Gilpin County
Extension
Providing trusted, practical education to help you solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
Welcome to the Gilpin County Extension website
Gilpin County Extension helps mountain residents improve their quality of life by offering educational opportunities and programs that provide unbiased, research-based information on forestry, wildfire, mountain gardening, wildlife, and more. Through our 4-H programs, we help youth develop valuable life skills.
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Announcement
Fire Mitigation and Home Protection
Wildfire risk is a year‑round reality in Colorado, and taking steps to protect your home and property is an important part of living in fire‑prone areas. Learn how defensible space, landscaping choices, and home‑hardening strategies can significantly reduce wildfire impact and help keep your property safer.
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Mountain Pine Beetles
Mountain pine beetles continue to be a growing concern in our local forests, impacting tree health and increasing wildfire risk. Learn more about how to identify signs of infestation, understand the beetle life cycle, and explore management and mitigation strategies to help protect your property and surrounding forest.
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From local 4-H clubs to neighborhood training events, Gilpin Extension supports individuals and communities with programming, services, and educational outreach.
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Youth Program
Gilpin 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.
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Community Program
Colorado Master Gardener Program
The Colorado State Extension Master Gardener® program is a unique intersection between University Horticulture expertise and community volunteers interested in educating locally.
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Online Program
Rocky Mountain Naturalist
This flexible online learning experience is designed for anyone passionate about nature, ecology, and conservation. The certificate program provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the Southern Rocky Mountain Region through five online courses.
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ONLINE Program
Beekeeping in the Mountain West
CSU Extension now offers an online, on-demand beekeeping program tailored specifically for the Colorado and Mountain West. Start learning how to support healthy honeybee colonies in the unique Mountain West region.
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Currently there are no upcoming events scheduled. Please check back for the latest events as they are scheduled.