Each year, Arapahoe County CSU Extension trains 15-20 residents to become certified Colorado Master Gardeners through a competitive selection process. Congratulations to our 2022 cohorts for making a positive impact on our community. Recent graduates of the Colorado Master Gardeners–Arapahoe County program were honored last week for their accomplishments and volunteer leadership. Here are a few highlights from 2022:
- 5,791lbs of food grown and donated to local food banks in Arapahoe County
- 897 residents educated via the Master Gardener Help Desk, a free community resource (303-730-1920, MasterGardener@Arapahoegov.com)
- 71 events offering residents gardening advice, resources and information
- 64 articles written and more than 20,000 people engaged via social media
- 12 community presentations through the Speakers’ Bureau, on topics ranging from xeroscaping to insect identification
- Hundreds of data points collected for the Native Bee Watch program
- 7 demonstration gardens managed and maintained throughout the county
- 250+ students reached through programming with Clayton Elementary and other local schools
- 4,962 hours volunteer time donated
Learn more about the Colorado Master Gardener Program and sign up for the Garden Buzz Newsletter at https://arapahoe.extension.colostate.edu/