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22Mar

Resource Central expands building materials reuse and free pickups

Neal Lurie

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Spring cleaning and garage decluttering just got a little easier in Boulder thanks to a local nonprofit. Resource Central, a conservation-focused nonprofit based in Boulder, just completed a major expansion

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01Feb

Marshall Fire victims to get free waterwise gardens to help build climate resilient yards

Neal Lurie

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Families rebuilding after the Marshall Fire have a new way to add color and beauty to their yards. Resource Central, a local conservation-focused nonprofit, is providing 200 square feet of

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14Nov

Bask in the Shade to Learn How the Sun can Power Our Future

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Resource Central is excited to announce the arrival of the newest shade structure at our Reuse facility – the first step of a much bigger project on the way! The

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16Apr

Earth Day celebration at newly renovated zero waste hub in Boulder

Neal Lurie

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BOULDER – After a year of construction and facility upgrades, the community is invited to celebrate Earth Day at Boulder’s zero waste headquarters with a renovation reveal. Local nonprofits Resource

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25Jan

Start Planning Your Waterwise Yard Now!

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  Spring is right around the corner! It’s time for you to start planning your waterwise landscape. In order to begin, here are a few things to consider while you

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03Jan

Resource Central provides free tool rentals, building materials to help families impacted by Marshall Fire

Neal Lurie

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BOULDER – Resource Central, a conservation-focused nonprofit, is providing free tool rentals and $100 worth of building materials for free to neighbors whose homes were damaged by the Marshall Fire.

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01Dec

Go Xeric: 7 Ways to Create a Stunning Colorado Yard

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  Tired of sinking tons of water into a boring lawn? Dreading your summer water bill? There is a better way– create a stunning Colorado yard this summer! Take a

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28Jul

Income-qualified Pilot Program for Garden In A Box

Phebe Taylor

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Resource Central piloted a new program in partnership with the City of Longmont this year to help expand the reach of Garden In A Box to under-served community members. The

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23Jul

Make Way for Sustainable Landscaping

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Colorado Water If you’re unfamiliar with Colorado and water demands, we’ve got a quick summary: Colorado is a semi-arid climate which means it’s not ideal for plants and landscapes that

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09Jul

Your Sprinklers’ Biggest Water Wasters!

Resource Central staff

News,Slow the Flow

Sprinkler systems can be complicated. Small problems can be big lawn care water wasters. Review these 4 common irrigation system issues that could be costing you. We offer more Colorado

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Recent Posts

  • Marshall Fire victims to get free waterwise gardens to help build climate resilient yards
  • Breakdown of 2023 Garden In A Box Offerings
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Archives

  • (+) 2023 (2)
    • (+) March (1)
      • Resource Central expands building materials reuse and free pickups
    • (+) February (1)
      • Marshall Fire victims to get free waterwise gardens to help build climate resilient yards
  • (+) 2022 (4)
    • (+) November (1)
      • Bask in the Shade to Learn How the Sun can Power Our Future
    • (+) April (1)
      • Earth Day celebration at newly renovated zero waste hub in Boulder
    • (+) January (2)
      • Start Planning Your Waterwise Yard Now!
      • Resource Central provides free tool rentals, building materials to help families impacted by Marshall Fire
  • (+) 2021 (7)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Go Xeric: 7 Ways to Create a Stunning Colorado Yard
    • (+) July (3)
      • Income-qualified Pilot Program for Garden In A Box
      • Make Way for Sustainable Landscaping
      • Your Sprinklers' Biggest Water Wasters!
    • (+) June (1)
      • Emma Gomez Martinez Park Garden
    • (+) May (1)
      • Resource Central breaks ground on one of the largest building materials reuse centers in nation
    • (+) February (1)
      • Zero Waste upgrades coming to Boulder
  • (+) 2020 (7)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Future Renovations at Resource Central
    • (+) September (2)
      • Volunteer Shoutout: Thank you, John!
      • When One Door Opens, Another Man’s Treasure
    • (+) June (1)
      • Standing Up Against Injustice
    • (+) April (1)
      • Earth Day: Now More Than Ever
    • (+) March (1)
      • Resource Central's COVID-19 Response: Putting Conservation and Safety into Action
    • (+) February (1)
      • Coloradans & Grass: Kentucky Bluegrass
  • (+) 2019 (11)
    • (+) December (1)
      • What to Know about Reclaimed Lumber
    • (+) September (1)
      • Toilet upgrade program starts Thursday
    • (+) July (1)
      • Renew Our Schools Receives Grant Allowing for 30 Underserved Middle Schools to Participate in an Energy Reduction Program
    • (+) May (2)
      • June 8th - Cheers to the Environment
      • Pallet Contest
    • (+) April (2)
      • First winners of Renew Our Schools 2.0!
      • Resource Central Urges Caution in the Shadow of Drought
    • (+) March (2)
      • 6 Inspirational Ceiling Ideas
      • Garden In A Box program transforms local yards into power plants
    • (+) February (1)
      • Renew Our Schools 2.0 has begun!
    • (+) January (1)
      • Jefferson County Conservation Cup
  • (+) 2018 (6)
    • (+) September (1)
      • Celebrating Pollinator Appreciation Month
    • (+) July (2)
      • Douglas County Schools Win $36,000 in Solar Prizes in Renew Our Schools Clean Energy Competition
      • Boulder Nonprofit Requesting Tool Donations
    • (+) May (1)
      • Resource Central launches H2Own It initiative to tackle water scarcity
    • (+) March (1)
      • Tool Library lends a hand (saw)
    • (+) February (1)
      • Happy Houseplants - All Winter Long!
  • (+) 2017 (4)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation is now Resource Central
    • (+) July (1)
      • Share Your Story: How Do You Resource?
    • (+) June (1)
      • City of Boulder's TreeOpp pilot branches out with the Center for ReSource Conservation
    • (+) March (1)
      • Xeriscape seminar series & Garden In A Box program launch March 6
  • (+) 2016 (12)
    • (+) November (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation celebrates 40th anniversary on November 16, 2016
    • (+) October (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation launches program to help low-income families
    • (+) August (1)
      • ReSource lumber gets hammered, not wasted
    • (+) June (1)
      • Watershed Summit finds thirst for conservation, collaboration
    • (+) May (1)
      • Center for ReSource Conservation statement on the local Toilet Upgrade program
    • (+) April (1)
      • Toilet Swap to Save 180 Million Gallons
    • (+) March (3)
      • ReSource hosts ‘Tool Swap’ on Saturday
      • New Toilet Upgrade Program Flushes Out Waste -- Helps Families Conserve Water, Save Money
      • Empowered students helped their schools reduce energy by 18%
    • (+) February (2)
      • ‘Garden In A Box’ xeriscape program grows to one million square feet
      • Thompson Schools Cash In on Energy Saving Competition
    • (+) January (1)
      • ReSource Sets Record for Reducing Building Materials Waste
  • (+) 2015 (9)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Jefferson County Schools Lead in Energy Savings
    • (+) November (2)
      • ReSource, Eco-Cycle to close on Sundays starting December 20th
      • Conservation for All is Here
    • (+) July (1)
      • CRC slays monster water bills
    • (+) May (3)
      • End of Season Plant Sale- May 30th, 9-12 at ReSource
      • ReSource Seeks Donations to Aid Soggy Locals in Home Repairs
      • Center for ReSource Conservation Selects New President
    • (+) March (1)
      • Saving Energy Ignites Districtwide Competition in St. Vrain Valley Schools
    • (+) January (1)
      • 2015 Watershed Summit
  • (+) 2014 (4)
    • (+) December (1)
      • Old Wood Soul tables a labor of love for Denver newlyweds
    • (+) August (2)
      • Free audits aim to help Broomfield residents be water-wise
      • Slow The Flow - see if you qualify for this no-cost water saving program!
    • (+) April (1)
      • Garden-in-a-Box program for 2014: Now there's a high-country version

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