On Monday, April 21, a near-capacity crowd gathered at the Third Street Center for a panel discussion titled, “How Environmental Policies in D.C. and Denver are Affecting the Roaring Fork Valley.” The event was sponsored by Wilderness Workshop (WW) and Mtn Bio, a community-based, climate-centered educational nonprofit; both are Carbondale-based. Beth Shoemaker, founder of Mtn […]
Earth Day
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Carbondale Report: Earth Day meeting posits drought resiliency planning
All trustees were present for the regular meeting on April 22, Earth Day, which began with a proclamation declaring May 3, 2025 as Carbondale’s Arbor Day. The proclamation included many beautiful statements about the role of trees. The consent agenda was approved including meeting minutes, seasonal deck licenses for Allegria and Bodegón, Dandelion Day permits, […]
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Basalt embodies Earth Day every day, and joins the worldwide celebration on April 22
On Tuesday, April 22, from 2 to 6pm, the Town of Basalt is hosting “Our Power, Our Planet” — an Earth Day celebration — at Basalt River Park. The event will showcase Basalt’s renewable energy initiatives and include giveaways from local organizations, family-friendly crafting and other activities. Starting at 2:30pm, Basalt Elementary School students will […]
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“Be the Change,” proclaims CMC conference
“Be the Change” was the theme for this year’s sustainability conference hosted by Colorado Mountain College (CMC), which blended a student-led ecological learning opportunity and a celebration of Earth Day, on April 22. The hybrid event included a sustainability update from the school’s president, Dr. Carrie Hauser, a keynote address, student presentations and an afternoon […]
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Letters – April 28, 2022
Another invitation Last week we invited you to join an Earth Day celebration in Carbondale. Thank you to the great group of committed Carbondale residents who showed up with signs, banners and spirit to march in the wind and rain! We brought an important message about our climate and future to many motorists, wet bike […]
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Letters – April 21, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day You are invited to join an Earth Day celebration in Carbondale on Friday, April 22, at 4:30 pm. Meet in the old City Market parking lot to learn about Xcel Energy, divestment and No Mow May. Listen to or march with the Earth Day Band up the path to the Wells Fargo […]
