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Forest Health Movie Matinee Series – Fireforest by Evan Barrientos
Date & Time: Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at 1:00 pm
Location: Timberline Fire Station #3, 19126 Hwy 119, Black Hawk, 80422
Join experts from Gilpin CSU Extension, Timberline Fire Protection District, Gilpin County Sheriff’s Office, Clear Creek Watershed & Forest Health Partnership, U.S. Forest Service-Arapaho & Roosevelt Natl Forests Pawnee Natl Grassland, Colorado State Forest Service, and others for a FREE documentary screening and discussion. “Fireforest” details how prescribed burns and forest restoration treatments helped avert potential disaster during the 2020 Cameron Peak Fire, the largest wildfire in Colorado history. Discussion with local experts, which will follow the film, will touch on wildfire preparedness & evacuation, forest health, wildfire mitigation, and wildfire safety as it pertains to Gilpin County residents.
Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be provided.
PLEASE RSVP at the link as SPACE IS LIMITED. https://tinyurl.com/3pnrp9ty
Radon, Well, & Septic Systems in the Mountains
Date & Time: Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm
Location: In-person (no registration required): Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 Hwy 119, Black Hawk, CO 80422
Virtual (please register in advance): https://tinyurl.com/yck8fvk7
Current homeowners, potential homebuyers, and realtors are invited join us to learn about radon, well maintenance, and septic systems in the mountains. We will discuss the importance of testing for radon, an odorless gas that can cause lung cancer, and how to reduce radon hazard in homes. We will also provide tips to maintain well and septic systems in an effort to protect both environmental and personal health.
A light meal will be provided for those who attend in person.
Agenda
5:00 pm – Radon (Jennifer Cook, Gilpin CSU Extension, and Marie Larson, Gilpin Public Health)
5:30 pm – Wells (Alisa Witt, Gilpin Public Health)
6:00 pm – Break
6:15 pm – Septic (Kelvin Decker, Gilpin Public Health)
6:45 pm – Q&A and final words
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Recorded Webinars
If you have missed any of our classes be sure to view our recorded webinars.
Wolves in Colorado Workshop 4/18/24
Mountain Pine Beetle Workshop 1/10/24
Noxious Weeds in Gilpin County 8/23/23
Soil Amendments for Gardeners 4/15/23
We also have the slides for the Soil Amendments for Gardeners class available. If you would like them sent to you, please email Becky rosteboe@gilpincounty.org with your request.
Radon, Well and Septic Systems in the Mountains 3/21/23
Mountain Pine Beetle Workshop Webinar 1/11/23
Virtual Tour of Historic Central City
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Links to information from this event: Gilpin Wildfire Mitigation Quick Checklist
Wildfire Forecast and Preparation in the Peak to Peak Region 4/19/21
Rollins Pass: Culture and History on Rollins Pass 3/15/21
Rollins Pass: Flora and Fauna of Rollins Pass 3/22/21
Fire Ecology and Behavior – Tony Cheng PhD, Professor, Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University and Director, Colorado Forest Restoration Institute. Watch the recording here
Defensible Space and Home Hardening – Daniel Beveridge, Wildfire Mitigation Program Specialist, Colorado State Forest Service. Watch the recording here.
Fire Resistant Landscaping – Irene Shonle PhD, Horticulture Associate, Colorado State University Extension – El Paso County. Watch recording here.
Evacuation Preparedness and Animal Evacuation – Ragan Adams DVM, Coordinator, Veterinary Extension Specialist Group College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University Sharon Bokan, Small Acreage Coordinator, Colorado State University Extension – Boulder County. Watch recording here.
Check back for more upcoming classes and events!
Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. If you have a disability for which you seek an accommodation, please notify Gilpin Extension before the event. Contact us for information about financial assistance. Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating.
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