Note: This program has been cancelled. Please stay tuned, we hope to offer it in the future!
Branch Out is a free 8-week program for middle school-aged youth provided by CSU Larimer County Extension & Berthoud Community Library that will inspire and empower students to discover how time in nature improves mental, emotional, and physical health.
Why Join?
What You'll Learn
Master outdoor safety and navigation, explore local wildlife and plants, create nature-inspired art, practice mindfulness in scenic spots, and take on fun challenges that get you moving, thinking, and connecting like:
- Nature Journaling & Mindfulness
- Outdoor Safety & Navigation
- Nature Art & Creative Projects
- Tech-Enhanced Nature Exploration
- Activities that Protect Nature
- Nature Careers and Hobbies
Program Details
Dates: Wednesdays, September 3–October 22
Meet-up: Fickel Park in Berthoud, 4:30pm
Pick-up: Berthoud Community Library, 5:45–6:00pm
Program Dates
Participants must commit to at least 6 of 8 sessions to participate
Week 1 – September 3, 2025
Week 2 – September 10, 2025
Week 3 – September 17, 2025
Week 4 – September 24, 2025
Week 5 – October 1, 2025
Week 6 – October 8, 2025
Week 7 – October 15, 2025
Week 8 – October 22, 2025
Meet Your Facilitator
Each session is guided by trained facilitator, Christa Timmerman, MPH, Certified NOLS Wilderness First Responder, and Health & Well-being Specialist with Larimer County CSU Extension.
Christa brings her passion for hiking, angling, gardening, and outdoor adventure to each session.
Have a question about the program?
Facilitator Christa Timmerman can help! Reach her at timmerch@larimer.org or (970) 498-6038.
