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High Country Conservation Center 737 Ten Mile Dr Frisco CO 80443 PO Box 4506 Frisco CO 80443

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(970) 668-5703

Email

info@highcountryconservation.org

Our Mission

Our mission is to promote practical solutions for waste reduction and resource conservation in our mountain community.

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Ask Eartha

Check out our weekly blog as we dive deeper into climate, recycling, and sustainability topics.

HC3 is Moving

HC3 is moving to Frisco Main StreetWe are pleased to share that High Country Conservation Center is moving to a new location this May. Our new office, located at 620 Main Street, Unit 8 in Frisco, will provide more space for our growing team, allow us to host more community meetings and events, and make […]

Ask Eartha: Who won the Green Scene Awards?

Dear Eartha,  I have noticed that a lot of local businesses and folks in the community are working hard to make the county more environmentally friendly. Do their actions get formally recognized? It is great to hear that you have noticed impactful environmental efforts in Summit County. We are lucky to live in a place where […]

Ask Eartha: How can I be sustainable with my baby?

Dear Eartha, I’ve got a new baby at home, and wow, he generates a lot of waste! I try to be as eco-friendly as possible, but how can I stick to my sustainable lifestyle without compromising my baby’s health and safety?First off, congratulations on your new addition! Babies are amazing, but they sure know how […]

Ask Eartha: What is a home energy assessment?

Dear Eartha, I keep hearing about home energy assessments. What are they, and should I get one for my home?As a kid, I used to point to my younger sister when my dad would ask, “Who turned up the heat?” Now, as an adult, I totally get where my dad was coming from, because I’m […]

Ask Eartha: How can I reduce plastic in my kitchen?

Dear Eartha, my New Year’s resolution for 2025 is to use less plastic at home, but it seems really overwhelming. How can I get started without stressing myself out?What a wonderful resolution! The good news is that there are tons of sustainable swaps you can make at home. From the kitchen to the bathroom and […]

Ask Eartha: How does climate change impact Santa’s holiday operations?

Dear Eartha, how does climate change impact Santa’s holiday operations?If you haven’t heard, things aren’t looking so cool in Santa’s part of the world. In fact, the North Pole and the whole Arctic region is heating up – fast. For decades, scientists have understood that climate change is warming Earth’s icy north faster than the […]

Ask Eartha: What is the environmental impact of AI?

Dear Eartha, I use Chat GPT a lot at work, but I hear that data centers use a lot of energy. What’s the environmental impact of AI? If you have been paying attention to the news the last few years, chances are you have probably heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI). While AI gets a lot of media […]

Ask Eartha: How can I waste less this holiday season?

Dear Eartha, as the holidays roll in, it’s clear we’re dealing with a bunch of waste from gifts, decorations, and food. Any ideas on how I can waste less this holiday season?‘Tis the season to sprinkle joy and eco-magic into your celebrations! Amidst the parties and presents, let’s be mindful of the increased waste during […]

Ask Eartha: What is the environmental impact of Thanksgiving?

Dear Eartha, I love Thanksgiving – the food, time spent with loved ones and the tradition of gathering around the table. But as I stood in the grocery store aisle, staring at a mountain of turkeys, I started wondering about the environmental toll of this holiday. What is the impact of a Thanksgiving dinner, and […]

Ask Eartha: How do I create less trash this holiday season?

Dear Eartha, nothing makes me happier than gathering with family and friends over the holiday season. But the trash created during the party really bums me out. How can we celebrate without trashing the planet?Ah yes, the holidays are here, and I can’t wait to gather with loved ones around the table to share some […]

Ask Eartha: Was this fall warmer than normal?

Dear Eartha, were October’s warm temperatures a fluke or a sign of climate change?It was so warm in October that I started tracking daily temperatures in a spreadsheet. Day after day, the forecasted high was several degrees above average. I basked in the lingering sunshine and t-shirt weather, delighting in the extra dose of summertime. […]

Get your garden ready for summer

You can get a jump start on your summer garden by taking advantage of Summit County’s locally made nutrient-rich compost. Give your garden a boost this summer!

Small Bin for the Win

Summit County residents, say hello to Pay as You Throw!

We’re kicking trash to the curb with a whole new way to think about curbside collection. Join HC3 and County representatives for a virtual forum on Thursday, June 12 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Get your questions answered and learn more about the changes coming to trash collection services.