Corona & Summer Heat: Real Decline in Virus Unlikely
We curated this story about summer heat and corona written by Jordan Davidson for EcoWatch. The news is not sunny. Researchers have found that warm temperatures in the U.S. this su
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San Miguel County: New Public Health Order
San Miguel Public Health Department issues new Public Health Order, which more closely mirrors the state’s Executive Order. All info will be posted on the San Miguel County w
Mountain Village: Voluntary Water Conservation as of 6/1!
In anticipation of a dry irrigation season, the Town of Mountain Village will be restricting outside watering beginning Monday, June 1, 2020. “Based on recent reports from the
Could Mushrooms Help Us Fight the Climate Crisis? Short Answer: Yes!
How about a break from Corona-speak? Let’s talk climate change. Which, yes, relates to the pandemic. Likely helps explain the cause. But this article by Jordan Davidson from
Grace Franklin: State of COVID-19 in San Miguel County
For further information, go to tellmed.org/coronavirus. For more San Miguel County updates, go here. I am writing to the citizens of San Miguel County from a very differe
EcoAction Partners: Zoom into Permaculture for Earth Week, 4/20!
Join EcoAction Partners for an “Intro to Permaculture,” Monday, April 20, 3:30 – 5 p.m. Zoom Meeting url here. Meeting ID= 814-358-1435. Wilkinson Public Library
Mutant Enzyme Recycles Plastic in Hours!
Corona has made recycling a remembrance of things past. But scientists have found an answer to bag and bottle woes. When the going gets tough… Check out this story about a
Scientists Find Bacteria That Eats Plastic
And now for some good news. We curated this story titled “Scientists Find Bacteria That Eats Plastic.” It was written by Jordan Davidson for EcoWatch. German researcher
EcoAction: Climate Education & Action Initiative, 2/27
Save the date. EcoAction Partners will be participating in the Community Climate Education & Action Initiative launch event on Thursday, February 27, 5:15 p.m., at Telluride
Mountain Village: In-Home Composting Program
To learn more about new in-home composting initiative in Mountain Village visit townofmountainvillage.com/compost or call (970) 369-8236. The Mountain Village Green Team is proud
Mountain Village: Single-Use Plastic Reduction Initiative Announced
To learn more please visit townofmountainvillage.com/plastics or call (970) 369-8236. In July 2019 Mountain Village Town Council approved a voluntary single-use plastic reduction i
To Your Health: Conquering Aging
Dr. Alan Safdi, a world-renowned internist and gastroenterologist with encyclopedic knowledge of mind-body wellness and preventative medicine, posts on Telluride Inside… and Out
Mountain Village: Community Incentives Focused on Environment
The Town of Mountain Village is investing more than $170,000 in community incentive programs focused on the environment. For more information about each program please visit townof
EcoAction Partners: Green Grant Award Recipients
Earlier this year, the Town of Telluride, along with EcoAction Partners as the administrator, sought applications for Telluride Green Grants, an exciting new grant program for loca
Telluride Mushroom Festival: “Rad Tradd” Cotter Back With Exciting Updates!
Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has celebrated all things mycological, from the newest advancements in mushroom science to its famous mushroom cook-off. The 39th ann
Telluride Mushroom Fest: Dr. David Nichols, Renaissance in Psychedelic Research
Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has celebrated all things mycological, from the newest advancements in mushroom science to its famous mushroom cook-off. The 39th ann
Mountain Village: Incentivizing Composting Units
For more information about composting units in Mountain Village, contact program coordinator Zoe Dohnal at dohnal@mtnvillage.org or visit the website. As part of its goal to be zer
Climate Change Causing “Eco-Anxiety”
One definition of existential angst is becoming aware of the possibility that life lacks meaning, causing an extreme form of anxiety and a feeling of despair or hopelessness. Since
Mountain Village: Offering Property Owners Deep Savings on Solar
For more information about the Town of Mountain Village’s solar panel initiative, please contact Drew Harrington at dharrington@mtnvillage.org or please visit our website a
The Nature Conservancy: July Events
In July, the Colorado office of The Nature Conservancy is hosting a series of event in the Great Outdoors, family fun. But TNC operates all over the world. Part-time Telluride loca
TSRC Town Talk: “Using Nature’s Blueprint to Build a Sustainable Energy Future,” 7/9!
The Telluride Science Research Center hosts Dr. Yogi Surendranath of MIT. His talk, titled “Using Nature’s Blueprint to Build a Sustainable Energy Future” contin
TSRC Town Talk: Dr. Forest Rohwer, “Making the Future for Coral Reefs (and Everyone Else),” 6/18
The Telluride Science Research Center hosts Dr. Forest Rohwer. His talk, titled “Making the Future for Coral Reefs (and Everyone Else),” continues a seven-week series
Telluride Mushroom Festival: Lincoff Scholarship Winner Announced
Since 1981, the Telluride Mushroom Festival has celebrated all things mycological, from the newest advancements in mushroom science to its famous mushroom cook-off. The 39th ann
EcoAction Partners: Telluride Green Grants
A new grant program supports local businesses and residents in reducing carbon footprint. Telluride Green Grant is funded by the Town of Telluride and administered by EcoAction Par