Do Mosquito Control Programs Make You Safer?

Virtual

Join PPAN for our May webinar with expert speaker Rella Abernathy from the City of Boulder: Do Mosquito Control Programs Make You Safer? As scientists raise the alarm about the decline of insects, the opposite trend is occurring with mosquitoes as populations are increasing. This webinar will describe the City's mosquito management approach by managing ecosystems and share the scientific rationale for why this approach is important, not only to reduce disease risk to people, but to have a positive impact on wetland insects, birds, amphibians, and overall ecosystem health.

Energy for Everyone: Taking Back Our Power!

Virtual

Fossil fuel utilities are blocking the transition to renewable energy and ruthlessly profiting off of the American people. Join members of the 350 Network Council–local 350 groups from across the country–for a conversation about utilities and the climate crisis.

Butterfly Pavilion: Bee Diversity Expedition

Virtual

Students will explore the diverse world of bees and learn how to tell them apart. They will also learn about the challenges they are facing and how they can help protect these pollinators. This class will include introductions on the information and activity, a lesson, and support time for Q&A about the topic.

Nuclear Nexus & Nuclear Guardianship Collective

Virtual

RMPJC was founded with a main focus of closing down the Rocky Flats nuclear plant. In coordination with AFSC Denver, Greenpeace, and numerous other organizations, RMPJC worked to end the production of potentially harmful nuclear waste. Over time, RMPJC became the foremost peace and environmental group working steadily for the best possible procedures to properly clean up the already thoroughly contaminated site. However, due to an improper “clean up” by government agencies, the efforts to clean up Rocky flats and make it habitable once again is still underway.

Legislative Wrap Up Empower Hour

Virtual

We will hear from legislators about climate and energy bills and their outcomes. Confirmed guests are Representatives Judy Amabile, Kyle Brown and Junie Joseph.

Boulder County Commissioners’ Town Hall on Composting

Boulder Recycling Center 1901 63rd St, Boulder, US

Join us to learn about composting in the county and have an opportunity to meet the commissioners and ask questions about this or other county issues.  Please note: there will not be a virtual option for this Town Hall, however, all residents who cannot attend are always welcome to email commissioners@bouldercounty.gov with questions or to request materials shared at the event. Spanish translation will be available.

Rocky Flats Stewardship Council Meeting

Virtual

The Rocky Flats Stewardship Council (RFSC) is currently undergoing a restructuring process. The RFSC is an organization of local governments tasked with overseeing ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the Rocky Flats area. It has a history of excluding public engagement, lack of public transparency, and operating under a conflict of interest through Department of Energy funding. For a matter of such great importance to public health and safety, it is essential that the public is included during this transition.

What Do We Do While Waiting for Transmission?

Virtual

Despite the best of intentions, transmission construction is measured in decades, not years. Central power stations are disappearing while electrification is soaring, leaving distribution utilities to meet demand in new ways. This conversation will cover what one cooperative is doing to answer the challenge.

Waterwise Yards: Turf Removal

Virtual

Join the experts from Resource Central's own Lawn Removal Program to learn all about turf removal. We will cover the various methods of removal, including pros and cons of each, and discuss what to replace your lawn with after.

350 CO Promoting Climate Solutions Monthly Call

Virtual

350 CO Promoting Climate Solutions Monthly Call When: June 5, 6-7pm Where: Zoom Get zoom link from the 350CO Event Calendar Once a month, this committee meets to discuss and […]