Demonstration gardens provide education, field trips, and donate hundreds of pounds of produce annually to local food insecurity non-profits.
STEM programming with Jeffco Public Schools; in-class, after-school, clubs, and more.
Teen Urban Farmers Workshop Series in collaboration with Jeffco Libraries.
Kimchi making courses in collaboration with community partners.
Bloom and Boocha Event with Water Education Colorado, 2024.
CSU attends numerous Community Outreach events with education, information, resources in all program areas... and sometimes, even some animals from our agriculture experts.
ENOR Summer Environmental Education camp.
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. From learning best gardening practices, how to can delicious foods safely, to agriculture, finance skills, community connection, natural resources, STEAM, and life skills- there is something to match everyone’s interests! Register and join us.
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- Participate in programs and services to meet your engagement and educational goals.
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.
- Typical Program Fee Schedule
- 4-H Youth Development Partnerships: Free to low-cost partnerships available! After school programs, STEM and agriculture education, club programs, and more!
- Horticulture and Backyard Gardening Partnerships form: Youth and Adult education collaborations, field Trips to demonstration gardens, community garden coaching, community events participation, school programs, and more!
- Natural Resources Partnerships: Youth and adult education collaborations, Native Plant Master dual offerings, and more!
- Health and Wellbeing Partnerships: Adult and Family programs and resources on financial wellness, food safety and preservation, aging, parenting, health and nutrition.
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. Full-time and other opportunities may be available statewide through CSU and our local webpages.
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.
