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15 Oct EcoAction Partners: Mountain Facts, Terpenes
Editor’s note: Hilary Lempit of EcoAction Partners continues a new series called “Mountain Facts” that is all about answering your questions about the environment and sustainability. This week’s installment is about terpenes. Ever caught a whiff of vanilla, butterscotch, or a spicy scent when hiking through...
06 Oct EcoAction Partners: Mountain Facts, Aspen Leaves
Editor’s note: Hilary Lempit of EcoAction Partners launches a new series called “Mountain Facts” that is all about answering your questions about the environment and sustainability. The first question: What makes the aspen trees turn colors? This week is the prime time for leaf-peeping. The cloudless, crisp...
26 Sep EcoAction Partners: San Miguel County Electronics Recycling Event
Need to get rid of your busted TV or old computer monitor? Do you have an old flip phone or other household items or office electronics that are obsolete or no longer in use? Instead of throwing them out, come to San Miguel County’s electronics recycling...
19 Sep EcoAction Partners: Stay Warm in Winter, Reduce Energy Use
As snow begins to fall on the highest peaks around Telluride, I can’t help thinking of winter. I’ve managed to avoid turning the heat on in my small apartment, but know that colder outdoor temperatures are quickly approaching. I haven’t yet spent a winter in...
09 Sep EcoAction Partners: Slow Food, Alice, Michael & Friends
It was a real treat to get it in to see the documentary “The Slow Food Story” at the Telluride Film Festival. A special thanks to Charlotte for introducing me to Alice Waters and Michael Pollan before the show. I know our Indian Ridge Farm...
22 Aug EcoAction Partners: The Lowdown on Local Food
From June 7 – October 11, Oak Street in downtown Telluride is festooned with the tents of local food purveyors, full of fresh, colorful offerings. We’re fortunate to have access to this feast of regional and sustainable food during summer and fall. Occasionally, we might not find everything...
08 Aug EcoAction Partners: The Permaculture Path to Resilience
From week one at hot and dry Redlands Mesa to week two on Tomten Farm where both rain and temperatures fell, the fourth annual Permaculture Design Course was an exercise in adaptation and flexibility. Thirteen students, twelve permaculture principles, five co-instructors, three farms, and one...
09 Jul EcoAction Partners: Walk the Talk
Empowerment – Education – Action Ever wondered about how to reduce your impact on the planet, but didn’t know how to make that happen? Would you like to be more involved with local sustainability initiatives? Learn to “Walk the Talk” and take action to reduce...