Reluctant rakers, you just caught a break! 😅 Read on to learn how to: 🍂 Mulch your leaves to improve the health of your lawn. ♻️ Compost your leaves to benefit your garden beds and landscape plants. 🐝 Get bonus points by supporting native bumblebees! engagement.source.colostate.edu/skip-the-bags-…

We're searching for our next director!💧💼 Join our team of passionate, experienced professionals dedicated to water-related engagement, outreach and education. Learn more about the position here: learn.colostate.edu/water-center-d…

It’s #CSUGivingTuesday, Rams! Together, we can make a difference. Join us in supporting Rams Against Hunger and helping students thrive. Make a gift at give.colostate.edu/2024-giving-tu…

Join Arapahoe County @CSUExtension Horticulture Specialist Lisa Mason for a talk about bees and pollinators, Thursday, Dec. 19, 4-5 p.m. at the Aurora Central Library. Learn what you can do in your yard to build a habitat and support pollinators. Register: ow.ly/LleZ50U9km4

#ColoradoState, in collaboration with the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and the @usda, will address climate change and drought problems in rangeland areas through specialized programming that will be delivered to producers in these areas. Learn more: col.st/SS3gq

Calling all high school students! 📣 Connect with peers and leaders across the state to explore, research, and propose solutions to solve food insecurity and hunger at home and around the world. Find more info at csuspur.org/grow-youth-ins… 💻

.CSU Extension’s Don Thorn grew up around agriculture in eastern Colorado and continues to connect with rural communities across the state in his current position with CSU. Learn more about Don and the connection between agriculture and higher-ed: col.st/V9yMP

Looking to gain hands-on experience, work with communities around the state and earn money? Apply for a CSU Extension summer internship! Open to all undergraduate and graduate students! intern.colostate.edu #BusinessForABetterWorld

CSU Spur Nutrien 🌾 Tom Vilsack, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and former governor of Iowa is establishing a new course to help small to mid-size farms survive & thrive. 30+ students will engage with CSU Extension during the course. col.st/yRfZu

Who will squash the bracket in Colorado State’s second annual Veggie Madness tournament? buff.ly/hTfezjJ

Recent egg shortages and the high price of eggs have some people considering backyard chickens. CSU Extension specialists Alison O’Connor and Bailey Schilling answer questions and share tips you should know before investing in your own backyard chickens🐔 col.st/puxPM

Mark your calendar: May 1 is CSU Day of Giving! ⏰ Don't want to wait? Get a head start by donating today!🍀 Donate to 4-H: give.colostate.edu/campaigns/5885… Donate to Lincoln Leaders: give.colostate.edu/campaigns/5885… #CSUDayofGiving #RamsRise

🌸 With spring upon us, it's time to start planting perennials! After three summers & two winters in Fort Collins, these 9 perennials proved they can survive and thrive in Colorado’s tough climate. col.st/nooII

According to #ColoradoState's Linda Langelo and other garden experts, peppers, zinnias and basil are just a few fast-growing annuals that can fill your garden this summer. 🌸🫑 More options for your garden: col.st/ILIEx

The Colorado Water Center is looking for its next Associate Director! Learn more about the role and apply by July 14th here: col.st/GOSi3

Do you love plants, nature, and being of service to your community? 🪴💚 Become a Colorado Master Gardener volunteer! Learn more and apply online at coloradomastergardener.org. The 2025 applications are open August 1 - September 2.

Ag Day is one month away (Sept. 6)! Help us continue to honor Colorado State University's Aggie roots, celebrate our community’s agriculture producers, and elevate scholarships at our annual Nutrien Ag Day BBQ Saturday, September 6th from 1 to 4 p.m. before the orange-out football game.

The AWQP team installed our first 3D designed and printed flume in a research field at ARDEC. By printing our own flumes, the team hopes to reduce the cost of research. Funded by the Colorado Water Center and partnered with Perry Cabot, CSU Extension Colorado Water Center CSU Extension

Congratulations to Colorado State University Office of Engagement and Extension on the recent launch of this new website! CSU Extension Not only does this reimagined digital presence offer more engagement capabilities, timely opportunities, and enhanced performance for site