Larimer County CSU Extension

The Larimer County Extension office will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. We will resume regular hours June 22.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday.

Free Webinar Series - Managing Your Landscape in Drought 🤠🏡

"Worried about your yard, garden, or other green space during the current drought? Want to plan a landscape that's better prepared for future dry conditions? Join us for this practical, informative webinar series! Learn strategies to help your plants survive drought and design a more resilient landscape."

Register here to attend 👉 https://bit.ly/WYO-drought-webinar-26

June 11 - Setting up drip irrigation for drought-resistant landscapes and gardens w/ Jeff Edwards 💧

Jun 18 - Managing trees through drought w/ Alison O'Connor 🌳

June 25 - Managing turf through drought w/ Kelly Kopp 🌾

Be proactive. Stay resilient. Grow smarter in drought.

PSA for dog parents: Baby bunny season is here! 🐰

Wild rabbits often nest in shallow spots in the grass, where babies are hidden under fur and dried grass. Dogs usually smell them before we see them. If your dog is suddenly fixated on a patch of lawn, check for a nest!

Help protect babies during their short 3-4 week nesting period:
👉️ Leash & scout: Do a quick yard check or leash your dog for the first outing of the day.

👉️ Block the spot: If you find a nest, place an upside-down laundry basket with an opening cut for mom. Add a weight so it can’t be moved.

👉️ Mark it: Use a cone, chair, or stake so everyone avoids the area.

Thanks for helping keep our wildlife safe during this short nesting period!

Somehow it's already June, and this month is packed with free and low cost webinars, workshops, and events. 😊

Grow something, learn something, and find us along the Bike to Work Day route! 🌱🥒🚴‍♀️

See them all at our Event Calendar 👉️ https://buff.ly/rx3Ai6Q.

Mark your calendars! FoCo EcoFest & Xeriscape Garden Party returns Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10am to 1pm.

Join Master Gardeners at Washington Park for the Native Plant Swap & Giveaway. Nothing to swap? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take home a limited number of plants. Please bring your own bag, basket, tray, or box to transport your plants home.

🌱 Your garden called, it wants free native plants!

🌼 The NoCo Native Plant Swap is happening at FoCo EcoFest, and we've got HUNDREDS of free native plants ready to find a new home. Bring plants to swap, or simply show up and take some home. Zero pressure, all plants. 🌻

Nothing to swap? No problem! Everyone is welcome to take home a limited number of plants. Please bring your own bag, basket, tray, or box to transport your plants home. 🪴 If you do have plants to donate, please check them in at the swap.

📍 June 6, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at Washington Park
🔗 FortCollins.gov/EcoFest

What plants have you personally lost in the battle against the Colorado climate? Stop guessing at what will thrive! Join Master Garders for a stroll to see first hand what thrives in our landscapes.

Totally free, light snacks provided!

🌿 Plants that Thrive
🌿 Tuesday, June 2, 6-8pm
🌿 CSU Perennial Gardens

Here are just a few plants you can count on in Colorado:

Angelina sedum: This stalwart beauty is lime-green all summer and turns russet orange as temperatures drop in the fall. It's about as perfect of a groundcover as you could ask for.

Golden Candles thermopsis: A spring-bloomer, this is a stop-you-in-your-tracks plant with bright yellow flowers. Introduced by Plant Select in 2020, this is a great plant for sunny spots.

Silver sage: If it can grow in a sidewalk crack, it can grow in your landscape! But watch the water on this one, because it does best when hot and dry. The leaves are almost furry.

Partridge feather: A great low-growing plant with wonderful feathery foliage. This plant looks good year round, even in winter when everything else fails to impress.

Next week! Larimer and Weld county citizens, please join us in this virtual collaborative session where your voices will help lead the way about your community’s current strengths and challenges in leading sustainable, community-driven action. We are stronger together!

¡La próxima semana! Ciudadanos de los condados de Larimer y Weld, los invitamos a unirse a esta sesión virtual colaborativa donde sus voces ayudarán a guiar el camino sobre las fortalezas y desafíos actuales de su comunidad para impulsar acciones sostenibles lideradas por la comunidad. ¡Juntos somos más fuertes!

Your gut affects more than some people realize.

Join us for a free workshop at to learn about how the gut affects digestion, immunity, and overall wellness.

Exploring Gut Health: The Basics
Thursday May 28, 6-7:30pm
Berthoud Library: 236 Welch Ave, Berthoud

Register for free! https://qr1.be/TMI94V

In observance of Memorial Day, the Larimer County CSU Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will return to normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

Wishing everyone a safe day of rememberance.