Why Are CSU’s Trees So Important? Campus Arboretum Curator Q&A
To learn more about the important role that trees play on CSU’s campus we spoke to Jim Klett, who has been a horticulture educator at the University for over 40 years.
Tag: "Office of Engagement and Extension"
My Lawn Has Never Looked This Bad!
"It seems like nearly every lawn up and down the Front Range has experienced some level of turf injury this spring – more than I can remember in my 30+ years at CSU."
Is It Too Late to Plant A Veggie Garden?
"Timing is critical when planting a vegetable garden, especially in the short-season areas of our state where every day counts to get a harvest. But what if you missed the recommended planting dates for your area?"
Provost’s Council for Engagement Spotlight: Rachelle Ramer
Rachelle Ramer is the Graduate Student Success and Inclusion Librarian in CSU Libraries’ newly created Research Support Unit.
June 8: CSU Spur Terra Grand Opening
The Colorado State University System, which is developing CSU Spur, will celebrate Terra’s opening June 8-11 with a variety of special activities for stakeholders, kids, and community members.
Free Emergency Preparedness Webinar
To help Coloradans learn how to expect the unexpected, El Paso County Extension is hosting a free emergency preparedness webinar on Thursday, June 9 from 6-9 pm.
The Great Escape! Noxious Weeds Edition
"Did you know that the majority of plants used in agriculture, the landscape industry, and forestry in North America are not native to the continent? ... Many of these introduced species that become invasive were brought here as ornamental plants."
Podcast: Two CSU experts discuss the threat of African Swine Fever
Hear from CSU Veterinary Extension Specialist Ragan Adams and College of Agricultural Sciences Associate Professor Jennifer Martin on the threat of African Swine Fever and CSU’s role in combating it.
Converting to Xeriscape, with some help!
"I recently helped a relative convert about 200 square feet of turf in her yard to a xeric garden. She had been contemplating it for a while, realizing that the grass in that area was chronically thin with large bare spots."