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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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

Preparing to Plant Your Garden

April 27, 2026 - Ali Colbert

We’re here to help get your garden area ready for planting your new Garden In A Box. Check out our tips below for insights on soil amendments, mulching, weeding, and

Upcoming Event

04May

Teacher Appreciation Week – 20% Off Reclaimed Materials

All Day

Teachers and school staff can enjoy 20% off all reclaimed materials at Resource Central, May 4 - May 8 for Teacher Appreciation Week!

09May

CU Yard Sale

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Shop reclaimed dorm essentials for $1–$15 at our CU Yard Sale and help keep usable materials out of the landfill while celebrating with live music and a food truck as part of the Rock & Reuse summer concert series at Resource Central.

12May

Waterwise Yard Seminars | Create a Pollinator-Friendly, Water-Efficient Garden

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Learn how to design a beautiful landscape that supports pollinators while dramatically reducing water use. Explore pollinator life cycles, essential habitat needs, and best practices for choosing waterwise and pollinator friendly plants.

14May

Waterwise Yard Seminars | Gardening at Altitude: Native Plants for Mountain Landscapes

6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

High-elevation gardening comes with unique challenges—and opportunities. Learn which native plants thrive in mountain and foothill climates, how to work with seasonal patterns, and how native landscaping can strengthen ecological connections between wildlands and your community.