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Rachel Staats

05Aug

A band holding instruments stands on a stage with a colorful mural behind them. One person holds a baby, and several band members have their arms raised in the air.

Conservation Takes Center Stage at Resource Central’s Rock & Reuse Event on August 8

Rachel Staats

News

Celebrate conservation at Resource Central’s free Rock & Reuse event on August 8 in Boulder with live music, family activities, eco exhibits, and reclaimed building materials.

08Jul

A person in a blue shirt holds a tablet and a blue catch cup while standing on a lawn with several blue catch cups on the grass in front of a house during a Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation.

Make Every Drop Count During the Drought with a Free Slow the Flow Sprinkler Evaluation

Rachel Staats

News,Save Water,Slow the Flow

Make every drop count with a free Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation from Resource Central. Eligible Colorado homeowners get expert irrigation recommendations, a customized watering schedule, and practical tips to reduce water waste while maintaining a healthy landscape.

02Jul

CBS Colorado TV news interview set with a large "Drought Alert" graphic in the background. Two women sit on a white couch beside a table displaying native flowering plants, informational materials, and a "Bee Friendly & WaterWise" sign, discussing drought-tolerant gardening and waterwise landscaping.

CBS News Colorado Highlights Garden In A Box’s Late-Summer Collection

Rachel Staats

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Garden In A Box was featured on CBS News Colorado. Learn why late summer is the perfect time to plant a waterwise, pollinator-friendly garden.

23Jun

Artist rendering of a mature Boogie Bees garden

Garden in a Box Returns June 24 as Colorado Drought Drives Record Demand for Waterwise Landscaping

Rachel Staats

News,Save Water

Resource Central’s Garden In A Box returns June 24 with a late-summer restock after a record spring season, helping Coloradans save water with drought-tolerant, pollinator-friendly gardens.

01Jun

A person holds two potted plants, smiling at the camera, with a shopping cart full of plants and a Resource Central logo in the background at an outdoor market.

Community, Conservation & Waterwise Inspiration Bloom on June 6

Rachel Staats

Events,Garden In A Box,Materials Reuse,News

Free celebration brings together waterwise gardening, live music, art, local conservation experts, and family-friendly sustainability activities at Resource Central.

22Apr

Earth Day 2026 Event with Governor Jared Polis, Mayor Aaron Brockett, Resource Central President & CEO Neal Luri, Eco-Cycle Executive Director Suzanne Jones, and community leaders, and staff standing next to a 15-foot hammer sculpture

Nailed It: Celebrating Earth Day with a 15-foot hammer sculpture forged from reclaimed hammers

Rachel Staats

Events,Materials Reuse,News

Local nonprofits Resource Central and Eco-Cycle welcome the community to explore new tools to reduce waste, free workshops, live music, and public art on April 25.

22Apr

A large sculpture of a hammer made of recycled materials stands in front of a sign for Eco-Cycle and Resource Central on Arapahoe Road in Boulder, Colorado.

Hammer Sculpture: Creative Reuse in Action

Rachel Staats

Blog,Materials Reuse

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After years of dreaming, sketching, collecting, welding, and hoisting… In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2026, we unveiled “You’re Either the Hammer or the Nail” by celebrated artist

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13Apr

Opening night at the Boulder International Film Festival as The River brought together a sold-out audience for an unforgettable evening focused on the future of the Colorado River.

BIFF Film The River Puts Colorado’s Water Future in Focus

Rachel Staats

Events,Save Water

On April 11, Resource Central was honored to co-present the sold-out Boulder International Film Festival premiere of The River, a powerful documentary that tells the stories of individuals whose lives

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25Feb

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Your Waterwise Garden Starts Here! A Beginner Gardener Boot Camp Giveaway

Rachel Staats

Blog,Garden In A Box

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Begin your waterwise gardening journey with Resource Central and Denver Botanic Gardens — we’re giving away boot camp tickets!

14Nov

A fall photo of the Maroon Bells with white text "Silent Auction" and in green script "for a Greener Colorado"

A Greener Colorado Starts Here: Silent Auction Now Open

Rachel Staats

Blog,Events,News

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It’s time to place your bids for Resource Central’s Online Auction, running until Friday, November 21, where all proceeds support our conservation efforts across Colorado.

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