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Mark your calendars for another full and exciting Earth Week 2009. This year, Earth Week will feature another week-long series of discussions and presentations including topics on reducing your carbon footprint, recycling, renewable energy and home energy efficiency, and waste veggie oil.

Earth Week 2009 is scheduled for April 20 through April 25. As always, we will have the popular Earth Day Action Fair on Saturday, April 25th from 10am to 2pm with local "green" businesses and nonprofits coming together to celebrate a happier, cleaner earth.

Be sure to vote for your favorite local Eco-Hero in the 2009 Green Scene Awards. Click here to find out more, download your nomination form, and send it in by Friday, April 17.

The 2009 Earth Week schedule:

Monday, April 20th, 6pm to 8pm
Log Chapel at the Frisco Historic Park
A Climate Conversation: Leaving Clean Tracks at the Local & State Level
Join the High Country Conservation Center, the Town of Frisco, and the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization for an in-depth look at what you can do to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and create a better world. Charlie Montgomery from the Rocky Mountain Climate Organization will share information about the Colorado Climate Project and what’s happening in our state.

Tuesday, April 21st, 5pm to 7pm
Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Keystone
Community Recycling Forum
Have you ever wondered what happens to that bottle after you toss it into the bin? Wondering if recycling really makes a difference? Curious about the economics of recycling or just want to learn where Summit County’s recyclables go? Then join community leaders and recycling program managers for an in-depth look at Summit County’s landfill and recycling programs, including a look at Summit County’s new commercial composting facility.

Wednesday, April 22nd – EARTH DAY
Skyline Cinema in Dillon
Special Earth Day showing of Disney’s new film “Earth”

Bring the whole family to the Skyline Cinema in Dillon to see the premier of Disney’s new movie “Earth.” You’ll be inspired this Earth Day and have the chance to talk to some of Summit County’s environmental organizations to find out what you can do to help make a difference for our world. Contact the theater for specific show times and movie ticket prices.

Thursday, April 23rd – 5:30-7:30pm
Hoosier Room at the Community & Senior Center in Frisco
Energy Solutions Panel

Join experts in renewable energy and energy efficiency to find out if a home energy retrofit or renewable energy system may make sense for you and how you can get involved to help make Summit County a leader in renewable energy. Panelists will cover the economics of different energy solutions and share the latest in tax credits, rebates, and incentives. Presented by Renewables In the Summit Environment (RISE ).

Saturday, April 25th – 10am to 2pm
Frisco Community Center, 110 3rd Ave in Frisco
Earth Day Action Fair

Join environmental organizations, green businesses, and artists for this annual fair. Admission is free. Workshops, demonstrations, and booths will highlight simple and effective actions you can take to celebrate Earth Day every day.

The 2009 Earth Day Action Fair will feature: 

  • More than twenty booths showcasing a variety of earth-friendly actions and products that will help you live a little greener
  • Fun children's activities
  • The presentation of the 2009 Green Scene Awards
  • Recognition (and a door prize!) for anyone traveling to the event in a sustainable way (by bus, carpool, foot or bike)
  • Hands-on workshops on various green living subjects such as backyard composting and green cleaning
  • Demonstrations of solar technology and much, much more! 

We hope to see you at the 2009 Earth Week in April! 

 

 

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS


ask a master mountain composter & backyard composting 101 - july 11th!

Bring your composting questions to the masters! Visit the HC3 backyard and talk to the experts about troubleshooting your bin, grab educational materials, and browse composting supplies. FREE to the public, from 12 pm to 2 pm. Followed by a Backyard Composting workshop from 2pm to 4pm. Workshops is $10 and pre-registration is much appreciated. Click here to find out more or email Jen to sign-up!

Come visit us at the dillon farmer's market every friday!

 

 

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