City of Fort Collins to Host FoCo EcoFest featuring popular Garden Party Event on June 1
Posted on: May-24-2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2024
Contact: Kellie Gorman
Sr. Public Engagement Supervisor
970-224-6141
kgorman@fcgov.com
City of Fort Collins to Host FoCo EcoFest featuring popular Garden Party Event on June 1
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The City of Fort Collins is hosting FoCo EcoFest on June 1 from 10 a.m – 1p.m. outside of 300 Laporte. This event will feature the very popular Xeriscape Garden Party and will celebrate and engage the Fort Collins community about the Our Climate Future Plan. This plan outlines Fort Collins’ climate goals to significantly reduce carbon emissions by 2030. Learn more about Our Climate future: Fcgov.com/OurClimateFuture.
FoCo EcoFest visitors can expect:
· Xeriscape Garden Party insights from water-wise landscaping experts & NoCo Native Plant Exchange (You do not need to donate plants to take a new one home)
· Food trucks
· Live music
· Family friendly activities
· Engaging booths with giveaways from staff
· Listening sessions with Councilmember Kelly Ohlson
· Presentations by skilled professionals in related fields
And much more!
Learn more about FoCo EcoFest and view the event schedule: https://www.fcgov.com/ecofest
View the Downtown Park Map: https://www.fcgov.com/downtownparking
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