Resource Central hosts a regular series of conservation events open to the public, including seminars.
As a proud member of Colorado’s conservation community, we also promote events hosted by our partners in the Front Range. If you know of an event that helps communities put conservation into action, contact us!
Colorado Homeowners Associations have a huge opportunity to encourage the use of waterwise landscaping. But with community specific governing documents, changing state legislation, and existing architectural guidelines, it’s often easier
The Public Works Department partners with various vendors to assist residents in disposing of unwanted household items, electronics, medication, building materials, metal items, and mattresses at core clean-up events twice
Firestone's first Zero-Waste event will include document shredding, furniture donation, and junk removal to divert waste from landfills. Proof of residency with either a government ID showing a Firestone address
Learn about the importance and basic biology of pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds! We will also cover habitat considerations, plant recommendations, and step-by-step guidance on how to build
Most homeowners consider the immediate area around their home important for both landscaping and curb appeal. But did you know this area could determine whether your home could survive a
Let’s take a deeper dive into plant design. It’s high time to move beyond flowers and think about form, texture, and most importantly – winter interest! We’ll focus on native plants and you’ll take away a deeper appreciation for the plants that can provide beauty in winter, spring, summer, and fall. Register online here: https://resourcecentral.org/seminars/
Town Clean Up Day is a town-driven event where residents from the Nederland area will be able to easily dispose of accumulated trash, as well as hard to recycle materials. The Town has partnered with a number of local organizations in order to make recycling easier, and push towards our zero waste goals. Learn more:
Join the experts from Resource Central’s own Lawn Removal Program to learn all about turf removal. We will cover the various methods of removal, including pros and cons of each,
Colorado gardens have a wide diversity of insect and arthropod visitors, each playing a key role in the garden ecosystem--yes, even wasps have their purpose! This presentation will go over
The summer season can bring unique gardening challenges, such as weeds, pests, and plant troubles. Join this seminar to have all your summer gardening questions answered personally by a Master Gardener! Register online here: https://resourcecentral.org/seminars/
This presentation will give an overview of defensible space and how to incorporate firewise principles to create an aesthetically pleasing landscape design. We will discuss native, low-water, and pollinator-friendly fire-resilient plants, as well as fire-resilient materials. Register online here: https://resourcecentral.org/seminars/
Water is a limited resource throughout much of the West. This talk will help you understand where water comes from, how it’s used, and how landscape management practices can contribute to water conservation. Topics covered will include soils, managing runoff, irrigation efficiency, and the basics of choosing waterwise plants. This seminar will also have live Spanish
