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24Jan

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Garden In A Box is growing west!

Phebe Taylor

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This year, our Garden In A Box program is spreading over the Rockies and into the western slope of Colorado.

23Dec

Rock Canyon Competitors from Fall 2024

Fall 2024 Competition Recap!

Krista Krisl

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The Fall 2024 Renew Our Schools competition has come to a close, and it sure was fun! Teachers, students, and schools across the country came together to spark meaningful change,

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15Dec

Do I need to water during the winter?

Phebe Taylor

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Q: Do I really need to water during the winter? A: Definitely! High winds, dry air, low humidity, low precipitation, and fluctuating temperatures are normal in our climate, and they can

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10Dec

Students learning how a power strip saves energy.

Watt’z Up Wednesday: Power Strip Patrol

Krista Krisl

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Easy Energy Savings! A “Power Strip Patrol” is an easy classroom habit that saves energy daily. This activity helps students understand how managing electricity with power strips can reduce waste,

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01Dec

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Garden In A Box Community Spotlight: Pat of Lakewood

Taylor Nicholson

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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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21Nov

Colorado Gives Day 2024 Snow-covered Mountains

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

Rachel Staats

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

01Nov

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Garden In A Box Community Spotlight: Chelsea of Thornton

Taylor Nicholson

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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

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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.

09Sep

Resource Central's Fall Plant & Garden Tool Sale

Support Sustainability on Sept. 14: Plant & Garden Tool Sale

Rachel Staats

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Get your garden ready for fall at our late summer garden extravaganza on Saturday, September 14, at Resource Central! Explore a wide selection of waterwise plants from the Garden In A Box team and browse reclaimed yard and garden tools, pots, planters, lawnmowers, snow shovels, and more.

04Sep

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Thanks for Supporting Rock & Reuse This Summer!

Sarah Smith

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  Our Rock & Reuse Summer Concert series has been a celebration of music, community, and, most importantly, the power of reused materials. Over seven Saturdays this summer, we transformed

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