Denver’s dry winter weather has left trees and shrubs stressed.
Warm Winter Tips for Trees and Shrubs
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Climate/Environmental
Bird Sightings: Merlin the App and Merlin the Bird
The Merlin app was launched in 2014 to help people find the answer to “What’s that bird?” Here is merlin the bird, a brown and white falcon with a heavily-streaked chest, round and oval white shapes throughout, and thin white tail bands.
Denver Launches Neighborhood Competition to Encourage Sustainable Mobility
For Ricardo Maestas, the toughest part of cycling more and driving less is “getting out of bed,” especially on a cold morning when he needs extra time to bundle up before hopping onto his bike. But once he’s commuting to downtown Denver on his bicycle, “you’re very happy that you did it,” he said.
‘Aurora Blooms’ Program Aims to Create Greener Communities
The City of Aurora is investing in the urban canopy and is asking for help from residents and neighbors to join the environmental community effort.
Establishing Roots at the New Village Farms Location
Standing under a shade tent at the new Village Farms at Stanley as loud bulldozers move rocks nearby, workers are busy planting the fields for the summer growing season.
Changes Made After a “Famous” Bald Eagle Dies in Denver
A bald eagle that made its home and nest at Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC) in Denver has died. It was electrocuted on May 2.
Recycling the Runways: What Happened to 6.5 Million Tons of Concrete?
When Stapleton International Airport closed 30 years ago, one of the largest demolition projects in the nation started.
Green Simple Living: Connecting Through Community
We hope you might join us to Grow Something this summer, even if it’s as simple as a pot of herbs in your kitchen window, or as beautiful as the vertical planter created by our neighbor, Rachel Esposito.
30 Degrees and It’s Time to Think Free Trees in Denver
While the cold weather and snow have started off the new year in Denver, it’s time to get prepared for the warmer seasons with a new tree.
NE Denver Families are Hopping On The Bike Bus
MacKenzie Hardt, of Hardt Family Cyclery in Aurora, gives a few safety reminders to students before the group rides together as a “bike bus” to school.
Green Simple Living: New Year’s Resolution…Stopping Food Waste
As we turn the calendar to 2025, it’s time to set a “green” New Year’s resolution. This year, I propose we work together to stop food waste.
Colorado Now Leads the Nation in Electric Vehicle Sales
Governor Polis announced a new bragging right for the state: Coloradans are purchasing electric vehicles (EV) at a higher rate than any other state.