Events
Monthly Board Meeting
Our monthly meetings are open to the public. Please feel free to join us!
The next meeting is January 5th, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Meeting Location: USDA Service Center 2738 Crossroads Blvd, #102, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Enter at the back of the building. To join virtually, click the link below to join the meeting!
Colorado Master Irrigator Delta-Mesa Program
Save the date!
The Colorado Master Irrigator Delta-Mesa program is returning in 2026! Ready to take your irrigation practices and water management strategy to the next level? Join us for 4 days in February to learn about efficient irrigation, soil moisture monitoring, and much more!
Registration is required, and seats are limited to 25 participants! If you are interested in the program, click the button below to learn more and to register today!
The 2026 program will take place every Wednesday in February. The first two sessions, our “Mesa Days”, will be held at the CSU Orchard Mesa Research Center, followed by two “Delta Days” at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center.
When: February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, 2026
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
City of Grand Junction Year-End Water Efficiency Rebates Now Available!
The City of Grand Junction is offering DOUBLE rebates now through Dec. 31, 2025. All items must be purchased and installed before applying. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.
Water-saving rebate items include: toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, rain barrels, smart irrigation controllers, soil moisture sensors, rain sensors, high-efficiency rotor nozzles, and tree inline drip/drip irrigation conversion components.
Click the button below to learn more and to submit an application
Colorado Research-Extension Workshop on Agrivoltaics
Join Colorado State University Extension, Agricultural Experiment Station, and AgriSolar for a workshop on Agrivoltaics. Live streaming of the workshop is available upon request. Click the link below to learn more and to register!
When: Monday, January 12th, 2026
Where: Western Colorado Research Center - Orchard Mesa
3170 B 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Join Roots of Renewal for two days of regionally-focused sessions on soil health, regenerative ag, business innovation, climate resilience, and much more!
The event will feature keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and hands-on workshops! Click the button below to learn more.
When: January 23rd-24th, 2026
Where: Montrose Pavilion, Montrose, CO
Roots of Renewal (formerly the Western CO Soil Health, Food and Farm Forum)
2026 RiversEdge West Riparian Restoration Conference
When: March 3rd-5th, 2026
Where: Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Since 2001, RiversEdge West has been hosting riparian restoration conferences focused on the challenges and opportunities of managing riverside habitat in the arid western U.S. These conferences reflect our commitment to advancing both the science and practice of riparian restoration.
RiversEdge West’s conferences bring together practitioners, students, and researchers to share the latest scientific findings, explore innovative restoration techniques, and highlight successful on-the-ground projects. Beyond presentations, they provide a unique space for networking and collaboration—connecting land managers, scientists, and community partners to spark new ideas, strengthen partnerships, and drive restoration efforts forward.