2008 Residential Environmental Program Series
Free Public ProgramSponsored by: Fort Collins Utilities, Natural Resources, Transportation and City Manager’s Office All programs are from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays (no registration necessary) at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr. 'Greening' Your Home: Reducing Your Environmental FootprintWednesday, Jan 23rdMake your household more efficient and reduce your environmental footprint. Money-saving tips and topics include energy efficiency, water conservation, trash reduction, biofuels and alternative transportation. Related Documents
Improving Comfort, Safety and Energy Efficiency in Existing HomesWednesday, Jan 30thLearn the root causes for cold rooms, high utility bills, AC that does not cool, icy windows and where to turn for solutions. Ask questions about your home and learn about newly available home-performance contracting services. Related Documents
Transfort UpdateWednesday, Feb 13thLearn the benefits of Fort Collins’ fixed route transportation service from a panel of local employers and passengers. Speakers will cover Transfort programs, ridership trends and environmentally-friendly strategies to improve air quality. Related Documents
Green EconomyWednesday, Feb 20thEnvironmental responsibility and a strong economy often go hand-in-hand. A panel of specialists will discuss the City’s Clean Energy Cluster, Climate Wise program and Local Living Economy project. Learn how your actions affect the “green” line for businesses and how to make our economy and environment healthier. Related Documents
Tackling Climate Change in Fort CollinsWednesday, Feb 27thAs a backdrop for local strategies being reviewed by the Fort Collins Climate Task Force, Dr. Chuck Kutscher, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will discuss proposed steps on a national scale to address climate change. We will follow this by a presentation of local strategies being considered and provide an opportunity for you to respond and give feedback. Related Documents
Fort Collins in MotionWednesday, Mar 26thCut your carbon emissions and improve your health. Explore how innovative transportation projects strengthen economic development. Learn what BRT stands for and how it can decrease drive time and save money. Related Documents
Resources for Bicycling in Fort CollinsWednesday, Apr 2ndMake bicycling your method of transportation. Learn about local bicycling clubs, commuter bike routes, recreational rides, safety tips and local programs and events. Enjoy giveaways and hear from a featured guest speaker. Related Documents
Nature Next Door: Discover New PlacesWednesday, Apr 9thFort Collins has a unique network of natural areas and trails to hike, bike, ride your horse or bird watch. Take a virtual tour to learn about the recreation opportunities and special features of your favorite sites and discover new places along the way. Related Documents
The Nature of the Poudre RiverWednesday, Apr 16thVirtually explore the many places that can be enjoyed along the Cache la Poudre river. Discover top-notch recreation, a respite from the urban environment, an outdoor classroom and an artistic inspiration. Follow-up field trip, April 19, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Related Documents
Home Composting SeminarWednesday, Apr 30thAttend this hands-on seminar on home composting to get started with “hot” composting, vermi-composting and approaches to turn food waste into soil amendments. Learn about the first Compost Festival at the Gardens on Spring Creek, Saturday, May 3. Related Documents
Xeriscape by DesignWednesday, May 7thLoretta Mannix, from The Horticulture Consultant, will share before and after images of transformed Front Range landscapes. Learn how to create an attractive, low water-using landscape following the principles of Xeriscape. Related Documents
Plant Select®: Varieties for ColoradoWednesday, May 21stPlant Select®, a cooperative project of the Denver Botanic Gardens and CSU, identifies and promotes new varieties of plants that perform well in our area. Jim Klett, CSU horticulture professor, will present this years’ plants that thrive in our variable winters and hot summers. Related Documents
Watering with Conservation in MindWednesday, Jun 4thNew “smart” technology can make watering your lawn more efficient. Learn about weather-based controllers, rain shut off devices and MP rotator heads, and how to inspect your system to identify repairs and upgrades. Related Documents
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