High Country Conservation Center

Tiki Tuesday Luau
2020-01-01 00:00 (America/Denver)
Join the High Country Conservation Center, Broken Compass Brewing & Après Handcrafted Libations for the Tiki Tuesday Luau! Broken Compass will be providing a special “outside the taproom” release of its Coconut Porter and Apres will be issuing a special Tiki Tuesday menu featuring a few tiki-inspired cocktails.

10% of all cocktail and Broken Compass purchases will benefit HC3, so get ready to get your tiki on!

More event details to come soon ….

Summit County Green Drinks
2020-01-01 00:00
Welcome to Summit County Green Drinks!
Green Drinks is a social networking event for individuals interested in sustainability and the environment.

Please join us for a conversation about local sustainability efforts and conservation trends here in Summit County. Find out what’s happening with Summit County, the local towns, non-profits, and businesses. Attendees are encouraged to share any current or future sustainability initiatives with the group. Come network and engage with members of our community.

March Giving Tap
2020-01-01 00:00
What’s better than beer? How about beer for a cause?!
Join HC3, Broken Compass Brewing and Apres Handcrafted Libations all month long for the Giving Tap. 10% of all proceeds from the Broken Compass tap line will be donated to the High Country Conservation Center in March 2018.
All you have to do is order a Broken Compass beer and enjoy. Of course if you would like to make an additional donation aside from your draft purchase, you can do that too!
Thank you for supporting your local non-profits!

"What Will Summit County's Winters Be Like in 2050" with NOAA Research Scientist, Klaus Wolter
2020-01-01 00:00
Join the High Country Conservation Center and Friends of the Dillon Ranger District for a presentation at Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge about climate issues in Summit County, including snowpack, drought, wildfires, and pine beetle epidemic.

Klaus Wolter is UC-Boulder Scientist that works with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He recently has been working on predicting climate patterns for the entire country. He has created statistical tools that help to predict season climate and assess extreme weather events. Klaus is also involved in studying the level of impact that humans have on our current climate patterns, especially in regards to weather extremes.

Informational Meeting for the Dillon Community Garden
2020-01-01 00:00

Recycling Funding Forum - Public Input Wanted
2020-01-01 00:00
Are you wondering about the future of local recycling after last fall’s funding dilemma? Join the Summit Daily and HC3 as we explore how to fund local recycling programs for the long term. We’re looking for your input on new programs and how to pay for local recycling efforts. The recycling forum will be at the Summit Community and Senior Center from 8:30-9:30am on Friday, November 17th.

29th Annual Tim McClure Benefit
2020-01-01 00:00
Join the High Country Conservation Center for the 29th Annual Tim McClure Benefit on Friday, February 23rd from 6-10pm at the Double Tree Breckenridge. Tickets are available at the door for $40, or $60 for VIP tickets. Tickets include appetizers, live music, EveryBelly Dancers, a great silent auction, and unlimited tasting of local beer, wine, and spirits from Angry James Brewery, Baker’s Brewery, Broken Compass Brewery, Dillon Dam Brewery, Pug Ryan’s, Breckenridge Distillery, and samples from a variety of Colorado wines. VIP ticket holders receive a pint glass for tasting, early access to our silent auction and automatic entry into a VIP drawing for a gift certificate to the Infinity Spa at the Grand Colorado on Peak 8 in Breckenridge. All proceeds benefit HC3.

Purchase a door prize ticket at the event for just $10 and be entered to win one of three prizes, including a Char-Broil Grill from Lowe’s, a two night stay (including breakfast) at the Residence Inn by Marriott and a Family Four-Pack to Epic Discovery Breckenridge.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Harvester:

Cultivator:

Composter:

Seed Sower:
Colorado Mountain College, Energy Outreach Colorado, FirstBank, Ifurnish, Stuhr and Associates, Summit Daily, Xcel Energy, Antlers Liquor & Wine Cellar, Mountain Pride Cleaning & Restoration, Martin Martin, Civil Insight, Comfort by Kodiak, Mountain Life Companies

Innovator:
Land Title, The Clothing Cooperative, Arrow Insurance, Breckenridge Dental Group, Centennial Recycling, Dynamic Database Design, Energy Smart Colorado, FridgeWize, Impact Energy, Krystal93, KSMT, Lincoln Park, Mondo Verde, Performance Home, Summit County Recycling, Summit Mountain Rentals, Tolin Mechanical, The Outsider, ERI Direct, Timberline Law, West, Brown, Huntley, Innovative Energy, Timberline Disposal

Friends of CAIC Benefit Bash
2020-01-01 00:00
HC3 will be aiding in the zero waste efforts at the Friends of CAIC Benefit Bash. Volunteers will be needed to help man zero waste stations and haul full bags of waste to the dumpster enclosure. HC3 will provide you with entry to the event, a free beer ticket, and a zero waste t shirt. Currently, all volunteer spots are full. If you would like more information on this event, or add yourself to the wait list to volunteer, please contact Hallie.

Dillon Valley East Garden Closing + Harvest Party
2020-01-01 00:00
ALL are welcome for FREE! Bring your friends and enjoy the final harvest of the 2017 Gardening Season! Thanks to WIC & FIRC for such a great partnership @ Dillon Valley East Elementary.

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

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

TLC 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.

Breckenridge Garden Closing
2020-01-01 00:00

Nancy's Garden Closing
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

Know Before You Go (Solar) Copy
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.

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

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

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

Electric Vehicle Showcase
2020-01-01 00:00
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.

9th Annual Harvest Dinner
2020-01-01 00:00
Thank you to all of our donors, and especially Vinny Monarca and the staff at Vinny’s euro american cuisine for donating their time and restaurant to our cause. See you tonight! Blue Moon Bakery, Bree and Jason Thoma, Clark Family Orchards, Clint’s Bakery and Coffee House, City Market, Eagle Smoked Salmon, Forté Farmss, Harvest Coloradoo, higgles ice cream, Miller Farmss, Trout Creek Farmm, Uncle John’s Farm Standnd, Vail Meat Co., Summit Csa

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Enjoy a locally sourced and beautifully prepared four course meal while supporting the High Country Conservation Center. Join us at Vinny’s Euro American Restaurant in Frisco on Wednesday September 20th for an evening of gourmet seasonal dishes with family and friends. This event is reservation only.

$55 per plate for adults, $25 per plate for children

*Drinks for an additional cost

*Gratuity not included

Due to YOUR community support, as of 9/18 all reservations have been filled!

#BeLocal #HC3HarvestDinner

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