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Explore learning opportunities and programs from CSU Extension<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From small acreage education to college access education, CSU Extension supports individuals in Boulder County through a variety of programs, trainings, classes, workshops, and other educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Boulder County 4-H<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4-H is America\u2019s largest youth development organization\u2014empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime. We believe that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. 4-H programs empower young people to be well-informed citizens, actively engaged in their communities and the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boulder Master Gardeners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Colorado State Extension Master Gardener\u00ae program (known locally as the Boulder Master Gardener program) is a unique intersection between University Horticulture expertise and community volunteers interested in educating locally. As a Colorado State Extension Master Gardener\u00ae, you\u2019ll be a CSU Extension volunteer giving back in your local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Native Plant Master Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Native Plant Master\u00ae (NPM) offers classes to enjoy wildflower hikes, field botany, native grass identification, and more. Dive deeper with our in-person field courses offered across the state. The Native Plant Master Program is an award-winning, non-credit, educational program offered by Extension offices through the State\u2019s land-grant institution, Colorado State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Demonstration Gardens<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are several demonstration gardens at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, Colorado. Come and explore! The gardens are accessible any time and surround the Natural Resources Building on the Southwest corner of the fairgrounds. To access the gardens, enter the fairgrounds off of Nelson Road in the entrance closest to Hover Road. Learn what plants thrive in our environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Community Garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the Boulder County Community Garden, we strive to create an atmosphere of positive collaboration for our gardeners by sharing ideas, strategies, newsletters, and CSU Extension information. Explore the wide variety of crops our community grows and learn how you can become apart of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Horticultural Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Need help with your landscape, yard, or garden? Browse the services and resources provided by Boulder County Extension to support your horticultural goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Browse more programs and services from CSU Extension<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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AgrAbility<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Colorado 4-H <\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Grow & Give<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n\t\t\t\tRocky Mountain Naturalist Certificate\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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This flexible, research-based online learning experience is designed for anyone passionate about nature, ecology, and conservation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n

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Landscape for Life\u2122, a partnership between CSU Extension and the U.S. Botanic Garden, is a sustainable landscaping training program. It was developed to help you work with nature, whether you\u2019re growing in your suburban backyard, on your 20-acre farm, or in a shared urban garden space.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n

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Transform your approach to Colorado gardening with the Green School program from CSU Extension\u2014an online, expert-led course designed for our unique soils, climates, and plants.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n

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\n\t\t\t\tFood & Nutrition\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\tCottage Food Safety Training\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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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. <\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What can we help you find?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Looking for something specific? Browse research-based resources and offerings across a wide range of topics and categories, from gardening and agriculture to home and family health, natural resources, insects and pests, food and nutrition, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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