Get ready for an exciting new series of "Mindful Movies" scheduled for 2012! Learn about the March and April selections available for free to City of Fort Collins citizens.

"Mindful Movies" is sponsored by the Sustainability Program at the City of Fort Collins munipality. Join us as we show thought-provoking, sustainably minded documentaries, while also learning from local experts after each film showing. 

In this audio interview, Chief Sustainability Officer Bruce Hendee at the City of Fort Collins shares his views with Paul Wozniak, mid-day host for Tri-102.5 FM, about what sustainability means at the City of Fort Collins organization, how a Triple Bottom Line applies to what we're doing, the role the community plays, and what the recently produced "Sustain Fort Collins" video offers to residents.

Paul's written blog entry offers insights into what he's learned about sustainability from speaking with Bruce. Listen to the interview by clicking on the "play" button toward the middle of the blog submission.

In this video, you'll learn about a number of sustainability projects the City of Fort Collins' municipality is involved in across the organization. From composting, hybrid vehicles, and solar power to its natural gas fleet and electric goft carts, it's worth a looksie. Natural Resources Director John Stokes narrates this video, as he speaks with employees and consultants who make these projects zoom.

Enjoy Part II of "Sustainability Projects that Zoom," a video about seven innovative projects that the City of Fort Collins municipality is implementing across the organization.

Hear from City employees as they talk about energy efficiency improvements at Collindale Golf Club; testing of LED fixtures and electric vehicle charging stations at Utilities;lighting upgradtes at the Streets Department; money saving and greenhouse gas reductions by businesses through the Climate Wise program; the plant-to-people connection and environmental improvements at the Gardens on Spring Creek; innovative efficiencies and carbon reduction strategies through solar and tree-planting at the Water Treatment Facility; and how server and desktop virtualization leadership from the Management Information Systems department is helping the organization reduce energy consumption.

Get ready for some spectacular outdoor activities brought to you by the City of Fort Collins' Natural Areas program! Eagle Watches, Lunar Eclipse Viewing, and Stargazing are three activities that residents of Fort Collins can take advantage of this month. Community Relations Manager Zoe Whyman is interviewed by Tri-102.5 FM Midday Host Paul Wozniak, as they discuss these nifty outdoor events and the trained and talented Master Naturalists who guide these outings. Take a peek at Paul's blog about these majestic beings that we're fortunate to view in our city.

For more details on these and other great programs, visit the Natural Areas website.(Eagle photo courtesy of US Fish and Wildlife Service)

The City of Fort Collins has recently completed a new video, "Sustain Fort Collins," which demonstrates some of the environmental sustainability goals, progress, and partnership initiatives our municipality is spearheading. Narrated by the City's Chief Sustainability Officer Bruce Hendee, the video features a compilation of projects and brief interviews with key personnel that speak to the impact of these developments.

Learn about the City's Climate Wise program through this informative audio interview and blog feature in which Kathy Collier, program manager, speaks with Paul Wozniak, mid-day Host at Tri-102.5 FM. You'll get the skinny on the nuts and bolts of the program, the number of partners who are participating in this voluntary initiative between the City and local businesses, the number of greenhouse gas emissions they've reduced, and the amount of money they've saved through efficiencies in energy, transportation, water, and waste reduction!

Celebrate Earth Day 2012 with us, as the Fort Collins municipality partners with the with local citizens, cyclists, gardeners, non-profits, CSU, Natural Areas, local businesses, among others, to bring education, fun, and hands-on activities.

Listen to the City's Sustainability Coordinator Dr. Rosemarie Russo, as she shares details of the many events that are open and free to the public with Tri-102.5 Morning Host Paul Wozniak. From live music, nibble gardens, information booths, food, and displays to cycling tours and bike maintenance workshops to a volunteer clean-up in natural areas called the Poop dee Doo! Check out the venues and times for events happening the week of April 17, as well as events taking place on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

Did you miss attending the City's Business Innovation Fair on October 13, 2011? You can still listen to interviews of the event's Guest Speaker Bill Becker, an expert on energy and climate policy in Denver, CO, and Kathy Collier, program manager of the City's Climate Wise Program, conducted by Paul Wozniak, Tri-102.5 FM radio personality. You can also read Paul's blog on this event here.

Don't miss out on a great interview and blog entry on affordable Home Efficiency Audits available to Fort Collins' residents. John Phelan, energy services manager, Fort Collins Utilities, was interviewed by Tri-102.5 FM mid-day host Paul Wozniak about the benefits of such home audits. Listen to Paul as he takes us along on his own personal experience when the knowledgeable and friendly auditor shows up at his home.

Learn more about how you can sign up for a cost-effective Home Efficiency Audit from the City of Fort Collins Utilities.