July 2025 Updates

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Events, Deadlines, Tree Sale, Grant Opportunities

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Updates

Just a few announcements regarding our tree seedling sale, upcoming events and deadlines, and interesting articles for bedtime reading.

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Fall Tree Sale - Open until August 25th

Trees will be available for pick up in Granby (Aug 28-Sept 2), Kremmling (Aug 29), and Frisco (Aug 29)

Fair schedule of events for July 26 - August 10, 2025, at Middle Park Fair & Rodeo. Includes various shows and competitions.

Middle Park Fair & Rodeo - July 26 - Aug 10

Celebrate agriculture by heading to the Middle Park Fair & Rodeo in Kremmling.

Grand County Wildfire Council Upcoming Events

Public trainings, Community Chipping Days, and more

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Grand County Herbicide Giveways - Fridays

Grand County Natural Resources provides herbicide to landowners on FRIDAYS in Granby (County Shop @ 469 E. Topaz) starting on the last Friday in May…

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OLRT Funding for Water Quality & River Restoration - Deadline Sept 1

Apply for funding to implement water quality and river restoration projects (in Grand County) through MPCD.

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Grand County Fire Restrictions

Learn about current fire danger, fire restrictions and what you can and cannot do during active fire restrictions in Grand County, CO.

Summit County Fire Restrictions

Learn about current fire danger, fire restrictions and what you can and cannot do during active fire restrictions in Summit County, CO.

Soil Health Project Seeking Rancher Participants

There is a new nation-wide project called “Probing Our Country’s Soil Health”. It is being funded by the NRCS. A major goal of the project is to build…

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Native Plants for Mountain Areas

Many people are interested in what types of native plants they can plant in Middle Park. Below are some CSU Extension Factsheets that list common…

Water Conservation During Drought

In residential areas, the greatest source of water consumption (after that of indoor water use) is your lawn. Nearly 50% of the water consumed for…

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Irrigation efficiency is something all producers should strive for, right? Or wrong?

Middle Park Conservation District has long been a proponent of flood irrigation due to the "return flows" and wildlife habitat it creates. This…

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Hay Making Tips

To improve your hay quality, we suggest practicing the following Hay Making Tips.

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Farming in the Azores

As many of the long-time subscribers know, Katlin (our District Manager) is an avid traveler. Recently, she went on a "work" trip to the Azores (…

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The Colorado River used to be predictable

But “normal” years aren’t the norm anymore.

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Restoration in Action - Beavers in Kawuneeche Valley

The Kawuneeche Valley Restoration Collaborative (KVRC) is committed to strengthening the Kawuneeche Valley’s natural systems.

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