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Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Reforestation Survey near Rabbit Ears Pass
2022-08-25 08:00 - 23:50, 2022-08-27 08:00 - 23:50 UTC
Title: Come help conduct reforestation surveys near Rabbit Ears Pass! Short description: Join us, alongside the US Forest Service, to conduct surveys on post-fire seedling regeneration, which will help inform future reforestation efforts. Difficulty: Medium (up to 5 miles of walking through forested terrain) Project details: The Routt National Forest in Buffalo Park was ravaged by the Silver Creek fire in 2018. Conifer forests are vitally important in the fight against climate change, as they both sequester carbon and store moisture in our watersheds. The US Forest Service is planning to reforest the area in spring 2023, but must first determine priority sites. To help in this effort, we will be measuring seedling regeneration and mapping future reforestation sites to determine where tree planting will be necessary. This project will occur over three days, so please sign up for whichever days work best for you! Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Willow Planting at California Park
2022-09-20 08:00 - 23:50 UTC
Title: Come plant willows along First Creek in California Park! Short Description: Come work with the US Forest Service to help restore First Creek by planting willows along its bank. Difficulty: Easy (working along a steep embankment) Project Details: California Park is an ecologically important area in Northwest Colorado. It serves as part of the Upper Yampa River Basin and provides miles of stream habitat for native fish populations. However, vegetation loss and erosion threaten some of California Park’s waterways. Currently, First Creek is undergoing a restoration process that will create a more climate-resistant ecosystem by reconnecting the stream to the floodplain. As part of this process, we will be planting approximately 300-500 willows along 5 miles of First Creek to provide bank stabilization and more resilient native fish habitat. Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Tree Planting on Trout Creek
2022-10-09 09:00 - 23:50 UTC
Title: Come Plant Trees Along Trout Creek! Short Description: Join us to plant trees and restore riparian areas along Trout Creek with Trout Unlimited Difficulty: Easy (working along a streambank) Project Details: Trout Creek flows from Sheriff Reservoir in the Flattops down to the Yampa River at Milner. Along the way some of its stretches have experienced significant bank erosion, channel incision and riparian habitat degradation. The consequences of these losses are numerous, including decreased wildlife habitat, less bank stability, and increased water temperatures. Working with private landowners, Trout Unlimited is teaming up with the Yampa Valley Climate Crew volunteers to restore Trout Creek on an upper section near Oak Creek. We will plant native cottonwoods and willows that will help stabilize the banks, decrease water temperatures, and revitalize the riparian area. Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Tree Planting on Elkhead Creek
2022-10-15 09:00 - 23:50 UTC
Title: Come plant trees along Elkhead Creek! Short description: Join us to plant trees and restore riparian areas on Elkhead Creek with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Trout Unlimited (TU). Difficulty: Easy (working along a riverbank) Project details: Lower Elkhead Creek is a nine-mile stretch of creek below Elkhead Reservoir, and over the years, has experienced significant bank erosion, channel incision and riparian habitat degradation. Many landowners on Lower Elkhead Creek have been participating in a collaborative effort to restore the Elkhead Creek ecosystem, and Phase 1 of the restoration project currently includes a five-mile stretch of creek directly below Elkhead Reservoir. Working with private landowners, NRCS and TU is teaming with the Yampa Valley Climate Crew to plant native trees and shrubs that will help stabilize the banks and revitalize the riparian area. We will be working within a 1.5-mile stretch of the creek and planting cottonwoods, alders, willows, and chokecherries. We hope that you can join us for a day of tree planting, which will have a positive impact for years to come. A BBQ will also be held for our volunteers as a thank you for their hard work! Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions.

Routt County Commissioner Candidate Sustainability Hearing Forum
2022-10-19 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
This month’s YVSC Community Meeting, which will be held on October 19 from 1-2 p.m., will feature the Routt County Commissioner Candidate Sustainability Forum. As we know, our elected officials are important decision-makers when it comes to what gets prioritized and accomplished. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear the Routt County Commissioner Candidates, Sonja Macys and Kathi Meyer, respond to questions about environment and sustainability issues. The Sustainability Forum is a Q&A with Commissioner Candidates. YVSC will be soliciting questions from partners and community members through October 14. If you have an environmental or sustainability question you would like the Commissioner Candidates to respond to, please send them to info@yvsc.org. To join the Forum, register here. You must be registered to attend. The Forum will be recorded; register to ensure you receive the recording. The recording will also be posted publicly on our website following the meeting.

ReTree Spruce IPA Release Party at Mountain Tap
2022-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Mountain Tap Brewery, 910 Yampa St
Trees are good for more than just creating shade and sequestering CO2. They also make delicious beer! This year, we’ve partnered with Mountain Tap to create our ReTree Spruce IPA made from locally sourced Colorado spruce tips. Join us as for the release of this special brew on Friday, October 21 from 5-7 p.m. at Mountain Tap. With every sale of our ReTree Spruce IPA, $1 is donated to YVSC!

Colorado Gives Day
2022-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 UTC
Schedule your donation Did you know that by making a donation to YVSC on Colorado Gives Day this year, you can create a lasting positive impact on the Yampa Valley for years to come? Your donation will enable YVSC to take action while growing programs, partnerships, and education along our five priority areas: Resilient Land & Water, Waste Diversion, Energy, Transportation, and Community Engagement. The time to act is now. Through your support, you can help YVSC reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience in the Yampa Valley. Use the link below to donate today.

Zero Waste Stations at Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series
2023-03-11 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-02 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | Steamboat Ski Resort Base Area
This year, YVSC is excited to support Steamboat Resort in scaling up their Zero Waste practices even further by providing Zero Waste services at the Bud Light Rocks the Boat Concert Series starting in March, and there are paid opportunities to help! Concerts will be every Saturday and the last two Sundays of the Season at the base area starting March 11th from 3-5 p.m. Apply at the link below to join the crew, and get paid $20 per hour to help make these fun events more sustainable! You’ll learn, connect and importantly help catalyze actions that protect this community we live in. Please contact Dakota Dolan, Zero Waste Coordinator, with questions, (970) 871-9299 ext. 114 or dakota@yvsc.org.

Electric Shuttle Ride and Drive
2023-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, 401 Howelsen Pkwy
Does your business use fleet cargo or passenger vans? Have you been wondering how or if electric vehicles might work for you? Now is your chance to find out! YVSC is partnering with Colorado-based Lightning eMotors to host an Electric Shuttle Ride and Drive event on Tuesday, April 25 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Howelsen Rodeo Grounds. Fleet managers will have the opportunity to test drive a Lightning ZEV Zero Emission Class 4 Shuttle Bus to get a better understanding how electric vehicles can work for you and your business. Visit the registration link below to sign up for the event. Thank you to our partner

Yampa Valley Geothermal Workshop
2023-05-17 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Bud Werner Memorial Library – Library Hall, 1289 Lincoln Ave
Geothermal energy will play a key role in the energy transition of the Yampa Valley. Our expert speakers include Matt Sares, Chief Hydrogeology Section, Colorado Division of Water Resources who will address geothermal regulations including ground-water protection. Dr. Paul Morgan, Senior Geothermal Geologist at the Colorado Geological Survey and faculty member of the Colorado School of Mines Center for Space Resources, will discuss the geology of Steamboat Springs and Geothermal Energy Office will present on Colorado’s geothermal energy vision and funding opportunities for geothermal energy. Former Governor Bill Ritter of the Center for the New Energy Economy will moderate this event. Thank you to our sponsors

Navigating EV Charger Installation at Multi-Family Units and Lodging
2023-05-18 12:30 - 13:30 UTC | Centennial Hall, 124 10th St
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is picking up pace! HOA and lodging managers, you can make your complexes and hotels more attractive to customers and residents by installing EV chargers on your properties. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is partnering with Clean Energy Economy for the Region to host a hybrid workshop on May 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall. During this event you will have the opportunity to learn all about how EV charger installation can be easy and affordable through available grants and products. Thank you to our partner

YVSC Community Meeting
2023-05-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Please join us for our next YVSC Community Meeting on May 24, 1-2 pm, which will provide an overview of the 2020 City/District Water Conservation Plan and key water conservation opportunities YVSC, the City and MWWSD are moving ahead on this summer. Information will be shared about the forthcoming rain barrel group buy, Yampascaping resources and events, water scheduling, and more. Julie Baxter, City Water Manager, and Frank Alfone, District General Manager, will join YVSC as Featured Speakers. Register to join below, you must be registered to attend and we hope to see you there.

Mica Gardenscapes Yampascaping Plant Sale
2023-06-10 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Main Street Park, Corner of Sharp Ave and Main St
On Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., YVSC is excited to partner with Mica Gardenscapes, located in Oak Creek, on an upcoming plant sale. Find us on the corner of Sharp Ave. and Main St. With a focus on perennials, natives, and drought tolerant species, Claire Scanlon, owner of Mica Gardenscapes, and YVSC will be on hand to help you select plants to create a beautiful Yampascape. Yampascaping is the process of transforming a yard or other piece of land into one that is more appropriate to the Yampa Valley region. It brings the floral communities we find on our trails and along our rivers to the land around our homes and businesses, which in turn conserves water, stabilizes soil, reduces weeds, and provides food for birds and pollinators.

Community Meeting: Quarterly Partner Update
2023-06-21 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
On Wednesday, June 21 from 1-2:30 p.m., local environmental advocates will share what YVSC and its partner organizations have been up to in their mission to act as stewards to the local environment and community. All are welcome, and will have an opportunity to learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved. The free meeting will be held via Zoom, and participants should register online to attend. To register, click the link below.

Paint drop-off and giveaway
2023-06-24 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Steamboat Springs Middle School, 39610 Amethyst Dr.
PaintCare is offering a free paint recycling drop-off and giveaway event for households and businesses. Space is limited. Registration is required. Paint in good condition will be made available to the public for free. Households may bring any amount of paint, stain, and varnish. Limits apply to businesses, see below. PaintCare Products Paint must be in sealed, original container with original manufacturer label. This event is for the following products only: House paint and primers (latex or oil-based) Stains Deck and concrete sealers Clear finishes (e.g., varnishes, shellac) Non-PaintCare Products No leaking, unlabeled or empty containers No aerosol spray paints No drums or containers larger than 5 gallons We cannot accept other hazardous waste or chemicals, such as paint thinner, solvents, motor oil, spackle, glue, adhesive, roofing tar, pesticides, cleaning chemicals Business Limits To use PaintCare drop-off sites and events for oil-based products, a business must qualify as an exempt generator under federal and any analogous state hazardous waste generator rules. Please visit www.paintcare.org/VSQG for more information on exempt generator rules. If your business does not qualify as an exempt generator, it can use PaintCare drop-off sites and events for water-based products but not oil-based products. Paint manufacturers created PaintCare to provide convenient places to recycle leftover paint, such as paint retail stores and paint drop-off events. To learn more or find a year-round PaintCare drop-off site near you, visit www.paintcare.org or call (855) PAINT09.

Insight: Art for Climate Action
2023-07-09 17:00 - 20:00 (Pacific/Midway) | La Joya Dulce, 47050 CO Rd 129
YVSC is excited to present our first annual fundraiser event, Insight: Art for Climate Action. We believe that art is a powerful way to educate around climate science and communicate sustainability efforts to a wider community. Art enables us to combine intricate scientific topics with beauty and emotion, allowing us to connect with our own hummanness. We at YVSC value art as an important means of communicating science and inspiring action, and this fundraising event has been built with those intentions in mind. Artists have been invited to create pieces based on prompts that engage three key climate action areas: Resilient Land & Water, Waste Diversion, and Energy & Transportation. These pieces will be auctioned off during a grand evening complete with delicious appetizers, beverages, and live music at the beautiful La Joya Dulce Ranch. Guests can expect both a silent auction and a live auction format with much more than just art to be auctioned off. Bid for your chance at a backcountry ski with a scientist with Steamboat Powdercats, a private dinner for Elkstone Farm, a variety of vacation packages including stays in Mammoth and Mexcio, and so much more! 25% of the proceeds from the sale of each artwork will be allocated directly to the participating artists who will be in attendance to discuss their works, providing them with vital support and recognition for their creative contributions. Childcare will be provided at no cost from 4-8:30 p.m. at the Steamboat Climbing Collective. For more information, visit yvsc.org/insight-art-for-climate-action/.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Restoring Wet Meadows in California Park
2023-08-05 08:00 - 23:50, 2023-08-06 08:00 - 23:50 UTC
Restoring Wet Meadows in California Park Join us to construct Zeedyk rock structures in streambeds to raise the water table and restore wet meadows, which are vital for wildlife habitat and carbon sequestration. We will be working with the US Forest Service to restore wet meadows and riparian areas in beautiful California Park! These ecosystems are vital for carbon storage and wildlife habitat, including sandhill crane, boreal toads, and greater sage-grouse. However, erosion has disconnected these wet meadows from the floodplain, resulting in decreased water retention and loss of wetland vegetation. They are at further risk of deterioration in coming years from drought and intense rainstorms. By using innovative restoration techniques called Zeedyk structures, we will raise the water table, improve hydrological functions, and re-establish wet meadows and riparian areas in California Park! Camping is encouraged if you plan to attend multiple days. Difficulty: Hard Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions.

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Seedling Survey in Big Red Park
2023-08-25 08:00 - 23:50, 2023-08-26 08:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us, alongside the US Forest Service, to conduct surveys on post-fire seedling regeneration in Big Red Park! The Routt National Forest in North Routt was ravaged by the Big Red Park Fire in 2017. Conifer forests are vitally important in the fight against climate change, as they both sequester carbon and store moisture in our watersheds. The US Forest Service is planning to reforest the area but must first determine priority sites. To help in this effort, we will be measuring seedling regeneration and mapping future reforestation sites to determine where tree planting will be necessary. This project will occur over three days, so please sign up for whichever days work best for you! Difficulty: Medium Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Seedling Survey in Buffalo Park
2023-09-08 08:00 - 23:50, 2023-09-09 08:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us, alongside the US Forest Service, to conduct surveys on post-fire seedling regeneration at the Silver Creek Fire in Buffalo Park! The Routt National Forest in Buffalo Park was ravaged by the Silver Creek Fire in 2018. Conifer forests are vitally important in the fight against climate change, as they both sequester carbon and store moisture in our watersheds. The US Forest Service is planning to reforest the area in spring 2024, but must first determine priority sites. To help in this effort, we will be measuring seedling regeneration and mapping future reforestation sites to determine where tree planting will be necessary. This project will occur over two days, so please sign up for whichever days work best for you! Difficulty: Medium Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Tree Planting Along the Yampa
2023-09-23 09:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us to reforest the Yampa River by planting native cottonwoods along the bank! Come join YVSC at our first planting event of the season to reforest the Yampa River. Over the past 14 years, we have planted over 23,000 trees in the Yampa Valley. This year, we enter our fifth year of the Yampa River Forest Restoration Program, where we will be planting approximately 130 trees along the Yampa River on private property off HW 131. This project aims to increase shade along the river to reduce water temperatures, improve riparian habitat, and sequester carbon. Difficulty: Easy Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Sustaining Water Workshop: Fall and Winter Prep
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Denver) | Snow Country Nursery, 35975 US-40
Join YVSC on Saturday, September 23 from 10-11 a.m. at Snow Country Nursery for a free Sustaining Water workshop focused on taking your water-conscious landscaping into the fall and winter seasons. This workshop will draw on knowledge from experts in the fields of landscaping who will be focusing on plant survivability, soil health, irrigation management, and more. Bonus: Snow Country Nursery will have native, native-adapted and drought-tolerant plants and trees for sale after the workshop with awesome end-of-season discounts! This workshop is made possible with generous funding from the City of Steamboat Springs and Mount Werner Water and Sanitation District. Please use the link below to register.

Electric Shuttle Conversion Ride and Drive
2023-10-10 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, 401 Howelsen Pkwy
On Tuesday, October 10th, YVSC is partnering with MBEV who will be bringing a converted electric passenger shuttle to the Howelsen Rodeo Grounds from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a great way to give new life to an outdated shuttle without having to purchase a brand-new vehicle. We will have an electrically converted Sprinter passenger van to test drive. It is also a perfect time to learn how you can convert your outdated Ford E-series vans to an electrical vehicle using ZEVx’s patented electric drivetrain technology. Thank you to our partner

ReTree Spruce IPA Release Party at Mountain Tap
2023-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 (Pacific/Midway) | Mountain Tap Brewery, 910 Yampa St
Trees are good for more than just creating shade and sequestering CO2. They also make delicious beer! This year, we’ve partnered with Mountain Tap to create our ReTree Spruce IPA made from locally sourced Colorado spruce tips. Join us as for the release of this special brew on Friday, October 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Mountain Tap. With every sale of our ReTree Spruce IPA, $1 is donated to YVSC!

Steamboat City Council Candidate Sustainability Forum | Foro de sostentabilidad de candidatos al Ciudad de Steamboat
2023-10-18 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
Elections are important times when voting is a way to take climate action: voting for candidates who plan to position government as a ‘lead by example’ entity when it comes to climate, sustainability and stewardship lays an essential foundation to what we need to do in this next course-setting decade. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council is hosting a virtual forum for Steamboat Springs City Council candidates to share their views on local environmental issues. The forum will proceed in a Q&A format, with YVSC posing questions to each candidate. Questions are crafted by YVSC and its partners. The event is open to the public, and closed captioning will be provided. Please click the button below to watch the recording of the meeting. If you have questions you’d like us to pose to the Candidates, please email them to info@yvsc.org with ‘Sustainability Forum Questions’ in the subject line and we’ll add them to the list of prospective questions. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council presenta un foro virtual en el que los candidatos al consejo de la Ciudad de Steamboat Springs compartirán sus opiniones de temas medioambientales locales. El foro tendrá un formato de preguntas y respuestas. YVSC planteará preguntas, creada por YVSC y sus socios, a cada candidato. El evento está abierto al público, y habrá subtítulos. Haga click en el botón abajo para inscribirse.

Workshop: EV Charging Infrastructure for Businesses
2023-10-23 12:30 - 13:30 (Pacific/Midway) | Centennial Hall, 124 10th St
Are you curious about installing an EV charger on your property, but don’t know where to start? On Monday, Oct. 23, YVSC will host its second free webinar series on EV charging infrastructure for businesses at Centennial Hall from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Three very reputable companies ChargePoint, Blink, and EV Range will be there to tell you about their EV charger products and services. We also have Clean Energy Economy for the Region to talk about the various grants that can get you up to 90% off of your EV charger and installation. Come learn about the various EV vendors and the grants that make charging installation affordable. Thank you to our partner
