This Plastic Free July, join us to learn about authentic solutions to plastic pollution. Hear from experts on what really works in plastics recycling and what is just industry greenwashing.
Plastic Free July may be coming to an end, but there's still so much to learn about plastic pollution and the many ways we can take action against it. To close out a month of education and activism, we invite you to join us for a watch party and panel discussion to learn about authentic solutions to plastic pollution. Hear from experts on what really works in plastics recycling and what is just industry greenwashing.
Hosted at Elk Run Farm in Lyons, CO, over the span of 3 Wednesday summer evenings, you can be sure to learn about how to take raw ingredients from the garden and turn them into delicious, nutrient dense foods that can last you deep into the winter & provide nourishment throughout the year. At Elk Run Farm, the land stewards eat about 90% of their diets from our 1/3 of an acre forest garden and parking-lots-turned-grain-fields, thanks to these tried and true methods of preserving, canning and homesteading.
Confluence – Colorado Water Summit is the only water conference in the region to examine the economic issues surrounding the scarcity of water affecting the growing numbers of residents of the Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado. Confluence will take a deep dive into issues surrounding rising water prices, and will explore the many facets of water availability, cost, conservation, development and supply, with a luncheon panel leading into:
Net Zero Cities will explore critical issues of climate change and sustainability, including a look at the future of the Colorado River, and key takeaways from the Inflation Reduction Act for the public and private sectors.
Dr. Olivia Messinger Carril will discuss how to garden for bees, based on the most recent scientific findings, with the goal of providing them with a safe harbor in the face of large-scale landscape changes.
Join us at the tranquil Gather Botanicals farm for an evening of discussion and delicious food.
The Mountain States Bumble Bee Atlas is a collaborative effort to track and conserve the bumble bees of Colorado, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming. This in-person workshop will give you the knowledge, skills, confidence, and enthusiasm to become a bumble bee atlas volunteer!
oin Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Lafayette Open Space for a fascinating morning of discovering life of Coal Creek! Find the fish, inspect the insects, binocular the birds and mind the mammals! Lots of hands-on exploration as well as expert guidance to help you become familiar with the beautiful Coal Creek corridor! This program is for adults and families with children age 8 and older.
Experience Family Science Nights at Butterfly Pavilion for the unbeatable price of $5 per person! At these events, you can explore our exhibits after hours and enjoy self guided activities at themed stations scattered through the exhibits! As a bonus, upon completing all activities, each family member earns a special sticker and enjoys a 10% discount in our gift shop! Make your family nights memorable with our affordable and educational after-hours experience! Registration required! Ticket sales will close at 6:30pm on the day of the event, and admission to the event will also end at that time.
Learn about our latest trends, greatest needs, services, what's new & what's changed, what a Family Resource Center is, how you can help, etc. Enjoy a full, free breakfast from our Community Cafe!
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