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Fall is here. Zero Waste is winding down, Sustainable Schools is ramping up, and it's harvest time. It must be the season for sustainability!
Sustainable Schools is off to a great start! Schools in both South Routt and Hayden are joining the Steamboat Schools in developing Green Teams. YVSC participated in the Steamboat School Districts Strategic Planning and is excited that sustainability has been identified as a strategic objective for the District for the next 3 to 5 years.
YVSC is pleased that the City of Steamboat Springs has also identified one of their Strategic goals "to serve as a community leader in sustainability." We will start helping the City's own Green Team, to identify ways to "focus on efficiency, cost effectiveness, and respect for the environment" in their daily operations. This is the last big weekend for Zero Waste events. There are three events - Farmers' Market, Oktoberwest, and Ditch Fest - and we need plenty of volunteers to help us eliminate waste at these events. If you are able to lend a head to close out a great season, please contact Carol at [email protected]. For other ways to make a difference in our community or to learn more about what we do, visit www.YVSC.org.
- Sarah Jones, YVSC Executive Director
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The Green MLS and EE Workshop
Wednesday, September 17th
1-3pm, Centennial Hall
A class for realtors, contractors, and anyone interested in understanding how making an energy efficient home can improve home value. Will also include information on energy efficiency financing options.
Topics Discussed:
- What is the Green MLS
- How has the Colorado Energy Office been working in the market
- What is the HERS Index
- Market Trends
- Rebates and Financing
- How to apply this in your industry - benefits, challenges, solutions
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See the famous bulb eater in action!
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The day approaches!
Community Recycles Drop Off Day
Saturday, October 4
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Howelsen Hill
All year long we get asked, "When is your next recycling day?" and that day is finally here! Time to clean out your garage, your basement, your storage and bring us your paints, electronics, bike tires and more!
See what is accepted and what costs will be incurred on our web page:
http://www.yvsc.org/calendar/upcoming-events/recycling-drop-off/
We need MANY volunteers for this event!
Email Emilie if you can help!
[email protected]
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Bringing the harvest to the table...
It's harvest season and time to celebrate the most fruitful time of year!
Annual Soup Bowl Supper,
October 15
Supporting YVSC and Community Agriculture Alliance
Two seatings 5:00 and 7:00 pm
Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased at our office at 141 9th Street, $30 at the door
You can also support local food (and YVSC partners) by attending one or all of these great events in the next month, while enjoying the fruits your neighbors' labor!
Tri-annual Sustainable Agricuture Program Dinner, September 26
Featuring Autumn harvest from Elkstone, Davis Farms, and Yampa Valley Farms (seating limited 48 seats) $100, 3 courses paired with wine. Register online
2nd Annual Garden to Table Fundraiser for Yampatika, October 9
At Legacy Ranch - $75
Contact 879-9151 for more
5th Annual High Altitude Farm to Table Dinner, October 12th
4:30pm at South Routt Nursery in Phippsburg - $65
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Sustainability Is...
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 preserve this incredible place we all call home. Make a one-time gift or sign up for a monthly donation today.
Donate now online
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September 17
Green MLS and EE workshop
1-3pm
Citizens Hall
October 1
Community Meeting
11:30-12:30pm
Centennial Hall
October 2
YVR monthly meeting
12:00-1:00pm
October 4
Community Recycling Drop Off
9am - 12pm
Howelsen Hill
October 15
Soup Bowl Supper
5pm or 7pm
Community Center
November 2
Green Building Tour
South Routt Tour
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YVSC welcomes new Board Member !
Brandon Owens
Thanks to Brandon for joining this fabulous team of guiding members!
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Building next year's TG Calendar
Have ideas for Talking Green in 2015? Send them our way!
[email protected]
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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
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YVSC
Board of Directors
Mike McCrann
Alex Osmond
Brandon Owens
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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Proudly offering trash and organics collection from your home or business. Construction Dumpsters, Port-a-Lets, Septic Pumping also available. Want Compost? We have that too!
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