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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

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

28Aug

2024 Conservation Heroes & Hope with Keynote Scott Kelly

Join Us for Conservation Heroes & Hope on November 15

Rachel Staats

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Join us for Conservation Heroes and Hope, a celebration supporting nonprofit Resource Central with keynote speaker Captain Scott Kelly.

19Aug

Orange and yellow flowers blooming in a front yard

Annual Conservation Impact Achieves Milestone

Rachel Staats

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In 2023, Resource Central achieved a record-breaking conservation impact by helping 90,000 people save water, divert waste, and conserve energy.

02Aug

Orange and yellow flowers blooming in a front yard

Rooting for the Future with Garden In A Box

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From significant water savings to community benefits, Garden In A Box is a testament to the power of conservation efforts.

29Jul

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Blossoming Benefits: Community Perks of Garden In A Box

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The benefits of Garden In A Box extend far beyond water savings. By fostering community engagement, the program helps create vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods.

26Jul

Pink and purple flowers in a large planter box in front of a home

Every Drop Counts: Unveiling the Water Savings of Garden In A Box

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Garden In A Box is making a significant impact in water conservation by transforming traditional landscapes into waterwise yards.

22Jul

Purple, pink, and yellow wildflowers in a field

Turf’s Up! The Scoop on Garden In A Box Water Savings

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Dig into the details and discover the transformative power of waterwise landscaping with Garden In A Box.

17Jul

Jess Forbes with her 2023 Renew Our Schools Team - The Energy Busters

From Curiosity to Impact: How one Teacher Sparked District-Wide Change

Renew Our Schools

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Jess Forbes’ club saved the district $20,000 by investigating energy peaks in the Renew Our Schools competition, driving energy savings.

10Jul

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Beat the Heat in Your Garden

Taylor Hinojosa

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Check out these tips to help Colorado gardeners deal with hot summer temperatures.

01Jul

Progression picture showing a garden right after it was planted and 3 years later, with mature full plants

Is late summer the new spring for planting?

Phebe Taylor

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Here are our favorite reasons for planting perennials in the late summer!

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