Welcome to Gilpin County Extension
The Gilpin County Extension office is here to help you with issues about living in the mountains. Look through this site for mountain gardening, forest health, renewable energy, noxious weeds, wildlife issues, 4-H youth development and more. Programs are available to all without discrimination.
Gilpin Extension Forest Success Story
Gilpin Clear Creek Energy Action Team final report to Community
Hot Topics
FIRE BAN IN GILPIN COUNTY AS OF MARCH 29, 2012!
The 2011 aerial surveys for Forest Health have been released. The good news is that the total number of Colorado acres with active MPB infestations dropped below the previous year’s levels for the third consecutive year, so the epidemic seems to be slowing, especially in our area. The cause of this decline is still unknown.
News
- Habitat Gardening. May 30, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Exhibit Barn, 230 Norton Drive. $5
- Slash Piles – how to build them, how to get a permit. June 2, 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Slash yard (mile marker 15 on highway 119, across from the transfer station. FREE!
- Mountain Plant Sale at the Gilpin County Flea Market! June 9th (Saturday only). 9:00 am until sold out! Exhibit Barn, 230 Norton Drive
- Dealing with Critters in the Garden. June 13th, 6:30 -7:30 pm. Exhibit Barn, 230 Norton Drive. $5.
- Wildflower and Weed Walks. June 23, 10 am – noon, and July 21, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Start from the Exhibit Barn, 230 Norton Drive. $5.
- Canning Basics-Jams/Jellies. June 23 (DATE CHANGE! )(Sat). 10 am–1 pm. Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr. $10 (includes materials fee).
- FREE Weed ID and Control. July 14th, 2:00 - 3:30 pm. Exhibit Barn, 230 Norton Drive.
- FREE WEED DISPOSAL DAY! July 22, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm. Slash yard (mile marker 15 on highway 119, across from the transfer station.
Event Calendar
(click on the bold numbers to see the events for that day)
