Imagine a day with no water in Lake Dillon, with stream flows too low to support wildlife. Water is not only essential to life, it’s an integral piece of our mountain lifestyle – from the places we play to the beer we drink. To raise awareness of this precious resource, water providers across Summit County […]
The High Country Conservation Center is partnering with the towns of Breckenridge and Frisco for a temporary yard sign recycling program. Dates vary and are limited. Some candidates collect their signs for reused - please check with your local candidate and/or campaign committee before recycling. Corrugated plastic political signs, along with the metal stakes (which […]
What will Earth's greatest challenges be this century? On Wednesday, January 30 at 6:30 PM, join HC3 for a discussion moderated by local resident Don Sather. Four panelists will discuss complex issues such as climate change, population, consumption, pandemic, famine, automation, and disaster. This event takes place at the Frisco Adventure Park Day Lodge located […]
Join Leslie's Garden for a presentation on early plant starts from seeds and soil augmentation. This event is for everyone, whether you are a novice gardener or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome. The event will run for one hour, we hope to see you there!
The Elks will host an all-you-can-eat breakfast fundraiser benefiting Leslie’s Community Garden on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Elks Lodge in Silverthorne. The breakfast fare goes beyond the standard pancakes and eggs. Silent auction proceeds and proceeds from the event will help offset costs of purchasing and installing a community information board in the […]
Join Leslie's Garden for a presentation on plant propagation. This event is for everyone, whether you are a novice gardener or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome. The event will run for one hour, we hope to see you there! Applications are now open for community gardens. LEARN MORE.
Join Leslie's Garden for a presentation on edible and medicinal plants in the wild. This event is for everyone, whether you are a novice herbivore or a seasoned herbologist, all are welcome. The event will run for one hour, we hope to see you there!
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 […]
Join HC3 at HighSide Brewery on Earth Day - Monday, April 22 at 5PM to party for the planet! We’ll be on-site to share brews and conversations about community climate goals, new recycling efforts and more. HighSide, located at 720 Main St. in Frisco, Colo., will offer a free drink that evening to anyone who […]
Want to get a jump start on the gardening season? Join us as HC3 gardener Susie Nothnagel instructs you on the basics of high altitude vegetable gardening. This free workshop is geared towards new gardeners who want to learn the foundation of what grows well in our climate and how to get started. Applications are […]
On April 24, head to the south parking lot at CMC's Breckenridge campus to check out some of the electric vehicles that cruise around Summit County's roads (including a Proterra bus) and chat with the locals that drive them! Learn what it's like to drive an EV in the winter, get more info about models […]
Are you ready to start planting your vegetable garden? Let's take it to the next level! Join HC3 gardener Kyla Laplante in this free workshop to help you hone your gardening skills. The focus will be on garden plot planning, extending the garden season and pest management. Kyla is the farmer for Summit County’s wildly […]
