Douglas County Extension

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Welcome to the CSU Extension Office in Douglas County our goal is to assist you with any questions you may have whether it is about gardening, wildlife, canning and preserving, 4-H or any other needs.

Our Programs

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4H/Youth

Upcoming events, youth fair information, project list, contest results. Learn more…
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Agriculture

Small Acreage, weed management, entomology, water issues. Learn more…
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Horticulture/

Master Gardener

Master Gardeners, demonstration gardens, gardening in Douglas County. Learn more…

News & Events

Native Plant Master Program

Have you always wanted to learn how to identify the beautiful plants that grow in nature? 
Would you like to learn more about using them in your landscape? 
Would you like to learn how to distinguish natives from noxious weeds?  Take a Native Plant Master® course!
Applications for the 2012 NPM courses in Douglas County are now available. Visit, http://www.extension.colostate.edu/douglas/hort/native.shtml or call Andrea Cummins, 720-733-6930, for more information and to request and application.

 

  • Castle Rock Farmers Market

The Castle Rock Farmers Market, aka, Plum Creek Valley Farmers Market is accepting applications from potential vendors for the 2012 Market Season.   The Castle Rock Farmers Market has been in existence since 1987 and is a non-profit organization run by the CSU Extension Office in Douglas County.  The Market is designed to promote agricultural and horticultural crops and help new growers in Douglas County whenever possible.  The Market is located in Festival Park (2nd Street and Perry) in downtown Castle Rock and will run from July 7th through September 29th.