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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

Events,News,Press Release

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

12Jan

Waterwise Yard Seminars: Design and Plant Selection

Designing your garden-to-be and selecting appropriate plants for your space is key to a successful, low-water garden! Native plants are a great option and yield so many benefits for your

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10Apr

Fall 2022 Renew Our Schools Competition: Largest Yet!

Resource Central staff

Renew Our Schools

Resource Central’s Renew Our Schools Fall 2022 competition wrapped up this past November as the largest competition to date! More schools means more energy actions means more energy savings for

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07Feb

Determining Your Yard’s Sun Exposure

Ali Colbert

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  Q: “How do I tell whether my yard is full sun, part shade, or “adaptable” sun exposure? It’s tough to tell what it’ll be this summer right now.” A:

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26Jan

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Waterwise Garden Goes Big

Ali Colbert

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        In partnership with Denver Botanic Gardens and Northern Water, Resource Central, a local conservation-focused nonprofit, is excited to announce the newest Garden In A Box offering,

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16Feb

Zero Waste upgrades coming to Boulder

Resource Central staff

Materials Reuse,News,Press Release,Resource

Local nonprofits Resource Central and Eco-Cycle break ground  on facility improvements at 6400 Arapahoe   BOULDER – February 16, 2021 – Local residents helping to reduce waste will see significant

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26Mar

Resource Central’s COVID-19 Response: Putting Conservation and Safety into Action

Neal Lurie

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UPDATED: APRIL. 13, 2022 Resource Central is prioritizing health and safety for staff and program participants in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are closely monitoring CDC & public health

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26Jul

Boulder Nonprofit Requesting Tool Donations

Resource Central staff

Events,Materials Reuse,News,Press Release,Resource

BOULDER, CO  – Families with extra garden tools or unneeded power tools are encouraged to donate them for community members in need. Resource Central, a conservation-focused nonprofit based in Boulder,

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10Jul

Measuring Rain for Science!

Resource Central staff

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  Whether it’s for your garden, or your rain barrel, it’s always good to know how much rain you actually received.  Rainfall is extremely variable; as you’ve probably witnessed, it could

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06Jul

Tales of Turf Removal: Part 2

Resource Central staff

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  Resource Central’s Turf Replacement program was born in 2016 when the City of Lafayette wanted to help residents decrease their outdoor water use. More recently, the program has grown into

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