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2012 REPS#

Free Public Programs #

2012 Residential Environmental Program Series flyer (PDF 2.3MB)

For more information, contact Utilities.

Sponsored by the City of Fort Collins Utilities and Natural Resources departments.

Resilient Communities, Feb. 1

Watch Carbon Nation, a documentary on climate change solutions and learn about local food and purchasing options.

Your Electric Bill: How to Cut Costs, Feb. 8

Electricity is becoming more expensive. Bring your bill and learn how much you use, where it's used and how to cut costs.

Your Electric Bill: Custom Consultation, Feb. 15

Meet one-on-one to chart steps and help lower your bill. Prerequisites: Attend the February 8 program, be a Fort Collins Utilities electric customer and preregister.

Beauty and Bugs in Urban Streams, Feb. 29

Learn how our urban streams inspire art around town with Art in Public Places' guest artist Joe McGrane.
Dr. Boris Kondratieff will explain how aquatic insects reveal the health and resulting beauty of the streams.

Presentations

Xeriscape from the Ground Up, March 14

Discover fresh ideas to convert an area of your yard into a beautiful, water-saving landscape.

Xeriscape by Design, April 4

Learn tools to design a landscape for year-round enjoyment with water-wise plants.

Wild Shots: Local Wildlife Photos, April 11

See the amazing behaviors and diversity of wildlife in local natural areas through remote, self-triggering cameras.

The Art and Science of Composting, May 9

Learn to turn your household's yard trimmings and food scraps into an excellent soil amendment and discover more advanced techniques.


Did You Know?

Even small projects like planting a shrub require you to plan before digging. Know what’s below. Call 811 before you dig.

We offer several residential and commercial programs to help you save energy, water and money.

Using power strips to turn off selected appliances when not in use helps reduce energy use.