March | Douglas Conserves Annual Plant and Seed Sale. All proceeds of this fundraiser support local conservation programs. Orders will need to be picked up on Friday, May 12, 2023 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock located at 500 Fairgrounds Road, Kirk Hall. This is a 1-day pick-up event and all products must be picked up on that date, orders not picked up are forfeit.
March 1st ,2023 | The St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District's Annual Water Symposium. Save the date!
March 9th, 2023 | Colorado's Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation, Part Two. During this legislative session, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is leading legislation on stream restoration to provide certainty on where restoration projects can occur. Audubon is partnering with DNR to host a webinar series, Colorado's Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation, to share information about this effort with water legislators and interested stakeholders. Join us for the second installment of the series on March 9 to learn about the long-term benefits of healthy rivers, the need for stream restoration projects, the need to provide clarity for restoration practitioners, and the legislation aimed at addressing these needs. Did you miss Colorado's Proposed Stream Restoration Legislation, Part 1? Read a summary of the event and watch the recording here.
March 11th, 2023 | Visit CSU Spur| The Greenway Foundation. Join GLC at CSU SPUR for their monthly "2nd Saturday event"! Get your hands dirty while checking out the rooftop greenhouses and green roof, explore water and its critters in the hydro building, see horses living on-site through the Temple Grandin Equine Center, and tour educational exhibits, & art installations.
March 18th, 2023 | Fly Fishing Film Tour. Celebrate all things fly fishing with an array of short films from destinations around the world, all while raising awareness about the Uncompahgre River Watershed. RIGS Fly Shop and Telluride Angler have joined forces to bring the 2023 Fly Fishing Film Tour to Ridgway! 100% of the proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership for projects slated to improve river health and habitat within the Uncompahgre River Valley. Come grab some great food, beer donated by Ouray Brewery and The Liquor Store, incredible door prizes, raffles, silent auctions, and more. Thanks to Alpine Bank for event support.
April 3-6th, 2023 | Colorado Rural Water Association Annual Conference.
April 10th & 11th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. This conference is geared toward professionals working proactively to improve wildfire outcomes in Colorado communities and landscapes such as Mitigation Specialists, Emergency Managers, Firefighters, Researchers, Foresters, Developers and Policy Makers. Anyone wishing to learn more about how they can reduce their community’s vulnerability to wildfire is welcome to attend.
April 10th-April 14th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. The Colorado Wildland Fire Conference is held every 18 months. This year our conference will be in Fort Collins, Colorado in April 2023; followed by a conference in the fall of 2024.The Colorado Wildland Fire Conference is geared toward professionals working proactively to improve wildfire outcomes in Colorado communities and landscapes such as Mitigation Specialists, Emergency Managers, Firefighters, Researchers, Foresters, Developers and Policy Makers. Anyone wishing to learn more about how they can reduce their community’s vulnerability to wildfire is welcome to attend.
April 11th-14th, 2023 | Colorado Wildland Fire Conference. Save the date!
April 12th, 2023 | Society of Wetland Scientists Rocky Mountain Chapter Annual Meeting. Registration is open for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists annual meeting on April 12, 2023, taking place at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Visit our announcement page for the registration link and links to submit an abstract and sponsor the event.
April 29th, 2023 | High School Spring Stewardship Day | The Greenway Foundation. Join for our annual Spring High School South Platte Stewardship Day! Teens along the front range will help clean our city and South Platte River habitats by picking up trash in and along the River at Johnson Habitat Park. Service hours can be provided. Registration will open on March 29th, 2023.
May 18th, 2023 | Trinidad Water Festival. Save the date!
June 12th, 2023 | Colorado Brownfields Conference. This year’s theme, Brownfields – Redevelopment Gold, explores the many opportunities associated with brownfields. With unprecedented levels of funding for brownfields cleanup and support and an ever-growing need for community revitalization and affordable housing, it’s time to cash in on the Redevelopment Gold! Everyone from community leaders and municipal staff to consultants and development professionals will be able to learn, grow, and network at this year’s conference. The Call for Sessions opens January 10th through February 26th.