Manitou Springs has a rich history, and is taking action on climate change. If you missed the July 2019 Green Drinks event at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center, this episode is the next best thing to being there. Michael Miao gives us the lowdown on this museum, and Manitou Mayor Ken Jaray shares about a proposed Manitou resolution for city action to reduce the city’s net carbon footprint. Manitou senior planner Karen Bechtold also speaks about progress in Manitou to help homeowners apply low impact development and other water conservation/erosion control measures.
Food was provided by Adams Mountain Cafe, Manitou French Bakery, and The Loft. The Heritage Center provided Manitou Lemonade. Green Cities Coalition provided Organic Cherry Juice.
This episode was recorded at the July 25, 2019 Green Drinks gathering. Green Drinks is hosted by the Green Cities Coalition, generally on the fourth Thursday of every month. The Green Cities Coalition communicates the promise of embracing sustainable actions in our environment and with one another. We strive to collaborate in positive ways and create partnerships with other people and organizations inside and outside of the sustainability community.
Ultimately, our goal is to celebrate with you the achievements of those who contribute to the preservation and health of our local natural and human environments. We invite you to Communicate, Collaborate and Celebrate all things sustainable with us! Join us at our next Green Drinks gathering, Thursday, September 26, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Energy Resource Center.
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Manitou Springs Heritage Center
UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:
2019 Colorado Permaculture Convergence
August 31 – September 1, 2019
Sunrise Ranch, Loveland, CO
More information here
Green Drinks
Thursday, September 26, 2019
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Energy Resource Center
114 W Rio Grande St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
National Drive Electric Week
September 21, 2019
Wasson Academic Campus
2115 Afton Way
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
More information, register, volunteer
Creek Week 2019
September 28 – October 6, 2019
Largest watershed-wide cleanup in Colorado. All citizens are encouraged to participate individually in a public event or form a Creek Crew of your own! More information here
Environmental Podfest
October 19, 2019, Noon to 4 pm
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center
Join the live audience participating in 3 podcast episodes
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Pikes Peak Library District Green Team
Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club
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