Community News
Two interesting subjects at this year's potlucks (March 12 and July 16) were: Local Tree Health (Tree Top Plant Health) and Native Plants for the Waverly Area (Robyn Dolgin). You can view notes from their presentation here. Many thanks to James Knotts and Robyn Dolgin for their informative presentations! Join us next year for potlucks with great food and good subjects. To get on the potluck invite list, email us at the "Contact Us" button and ask to be put on the email potluck list.
At the Annual Meeting, KAREN CRUMBAKER gave an overview of the kinds of topics covered in the Extension/SAM website (Go to the Extension website http://www.colostate.edu/Dept/CoopExt/LARIMER/ and click on Agriculture and Natural Resources) . . . Everything from rotating pastures to where to get BINDWEED MITES!! Get answers to your management questions quickly from reliable sources. It was a pleasure hosting Karen and we hope to welcome her back to one of our...
SMALL ACREAGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. CSU Extension and NRCS will hold a 9 week course geared toward small acreage property owners to help with planning, understanding soil and water, and managing for weeds, grazing, wildlife, and grasses. The course starts January 19 at The Ranch, McKee 4-H Bldg. from 6:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $120/property. See attached for additional information and registration.
A few Larimer County facts and info: The County covers 2,640 sq. miles; has 472 miles of paved roads; 444 miles of non-paved roads. Mat'ls & Equip Mgr: 498-5662; Non-paved Roads Mgr: 498-5663; Road/bridge Waverly:498-5660; Larimer Co. Administration Ofc: 498-5650.
The Fort Collins Cat Rescue and Spay/Neuter Clinic (FCCRSNC) can help. You can travel to them at 2321 E. Mulberry in Fort Collins, or they will come help you by appointment. At the April 2015 WCB meeting, James Christofferson of FCCRSNC gave an in-depth presentation on the goals and mission as well as the spay and neuter program of the FCCRSNC. The non-profit offers many services including: Kibble program for low income folks for their pets; Spay, neuter, vaccination and micro-chipping services...