HC3 will be aiding in the zero waste efforts at the Friends of CAIC Benefit Bash. Volunteers will be needed to help man zero waste stations and haul full bags of waste to the dumpster enclosure. HC3 will provide you with entry to the event, a free beer ticket, and a zero waste t shirt. […]
Are you wondering about the future of local recycling after last fall’s funding dilemma? Join the Summit Daily and HC3 as we explore how to fund local recycling programs for the long term. We’re looking for your input on new programs and how to pay for local recycling efforts. The recycling forum will be at […]
Join the High Country Conservation Center for the 29th Annual Tim McClure Benefit on Friday, February 23rd from 6-10pm at the Double Tree Breckenridge. Tickets are available at the door for $40, or $60 for VIP tickets. Tickets include appetizers, live music, EveryBelly Dancers, a great silent auction, and unlimited tasting of local beer, wine, […]
Join the High Country Conservation Center and Friends of the Dillon Ranger District for a presentation at Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge about climate issues in Summit County, including snowpack, drought, wildfires, and pine beetle epidemic. Klaus Wolter is UC-Boulder Scientist that works with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). He recently has been […]
What's better than beer? How about beer for a cause?! Join HC3, Broken Compass Brewing and Apres Handcrafted Libations all month long for the Giving Tap. 10% of all proceeds from the Broken Compass tap line will be donated to the High Country Conservation Center in March 2018. All you have to do is order […]
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 […]
Welcome to Summit County Green Drinks! Green Drinks is a social networking event for individuals interested in sustainability and the environment. Please join us for a conversation about local sustainability efforts and conservation trends here in Summit County. Find out what's happening with Summit County, the local towns, non-profits, and businesses. Attendees are encouraged to […]
Are you ready to get a jump start on gardening? Join HC3 as expert gardeners, and High Country CSA farmer Kyla LaPlante, instruct you on how to start seeds indoors in preparation for gardening season. Summit County's short growing season makes it hard to grow plants that take loner to mature, but starting seeds is […]
Did you know Summit County Libraries has a seed library? Join HC3 Board Member and expert gardener, Jenny Hammock, as she teaches you how to use the seed library, how to "check out" seeds, and how to plant them so they grow to seed. Environmental Educator, Dana Wissmiller, will be on-site to share a live […]
Join HC3's Community Program Coordinator, Hallie Jaeger, for lessons on food waste prevention and how to donate excess harvest to families in need through the Grow to Share Program. WIC (Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, & Children) Director, Whitney Horner, will be on-hand to share healthy recipes and speak about the impact of your […]
Come out for a tour of the beautiful, new Leslie's Garden in Dillon. Meet and greet with the steering committee & gardeners, as well as learn tips, tricks and tactics on leadership, funding, garden aesthetics, and how to produce a community garden that can give back to the community.
