#BeLocal Member Profile: Donna Lee
In 1971, American author Dr. Seuss published a children’s book named “The Lorax”. It chronicles the plight of the environment, personified as the Lorax, against a greedy industrialist. If you […]
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Ask Eartha: Where Does the Food From Harvest Dinner Come From?
Hey Eartha, The food was incredibly prepared by chef Vinny at High Country Conservation Center’s (HC3) Harvest Dinner this past Tuesday, but I want to know where it all came […]
Ask Eartha: Better for the Environment: Wood or Gas Heating?
Dear Eartha,My neighbor has been busy chopping wood all summer to get ready for the winter. I’m a bit jealous of his ability to heat with wood because it seems […]
Ask Eartha: How to Get Started Composting
Dear Eartha, I’ve always wanted to compost, but I’m afraid of the smell and attracting wildlife. How can I get started? – Sara, Blue RiverSara, this is such an important question. […]
Ask Eartha: Raise Kids With Water Conservation in Mind
Dear Eartha, I am trying to cut back on my water use, but old habits are hard to break. I would like to raise my 4-year-old daughter with water conservation […]
Ask Eartha: Noxious Weeds & How to Control Them
Dear Eartha, I’ve got lots of noxious weeds I need to get rid of. What can I do besides send them to the landfill? – Brian, Dillon You’ve raised a great […]
Ask Eartha: Use Upcycled Materials to Keep Trash From Landfills
Dear Eartha, I understand we cannot put paper towels in the compost up here because it is food scraps only, so I was wondering which kind of cleaning cloth (or […]
Ask Eartha: How Can I Help Conserve Water at Home?
Dear Eartha, I just purchased a home in Silverthorne and am experiencing high water costs. I’m assuming that my landscape sprinkler system may be the culprit of this excessive water […]
Ask Eartha: Trash or Recycling? Know Where to Send Your Refuse
Dear Eartha, I heard China is no longer accepting a lot of America’s recycling, so it is piling up and being sent to landfills instead. What can we do about […]
Ask Eartha: What’s the Difference Between Clean & Renewable Energy
Dear Eartha, I’ve heard multiple “green energy” terms tossed around recently. What’s the difference between clean energy and renewable energy, and what are the benefits? – Martha, Dillon Thanks for […]
Ask Eartha: Is Drought the New Normal for the Mountain West?
Dear Eartha, It’s been a hot and dry start to summer. Why aren’t we hearing about local water-use restrictions? — Miranda, Silverthorne Miranda, thank you for your question! As I […]
