2015
Residential
Environmental
Program Series
28
th
annual
Residential
Environmental
Program Series
Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Drive
All programs 7–9 p.m.
Programs are free to attend, RSVP to:
fcgov.com/reps or 970-221-6700
Free Public Programs
Climate Protection: Every Action Counts
March 4, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
$5 Million and Change
March 11, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Be Air Aware
March 25, Twinberry Auditorium
Go Solar
April 1, Twinberry Auditorium
Wildscaping: Beyond the Basics
April 8, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
A Cooler Future: Easy Like Water
April 15, Twinberry Auditorium
Unwatered Landscapes and Crevice Gardening
April 22, Twinberry Auditorium
The Art and Science of Composting
May 6, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
The Year in the Life of a Dry Garden
May 13, Twinberry Auditorium
Your Home Energy Roadmap
May 20, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Help make this a zero-waste event series.
fcgov.com/utilities • [email protected]
970-221-6700 • TDD 970-224-6003
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Sponsored by: Fort Collins Utilities and Environmental Services
Residential
Environmental
Program Series
Fort Collins Senior Center
1200 Raintree Drive
All programs 7–9 p.m.
Programs are free to attend, RSVP to:
fcgov.com/reps or 970-221-6700
Climate Protection: Every Action Counts
March 4, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Fort Collins has been a leader in climate protection
for almost two decades. Learn how the City of Fort Collins
is continuing to address climate change and how you
can help.
$5 Million and Change
March 11, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
The City is competing in a nationwide energy efficiency
challenge. Learn how to reduce energy use and share your
ideas on how the community could use the $5 million prize.
Be Air Aware
March 25, Twinberry Auditorium
Learn about clearing the air in your home and
community and air quality programs that can guide
you to a healthier life.
A Cooler Future: Easy Like Water
April 15, Twinberry Auditorium
Watch “Easy Like Water,” a film about adapting to climate
change in Bangladesh by building floating solar schools.
Discuss potential projects, engagement strategies and
policies for our community.
Unwatered Landscapes and Crevice Gardening
April 22, Twinberry Auditorium
Lush landscapes can be created without water.
Learn techniques for installation and how to build
a crevice garden.
The Art and Science of Composting
May 6, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Learn the basics of turning your household’s yard
trimmings and food scraps into an excellent soil
amendment. More advanced problem-solving techniques
will be discussed for long-time composters.
The Year in the Life of a Dry Garden
May 13, Twinberry Auditorium
Create your own beautiful year-round garden. Learn from
the director of Plant Select® about a variety of adaptable
and resilient plants that provide color, texture and
architectural interest.
Your Home Energy Roadmap
May 20, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
The Efficiency Works™ - Home program can map your route
to a comfortable, safe and efficient home. Learn about the
process, from the initial audit to the final rebate.
Go Solar
April 1, Twinberry Auditorium
Fort Collins Utilities will shed light on the community
solar garden, low-income solar initiative, availability
of solar rebates and general renewables information.
Wildscaping: Beyond the Basics
April 8, Prairie Sage Rooms 1 & 2
Get new design ideas and learn about the best plant
selections to provide habitat for songbirds, pollinators and
other wildlife with Lauren Springer Odgen and Susan Tweit.
The community solar garden is a centralized solar facility for those who
want the benefits of solar ownership without the research, construction
and maintenance of a stand-alone system.