San Miguel Basin CSU Extension

09/29/2026

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09/28/2026

🌧️ It’s a perfect day to come inside, grab a cup of tea, and learn something new. ☕🌿

Join us TONIGHT at 5 PM at the Nucla Community Center for a free workshop on Russian olive mitigation in the West End.

We’ll talk about practical approaches to managing Russian olive, what works in our area, and resources available to local landowners.

📍 Nucla Community Center
🕔 Tonight | 5:00 PM
☕ Tea + good conversation provided
💚 Free to attend

Come in out of the rain and spend the evening with us — no registration needed!

09/18/2026

You’ve Built the Operation. Now Plan for What Comes Next. Next Thursday: Farm & Ranch Succession Planning in Norwood. Learn more and register:

Join us in person for tips on securing your farm or ranch’s future with smart estate planning!

09/17/2026

📣 **We’re changing the way we stay connected!**

San Miguel Basin CSU Extension + 4-H are moving our newsletters to a new email platform. **If you currently receive emails from us, you’ll need to re-subscribe to continue receiving newsletters and updates.**

The good news? You can choose exactly what you want in your inbox!

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09/14/2026

🍂 **San Miguel Basin CSU Extension Fall Programming!**

We have a great lineup of workshops coming to Norwood, Nucla, Naturita, and Telluride — from estate planning and Russian olive management to beekeeping and seed saving. Mark your calendars and join us!

🌾 **A Lasting Legacy: Estate Planning for Farm & Ranch Families**
📅 Thursday, September 24 | 6:00 PM
📍 The Livery, Norwood + Zoom option
💲 $20 in person | $15 via Zoom

A practical workshop designed to help farm and ranch families navigate estate and succession planning and start important conversations about the future of the operation.

👉 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-lasting-legacy-an-estate-planning-workshop-for-farm-ranch-families-tickets-1996473091761?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌱 **Seed Saving Class — Norwood**
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Lone Cone Library
💲 FREE

Learn the basics of saving seeds with San Miguel Basin CSU Extension Master Gardener Bronwyn Spielman — and gain the skills to preserve your favorite varieties for seasons to come!

🌿 **Stop the Spread of Russian Olive**
*A Practical Workshop for West End Landowners*
📅 Monday, September 28 | 5:00 PM
📍 Nucla Community Center
💲 FREE

Join Justin Musser, Montrose County Director of Ecological Services, for practical information on identifying, managing, and controlling Russian olive on your property.

🌱 **Seed Saving Class — Naturita**
📅 Saturday, October 3 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Naturita Community Library
💲 FREE
Taught by Master Gardener Bronwyn Spielman.

🐝 **Beekeeping 101**
📅 Sunday, October 4 | 2:00 PM
📍 The White Room, Norwood
💲 FREE

Curious about keeping bees? Join Nature’s Gold Apiary for an introduction to beekeeping and learn what it takes to get started.

👉 Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlNZEjP5RIRFQeV6kKDftGY973NdVoGw66rVqMP21S_mcsSw/viewform?usp=header

🌱 **Seed Saving Class — Telluride**
📅 Saturday, October 17 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Wilkinson Public Library
💲 FREE
Taught by Master Gardener Bronwyn Spielman.

**Come learn something new with us this fall!** 🌻

Questions? Reach out to San Miguel Basin CSU Extension. Please share with a friend, neighbor, farmer, rancher, gardener, or aspiring beekeeper who might want to join us!

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08/20/2026

We are really excited to host Colorado State University's very own succession planning guru, Jeff Tranel for a one-stop-shop succession planning workshop here in Norwood!

This hands-on session is designed especially for farm and ranch families. Learn the ins and outs of estate planning to protect your legacy and ensure your hard work stays in the family.

This is your chance to get practical advice, ask questions, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of agricultural life. Don’t miss out on creating a plan that lasts!

Tickets:

Join us in person for tips on securing your farm or ranch’s future with smart estate planning!

08/10/2026

https://extension.colostate.edu/resource/managing-western-whorled-milkweed/

It's not, not a thing.

Western whorled milkweed (Asclepias subverticillata) is a common plant found in the lower elevations of Colorado and surrounding states. While it is native to

08/04/2026

August News Incoming...

08/04/2026

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1996473091761?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us in person for tips on securing your farm or ranch’s future with smart estate planning!

07/21/2026

🐴 **Just 2 Days Away.** 🐴

Some conversations change the way you see horses.

Some change the way you see yourself.

This Thursday, join us for **Conversations with Horses**, an evening unlike anything we've brought to our community before.

Hear from internationally respected horseman **Mark Rashid**, renowned neuroscientist **Dr. Stephen Peters**, and equine professional **Crissi McDonald** as they explore the science, psychology, and heart of the horse-human relationship.

Whether you own horses, work with them, dream of having them someday, or simply love learning about connection, communication, and behavior, this evening is for you.

Live conversation
Book signing
Meet the speakers
Audience Q&A
🎥 Livestream available if you can't attend in person

🎟️ Tickets are going fast, and this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable evening. Find tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-horses-tickets-1990182101239?aff=oddtdtcreator

**Thursday | Doors open at 4:30 p.m. | Program begins at 5:00 p.m.**
📍 Lone Cone Library, Norwood

Grab your tickets today and invite a friend. We'd love to fill the room with curious minds and horse lovers from across the region.