Robin Wall Kimmerer – “The Serviceberry”

First United Methodist Church of Boulder 1421 Spruce St, Boulder, CO, United States

Robin Wall Kimmerer will speak about and sign her new book, The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World, on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30pm, at First United Methodist Church (1421 Spruce St, Boulder.) Conversation partner TBA.

Soil Revolution Conference 2024

Boulder JCC 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Join us for the ninth annual Soil Revolution Conference. Speakers will include Alejandro Carrillo, Dr. Elizabeth Heilman, Lowell King, and more! A land acknowledgement will be given by Jan, Dwayne, and Amaya Iron.

CERI Climate Cafe

Virtual

Climate Cafes are physical or virtual spaces for community members to share experiences and feelings related to this polycrisis. We may be meeting on campus, in an actual cafe, a park, a conference room, a workspace, or really any gathering space that people choose to come together.

The Heat Beneath Our Feet: Colorado’s Geothermal Opportunities

Virtual

Join CRES in welcoming Bryce Carter, Colorado Energy Office's Geothermal Program Manager, for a look at this emerging market and the latest updates in the state. What is geothermal energy, what can it do for Colorado, and what policies and incentives will help us utilize the heat beneath our feet on our way to decarbonizing our energy future?

Restorative Justice for American Indians: Uncovering The Truth and Advancing Sovereignty

Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art 1750 13th St, Boulder, CO, United States

Together, we will explore the historical injustices faced by American Indian communities and discuss actionable steps toward meaningful reparations and healing. This event brings together community leaders, advocates, and policy experts committed to advancing justice, equity, and the restoration of American Indian rights.

Revolutionary Spirituality: Gaza, Empire & the Path of Collective Liberation

Virtual

As the brutal realities of empire unfold in Gaza, this event will explore how Gaza’s profound suffering is catalyzing a global awakening. As these same destructive shadows of empire arrive more fully on our doorstep, we now have no choice but to leap to a revolutionary spirituality paradigm, guided by our ethical responsibility and direct engagement with the realities unfolding before us.

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!

Tech Lab at Waneka Park Assisted Living

Waneka Park Assisted Living 225 Waneka Pkwy, Lafayette, CO, United States

We will be at Waneka Park Assisted Living to help residents with their tech needs. We are looking forward to it!

Why Can’t We Tap the Potential of Microgrids?

Virtual

Microgrids offer the promise of resilience, load flexibility, increased renewable energy production and financial benefits. Why do franchise rules tend to prevent microgrids? Can legislation be crafted to allow for resource sharing, reducing the barriers to microgrid adoption? Where are there models that we could look to for inspiration?