| Environmental Center Happenings Here are some local events to show Mother Nature you give gratitude for all that she does: Plastic Bags become comfy Sleeping Pads Join the Environmental Centers' Local Food team member, Logan Loven for a workshop to learn how to creatively weave plastic bags into sleeping pads. Open to all! This is a great way to make sure those grocery bags stay away from the landfill. If you have a crochet hook and scissors, please bring them with you. If not, bring a smile! When: Tuesday, April 21 (TODAY) from 3:00-5:00pm Where: Senate Chambers, Student Union Cost: FREE For more information, contact Logan at [email protected] LPEA Progressive Friendraiser In support of clean energy candidates for La Plata Electric Association's (LPEA) Board of Directors, the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado invite you for an opportunity to meet two LPEA board members running for reelection. Come earn more about local energy issues, the candidates, SASCO, and share your views with current board members. When: Thursday, April 23 from 5:00-7:00 pm Where: Open shutter Gallery (A solar powered business at 735 Main Avenue, Durango Cost: FREE and open to the public (donations greatly appreciated) To learn more information about the candidates, visit: facebook.com/bbassett.lpea and facebook.com/pages/Re-Elect_Heather_Erb_to-the_-LPEA-Board Questions? Contact Katie Waller, [email protected] (970)-759-3179 Follow the link to watch films about sustainability. Available for Fort Lewis College Students and staff!! http://docuseek2.com/v/x/7Xo also available and at FLC Reed library.
Fort Lewis Sustainability Webpage Check it out- Fort Lewis has a new sustainability webpage to showcase all of the great things happening at FLC www.fortlewis.edu/sustainability Community Events & Opportunities
Durango Nature Studies' Earth Day 5k and Family Fun Run Celebration Join Durango Nature Studies for our 6th annual Earth Day 5k and Family Fun Run Event. The race will start at Rotary Park. Apre's-Race: Music, Free beer and pizza, kids boat race. Even if you don't run, come out for an Earth Day Celebration! Date: Sunday, April 26 Place: Rotary Park Time: 11:00-1:00 Cost: $15 advance, $20 race day (includes backpack for first 60 registrants), $10 per family for 1 mile fun run Race Registration: Brown's Sport Shoes, Backcountry Experience, or online at http://www.durangonaturestudies.org/earthday.htm
April Green Drinks Mountain Studies Institute is pleased to host the March installment of Durango Green Drinks Thursday, April 30th from 5-6:30 p.m. at Carver Brewing in downtown Durango. For more information, contact: [email protected] A Friendraiser In support of clean energy candidates for La Plata Electric Association's (LPEA) Board of Directors, the Sustainability Alliance of Southwest Colorado invite you for an opportunity to meet two LPEA board members running for reelection. Come earn more about local energy issues, the candidates, SASCO, and share your views with current board members. When: Thursday, April 23 from 5:00-7:00 pm Where: Open shutter Gallery (A solar powered business at 735 Main Avenue, Durango Cost: FREE and open to the public (donations greatly appreciated) To learn more information about the candidates, visit: facebook.com/bbassett.lpea and facebook.com/pages/Re-Elect_Heather_Erb_to-the_-LPEA-Board Questions? Contact Katie Waller, [email protected] (970)-759-3179
Colorado Permaculture Weekend Experience 2 days of workshops and seminars while enjoying great company, exotic food and classic rock and roll. Marvel at Permaculture experts as they talk about their plans to turn the four corners into an oasis of abundance. Join Durango's own Katrina Blair and her wild Weed Walk and others at the 2015 Colorado Permaculture Convergence in the Four corners. When: May 23 & 24 Where: Hanaiah's Rest Ranch, 10501 Road, Cortez, CO 81321. (Call to have a map emailed to you) Cost: Student weekend tickets $25 For more information: Call 970-769-1351 or check the website at www.permacultureprovision.org
Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities
Food Recovery Network Executive Director Position Food Recovery Network is the largest campus-based food recovery movement in the country. We empower college students to donate surplus prepared food from their campus dining halls to local food pantries in order to reduce waste, feed hungry people and fight climate change. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and an additional sheet containing three references, salary history, and any compensation requirements to [email protected]. See flier for more information. Ancestral Lands Intern Coordinator- Southwest Conservation Corps The Intern Coordinator's primary role is to provide support to our Ancestral Lands-National Park Service Career Institute Interns and seasonal conservation crews by offering mentorship and guidance, moral support, and ensuring program integrity through policy enforcement and positive mentoring. Application Deadline: May 10th, 2015 Send a cover letter and resume to Chas Robles, Program Director at [email protected] or 970-403-0146 for questions about the position. See flier for more information. New Mexico Wildlife Federation (NMWF) is hiring NMWF seeks Conservation Director and Development Director. New Mexico Wildlife Federation, which was founded in 1914 by Aldo Leopold and today is New Mexico's oldest, most effective sportsman's conservation organization. For more information visit their website. Volunteer at the Manna Garden Manna Garden Workdays will be every Wednesday from 10 am - noon, April 1st - October 31st. All of the food grown in the garden goes directly into the Soup Kitchen meals and fresh produce boxes for Manna families. For more information visit http://www.thegardenprojectswcolorado.org/ |
