- Garden & Landscape
Shawn Tallant
Youth & Community Outreach Programs Supervisor
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112
Jean Walton
4-H Administrative & Office Supervisor
Extension
Region:
- Front Range
Counties:
- Arapahoe
6934 South Lima Street, Suite B, Centennial, CO, 80112