Yampa Valley Sustainability Council * Inspiring our community for future generations * Changing the microcosm changes the macrocosm * A member of Transition US
Steamboat Springs, CO
Joined April 2009
- Tweets3.1K
- Following1.4K
- Followers1.3K
- Likes5
Will you take the Plastic Free July challenge and cut back on the single-use plastics that are polluting our oceans, rivers and even Rocky Mountain rainwater? facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
LEED Green Associate Prep Course
Monday, August 19
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Eagle, Colorado
Cost: $50 (includes lunch)
The Eagle Valley Green Building Group is hosting a full-day LEED Green... eventbrite.com/e/leed-green-…
Did you know biking to work is one of the top things you can do to reduce your personal carbon footprint? If you ride your bike 10 miles round trip, 5 days a week for a year, you'll save 170 gallons of gas and... facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
It's a busy week of sustainability events. Get all the details here: conta.cc/2N4zNlz conta.cc/2N4zNlz
FREE Energy Smart Agriculture Workshop - April 25, 2019 5:00 p.m. - Craig- Moffat County Fairgrounds Pavilion. Join expert presenters for an overview of energy... eventbrite.com/e/colorado-ag…
Steamboat Springs City Council is considering a plastic bag ban for large retailers at their work session tomorrow. Call or email City Council at [email protected] and ask them to join... cnn.com/2019/03/31/us/new-yo…
Huge thanks to Alpine Bank for a fun Bashor Bash event where YVSC and other local nonprofits competed for cash prizes. Congrats and thanks to Madison Muxworthy, YVSC star intern, for being the fastest female skier... facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
1
Do you like organizing people and projects? YVSC is looking for a volunteer to recruit and coordinate other volunteers for our spring and fall Recycling Drop-Off events. Each event take 75+ volunteers to be... facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
Remember that Christmas tree you recycled in January? The City of Steamboat Springs - Government chipped nearly 2,000 Christmas trees, and the mulch is being offered for FREE to residents. Pick up the mulch in the same... steamboatsprings.net/civical…
Sign up for the Yampa Valley Solar United Neighbors co-op for group-buy discounts on solar. No obligation to install and no cost to you. Learn more at solarunitedneighbors.org/col… facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
More evidence to go plastic-free. Experts say kids AND adults can benefit from avoiding canned goods and certain plastics. What kind of plastics will you avoid?
#goplasticfree nytimes.com/2019/04/01/well/…
The clothing industry is responsible for more carbon emissions than international flights and shipping combined. If you're looking for ways to reduce your own carbon footprint, try joining Project 333, a minimalist fashion challenge... bemorewithless.com/project-3…
Alpine Bank has been a great partner to YVSC over the years, and during volunteer month this April they are having a contest to give back $1,000 to the winning nonprofit. Here’s how you can help YVSC win:
Watch... facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
1
Tonight at 6 p.m., YVSC is presenting the new Waste Diversion Strategic Plan to Steamboat Springs City Council for adoption. The plan, a year in the making, is a road map to a better system of recycling for our entire... yvsc.org/wastediversionstrat…
Today's the deadline to submit your multimedia stories about public lands for the second annual Grounded performance. Learn more and see examples of 2018 stories for inspiration.
yvsc.org/grounded-the-dirt-o… yvsc.org/grounded-the-dirt-o…
We took 10 Steamboat Springs High School students to the state Forest Service nursery in Fort Collins and also toured the CSU compost facility. Thanks to all our ReTree grant funders and sponsors for making this trip possible. #retreesteamboat #steamboatspringshighschool
So grateful to Jill Bergman for donating her incredible artwork for ReTree! Join us on 3/30 at the Steamboat Art Museum for fun family activities. facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council Waste Diversion Director oversees all programming related to the reduction and diversion of waste including implementing the Waste Diversion Strategic Plan, facilitating the... facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
Share your story about what public lands mean to you. YVSC is proud to partner with Bud Werner Memorial Library on this multimedia storytelling event. facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…
Do you love and support our public lands? Tell us a story or show us why you love where we live and be a part of Grounded 2019. facebook.com/SteamboatYVSC/p…