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North Boulder County Wildlife Crossings Project- US 36 between Boulder and Lyons

Boulder Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

Boulder County Open Space, along with our partner departments of Transportation and Public Works, is pursuing implementation of wildlife crossing structures on US Highway 36 between Boulder and Lyons, specifically between Left Hand Canyon and US Highway 66. There are several reasons for our formalized pursuit of wildlife crossings. Boulder County has been concerned about the safety of the public and the wildlife due to the high level of annual wildlife-vehicle collisions in this stretch. As the primary landowner of the adjacent lands along this stretch, Boulder County is ready to take the steps necessary to address this issue, to protect wildlife and our residents and visitors.

YBF Action Day with Eco-Cycle

Yellow Barn Farm 9417 N Foothills Hwy., Longmont

Join us at Yellow Barn Farm for a volunteer action day with Eco-Cycle! Immerse yourself in the process of regenerating healthy soil: get your hands dirty turning the farm’s compost pile and spreading mulch!

The Psychology of Stuff

Virtual

This year, instead of brawling over a flatscreen, join Eco-Cycle for a brand-new webinar all about conscious consumerism! We are lucky to be joined by guest speaker (and Eco-Leader) Dr. Kelly Kandra Hughes for this webinar, who holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is an expert in minimalist living and anti-consumerism. In this webinar, we seek to answer the question: Why do we have so much waste and what can we do about it?

Green Buildings as part of a Land Ethic

Thorne Nature Experience 1466 63rd St, Boulder, CO, us

Buildings are responsible for 40% of total energy use in the United States and 35% of our country's carbon emissions.  Can we re-envision our homes, places of business and other buildings in ways that slash energy use, incorporate local materials and otherwise become ever more sustainable?  Yes!

Boulder County Recycling Center & CHaRM Tour

Eco-Cycle 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder, CO, United States

Celebrate Green Friday with a tour! We are offering free, public tours of the facilities where all of Boulder County’s curbside recyclables (and hard-to-recycle items) are processed so we can see the “downstream” of consumerism. 

gritogether

Lyons Farmette 4121 Ute Hwy, Lyons, CO, United States

A Created By Cody concept, presented by Mad Agriculture and featuring Gruff Grains, this exciting event shines a spotlight on the importance of artisan grains like Farro in regenerative farming systems. Beyond its delicious flavor and ancient heritage, Farro is a healthier, more sustainable alternative to refined grains like white rice. Its cultivation helps regenerate the land by improving soil health, conserving water, and boosting biodiversity.

Is the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) a Tool or an Impediment? with Jeff Ackerman, Former Chair, CO PUC

Virtual

Should a utility be required to provide a basic amount of electricity to low-income customers at cost?
Is the high level of financial return allowed to an investor-owned utility justified by its low level of business risk?
How might consumers and the environment benefit from an update and clarification from the legislature of the definition of "public interest" that guides the PUC?
How much influence do ordinary non-expert citizens have at the PUC?  What is helpful for the commissioners to hear? How should one prepare?

Webinar: Agrivoltaics in Colorado – Policy

Virtual

Agrivoltaics is the co-location of agricultural activities within a solar array whereby the microclimates of the solar panels impact the growth, health, and production of crops and livestock. The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center is providing a series of discussions about agrivoltaics highlighting various professionals engaged in or adjacent to the field of agrivoltaics. We center our discussions on the outlook for agrivoltaics specifically in Colorado, though certain aspects of agrivoltaic designs or operations can be extrapolated to other areas of the country.