Resource Central hosts a regular series of conservation events open to the public, including seminars, lectures, networking, workshops, conservation tours, and more!
Our events are displayed in black on the calendar.
As a proud member of Colorado’s conservation community, we promote events hosted by our partners in the Front Range. These events are listed in green. If you know of an event that helps communities put conservation into action, let us know.
Unsure how to ready your garden for spring planting? Curious about soil preparation, plant maintenance, and more? This seminar is your opportunity to ask a CSU Master Gardener all your garden questions! We will begin with a quick overview of common spring garden topics, before opening the presentation up to audience questions. Register online here: https://resourcecentral.org/seminars/
The Front Range along the Colorado Rockies, as well as the Intermountain Western United States, is part of one of the major steppe regions of the world, and as such has challenging climactic conditions. Successful landscape design in the steppe region demands specific horticultural best practices that are unique to this geographic region. Sustainable landscape
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 said than done. In this webinar, we’ll breakdown the opportunity and the legal ramifications leaving attendees with a better understanding of how to create a
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 a year. Learn more: https://www.erieco.gov/744/Clean-Up-Days
Our 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 or a utility bill at a Firestone residence that matches the name on your government ID is required for entry.Learn more: https://www.firestoneco.gov/824/Zero-Waste-Firestone
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
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
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
