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Aug
3
Sat
23rd Annual Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival – Zero-Waste Event @ River Run Village
Aug 3 – Aug 4 all-day
23rd Annual Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival - Zero-Waste Event @ River Run Village | Dillon | Colorado | United States
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557710458513{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The High Country Conservation Center is proud to be working with The Keystone Neighbourhood Company and Keystone Festivals as Zero-Waste educators at the 23rd Annual Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival, August 3 & 4, 2019.

Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, tickets for food and drinks, discounts on taster glasses, and plenty of good Karma! There are a lot of different positions available so if you would like to volunteer for this great event.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Volunteer Sign Up” color=”vista-blue” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.signupgenius.com%2Fgo%2F805044EAEA822AB9-volunteers||target:%20_blank|”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1557710469258{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]About the Event:
Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors, and mountain music are just pieces of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 40+ craft breweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barleys while some of the best national and regional bluegrass acts entertain on three different village stages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Oct
30
Fri
Free Pumpkin Composting
Oct 30 – Nov 8 all-day
Free Pumpkin Composting

This Halloween don’t trash your pumpkins – instead turn them into high country compost!

FREE PUMPKIN COMPOSTING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – available Friday, October 30th through Sunday, November 8th at the Breckenridge, Frisco and Silverthorne recycling centers. There will be clearly marked pumpkin composting bins located next to the normal food scrap recycling containers. Please remove candles, artificial lighting, paint, glitter, and any other decorations before putting them in the designated bins. Your pumpkins will be taken to the Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP) where they will be mixed with food waste and other materials for composting.

Thanks to Summit Rolls-Offs and Summit County Government for making this program possible.

Breckenridge Recycling Center | Open 24 hours a day
284 Coyne Valley Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424

Frisco Recycling Center | Open 24 hours a day
221 Peak One Blvd., Frisco, CO 80443

Silverthorne Recycling Center | Open 24 hours a day
1198 S Adams Ave, Silverthorne, CO 80498 

Jan
27
Wed
Play it Forward at Copper Mountain Resort @ Copper Mountain Resort
Jan 27 all-day

Ski Copper. Do good.

When you purchase a Copper Mountain lift ticket for Wednesday, January 27,$5 of your purchase will be donated to High Country Conservation Center. You’ll help protect this amazing place we call home, and you’ll get to enjoy some of the best skiing and riding in Colorado. Remember, your ticket must be for Wednesday, January 27.

BUY TICKETS NOW

Have a Copper season pass already?

Make a donation where it matters most – in our own backyard.

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Feb
18
Thu
How to Go Solar at Your Business @ Zoom
Feb 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

How to Go Solar at Your Business

FREE WORKSHOP  |  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

What does it take to power your building with electricity? What are the benefits? And what are the options if you don’t own your building? Discover answers to these questions and more by joining experts from HC3, Active Energies Solar, and Xcel Energy for a free solar energy workshop.

Listeners will come away with a general understanding about how solar panels work, what to expect in Summit’s climate, financial incentives, and Xcel Energy programs. We’ll also hear from a local business sharing its experience installing solar panels. Bring any burning questions with you – there will be a Q&A session at the end of the workshop.

May
13
Thu
Recycling & Composting at Your Business @ Zoom
May 13 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

FREE WORKSHOP  |  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

What are the recycling and composting options for businesses in Summit County? What are the benefits? And what are the best practices if you’re just getting started? Discover answers to these questions and more by joining experts from HC3 for a free recycling and composting workshop.

Participants will come away with a general understanding about what it takes to set-up recycling and compost collection service, what materials are accepted, and resources and rebates available to make it happen. We’ll also hear a local business share its experience setting up compost and glass collection. Bring any questions with you – there will be a Q&A session at the end of the workshop.

Jul
29
Thu
Frisco Concert in the Park @ Frisco Historic Park
Jul 29 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Music by Frisco Funk Collective

High Country Conservation Center will be the local non-profit beneficiary for the Town of Frisco’s Concert in the Park series on Thursday, July 29 with music by Frisco Funk Collective.

The Town of Frisco brings great music together for a great cause at their FREE outdoor Concert in the Park series at the Frisco Historic Park gazebo and lawn. Beer, wine, and light snacks will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting HC3’s local conservation programs.

Come out, grab a beverage, and enjoy a fun evening of music in support of HC3!


The Frisco Funk Collective creates a high-energy, funk-fueled dance party with every show. Since its inception in 2015, the group has grown to be the premiere high Rockies powerhouse of funk. Named the “2018 Best Band in Summit”, the Collective’s unmistakable energy regularly fills dance floors in Summit County and beyond. The Collective’s rhythm section is rooted with bassist and founder Tyler Easton and renowned Venezuelan jazz drummer Leo Lopez. With Jon Neiman on tenor sax, Emily Durbin on vocals, and Eric James on guitar, the Collective creates a blend of jazz-inspired improvisation, New Orleans’s style grooves, and high-energy dance beats.

https://www.townoffrisco.com/event/music-events/concert-in-the-park-series/

Feb
28
Mon
Solarize Summit Informational Webinar
Feb 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Solarize Summit Informational Webinar

Find Out How Easy Going Solar Can Be

Join HC3 and our community partners for the launch of 2022’s Solarize Summit program on Monday, February 28 from 6-7 PM. During this hour-long webinar, we’ll share program details (including exclusive Solarize Summit rebates), discuss how solar works, and answer all your questions. Join your neighbors and make 2022 the year you go solar!

Join now for FREE Solarize Summit webinar

About the program:
Between March 1 – May 31, 2022, HC3 and Summit Climate Action Collaborative are offering local residents and businesses the ability to leverage solar power installation through an exclusive bulk-purchasing program. Learn more and sign up for your free, no-obligation site assessment.
Mar
14
Mon
Fix a Leak Week
Mar 14 – Mar 20 all-day
Fix a Leak Week

Did you know that the average household leak wastes 10,000 gallons of water each year? That’s enough water for 1.5 years of daily showers. Spring is a great time to look for leaks. Try these 3 easy DIY tips:

  • Identify toilet leaks: Placing a drop of food coloring in the toilet tank. If any color shows up in the bowl after 10 minutes, you have a leak. (Be sure to flush immediately after the experiment to avoid staining the tank.) Watch the video.
  • Look for continuous leaks: If you’re not running water in the house and your meter is moving, you have a continuous leak. Learn how to read your water meter.
  • SPEAK UP! In the workplace: Leaks don’t just happen at home. If you see a faucet dripping, a toilet running or broken sprinkler heads, report it to the maintenance staff.

Or, sign up for a free water checkup. HC3 can help you chase down indoor leaks and install water-saving equipment. Be sure to check out Summit County’s Blue River Watershed Water Efficiency Plan for more information on community-wide water conservation efforts.

May
21
Sat
Free Recycling Event @ Summit Stage Bus Barn
May 21 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free Recycling Event @ Summit Stage Bus Barn | Frisco | Colorado | United States

Drop off your hard to recycle items | Saturday, May 21

High Country Conservation Center in partnership with Summit County will be helping residents properly dispose of their household hazardous waste (HHW) by making dropping off these items easy. The community is invited to bring their hard-to-recycle items to the Summit Stage Bus Barn on May 21st from 8AM – 2PM.

Accepted items:

  • Electronic Waste
    • TVs, laptops, cellphones & tablets
    • Computer monitors, printers, keyboards & wires
    • Sound systems, DVD players & VCRs
  • Aerosol cans, chemicals & cleaners
  • Paints, thinners, glues & adhesives
  • Fertilizers & pesticides
  • Gently used clothing
  • Prescription drugs
  • E-Cigarettes

*Motor oil is NOT accepted at this event. Please bring motor oil to the SCRAP.

This event is held in conjunction with Town Clean Up Day. Please reference your town’s website for additional information regarding individual town clean up details.

HHW materials are also accepted year-round at the Summit County Resource Allocation Park Monday – Friday from 7am-3:30pm and Saturday from 7am-noon. Learn more about HHW recycling or call HC3 at (970) 668-5703.

Aug
6
Sat
Zero Waste Event: Volunteer at the Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival @ River Run Village
Aug 6 – Aug 7 all-day
Zero Waste Event: Volunteer at the Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival @ River Run Village
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The High Country Conservation Center is proud to be working with The Keystone Neighbourhood Company and Keystone Festivals as Zero Waste educators at the 25th Annual Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival, August 6 & 7, 2022.
Volunteers are needed for will-call, zero waste, wristbanding, greeters and more. Roles may change if event dictates other needs.
For volunteering, you will not only help raise money for HC3, but you will also receive a t-shirt, one complimentary drink ticket or 2 food tickets for your time, plus a special discount to one day of the festival.
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Join us for a day of music, beer, and fun!
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About the Event:
Keystone brings the wonders of Appalachia to the Rockies. Down-home cooking, frothy flavors, and mountain music are just pieces of the pie. In a whirlwind of hillbilly luxuries, folks gather while 40+ craft breweries from Colorado and beyond showcase their unique blends of hops and barley while some of the best national and regional bluegrass acts entertain on three different village stages.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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