Resource Central: Conservation Made Easy

Resource Central is an award-winning conservation nonprofit dedicated to helping people save water, reduce waste, and conserve energy. With 50 years of experience, our programs empower people to live more sustainably and make conservation a way of life.

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Save Water

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Reduce Waste

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Conserve Energy

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Show Us Your Garden In Action!

May 11, 2026 - Taylor Hinojosa

Want a chance to win $100 off a Garden In A Box kit and show off your planting skills? Enter our Spring Planting Photo Contest!

5 Steps to Tailor a Garden In A Box Kit to Your Space

May 4, 2026 - Taylor Hinojosa

Integrating your Garden In A Box kit into your outdoor space is easier than you might think. While the Garden Info Sheet included with each kit provides sample Plant by

Upcoming Event

27May

Waterwise Yard Seminars | Colorado Native Plants: Top Species for Waterwise Yards

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Discover the best native plants for Colorado’s diverse regions, soils, and microclimates. Learn how to choose species that thrive with minimal water and maintenance, while boosting biodiversity and enhancing your landscape. Perfect for gardeners seeking beauty, resilience, and ecological benefit.

02Jun

Waterwise Yard Seminars | Compost 101: Basics of Building Healthy Soil

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into biologically rich compost that fuels soil health. This session covers composting methods, microbial roles in soil ecosystems, and how to create and apply high-quality compost in home gardens and small farms.

06Jun

Spring Plant Sale + Rock & Reuse

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Get your garden ready for summer at Resource Central's Spring Plant Sale! Shop waterwise plants and reclaimed garden tools.

06Jun

Free Workshop: Intro to Permaculture

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Explore permaculture as a nature-inspired approach to designing resilient, regenerative systems in this free, beginner-friendly workshop led by Boulder Permaculture.