High Country Conservation Center

Electric Vehicle Showcase
2020-01-01 00:00 (America/Denver)
National Drive Electric Week brings awareness to the increasing popularity and practicality of electric vehicles. HC3 is celebrating by partnering with the Breckenridge for 100% Renewable Energy Campaign to showcase multiple makes and models of electric cars. If you’ve ever considered buying an electric car, this event is for you! Come check out electric cars in person and talk to the Summit County locals who drive them. This event will take place from 6:30 – 7:30 PM on September 13 in the parking lot at the Summit County Community & Senior Center after the Know Before You Go (Solar) workshop. Email Jess Hoover with questions.

Know Before You Go (Solar)
2020-01-01 00:00
Solar electricity is a realistic choice for a growing number of Summit County residents. Colorado State University Extension is partnering with HC3 and Xcel Energy to help homeowners and renters understand their options for solar. Different types of solar electric systems will be explained, along with comparisons of various financing models and a demonstration of CSU Extension’s new online Solar Calculator. The goal is to help county residents make the best choice for their personal situations when it comes to solar energy.

The free workshop will take place on September 13th from 5:30 – 6:30 PM at the Summit County Community & Senior Center. Cary Weiner, State Energy Specialist with CSU Extension and Kevin Cray with Xcel Energy will be presenting. Light refreshments will be served.
Stick around for the Electric Vehicle Showcase after the workshop.

Volunteer: Dillon Concert
2020-01-01 00:00
HC3 is in need of a few volunteers to help out with the concerts in Dillon on August 26th and September 2nd. These concerts are the last opportunities to volunteer for a special event of the season, so don’t miss out on getting your volunteer hours done for your garden plot! Volunteers will help ID customers, put wristbands on those over 21, and help with the zero waste clean up after the show. Concerts run from 6:45-10pm and take place at Dillon Town park.

Volunteer

School Food Waste Reduction Workshop
2020-01-01 00:00
EPA Region 8 is inviting you to a free one-day Food Waste Reduction Workshop on September 22nd to raise awareness of and learn about practical solutions to reduce food waste in schools.

This workshop is offered as a peer-to-peer learning opportunity and a chance to offer solutions to the challenges that school administrators, food service staff, facilities management and other school staff run into when trying to reduce food waste in schools. We would love to hear your insights.

We also want to offer solutions and strategies for you to measure and reduce food waste.

Proposed Workshop Agenda

Introduction of the Food Waste & Loss Topic in the U.S. & in Relation to K-12 Schools
On-Site Demonstrations of Food Waste Reduction Efforts with Facilities & Food & Nutrition Services Staff to Include Composting with an Earth Tub & Waste Diversion using A Chicken Coop
Topics to be Covered: Food Donation, Composting, How to Measure your School’s Food Waste & More
Network with Peer Mentors in Your Field to Learn How to Implement these Efforts in your District
Learn About The Food Recovery Challenge & Pledge to Take Action!

Please contact the consultant on the project, Katrina Brink (info below) as she is happy to answer any further questions you may have. We will send out a more detailed agenda in the months to come to those who are interested in attending. Please RSVP by email to Katrina if you can attend at:k12foodwasteworkshop@gmail.com

Know Before You Go (Solar) Copy
2020-01-01 00:00

Green Drinks
2020-01-01 00:00
September Green Drinks

This month’s event is provided In partnership with

Outer Range Brewing Company

Fossil Fuel Free-The progress and the challenges

Presented by Tom Koehler with robust discussion to follow

Come grab a fresh brew and even order food from your favorite place and bring it in to this open and warm brewing company right by the Summit Stage Transfer Center.

Date: Thursday; September 21, 2017

Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Outer Range Brewery

182 Lusher Ct.

Frisco, Colorado 80443

Nancy's Garden Closing
2020-01-01 00:00

Breckenridge Garden Closing
2020-01-01 00:00

LED Bulb Fair
2020-01-01 00:00
If you’ve thought about swapping out old incandescent light bulbs for energy efficient LEDs, now is a great time! This Friday, September 22, HC3 is partnering with LED Supply Co. to offer you a chance to snag some LEDs at super discounted prices. Swing by the greenhouses at the Frisco Transfer Center between 11:30 and 2:30 PM to meet Damien from LED Supply Co. who will be on hand to talk to you about your business’ lighting needs and schedule a time to check out your property. On-site, he’ll pull together a list of LED bulb types you need as well as a quote — businesses that sign up for a free assessment during the fair will be able to purchase most bulbs for just $1 or $2! Are you a property manager or a member of an HOA? Come talk to Nick from Franklin Energy about Xcel Energy’s Multifamily Buildings program. Learn how you can get free energy efficiency upgrades for your building and your tenants.

TLC Garden Closing
2020-01-01 00:00

Greenhouse 2 & 3 Closing
2020-01-01 00:00

Frisco Transfer Center/ CSA Garden Season Tear Down
2020-01-01 00:00

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2020-01-01 00:00
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