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Thank you to all of our donors, and especially Vinny Monarca and the staff at Vinny’s euro american cuisine for donating their time and restaurant to our cause. See you tonight! Blue Moon Bakery, Bree and Jason Thoma, Clark Family Orchards, Clint’s Bakery and Coffee House, City Market, Eagle Smoked Salmon, Forté Farmss, Harvest Coloradoo, higgles ice cream, Miller Farmss, Trout Creek Farmm, Uncle John’s Farm Standnd, Vail Meat Co., Summit Csa
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Enjoy a locally sourced and beautifully prepared four course meal while supporting the High Country Conservation Center. Join us at Vinny’s Euro American Restaurant in Frisco on Wednesday September 20th for an evening of gourmet seasonal dishes with family and friends. This event is reservation only.
$55 per plate for adults, $25 per plate for children
*Drinks for an additional cost
*Gratuity not included
Due to YOUR community support, as of 9/18 all reservations have been filled!
Join the High Country Conservation Center, Broken Compass Brewing & Après Handcrafted Libations for the Tiki Tuesday Luau! Broken Compass will be providing a special “outside the taproom” release of its Coconut Porter and Apres will be issuing a special Tiki Tuesday menu featuring a few tiki-inspired cocktails.
10% of all cocktail and Broken Compass purchases will benefit HC3, so get ready to get your tiki on!
More event details to come soon ….
Join the High Country Conservation Center (HC3), Blue River Watershed Group, Town of Silverthorne and Trout Unlimited for the Blue River Explorer Hike – a part of Silverthorne’s First Friday lineup – from 4-7pm on June 1, 2018.
Taking place at the Bandstand on the Blue at the Silverthorne Pavilion, this celebration will showcase Cycle Silverthorne and the Blue River Explorer Hike, a ¾-mile activity-based hike where one can record their observations about water management and stream ecology. Interpretive signs along the Blue River Trail through the Silverthorne Town Core highlight various aspects of the river system including water management, trout biology, watershed mechanics and water conservation.
Bring the kids as the Wish for Wheels organization will be building 25 bikes for needed children. With the Explorer Hike the kiddos will also receive a free kids activity booklet and stickers.
The Shaky Hand String Band will be on hand with live music and vendors on-hand to help you learn about water conservation and the case for action for managing water.
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Growing and distributing local and sustainable food is part of the mission of the High Country Conservation Center (HC3). This year, HC3 celebrates our locally produced foods at the 10th Annual Harvest Dinner, Tuesday, September 18th from 5-9:30pm at Frisco Prime. This four-course meal is created solely with donations from local farms and food sources. Plates are $65 for adults and $30 for children, with all proceeds benefitting HC3.
Chef Vincent Monarca prides himself on being eco-minded as he prepares this five-course meal based on locally sourced, organic, or sustainably produced ingredients.
Limited reservations available. The following are current times and party sizes available. Please contact Barry Rubenstein by calling 970-668-5703 or emailing barry@staging.highcountryconservation.org to reserve your spot!
- Party of 6 at 8:45 pm
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Join us Friday, March 6 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Breckenridge and be ready to celebrate.
Learn more about the event on our official Party for the Planet page.
Why the new name?
Party for the Planet is held in honor of HC3’s founder, Tim McClure. Not only did Tim start Summit’s first recycling program in 1976, he was a pioneer whose conservation ethic still exists today.
HC3 will honor Tim’s legacy with a new individual achievement award. And, the new event name – Party for the Planet – celebrates HC3’s work in climate action, water conservation and more. We hope you’ll join us on Friday, March 6 to party for the planet. It all takes place thanks to generous in-kind donations from Vail Resorts’ EpicPromise and presenting sponsorship from BGV Gives.
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The Silverthorne Recycling Center is open to the public, however the Grand Opening Celebration and Recycling Q&A has been postponed. A new date will be selected this spring/summer.
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Join Summit County Government, Denver Water, and local towns for the grand opening of the new Silverthorne Recycling Center. HC3 staff will be on site to answer recycling questions and give away free compost buckets.
The Silverthorne Recycling Center is located at 0255 River Road in Silverthorne, adjacent to the Blue River Ball Fields, which are near the Outlets at Silverthorne. The drop-off center is similar to those in Breckenridge and Frisco. Materials accepted include plastic bottles #1 & #2, aluminum and tin, cardboard, mixed paper, milk and juice cartons, clear glass, colored glass, batteries, scrap metal, and food scraps. See a map of all recycling centers here.
The Silverthorne Recycling Center is a Summit County Strong Future Initiative.
Recycling Q&A at The Baker’s Brewery
Following the event, HC3 staff will answer recycling questions from 5-6 p.m. at The Baker’s Brewery, located at 531 Silverthorne Lane. Bring your toughest recycling questions to this casual, drop-in event and learn what happens to local recycling. The Baker’s Brewery will offer their regular happy hour with $2 off beer, $1 off wells and wine, and 25% off the appetizer menu.
Free Event | Registration for this event has closed. Sign up for the recording of this event, and tune in LIVE on Facebook
Presented by High Country Conservation Center and Summit County Library
Proper planning is one of the keys to getting the most out of a short-season garden. In this virtual workshop, Summit CSA Farmer and high altitude growing expert Kyla Laplante will offer tips on how to plant garden space for your family size and how to choose vegetable varieties that thrive in Summit County’s mountain environment. Attendees will also learn about timing the harvest and succession planting to make your garden more productive in a short growing season. This workshop is geared to gardeners of all levels and those new to Summit County’s growing environment.
Registration for this event has closed: Sign up to receive the recording of this event and tune in LIVE on Facebook.
Remember, community garden space is available through High Country Conservation Center, so even if you don’t have vegetable beds at home, you can grow your own food all summer long.
Stumped about recycling?
Get your recycling questions answered when you join High Country Conservation Center at the Breckenridge Recycling Center throughout the summer.
Upcoming date:
- Monday, August 30, 3 pm-5 pm
HC3 staff and volunteers will be on-site in Breckenridge to help you learn more about recycling in our community. It’s your chance to find out where your recycling goes, ask your toughest questions, and find out more about HC3’s programs and events. We are here to help!
