Programs & Services
Explore learning opportunities and programs from CSU Extension
From 4-H clubs to Master Gardener training, CSU Extension supports individuals in Chaffee County through a variety of programs, trainings, workshops, and other educational opportunities.
Chaffee County 4-H
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering 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.
School programs
Chaffee County Extension offers school programs that bring hands‑on, research‑based learning into the classroom to support and enhance state standards. Through 4‑H, students can explore a variety of subjects with interactive activities that connect directly to in‑school learning. Programs can also include leadership development opportunities for groups such as student councils. Contact the Extension Office to learn more about available programs and how to get involved.
Summer programs & camps
Chaffee County Extension offers engaging summer programs and camps that provide hands‑on learning experiences for youth in partnership with local organizations. Activities focus on exploring the outdoors, building new skills, and connecting with peers through fun and educational experiences. Contact the Extension Office to learn more.
Beekeeping in the Mountain West
CSU Extension brings an online beekeeping program tailored specifically for the Colorado and Mountain West region. This program is for individuals who are passionate about the environment and interested in learning how to support healthy honeybee colonies in the unique Mountain West region.
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Natural Resources
Rocky Mountain Naturalist Certificate
This flexible, research-based online learning experience is designed for anyone passionate about nature, ecology, and conservation.
Garden & Landscape
Landscape for Life™
Landscape for Life™, 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’re growing in your suburban backyard, on your 20-acre farm, or in a shared urban garden space.
Garden & Landscape
Green School
Transform your approach to Colorado gardening with the Green School program from CSU Extension—an online, expert-led course designed for our unique soils, climates, and plants.
Food & Nutrition
Cottage Food Safety Training
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.
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