Unpacking the Inflation Reduction Act: Green Home Improvement Incentives & The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund

Virtual

Since passing in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game changer for clean energy and energy efficiency. According to the Department of Treasury “More than 1.2 million American families have claimed over $6 billion in credits for residential clean energy investments – such as solar electricity generation, solar water heating, and battery storage, among other technologies – averaging $5 thousand per family. 2.3 million families have claimed more than $2 billion in credits for energy efficient home improvements – such as heat pumps, efficient air conditioners, insulation, windows, and doors – averaging $880 per family.” But what we've seen so far is only part of what is on the horizon. We’ll be joined by Owen Vogel of the Clean Energy Credit Union (CECU).

Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado

Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

This year, we celebrate the beauty of the Rockies and prairies, as well as the vibrant energy, excitement, and intellect of Boulder. At JLF Colorado 2024, we once again bring our hallmark camaraderie, a caravan of ideas, and the enchanting flow of conversations that make our festival truly incredible!

Traditional Ecological Knowledge of Pollinators

Growing Gardens 1630 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Harvest of All First Nations (HAFN), an Indigenous-led grassroots organization committed to land rematriation and amplifying BIPOC voices, is proud to collaborate with Butterfly Pavilion for a unique and immersive cultural experience. Join us for an inspiring workshop featuring our community’s esteemed Fancy Shawl Dancer, Joselyn Running Wolf, accompanied by Chasing Hawk and the renowned drum group, Standing Bear. The Fancy Shawl Dance is deeply respected in Indigenous communities, as its graceful movements mirror the spirit of the butterfly, symbolizing transformation and renewal. 

CGBG Green Home Tour

Superior Community Center 1500 Coalton Rd, Superior, CO 80027, USA

Join the Colorado Green Building Guild for a self-guided day of open houses with sustainable features. It's a diverse group of newly constructed homes, remodels & retrofits, all-electric homes, & Passive Houses.

Tech Lab at the Lafayette Public Library

Lafayette Public Library 775 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO, United States

Join us at the Lafayette Public Library for a free tech lab. We help learners of all ages and skill levels. No appointment is necessary. Just drop in. We look forward to seeing you!

11th Annual Migratory Birds Festival

Waneka Lake Park 1600 Caria Drive, Lafayette, CO, us

Explore the wonderful world of birds in a beautiful place! See live birds of prey up close and view birds in the wild through spotting scopes and binoculars. Learn about migration, marshes, and the role avian friends play in our lives. Enjoy games, art projects, a scavenger hunt, a wingspan comparison with former Harlem Globetrotter, Nate Lofton, and door prizes. This year’s event explores the World Migratory Bird Day theme of “Protect Insects, Protect Birds”.  

Identify and Fight Disinformation

Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

How can good citizens help to identify and combat election-related misinformation? Learn how from retired Colorado Sun journalist Sandra Fish and Denver PL research and programming librarian Lauren Seegmiller. Their presentations will be followed by conversation and a Q&A facilitated by the Boulder Library Foundation's executive director Chris Barge.

Empower Hour with John Farrell of ILSR

Virtual

Join us as we hear from John Farrell, 'the guru of distributed energy' and a leading authority on the downside of investor owned utilities. He will touch on Boulder's 2025 "Offramp" (an option to get out of the Xcel franchise) and what taking the offramp might offer in the way of opportunities for local control and cleaner power.

From Land Loss, Boarding Schools, and the Indian Child Welfare Act to Housing Insecurities: Addressing Violence and Displacement in Indian Country and the Importance of Low-Barrier Housing Policies for Survivors

Virtual

STTARS, Indigenous Safe Housing Center is hosting a webinar that will discuss the history of boarding schools and child welfare at the intersection of land loss, gender-based violence, housing disparities, and housing insecurities and the ensuing lasting genocidal impacts on American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States.

Bald Eagles and Habitat Preservation in the northern Colorado Front Range: The Stearns Lake Territory at a Crossroads

Virtual

Front Range Eagles Studies would like to invite you to participate in a Zoom meeting and presentation on September 18th at 7pm. We will focus on the Stearns nesting bald eagles, and how their history emphasizes the challenges that some territorial bald eagles face in the rapidly developing Colorado Front Range due to a scarcity of nesting trees, and diminished habitat and prey resources. The presentation will run about 20 minutes with questions and conversation afterward.