▲ 34 r/GoldenCO
Free and Low-cost May & June classes at CSU Extension Jefferson County
Want to learn more about horticulture, natural resources, and food preservation? CSU Extension Jefferson County offers a variety of free and low-cost workshops and classes just down the road at Jefferson County Fairgrounds! Check out what's coming up in the next month or so:
- FREE! May 16 - Beekeeping 101: Curious about keeping bees, but not sure where to start? Beekeeping 101 is a beginner-friendly class designed to introduce you to the fascinating and rewarding practice of beekeeping. This course covers the basics of honeybee biology, hive components, essential equipment, and seasonal hive management. Register.
- FREE! May 16 - Low Flammability Garden Education Day and Workshop: An open garden day and workshop on how to create and build a home landscape design incorporating concepts of defensible space, important design principles and the important decisions homeowners should make to help protect their home from a wildland fire. Register.
- May 21 - Water Bath Canning: Cowboy Candy: Discover proper technique and appropriate foods for water bath canning, using candied pickled peppers. Register.
- May 23 - Ecology and Art series: Pigments and Plant Chemistry: Uncover the fascinating chemistry behind the colors of the plant world! Join Natural Resource Specialist and artist Erica for an illuminating workshop that explores the molecular magic of plant pigments—from chlorophylls and carotenoids to anthocyanins and betalains. Register.
- June 3 - Fermentation: Kombucha: A step-by-step guide to making your own perfectly fizzy, safe, fermented tea at home. Register.
- June 6 - Ecology and Art Series: Nature Journaling: Learn to see the natural world with fresh eyes through the practice of nature journaling! Join Natural Resource Specialist and artist Erica Hample for a workshop that combines scientific observation with artistic documentation to deepen your connection with the landscape around you. Register.
- FREE! June 17 - Gardening Through the Dog Days of Summer: Everything in the garden is in full gear! So are the bugs and weeds. We will focus on preventative and proactive measures to keep everyone happy. Water and fertilizing are important factors for the health and longevity of your hard work waking the garden up. We will look at the quantification of these measures. Register.
- FREE! June 23 - Meet the Insects that Make Your Garden Thrive: Celebrate Pollinator Week with us June 23rd 2:00-3:30pm at Courage Gardens as we explore the incredible insects that keep Colorado gardens blooming. In this lively, beginner‑friendly class, you’ll learn how to identify the most common pollinators you’re likely to see—from native bees and butterflies to beetles, flies, and more. Register.
u/LandYouthCommunity — 20 hours ago