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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

Yampa Valley Climate Crew - Tree Planting Along Elkhead Creek
2023-11-04 09:00 - 23:50 (Pacific/Midway)
Join us to reforest Elkhead Creek by planting native cottonwoods and willows along the bank! Lower Elkhead Creek is a nine-mile stretch of creek below Elkhead Reservoir that 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 the creek directly below Elkhead Reservoir. Yampa Valley Climate Crew is teaming with private landowners and Trout Unlimted to plant native cottonwoods and willows that will help stabilize the banks and revitalize the riparian area. 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! Difficulty: Easy Please contact ryan@yvsc.org with any questions

Yampa Valley Gives Day
2023-12-05 00:00 - 23:59 (America/Denver)
The climate solutions we need are here now, and when you give to YVSC this Yampa Valley Gives Day, you are supporting a healthier Yampa Valley future for all. Your donation bolsters our work across our five Priority Areas (Resilient Land and Water, Energy, Transportation, and Waste Diversion) and the people behind them. Be a part of the solution, and help us move climate action forward on the time scale we need in our community. Early giving has already started, but when you join us this giving season from now to Tuesday, December 5, the impact of your donation goes even further with a $20,000 matching gift. Donate today at yvsc.org/cogives.

Sustainability Awards Ceremony
2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver) | Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room, 522 Lincoln Ave 3rd Floor
Every year, YVSC recognizes local businesses and community members for their efforts and work toward creating a more sustainable future. These individuals, organizations, and businesses have demonstrated what we are capable of achieving through leadership and collaboration. Join us for the award ceremony where we celebrate their work. The event will take place in the Routt County Commissioners Hearing Room, with the option to attend via Zoom. To register for the Zoom meeting, please click the link below.

Geothermal, heat pump & electrification training
2024-02-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Routt County Justice Center, 1955 Shield Drive
The Routt County Building Department is holding a workshop for building professionals to learn more about heat pumps and electrification, as well as geothermal systems. This is critical information for local general contractors, designers, consultants and mechanical contracts as we evolve and make transitions from traditional methods to new technology to reduce carbon emissions within buildings. The heat pump portion of the class will focus on the pros and cons between gas vs. electric resistance and the potential for water heating and air heating and cooling. The class also will provide information on the different types of geothermal systems and the benefits of each, along with information on the tax credits related to these technologies. Paul Bony from Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and Scott Musgrave from Orca Energy will present during the training. RSVP is required, and lunch and snacks will be provided. Please email Todd Carr at tcarr@co.routt.co.us to RSVP. The Building Department will also host a second training from noon-3 p.m. on how to use CityView Community Development Software. The training will include information on applications, searching for information, scheduling inspections and using the software as a project management tool. The Building Department aims to provide users with the ability to be educated on ways the software, which can be tricky to navigate, benefits users. The session will include an hour for Q&A and input on the software and how it can be improved. Nick Neiberger from the Routt County Building Department will lead the session.

Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley Office Hours
2024-02-28 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Bud Werner Memorial Library Coffee Bar
Are you ready for your business or organization to go green, but you’re not sure where to start? Come by the Bud Werner Memorial Library Coffee Bar to meet with members of the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley team. No RSVP is required, just drop by, grab a coffee and ask any questions you have to our group of professionals. Office hours are on the last Wednesday of every month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. About Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) The Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) was launched the summer of 2022 as a free, technical assistance and environmental recognition program. The program is run by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC), a regional partner of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Green Business Network (CGBN). The goal of the program is to connect businesses who want to distinguish their processes and products by environmental and sustainability performance with technical resources and the tracking platforms to do so.

Geothermal, heat pump & electrification training
2024-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Routt County Courthouse BCC Commissioners Room
Routt County Building Department and Yampa Valley Sustainability Council will be hosting a second workshop on geothermal energy and heat pumps Tuesday, March 19 from 5-7 p.m, at the Routt County Courthouse BCC Commissioners Room. Anyone in the building and development industry interested in learning more about the financial and environmental benefits of heat pumps and geothermal who missed the first session is encouraged to attend. Email Todd Carr at tcarr@co.routt.co.us to learn more and RSVP.

Quarterly Partner Update Meeting
2024-03-20 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
Join Yampa Valley Sustainability Council for our virtual Quarterly Partner Update Meeting, where YVSC staff and our nonprofit partners will share updates on our programs, successes and ways to get involved in our work of protecting the planet. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley Office Hours
2024-03-27 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-04-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-05-29 08:30 - 09:30 UTC | Bud Werner Memorial Library Coffee Bar
Are you ready for your business or organization to go green, but you’re not sure where to start? Come by the Bud Werner Memorial Library coffee shop to meet with members of the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley team. No RSVP is required, just drop by, grab a free coffee and snack on us and ask any questions you have to our group of professionals. Office hours are on the last Wednesday of every month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. About Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) The Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) was launched the summer of 2022 as a free, technical assistance and environmental recognition program. The program is run by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC), a regional partner of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Green Business Network (CGBN). The goal of the program is to connect businesses who want to distinguish their processes and products by environmental and sustainability performance with technical resources and the tracking platforms to do so.

Insight Artist Engagement Event - Plein Air Outing
2024-04-13 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Rotary Park Boardwalk, 1600 Mt Werner Rd
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Monthly Community Meeting
2024-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Join Yampa Valley Sustainability Council for our virtual monthly community meeting, where YVSC staff will share updates on our programs, successes and ways to get involved in our work of protecting the planet. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

EV 101 Workshop
2024-05-05 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Denver) | Howelsen Ice Arena Meeting Room
Get all your questions about owning and operating an electric vehicle (EV) answered during the EV 101 Workshop at Howelsen Ice Arena. Brought to you by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, the City of Steamboat Springs, Yampa valley Electric Association and Northern Colorado Clean Cities, the day will begin with an EV 101 Workshop from 9-10 a.m. focused on learning how EVs and their charging stations function, and how they can save you money. Register by clicking the button below. An EV Ride & Drive event will take place after the workshop from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Howelsen Rodeo Grounds. To sign up to test-drive an electric vehicle during the Ride & Drive, please click here.

EV Ride & Drive
2024-05-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Howelsen Rodeo Grounds Parking Lot
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and the City of Steamboat Springs present an electric vehicle (EV) Ride & Drive event, where guests can test drive electric vehicles, get their questions answered and talk to other EV owners about their experience. Attendees will have the chance to test drive Tesla, Rivian, Chevy Bolt, Subaru and Hyundai models. To learn more, please visit steamboatsprings.net/ev. The event is free, but please register by clicking the ‘sign up’ button below. The Ride & Drive will follow an EV 101 Workshop from 9-10 a.m. at the Howelsen Ice Arena meeting room. To register for the workshop and learn more, please click here.

Monthly Community Meeting
2024-05-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Join YVSC for our virtual monthly community meeting, where our staff will share updates on our programs, successes and ways to get involved. This meeting will feature an update on YVSC and partner’s water conservation efforts for 2024, specifically discussing at-home outdoor water conservation tips, how HOAs and property management companies can take water conservation actions, how to get involved in turf replacement this summer, and other upcoming water conservation opportunities. All are welcome to attend. Please register below to receive the Zoom link.

Yampa Basin Rendezvous
2024-05-29 09:00 - 2024-05-30 17:00 (America/Denver) | Colorado Moutain College Albright Family Auditorium, 1275 Crawford Ave
2024 YBR Conference Agenda Draft What: A two-day conference titled Connecting the Drops: Linking Weather, Watersheds, and Communities for a Resilient Water Future When: May 29-30, 2024 Where: Allbright Auditorium, Colorado Mountain College, Steamboat Springs, CO Why: To bring together members of the local community, researchers from the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), and regional subject matter experts for two days of exploration, discussion, and field learning focusing on how scientists and community can work together to build resilience in the face of Western water crisis. How: The Rendezvous will include morning talks by expert panelists and practitioners, lunch, afternoon field learning, and an evening community showcase and happy hour event. Who: Join us if you are a community member, landowner, water and natural resource professional, student, or water-dependent business! Organized by the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E), Colorado Mountain College, Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, Friends of the Yampa, the Upper Yampa Water Conservancy District, River Network, Yampatika, and Community Ag Alliance. More information is available on the YBR web page. Please register at the link below.

Business Leadership for Climate Workshop III
2024-05-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Routt County Health and Human Services Community Room, 135 6th St
Becoming a sustainable business or organization doesn’t have to be time-intensive and budget constraining. Learn how the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) can provide free support to connect your business with state and federal resources to start you down your sustainability path. Lunch provided! Date: Wednesday, May 29, noon to 1:30 p.m. Location: Routt County Health and Human Services Community Room, 135 6th Street, Steamboat Springs This is the third installment of a four-part workshop series co-hosted by the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and the Steamboat Chamber. If you were unable to attend the first two workshops, you are still welcome to join the series. During this workshop, the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) team will: Provide a brief overview of the green business program and the support role they can play in connecting your business with state resources. Discuss funding opportunities available to registered green businesses. Foster the growth of our Yampa Valley green business community. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please reach out to Ashley Dean (ashley@yvsc.org), with any questions. About the Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) The Colorado Green Business Network of the Yampa Valley (CGBN-YV) was launched the summer of 2022 as a free, technical assistance and environmental recognition program. The program is run by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC), a regional partner of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Green Business Network (CGBN). The goal of the program is to connect businesses who want to distinguish their processes and products by environmental and sustainability performance with technical resources and the tracking platforms to do so. Thank you to our partners

CARbon-Free Challenge
2024-06-01 00:00 - 2024-06-30 23:59 (America/Denver)
Spring is here, and we’re all looking forward to days spent outside, connecting with nature and with one another. That’s why we at YVSC are excited to bring back a summer activity staple, the CARbon-Free Challenge, taking place from June 1-30. Last year a record number of 211 participants participated in the challenge, logging 10,752 miles which helped saved 474 gallons of gas and avoided 4.1 tons of CO2 emissions. Let’s break that record again! As in years past, participants will log their miles and have the ability to take part as a solo rider, family, or adult team. Participants can log miles for commuting, running errands, going out, etc., all while using an alternative form of travel (e.g. walking, biking, longboarding, rollerblading, etc.). Riders who commit to taking alternative transportation at least once per week can expect great prizes from our local sponsors and fun prize categories. If you’re interested in participating in this year’s event on your own, with your family, or with a group of coworkers or friends, please register at the link below. Registered participants will receive more information in the coming weeks. Visit the CARbon-Free Challenge webpage for more information.

Insight: Art for Climate Action Show Opening at Steamboat Creates
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Steamboat Creates, 1001 13th Street
The opening show for ‘Insight: Art for Climate Action’ will be held on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. during First Friday Artwalk at Steamboat Creates. Hosted by Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC), this unique exhibition will feature a collection of pieces created by talented artists dedicated to raising awareness for climate change. Located at Steamboat Creates’ Bliss Hall at 1001 13th St, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, this month-long event will showcase artwork slated for auction as part of the ‘Insight: Art for Climate Action’ fundraiser benefiting YVSC and taking place on Saturday, June 29 at the Larson Barn in Steamboat Springs. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with art as a powerful medium for addressing climate change. Learn more about the fundraiser and purchase tickets at yvsc.org/insight-art-for-climate-action/. Learn more about the auction and bid on artwork starting June 7 at events.handbid.com/auctions/insight-art-for-climate-action.

Quarterly Partner Update Meeting
2024-06-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Denver)
Join Yampa Valley Sustainability Council for our Quarterly Partner Update meeting, where YVSC staff, along with our nonprofit and community partners, will share updates on our respective programs, successes and ways to get involved in our work of protecting the planet. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
