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?

Boulder Conversations with Extraordinary People – Charles Cambridge

Museum of Boulder 2205 Broadway, Boulder CO

Charles Cambridge (PhD, University of Colorado) is a 4/4 enrolled member of the Navaho Tribe in the Southwest United States.  He is Bitahnii (mother’s clan), born for Taneezahnii (father’s clan), his maternal grandfather is Todischiinii, and his paternal grandfather’s clan is Totsohnii. 

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. 

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!

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?

Colorado Legislature 101

Virtual

Join Siegel Long Pubic Affairs for a legislative training on November 20th at 5pm via Zoom.

Examining How Arapaho History Impacts Our Lives in Boulder County with Mark Gerzon and Right Relationship Boulder

Museum of Boulder 2205 Broadway, Boulder CO

Join author Mark Gerzon and members of Right Relationship Boulder for an intimate and moving conversation about how the history of our valley affects each of us in ways that may surprise us. As one of the characters in Mark’s novel/screenplay “Just Neighbors” says: “The past is not past at all.”

Lafayette Birds! First Sunday Bird Watching

Greenlee Wildlife Preserve 1600 Caria DriveLafayette, CO, 80026

All, including beginning birders, are invited to experience the fun and discovery of bird watching at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve on the first Sunday of each month year-round. Knowledgeable bird watchers will be on hand with binoculars, spotting scopes, and learning tools to assist in the fun activity of identifying birds in their natural habitats.

NSF NCAR Explorer Series Lecture – Geography matters! Meeting the challenges of climate resilience with geospatial technology

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) 1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO, us

Scientists Olga Wilhelmi and Jennifer Boehnert discuss why geography matters in understanding and reducing weather and climate risks. They will discuss the role of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in climate research and action and illustrate how geospatial technology is not only enabling new scientific advancements, but also contributing to building community resilience to weather hazards and the changing climate.