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Address

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

Phone

(970) 668-5703

Email

info@highcountryconservation.org
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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: 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. […]

Ask Eartha: Can I compost my Halloween pumpkins?

Dear Eartha, I left my Halloween pumpkin outside overnight, and now it’s turned into a gross, rotting mess – not the spooky vibe I was going for! I already compost my food scraps, but can I toss my pumpkin in the compost, too?Ah, yes, the true horrors of spooky season—decaying pumpkins. While we love a […]

Ask Eartha: Which plastics can I recycle?

Dear Eartha, I just started recycling this year. I thought plastic was recyclable but I got a note on my bin this summer saying that plastic cups and berry containers are trash. What’s the deal? From the moment we open our eyes until the time we turn in each evening, we’re faced with plastic in […]

Ask Eartha: Electric Vehicles vs. Hybrid Vehicles

Dear Eartha, I’m thinking about getting a more environmentally friendly vehicle that works with my Summit County lifestyle. I’m torn between a plug-in hybrid and a fully electric vehicle. What are the benefits of each? Living in the mountains adds a unique twist to choosing any vehicle. With winding roads, snowy winters, and trips through […]

Ask Eartha: How do I recycle cereal boxes?

Dear Eartha, I try really hard to stay up to date with the local recycling rules, but I am never quite sure what to do with my cereal boxes. Are they considered paper or carboard? I can see where the cereal box can lead to some second guessing. It’s thicker than most paper, but not […]