Jan 6 ~ Seeing Clearly in 2020

 Happy New Year!

We are super excited to begin a new year in programming and exciting learning experiences! In the STEM department, I am personally looking forward to several upcoming events this winter and spring. Some of these include:

CoCoRaHS Rain Gauge

    Germ Swabs in the classroom with Kindergartners

    • Mesa County Safety Fair at the Mall with the CSU Energy Trailer
    • STEM Night at local Elementary School
    • CoCoRaHS Weather Gauge courses for a PBL
    • 4-H District 10 Retreat in April
    • Western Colorado Water Festival at CMU with the Energy Trailer
    CSU STEM Mobile Energy Trailer

    We also have a lot of other exciting programs taking place throughout the year that are hosted by other Extension Agents around the area.

    The best way to find out about these programs? You are already HERE! Look at our upcoming programs link on this website to find out about programs that might interest you! You might enjoy trying a Native Plant course or a Fermenting Foods class? The sky's the limit! 

    I am a STEM/k12 Educator with Colorado State University Extension. I love working with youth and encouraging them to participate in many forms of hand on education! Overall, our goal is to promote positive youth development and encourage youth to pursue higher education after high school.

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