Visit our Colorado State Extension office for more news, tools and resources.

Close Icon
   
Colorado State University Extension offices like the one in Jefferson County bring the research and resources of the university within easy reach to our community.

Get Involved   arrow

CSU Extension in Jefferson County welcomes our community to get involved! There are many ways to learn, participate, volunteer, partner, work and connect with us to meet your and/or your organization’s goals. Scroll to learn more.

CSU Extension is your local go-to resource for science-based information and programs in youth development, home food preservation, food safety in the home, agriculture, backyard gardening, natural resources, and plant and insect diagnostics.

Youth to Adult programs and resources are available, many of which are free to low-cost. Register and join us!

Teen and adult volunteer opportunities are available! From teaching life skills like robotics, crocheting, sewing, photography, art, engineering, technology, agriculture, animal care and science to 4-H youth in clubs or after-school programs, educating campers at ENOR Environmental Camp, becoming a Colorado Master Gardener or training Native Plant Master courses- there are many ways to volunteer and make a difference in our community.

We are committed to working together to accomplish great outcomes for Jefferson County. We partner with schools, non-profits, libraries, industry and government entities to provide a wide-array of programs and services. Please reach out to us to discuss your needs and collaboration ideas for education, workshops, outreach, after-school or in-school programs, field trips or community events.

Summer seasonal opportunities are available with ENOR Environmental Discovery Camp for adult educators who have experience working with youth. Earn up to $5000 for a 5-week commitment. Applications open in February annually.

Reach out to us for any questions, information, or collaborations we can work on together! Follow us for the latest on offerings and opportunities available.

Keeping ahead of COVID-19

This rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) has imposed an unsettling, fluid situation upon our community and its businesses. While the team here still aims to maintain a “business as usual” approach, we are making a number of significant changes to our operations to account for a situation that is far from normal.