Lake County to start Ongoing Paint Collection at the Landfill
The Lake County Landfill will be a Paint Care drop-off site this year. Start-date TBA, but we expect in the next couple of months. The program will be managed by Lake County. C4 will conduct...
View ArticleLake County Schools are set to recycle even more this year.
We just ran the numbers and the Lake County schools and students have recycled over 5000 pounds already this year. And the schools are on track to exceed last year’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction...
View ArticlePARTY FOR THE PLANET – APRIL 22ND 2016
Join us from 5-7pm on April 22nd for the annual Party for the Planet, a celebration of Leadville and Lake County’s efforts to be inspiring stewards of our environment. If you know an unsung hero...
View ArticleAct Local, Blog National
Check out the EPA’s national highlight of our two local programs, the Green Schools Compost Program and the Environmental Justice program focusing on low-income homes. Yes, some great things are...
View ArticleHelp us meet our local challenge to raise $500 by April 22nd for the...
Leadville local food and greenhouse supporters have pledged $500 to the greenhouse, farm and living classroom. Help us match this $500 gift by the end of the day on Earth Day, April 22nd. These...
View ArticleWe did it!
Thank you to the 15 donors who helped us reach our goal to raise a total of $1,000 in local funds for the greenhouse and farm by April 22nd. Please come to the Party for the Planet on April 22nd at...
View ArticleThe Party for the Planet is This Friday
Join us from 5-7pm on April 22nd for the annual Party for the Planet, a celebration of Leadville and Lake County’s efforts to be inspiring stewards of our environment. The Award Ceremony and Party...
View ArticleThank you Leadville, for a great party for the planet.
Great job to our 2016 Green Champions, including the Lake County School District transportation and Custodial Staff for their dedication to composting initiatives, and to Independence Realty and...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed
Volunteer at a C4 Zero Waste Event Leadville Race Series volunteers are the key to making these events environmentally sustainable. Since 2012 at Leadville Race Series Events, we have kept more than...
View ArticleWild and Scenic Film Festival September 3rd and 4th
Saturday is Local Food Night. View the Program. Sunday is Family Film Night. View the Program. At the Tabor Opera House. Films start at 6:00 with a reception at 5:00 pm. There are approximately...
View ArticleWelcome our new Executive Director Kendra Kurihara
Thank You Lynne Westerfield It is with great appreciation and some sadness that we say goodbye to our founding director Lynne Westerfield. She has been a driving visionary, an inspiration to many, and...
View ArticleJanuary is National Radon Action Month!
Did you know that radon gas is a serious health risk and is found in many Lake County homes? Exposure to radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is responsible for...
View ArticleC4 is Hiring a Farmer at the Cloud City Farm
With the development of the Cloud City Farm and Greenhouse, we are looking for the right person to be our first Farmer. The position will be open until filled. Please see the C4 Farmer Job Description...
View ArticleCARE Program Accepting Applications
The CARE program is an energy efficiency home-improvement program available in Lake County to income-qualified homeowners and tenants. In 2016, Cloud City Conservation helped improve 26 homes with an...
View ArticleVolunteer for a Zero Waste Event Today!
Please help us to divert the waste from events in Leadville to Compost and Recycling! We will ensure that none of it goes to our Lake county Landfill. Volunteer here. We have an awesome prize for one...
View ArticleLet’s Raise the Greenhouse Together!
We have a week full of events here at 440 McWethy St. in Leadville!. Take part in the greenhouse raising or just stop by and check it out! We will be under the guidence and direction of the experience...
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We’ve built a greenhouse together Lake County! Your help has been crucial in getting after this endeavor. Cloud City Conservation Center truly thanks you for all of your hard work, sturdy hands,...
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