Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment reported West Nile Virus for the first time this season in Weld County, Colorado. Some counties and municipalities trap mosquitoes and test them in laboratories. These tests provide an estimate of the number that are infected with the virus and determine the risk to humans in the area. […]
Lookout for Ticks
This fall, as you venture out into areas with tall grass, shrubs, and or lots of trees, it’s important to be on the lookout for ticks. Late spring, early summer through mid-fall is when ticks are most active. In Colorado there are around 27 species of ticks present including the Rocky Mountain Wood tick, the […]
Join the Growing Movement
Coloradoans are still feeling the effect of the pandemic. Rates of food insecurity and hunger remain high. But you can do something to make a difference and help our friends, neighbors, and community members in need. You can Grow and Give! History of the Program The Colorado Master Gardener program, is a well-known part of […]
