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09Dec

Students on the school's roof, getting a tour of the solar panels.

Competitor Spotlight: Rock Canyon High School

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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When it comes to energy conservation and sustainability, Rock Canyon’s Eco Club is ahead of the game! Their recent participation in the Renew Our Schools competition showcases how a single team’s efforts

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04Dec

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Watt’z Up Wednesday: Conduct a “Vampire Power” Hunt

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Turn Your Students into Energy Detectives! Looking for a hands-on STEM activity that raises awareness about energy conservation? A “Vampire Power” Hunt lets students explore how devices draw electricity even

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01Dec

colorful flowers in a yard

Garden In A Box Community Spotlight: Pat of Lakewood

Taylor Nicholson

Blog,Garden In A Box,News

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Join the Garden In A Box team as we share community stories to inspire more Coloradans to ditch their thirsty lawns for waterwise landscapes. This month, we spoke with Pat

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27Nov

Turn off the lights poster. "I want you to save energy at AHS (turn off them light switches)"

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Lights-Off Campaign 💡

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Bright Idea: Lights-Off Campaign to Save Energy! Want to inspire your students with a practical lesson in energy conservation? The Lights-Off Campaign is a hands-on STEM activity that demonstrates the

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21Nov

Colorado Gives Day 2024 Snow-covered Mountains

Help Make a Difference: Support Resource Central for Colorado Gives Day

Rachel Staats

Blog,News

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Maximize your conservation impact and donate to Resource Central for Colorado Gives Day by December 10 to leverage matching funds.

20Nov

Blue tote with Slow the Flow program logo on the front. Catch cups, which measure sprinkler system efficiency, are resting on the lid.

Slow the Flow- Saving Water for 20 Years!

Lisa Anderson

Blog,Save Water,Slow the Flow

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  It’s no secret that over the last two decades, Colorado has been facing a severe drought. We are the eighth driest state in the U.S., with an average of

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20Nov

Student holding decorated light switch cover

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Energy Conservation Posters

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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Get Creative with Energy Conservation Posters! Looking for a classroom project that combines STEM concepts with artistic expression? This week’s Energy Conservation Posters activity is a perfect way to teach

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06Nov

Baraboo Energy Team

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Create an Energy-Saving Team

Krista Krisl

Blog,Renew Our Schools

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In this week’s Watt’z Up Wednesday, empowering students to be energy heroes by creating an energy-saving team! Try forming a classroom “Energy-Saving Team” to teach students about energy conservation, environmental

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01Nov

pollinator on a purple coneflower

Garden In A Box Community Spotlight: Chelsea of Thornton

Taylor Nicholson

Blog,Garden In A Box,News

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Join the Garden In A Box team as we share community stories to inspire more Coloradans to ditch their thirsty lawns for waterwise landscapes. This month, we spoke with Chelsea

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20Sep

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Astronaut Scott Kelly to Give Stellar Keynote at Conservation Heroes & Hope on November 15

Rachel Staats

Events,News,Press Release

Resource Central invites the community to an out-of-this-world event supporting resource conservation with the keynote by retired astronaut Captain Scott Kelly.

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