{"id":380,"date":"2026-02-26T22:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T22:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/?post_type=offering-cpt&#038;p=380"},"modified":"2026-03-10T22:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:38:11","slug":"become-a-native-plant-master-trainer","status":"publish","type":"offering-cpt","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/offering\/native-plant-master\/become-a-native-plant-master-trainer\/","title":{"rendered":"Become a Native Plant Master Trainer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull wp-block-pattern-interior-hero wp-block-pattern-hero is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center wp-block-pattern-hero__cover\" style=\"min-height:285px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-433 size-full\" alt=\"Flowers growing in Colorado Springs.\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=768,432 768w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=1024,576 1024w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=1536,864 1536w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=1400,788 1400w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=600,338 600w, https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/01\/flowers-that-grow-in-colorado-springs.jpg?resize=1568,882 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-block-pattern-hero__heading has-hero-small-title-font-size\"><span class=\"is-style-highlight-heading\">Become a Native Plant Master Trainer<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c-breadcrumbs alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fc433554 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Become a Native Plant Master Trainer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Teaching a Native Plant Master (NPM) course or special class can be a very rewarding way of sharing your valuable knowledge about native plants and human connections to Colorado\u2019s ecosystems.&nbsp;Learn how you can become a NPM Trainer and make a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Jefferson county and the Native Plant Master program are\u00a0accepting applications for trainers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1696\" height=\"1247\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/jefferson\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/12\/LenoreHoldingManual-e1766012118439.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"Lenore holding Native Plant Master manual.\" class=\"wp-image-382 size-full\" 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Trainer-in-Training (Apprentice)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete NPM Certificate program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply to be a mentee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend annual training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observe and Co-teach at least one 3-day course <strong>(required to be awarded instructor status.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*All applicants will be required to pass the Colorado State University Extension background check process before being allowed to team teach with an existing instructor.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps to become a Native Plant Master Trainer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Apply to the trainer program <strong>(must have been awarded an NPM certificate from CSU and complete mentorship program.)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-teach an NPM class under a current NPM trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be recommended by the NPM trainer mentor + Natural Resources staff as ready to become a NPM program trainer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend annual training for instructors<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maintaining Native Plant Master Trainer status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Teach at least one, 1-day course per year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentor an NPM Trainer-in-Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend annual training for instructors<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Instructors may register for NPM courses or classes in any county at no cost or at a reduced cost, space available basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">What are the requirements to volunteer with CSU?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Trainers are selected based on their demonstrated ability to learn and then teach Native Plant Master content in an engaging and interactive manner. Trainers must pass a background check and submit references to become a registered volunteer with Colorado State University.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">How do I apply?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:npmassistant@jeffco.us\">npmassistant@jeffco.us<\/a>&nbsp;if you are interested in becoming a trainer with the Jefferson County Native Plant Master program. 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