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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

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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.

15Aug

A colorful rocket in front of a blue truck and the Resource Central facility.

Blast Off with Our New Little Free Library!

Sarah Smith

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We’re over the moon to announce that our Materials Reuse facility has just launched a stellar upgrade to our Little Free Library. Crafted by talented local artist Mitch Levin and his apprentice Luke, this new Little Free Library was installed last week.

02Aug

Orange and yellow flowers blooming in a front yard

Rooting for the Future with Garden In A Box

Melanie Stolp

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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

Melanie Stolp

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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

Melanie Stolp

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

22Jul

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

Melanie Stolp

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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

Krista Krisl

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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

Red Birds In A Tree flowers

Beat the Heat in Your Garden

Taylor Nicholson

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

01Jul

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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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