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 UTC, 2024-04-24 08:30 - 09:30 UTC, 2024-05-29 08:30 - 09:30 UTC, 2024-06-26 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Denver), 2024-07-31 08:30 - 09:30 (America/Denver) | 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, 2024-08-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-20 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, 2024-09-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2024-12-18 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.

Insight: Art for Climate Action - Auction opens June 7
2024-06-29 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | The Larson Barn, 32380 Wild Goose Ln
New this year: bid online with Handbid! Starting June 7, you can bid on our silent auction options online. Whether you are joining in-person or bidding from home, Handbid makes it easy to participate in our event. Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) is excited to bring back its annual fundraiser, ‘Insight: Art for Climate Action,’ set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the beautiful Larson Barn in Steamboat Springs. This extraordinary event aims to raise awareness and support for climate action through the power of art. 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. Guests can expect both a silent auction and a live auction format with much more than just art to be auctioned off. 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. For more information, visit yvsc.org/insight-art-for-climate-action/.

CARbon-Free Challenge After Party
2024-07-10 17:00 - 18:30 UTC | Storm Peak Brewing, 1885 Elk River Road, Steamboat Springs, Co, 80487
CARbon-Free Challenge participants are invited to join the after-challenge party Wednesday, July 10 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Storm Peak. We’ll be announcing the winners of the challenge and handing out prizes!
Over 140 people participated in Yampa Valley Sustainability Council’s CARbon-Free Challenge this year, pledging to use alternative transportation to commute at least once per week throughout the month of June. As of June 24, participants had logged over 8,470 miles traveled walking, biking, skateboarding or using any other form of transportation that has no negative impact on the climate.

Climate Serve Showdown
2024-07-17 10:00 - 12:45 UTC | Howelsen Sand Courts
Calling all teens who love fun and the environment: Join the Climate Serve Showdown July 17 at Howelsen Hill Sand Courts!
The Climate Serve Showdown aims to create a safe environment among teens of Steamboat to learn about the environment in a fun way!
Sign up with the Google Form on the right for a volleyball tournament with various other environmental activities. Play a game of volleyball then participate in the other environmental mini-challenges to add points to the overall winning team.
If you do not have a team, no worries! We will group you with an already existing team or make a new team. Teams should consist of 4 to 6 players. The activities will include color by number painting mural, environmental Jenga, and climate change conversation cards.
To enter, you must bring five used batteries/power cords to recycle for free at the event. The showdown will take place on July 17, show up for registration at 10:15 a.m. Kickoff will be at 11 a.m. The winners will be announced at 12:45 p.m.
Thank you to our sponsors

Monthly Community Meeting: Climate Action Plan updates
2024-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
Join Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and members of the Routt County Climate Action Plan (CAP) Collaborative for this month’s YVSC Community meeting to hear CAP Collaborative updates and actions taken thus far to implement the CAP.
Our featured speaker will be CAP Collaborative Board Chair and Steamboat Springs City Council President Garey, with updates from Collaborative Working Group members. A Roundtable Q & A will follow the presentation. All are welcome to attend. Please register at the link to the right.

Business Leadership for Climate: Community Celebration!
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | Bud Werner Memorial Library – Library Hall, 1289 Lincoln Ave
The fourth and final installment of our ‘Business Leadership for Climate’ series will be held on Tuesday, September 17 from noon-1:30 p.m. in Library Hall at the Bud Werner Memorial Library. The event will be a celebration of our Yampa Valley green businesses and organizations.
CGBN-YV participants will have the opportunity to host a table and talk with the public about their products and services and share what they are doing in the green business space. The event is intended to be interactive and informal with light refreshments served.
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.

EV Ride & Drive
2024-09-22 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, 401 Howelsen Pkwy
Join Yampa Valley Sustainability Council and the City of Steamboat Springs for an electric vehicle (EV) ride & drive event. More information coming soon!
