|| Donate to the Conservation Center

Conserving resources takes resources!

High Country Conservation Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to promoting practical solutions to waste reduction and resource conservation in our mountain community.

HC3 is a stand-alone nonprofit, not a government program. We rely on the support of the community we serve.  Please make a tax-deductible donation today. Every dollar helps as we strive to do more to reduce waste and conserve resources.

If you would like to support a specific program or service, please contact us at 970-668-5703 or info@highcountryconservation.org.

Thank you for your support!

Growing local foods,
Growing community.
"The wonderful classes provided by the High Country Conservation Center have taught me so much about every aspect of high altitude gardening, from composting in the beginning to preserving my herbs and veggies in the end."
~ Tracie Mears (and Liliana) in Frisco

Conserving energy today for a greener tomorrow.
"With an energy audit, the High Country Conservation Center helped me find the best ways to save energy in my home. Now they are helping me reach my goal of lowering my own carbon footprint."
~ Jon Kirkpatrick in Silverthorne

Thanks to Bob Winsett for taking photos of local HC3 supporters!

How we serve you...

Energy Conservation: HC3 provided over 60 Home Energy Audits in 2009, providing local residents with detailed recommendations for improving energy efficiency in their homes. HC3 has also initiated 15 Home Energy Ratings for new homes, providing them with a quantifiable measure of energy performance. Read more about our Energy Programs here...

Recycling and Composting: HC3 reached over 1200 students in 2009 with waste reduction, recycling, and composting lessons in classrooms and through field trips to the recycling centers and landfill; trained 7 Master Mountain Composters (who in turn train others to compost); initiated the Certified Volunteer Recycling Program with 23 residents completing the program and volunteering over 1100 hours at the drop-off centers to help Summit County Recycling collect and ship over 2000 tons of clean recyclable materials; and helped the County save 411,680 plastic bags from our landfill through the 2009 Reusable Bag Challenge. Read more about our Recycling and Composting Programs here...

Workshops & Events: In 2009, HC3 hosted 15 Green Living Workshops and large events (like the Earth Day Action Fair) with over 450 people in attendance throughout the events. Read more about our workshops and events here...

Outreach: HC3 produces the weekly column in the Summit Daily News “Ask Eartha Steward,” public service announcements on Summit County TV 10 featuring The Green Show and Eartha’s Angels, the annual print publication “Eartha Steward’s Guide to Green Living in the High Country.” In May of 2009, HC3 won the Outstanding Outreach Program from the Colorado Association for Recycling for these programs. Find out more here...

Other ways to support us...

Help Arapahoe Basin save the snow by joining the Snow Huggers Club. Members receive resort discounts and all the proceeds benefit the High Country Conservation Center. For more info on the cost to join and member benefits, please contact 970-468-0718.

The High Country Conservation Center is a designated nonprofit for 1 % for the Planet. 1 percent of annual sales! That’s a healthy chunk of change, no matter what size (or how successful) your company. Currently, over 700 businesses worldwide make up the 1% For The Planet membership, pledging 1% of their profits to environmental organizations like the High Country Conservation Center. Whether it's 1% for a day, a week, a month, or a lifetime, your support helps the Conservation Center continue innovative conservation programs in our community. If you aren’t a member already, consider joining 1% for the Planet and supporting the High Country Conservation Center. Please contact us for more information at 970-668-5703 or info@highcountryconservation.org. Become a Community Partner of the Conservation Center. Click here to find out more.

What if HC3 earned a donation every time you searched the Internet? Or how about if a percentage of every purchase you made online went to support our cause? Well, now it can!

GoodSearch.com is a new Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!

GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of stores have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you’ll be supporting the Conservation Center.

Just go to www.goodsearch.com and be sure to enter the High Country Conservation Center as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!