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La Paz County/Colorado River Indian Tribes Extension

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The La Paz County/CRIT Cooperative Extension is the outreach arm of the University of Arizona. It br

10/30/2026

We’ve finished planting our school garden at Le Pera. Thanks to all the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who put in the work in preparing the garden beds. Thank you also to Mr. McKenzie for his efforts in clearing the garden area from weeds during the summer and managing the kids very well, and to our Americorps member, Bianca, who finished making the planting holes on the mulch so we can plant today. Hoping for a successful fall garden season. Rebels rise!

10/30/2026

The Extension Office will hold another New World Screwworm Workshop this coming Wednesday, November 4th, at 3:30 PM at the Extension Office. Now that a confirmed case is found in Arizona, it is prudent to learn about this pest that affect not only our livestock but also our pets, and know how to identify, learn how to treat infected animals and properly report suspected cases for confirmation. Please see flyer below for more info. If interested, please rsvp to 623-695-5914, to reserve your seat.

10/27/2026

A couple of weeks ago, we brought a team of Parker High School students to Kalamazoo, Michigan to participate in the National Junior Horticulture Association Convention. The team is composed of Eduardo Castellanos, Kapris Lopez, Emilia Rovey, Shelby Tahbo, and Olivia Taylor. They participated in a horticulture judging and identification contest and won their division. Congratulations to the team!
We would like to thank the organizations that supported the team and made this trip possible. Big thanks to the following: Industrial Development Authority of La Paz County, CRIT-JOM, Poston Rotary, Martinez Farms, Fly-By-Night Brokerage LLC, UofA Tribal Extension (FRTEP), the UofA Cooperative Extension State 4-H, the parents of the participants, and Mrs. Nicole Rovey, who served as the team chaperone. Special thanks also go to Mr. Michael Rethwisch of the Blythe Extension Office, who provided the review materials, plant specimens, his expertise, and time to help prepare our team for the competition. We greatly appreciate all your support. Here are a few pictures from the convention.

10/20/2026

On Thursday, we will have our cooking demonstration class. Please see flyer for more details. RSVP Debbie at 623-695-5914.

10/16/2026

To all livestock growers and ranchers, the Extension Office will hold a workshop on updates of the New World Screwworm and Testing for gastrointestinal parasites. The workshop will be on Tuesday, October 20, at 12:30 PM, at the Extension Office at 2524 Mutahar St, Parker, down the road from the DMV. If interested, please message here or RSVP at 623-695-5914 to be counted for lunch which will be provided prior to the start of the workshop. Please see flyer below for more info,

09/11/2026

The Extension office will have a workshop on Navajo Blue Corn Cookies on September 24th, at 10AM. This workshop is free and open to everybody. Please RSVP to 623-695-5914 to reserve your seat. See flyer below for more info.

08/17/2026

Hello to all! It has been a hot summer. Let us cool down a bit by learning how to make home-made ice cream. Please join us this Thursday at the Extension Office from 10 AM-12PM. Please RSVP to (623) 695-5914. Limited seats available. Please see attached flyer for more info.

07/08/2026

The 4-H Box Car Camp has started last Sunday. Participants have started making their Box Cars. It’s not too late for other interested youth. They can still catch up for the next meeting on Sunday. Pls contact Debbie at 623 695-5914, if you have questions or or want to register.

07/02/2026

It’s time for Cloverbud camp for kids ages 5-7. It will start at 8:00 am and be completed by 12:00pm every day From July 13-16, at the Extension Office. Parents must drop off and pick up. Camp is free to attend. Registration Form and Parent’s Release Forms are due July 9th. Space is limited, please submit required forms ASAP. Call Debbie at 623-695-5914 to reserve or for questions.

07/02/2026

It’s time for camp! Teams of two, ages 10 and up. It will start at 6:00 pm and finish by 8:00. Parents must drop off and pick up. Camp is free to attend. Youth will be responsible for building cars with limited help. Please call 623-695-5914 if you have questions or concerns. Parent meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on July 5th. Registration Form and Parent’s Release Forms must be completed prior to youth build. Space is limited.

Address

2524 Mutahar
Parker, AZ
85344

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19286699843

Website

http://extension.arizona.edu/la-paz

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