August 2014
Issue 68
Sustainability keeps rollin'... 
Fall is just around the corner, and that means school is back in session, Zero Waste event volunteers are needed more than ever, and YVSC has several annual events coming up! 

Keep reading for more on: 
Aug 26 The Sustainability of Historic Preservation
Sept 2 Green Gardens Tour
Sep 17 The Green MLS workshop
Oct 4 Community Recycling Drop Off Day
And stay tuned for the Green Building tour! 

If you care about conserving our environment and want to make a difference in our community, you can learn more about  YVSC here.
In This Issue
Historic Preservation
Gardens Tours
Green MLS
Zero Heroes
Recycling Day
YVSC blog
Upcoming events
New Board Member
Sponsors rock!
Board of Directors
The Sustainability of Historic Preservation
Can old buildings be green?
Tuesday, August 26
5:30pm

Library Hall

 

In partnership with Historic Routt County, History Colorado, & Bud Werner Library

Discussing the Adaptive Re-use of existing buildings to meet everyday uses, with local examples and stories, informational booths and images from partners. Snacks provided

 

Read about our speakers, Patrick Eidman and Paul Bonnifield here

http://www.yvsc.org/calendar/upcoming-events/talking-green/
Talking Green is sponsored by:
 
Annual Green Gardens Tour
Free Downtown walking tour of three residential gardens
 
Tuesday September 2, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Starting at the Community Gardens on Oak Street between 6th and 7th

The mission of our annual garden tour is to inspire locals to grow their own despite a short season at high altitude. Learn more at:


The Green MLS Workshop

Wednesday September 17, 1pm - 4pm

Centennial Hall Citizens Room

Please RSVP 

 

A class for realtors, contractors, and anyone interested in understanding how making an energy efficient home can improve home value, as well as energy efficiency financing options. Presentation is hosted by Peter Rusin of the Colorado Energy Office.  Brokers can earn 2 CE hours for this course.


 

For more information visit: 

http://www.yvsc.org/calendar/upcoming-events/greenmls/
  

Zero Heroes last events! 
Just because the Free Concert Series is over, doesn't mean our season is!

Our mini Zero Army is back in school and that means we need YOU more than EVER! 

Final Zero Waste events include:
4 more Saturday Markets
REPS BBQ
Wild West Air Fest (2 days!)
Chili Challenge
Oktoberwest 
 
Visit www.yvsc.org/zero to sign up or contact Carol Wilson: [email protected] 
970-819-9398

  

Volunteering makes you feel good! 

 

Community Recycles Drop Off Day
Saturday, October 4th, 9am-12pm
Howelsen Hill
Save the date and bring your stuff

Stay tuned for a full list of what will be accepted this year by bookmarking this page: http://www.yvsc.org/calendar/upcoming-events/recycling-drop-off/

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August 26

Talking Green: 
The Sustainability of Historic Preservation

5:30-7pm

Library Hall

 

September 2

Green Gardens Tour

5:30 - 7:30pm

Starting at the Community Garden 

 

September 17

Green MLS and EE workshop

1-3pm

Citizens Hall

 

October 4

Community Recycling Drop Off 

9am - 12pm

Howelsen Hill

 

Green Building Tour

(November) 

 

YVSC welcomes new Board Member !

Fawn Racoma 
of ROOTZ

Thanks to Fawn for joining this fabulous team of guiding members!

Sustainability is... Community

 

All of YVSC's programs, events, outreach and education are weaving sustainability into the fabric of our community. 
You can support YVSC's efforts to ensure that

we are sustainable.

 


Big Thanks to our 2014 Sponsors!
Routt County
City of Steamboat
Steamboat Ski&Resort
Tour de Steamboat
New Power Fund
Waste Management
YVCF
Wells Fargo
Lawrence Family Foundation
New Belgium
Pam & Jeff Knight
Twin Enviro Services
Steamboat Flood Suckers
Steve Green CO
Mountain Resorts
Steamboat Magazine
Homelink Magazine
Yampa Valley Voice 


YVSC
Board of Directors
 Mike McCrann
Alex Osmond
Paul Potyen
Fawn Racoma
Garrett Smith
Jeff Troeger
 
 
YVSC
Advisory Board
 Angela Ashby
Catherine Carson
Sam Jones
Carolina Manriques
Liz Wahl
 
 
Want to join this awesome team?
  

 

 

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