Creating a Collaborative Community, Feb. 16#

Take a ride on the social side of sustainability and discover simple solutions to create a healthy community. This interactive presentation provides ideas to collaboratively overcome obstacles, choose healthier foods, and develop methods to track and drive change.

• Flyer (PDF 824KB)
• Video

The Complete Home Energy Angler, March 2#

Learn how the Community Energy Challenge can help you hook energy savings in your home. Experts explore myths around home electricity use and help you catch energy savings.

• Flyer (PDF 274KB)
• Video

Presentations

• Home Energy Angler (PDF 2.8MB)
• Residential Electric Use Estimator (XLS 3.1MB)
• Your Electric Bill: Take Control (PDF 2.1MB) (2009 Presentation)
• FortZED Community Energy Challenge (PDF 1.1MB)

Xeriscape: Beyond the Basics, March 16#

Find out how Xeriscape contributes to lower maintenance and water conservation. Tanya Fisher, Colorado Vista Landscape Design, offers eco-friendly landscaping ideas beyond the basic seven principles of Xeriscape.

• Flyer (PDF 278KB)
• Video
• Presentation (PDF 4.5MB)

Energy and Water Efficient Tree Choices, March 23#

Dig up a selection of tree species to reduce your water and energy use. Locating the best place to plant a tree and knowing the trees characteristics are also important energy conservation factors.

• Flyer (PDF 947KB)
• Video
• Presentation (PDF 11.2MB)

Landscape Design for Water-wise Beauty, March 30#

Loretta Mannix, The Horticulture Consultant, shares alternative landscaping ideas that reduce lawn area, create usable spaces and enhance visual appeal. Design an attractive, low water-using landscape following the principles of Xeriscape.

• Flyer (PDF 278KB)
• Video
• Presentation (PDF 12.2MB)

The Lowdown on Low Water Plants, April 13#

Landscape Designers Anne Clark and Sally Guthart share a selection of trees, shrubs and perennials that make a desirable addition to your urban garden. Integrate water-wise plants into your landscape to create seasonal interest and year-round beauty.

• Flyer (PDF 278KB)
• Video
• Presentation (PDF 24MB)
• Handout (PDF 231KB)

Smart Meter Fort Collins, April 27#

Learn about plans to install digital "smart" meters throughout the homes, schools and businesses in the community. Discover the benefits this program will offer you and Fort Collins Utilities.

• Flyer (PDF 524KB)
• Video
• Presentation (PDF 2.7MB)

Advanced Meter Fort Collins Web page

Adventures in Composting, May 11#

Ease your curiosity about how to recycle your household yard and food waste and learn the art and science of backyard composting. Get a sneak peek on the basics of raising hens (chickens love kitchen scraps).

• Flyer (PDF 323KB)
• Video

Presentations

• Composting (PDF 3.9MB)
• Local Composting News (PDF 3.6MB)