Composting with Bears - Steps to Keep Your Compost Bear-Free
Posted by
Kimberly Schlaepfer on Aug 2, 2018 11:24:49 AM
It doesn't have to be bad news bears when it comes to compost One of the biggest barriers for local residents in Eagle County to start their own backyard compost pile, is the concern over attracting..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Composting
Climate Action Collaborative E-Bike Share Demo!
Posted by
Kimberly Schlaepfer on Aug 1, 2018 3:12:30 PM
Climate Action Collaborative Electric Bike Share Demo!
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, Electric Bikes (E-Bike)
Lightbulb Swap at Eagle County Fair aims to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 26, 2018 2:48:49 PM
Eagle County residents are invited to a light bulb swap at the Eagle County Fair from July 26-28. Simply by bringing two inefficient, old-tech lightbulbs to the Eagle County Fair, residents will..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative, LED Swap
The Bookworm of Edwards - Purchasing for the Planet
Posted by
Kimberly Schlaepfer on Jul 16, 2018 3:20:39 PM
The Bookworm of Edwards is a local book and coffee shop providing a wonderful and inviting atmosphere to eat, meet, and read all while enjoying delicious snacks and beverages. But not only is this..
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Topics: Actively Green, Climate Action Collaborative, Sustainability Tips
A renewable energy certificate is created when 1 megawatt hour of energy is produced through wind, solar, or another renewable source. Because all energy generated, renewable or not, goes into the..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative
Holy Cross Energy offers $500,000 in grants for energy efficiency projects
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Jul 3, 2018 10:57:25 AM
Holy Cross Energy (HCE) announced its 2018 Think Efficiency grant program, offering $500,000 in matching grant funds for commercial HCE customers to carry out electric energy efficiency projects by..
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Topics: Energy Smart, Climate Action Collaborative
How important is climate change to Eagle County? We asked that question, and found that 86% percent of 1,100+ local respondents are “alarmed” or “concerned” about climate change. Other evidence ..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative
Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car waiting to pick up a friend or letting your car warm up, engine running, heat cranked and music blasting? We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve..
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Topics: Climate Action Collaborative
Input Needed on Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County Community
Posted by
Walking Mountains Science Center on Feb 7, 2018 12:42:15 PM
In 2016 a group of over 30 stakeholders that includes representatives from the public and private sectors of Eagle County, came together to develop the Climate Action Plan for the Eagle County..
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Topics: Press Release, Climate Action Collaborative, Climate Action Plan
Summer is mating time. Not just for the birds and the bees but also for wildflowers, grasses, and trees. In order to mate and reproduce, male plants cast their pollen on the wind. Pollen is a number..
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