Colorado State University Extension-La Plata County

08/28/2026

Health Without Barriers is back this Fall! Do you have a teen (ages 11–19) in your family? Join us for a FREE 6-week wellness program designed to help your whole family feel happier and healthier!

📅 Fall 2026: Sept 29 – Nov 4

🗓️ Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 5:30–7:45 PM

💰 No cost to participate

📲 Interested? Scan the QR code or reach out:

📧 [email protected]

🔗 bit.ly/HWB2026

Or call Lyndsey @970-657-0141

The form is just the first step after that; we’ll reach out to schedule your family’s orientation. We can’t wait to welcome you! 💚

08/28/2026

*Free Community Workshop* Thursday, September 10th, 2026 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Riverview Elementary School, join Mike Nolan of Mountain Roots Produce and Grasshopper Collective to learn about planting and growing garlic in our high desert climate. Scan the QR code or visit soillab.org/soilevents to register!

08/28/2026

Saturday!

Saturday, August 29, Spouses Join the Garden Guys next Saturday: Let the Excitement Begin

Saturday's popular "Garden Guys" show on KSUT public radio, hosted by Tom Bartels and Darrin Parmenter, will feature an extra dash of intrigue as their wives join the show to tell--the rest of the story. While Tom and Darrin like to tout about how breathtaking their gardens are while at the same time being doting husbands, their wives may be saying something different. And perhaps they may be revealing what it's like being married to these two, dirt-stained hands, big heads, and all, on air. Lord help them!

Listen to the Garden Guys on KSUT radio at noon this Saturday, the 29th. If you miss the live broadcast, you can pick up the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts beginning at 12:30pm.

08/28/2026

Ok food creators, this one is for you! If you had access to a full commercial kitchen for just $29/hour, what would you make?🤔🔥 A dozen cakes? Your signature bread? 200 tamales? Cookies for your next big order? Prep food for your business? A family feast?

The La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center Commercial Kitchen is ready for your next culinary creation! With double convection ovens. Plenty of grill space. Large prep areas. Reach in coolers & freezer. Commercial dishwasher. Stand mixer. Meat slicer.

Learn more by contacting Angela R. at 970-382-6467 @ La Plata County Fairgrounds & Event Center.

08/27/2026

Irrigated mountain hayfields can act as large filtration systems that reduce sediment, phosphorus and other contaminants from runoff, sometimes improving the quality of water flowing back into the environment, Colorado State University research has found.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

The time is drawing near to turn your passion for gardening into community impact! Receive research-based horticulture education from CSU Extension.

Join more than 1500 Colorado MASTER GARDENER Volunteers making a difference across the state.

Follow the link to sign up today!--->
www.coloradomastergardener.org

08/26/2026

Do you know a student who is curious about Colorado State University (or college in general) but hasn't had the chance to experience campus? If yes, please consider attending Rural Student Visit Day!

Rural Student Visit Day is a two-day, on-campus experience created specifically for rural high school students. Students will spend the first day (Friday, October 9) exploring CSU, connecting with faculty and current students, experiencing academic programs, and meeting other students from rural communities. Then on Saturday, students will continue their visit through Explore CSU, giving them even more opportunities to experience academics, student involvement, and life as a Ram.

What students can expect:
• Hands-on academic experiences and opportunities to explore CSU's colleges
• Connections with faculty and current CSU students
• Conversations with students from rural communities
• A dinner reception with current rural CSU students
• An extended campus experience through Explore CSU on Saturday
• Free overnight lodging Friday night at the Hilton Hotel across from campus

Friday, October 9: Rural Student Visit Day
Saturday, October 10: Explore CSU
Deadline to Register: September 10 | Limited Spots Available!
Students who register for Rural Student Visit Day will automatically be registered for Explore CSU.

08/26/2026