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Rachel Staats

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

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

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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 ā€œYou’re Either the Hammer or the Nailā€ by celebrated artist

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25Feb

A person wearing a wide-brimmed hat, purple shirt, and blue gloves is holding a garden tool while standing next to pink flowers. They are in a garden with a wooden fence in the background.

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.

03Nov

5 smiling Resource Central volunteers holding black trays with 4" low-water Garden In A Box plants

Help Make Conservation a Way of Life: Support Resource Central through Colorado Gives Day

Rachel Staats

Blog,Events

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Make your gift go further this Colorado Gives Day! Support Resource Central and multiply your impact for a more sustainable Colorado.

17Oct

A collage of Resource Central's green awning with shopper at the Materials Reuse facility, an orange bench below a tree with yellow leaves, two Resource Central team members pointing at the camera while standing next to a play house, and a cluster of fall leaves, sunflower, and garden tools on a wooden table.

How Coloradans Can Make a Difference on National Reuse Day, October 20

Rachel Staats

Materials Reuse,News

Celebrate National Reuse Day and help keep reusable materials out of landfills across Colorado communities.

12Sep

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Shape the Future of Colorado Landscapes

Rachel Staats

Blog,Lawn Replacement

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Take a quick survey to share your landscape preferences and help shape the future of waterwise yards in Colorado.

03Sep

Water Leaking out of a sprinkler

Be A Sprinkler Detective, Find Leaks

Rachel Staats

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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When you get a sky-high water bill, finding leaks is often the first thing to consider. But how do you know for sure? Some leaks are easy to spot, while

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