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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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.
Explore events happening in and around the Gilpin County area.
Noxious Weeds and Their Look-Alikes
In Person
Gilpin County Public Library
Gilpin County Library Fen – An Old Growth Wetland
In Person
Gilpin County Public Library
Mindfulness in Nature Series
In Person
Gilpin County Community Garden at Gilpin County Fairgounds