We love every bit of Colorado, right down to its semi-arid climate. And, just like you, we know water is a precious and scarce resource. That’s why Resource Central offers a range of proven water-saving programs across the state. As an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder, our goal is to make waterwise yards the new norm in Colorado.

Participate in our water conservation programs:

Garden in a Box

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Plant a new perspective with professionally designed, pollinator-friendly, DIY waterwise Garden In A Box kits at a discount.

Lawn Replacement

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Upgrade to a waterwise yard with Lawn Replacement, using discounted lawn removal or complimentary waterwise garden kits.

Slow the Flow

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Optimize water use with free Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluations that improve efficiency, may include smart technology upgrades.

Waterwise Yard Seminars

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Learn low-water gardening basics with free, virtual Waterwise Yard Seminars taught by landscape professionals.

Program News & Updates

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Water Wisely with a Free Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation

Go behind the scenes at a Slow the Flow appointment! Learn how sprinkler evaluations help reduce water waste and help Coloradans make an impact on conservation!...Read More

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Forging a More Resilient Water Future

Resource Central's own Elisabeth D. Bowman co-facilitated a Growing Water Smart Workshop in Montrose, CO, a three-day action-based program by the Sonoran Institute and the Babbitt Center for Land and Water Policy....Read More

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Gardening for Pollinators: Interview with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion

Ali of Resource Central’s Garden In A Box program sat down with Ashley White of the Butterfly Pavilion and designer of the Butterfly Haven Garden In A Box to chat...Read More

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