Climate Protection: Every Action Counts | Download Slides (PDF 9.7MB)
March 4, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Fort Collins has been a leader in climate protection for almost two decades. Learn how the City of Fort Collins is continuing to address climate change and how you can help.

$5 Million and Change | Download Slides (PDF 2.7 MB)
March 11, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
The City is competing in a nationwide energy efficiency challenge. Learn how to reduce energy use and share your ideas on how the community could use the $5 million prize.

Be Air Aware | Download Slides (PDF 3.1MB)
March 25, Twinberry Auditorium
Learn about clearing the air in your home and community and air quality programs that can guide you to a healthier life.

Go Solar | Download Slides (PDF 7.5MB)
April 1, Twinberry Auditorium
Fort Collins Utilities will shed light on the community solar garden, low-income solar initiative, availability of solar rebates and general renewables information.

Wildscaping: Beyond the Basics | Download Handout (192KB)
April 8, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Get new design ideas and learn about the best plant selections to provide habitat for songbirds, pollinators and other wildlife with Lauren Springer Odgen and Susan Tweit.

A Cooler Future: Easy Like Water
April 15, Twinberry Auditorium
Watch Easy Like Water, a film about adapting to climate change in Bangladesh by building floating solar schools. Discuss potential projects, engagement strategies and policies for our community.

Unwatered Landscapes and Crevice Gardening | Download Slides (PDF 18.3MB), Download Handout (17KB)
April 22, Twinberry Auditorium
Lush landscapes can be created without water. Learn techniques for installation and how to build a crevice garden.

The Art and Science of Composting | Download Slides (PDF 6.58 MB) | Watch Recorded Presentation
May 6, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Learn the basics of turning your household's yard trimmings and food scraps into an excellent soil amendment. More advanced problem-solving techniques will be discussed for long-time composters.

The Year in the Life of a Dry Garden | Download Handout (113KB)
May 13, Twinberry Auditorium
Create your own beautiful year-round garden. Learn from the director of Plant Select^® about a variety of adaptable and resilient plants that provide color, texture and architectural interest.

Your Home Energy Roadmap | Download Slides (PDF 2.2MB)
May 20, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
The Efficiency Works™ - Home program can map your route to a comfortable, safe and efficient home. Learn about the process, from the initial audit to the final rebate.