2010 Residential Environmental Program Series
Free Public ProgramsSponsored by: Fort Collins Utilities and Natural Resources
All programs are from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesdays (no registration necessary) Sustainability PLUS (PDF)Wednesday, Feb. 10Start living more sustainably and create an eco-conscious home. Local specialists will discuss home and yard tips, food choices and green purchasing. Local organizations will host discussion groups for more in-depth information. Part of the 2010 Residential Environmental Program Series. Energy Efficiency for Home Comfort: Finding Solutions (Part 1)Wednesday, Feb. 17Learn how Fort Collins Utilities' Home Efficiency Program audits can identify problems related to energy and water use, indoor comfort, air quality and moisture levels. Enter for a chance to win a free audit. Eco-Friendly Homes: Inside and OutWednesday, Feb. 24Create a healthier indoor environment for your family and reduce toxins through green-cleaning, lawn care products, and eco-paints. Take an Environmental 'Stay-cation'Wednesday, March 3Hear ideas for a great stay-at-home vacation (stay-cation), including natural areas to visit, local events and off-the-beaten-path destinations. Energy Efficiency for Home Comfort: Finding Solutions (Part 2)Wednesday, March 10The problems have been identified-so, now what? Learn which local contractors can help you get the job done correctly and what financial incentives are available. Making the Change to XeriscapeWednesday, March 24Ken Ball, landscape architect and 'father' of Xeriscape, will help you understand the process of landscape renovation. Birds and Bugs in Your BackyardWednesday, March 31Local experts Boris Kondratieff, CSU and Dave Leatherman, retired CSFS, will provide tips on how to welcome and observe a variety of birds and beneficial insects in your yard. Xeriscape by DesignWednesday, April 7Landscape Architect Wendy Booth, Ivy Street Design, will share basic design principles to help you create a beautiful landscape for year-round enjoyment. Get X-Rated: Great Xeriscape PlantsWednesday, April 21Harriet McMillan, horticulture specialist, Echter's Garden Center, will introduce you to X-Rated plants suitable for low water-using landscapes. Movie NightWednesday, May 5Join us for a compelling movie and invigorating discussion about local solutions. Details will be posted here soon. Home Composting SeminarWednesday, May 19Learn how to compost yard waste and kitchen scraps to create soil amendments. Gardens on Spring Creek will host a follow-up workshop at the Urban Gardening Festival, June 5-6. Details will be posted at fcgov.com/gardens.
Please help us make this a zero-waste event series. Past EventsLooking for a presentation from an event you missed? Call Utilities at (970) 221-6700 or e-mail . |