Join us for a tour of local farms on Saturday, August 17th. Space is limited - registration is required.
About the program
The Native Plant Master Program is an award-winning, non-credit, educational program offered by various County Extension offices through the State’s land-grant institution, Colorado State University. This work is important to foster:
- Stewardship
- Sustainable landscaping
- Management of weeds that threaten native ecosystems.
Participants of the program learn in the field. This includes local open space parks and natural areas in Larimer County using living examples of Colorado flora.
![Native Plant Masters Native Plant Masters Logo](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/native_plant_masters.png?itok=OeuXsOy-)
What it means to be a Native Plant Master
Native Plant Masters know the importance of sustainable landscapes and controlling invasive weeds.
Courses focus on:
- Identification
- Ecological relationships
- Human use of plants
- How to use a botanical key, including learning scientific names and plant families.
You will:
- Learn fascinating facts and uses of some of Colorado’s plants
- Sharpen your plant ID skills
- Discover how noxious weeds threaten native plants and wildlife
- Interact with others who share your love of Colorado flora
![Native Plant Masters A group of native plant masters in a Natural Area. They are learning to identify plants](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/uploads/2022/nativeplantmasters.png?itok=vFIklx9M)