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Tri River Area CSU Extension - To provide information, education and to encourage the application of research-based knowledge to the communities of Delta, Mesa, Montrose, and Ouray Counties.

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Yucca in the Wild

 

NPM Program

 

Participants in Native Plant Master courses learn identification, ecology and human uses of selected Colorado plants emphasizing sustainable landscaping and invasive weeds.

Native Plant Master Program Guidelines 

Courses for 2025 have been announced. Course start dates are dependent on local conditions.

Registration will open on January 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.. Register at Eventbrite.

Native Plant Master Courses PDF 

 

Colorado National Monument

Course Dates: Thursdays, April 10, 17, 24, 2025

Time: 9am-1:00pm

(Rain date: May 1)

Register for Colorado National Monument

 

Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Course Dates: Thursdays, May 15, 22, 29, 2025

Time: 9am-1pm

(Rain date: June 5)

Register for Black Canyon of the Gunnison

 

Grand Mesa

Course Dates: Thursdays, June 26, July 10, 17, 2025

Time 9am-1pm

(Rain date: July 24)

Register for Grand Mesa

 

Please contact our office with questions: 970-244-1834

Watch this short video explaining the Native Plant Master Program!

YouTube Video: Explaining Native Plant Master Program

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