Wednesday, March 5 - Greener Kitchens
Have you ever wondered how plastics interact with your
food? Curious about the best methods for environmentally-friendly
and healthy food storage? Wondering which appliances
use the most energy? Then join Conservation Center staff
for an informative discussion about creating a healthy,
green kitchen.
Tuesday, April 8 - Green Flooring for Your
Home
From bamboo to cork to natural linoleum, there are countless
options for floors that are healthy for the planet and
your family. Join Cathy Kumar of EcoProducts for a presentation
on the numerous green flooring options available for
your home. Check out samples, feel textures, and learn
about the lifecycles of each of the choices.
Wednesday, May 7 - Natural Clay Paints
Natural clay paints come in an amazing variety of colors
and textures - all from natural minerals and pigments
found in the earth. They add natural color and texture
to walls, don't off-gas, and can easily be repaired.
Join us for an intorduction to clay paints and learn
the basics of application.
Wednesday, June 4 - Smart Gardening in the
High Country
Join local garden-goddess, Juliana Maes, owner of Raindrops
on Roses, for an enlightening discussion about smart
gardening choices for our arid, mountain climate. Learn
how you too can have a beautiful, colorful, rich garden
in the mountains!
Wednesday, July 9 - Ask a Master Mountain Composter
Having trouble with your compost pile? Wondering which
bin is the best choice for you? Concerned about critters
getting into your compost? Bring your questions or even
a sample of yoru compost and let our resident compost
masters help trouble-shoot your compost bin.
Wednesday, August 13- Eating Local in the Rockies
Eating locally grown foods is a critical step towards
sustainability and a significant way to reduce your
carbon footprint, but is it possible at 9000' in the
center of the Colorado Rockies? Find out which foods
are grown in our region and how to get them.
Thursday, September 18 - Introduction to Green
Cleaning
You don't need to use harsh and dangerous chemicals
to keep your home clean and your family safe. Learn
about some of the health risks of common ingredients
in cleaning products, how to find safe products, and
even how to make your own cleaning products with common
household materials.
Wednesday, October 22 - Grow Your Own Food
- Intro to Hydroponics
Did you know that you can grow veggies year round in
Summit County? It's true, but you'll need to do it inside
with some lights and other materials. Learn about growing
plants hydroponically from the experts at Let It Grow
in Frisco.
Thursday, November 13 - Make Your Own Recycled
Holiday Crafts
Join us for a fun presentation and demonstration about
making handmade paper, holiday ornaments, and a few
other recycled crafts. All materials and take-home instructions
are provided.
