A temporary village of full-sized, solar-powered houses will open for public viewing from Oct. 5 to Oct. 15 next to the 61st and Peña A Line station (but not open every day so check the schedule).
Science
Farm Fest
At The Urban Farm’s (TUF) annual Farm Fest, Sam Gary librarian Lily Rose Kosmicki reads a story as a goat tries to eat the sign.
A Glimpse of the Future
A 382-acre plot of prairie along Peña Blvd. has, over the past couple of years, become a hotbed of cutting-edge technology that could become part of our lives in the not-too-distant future.
Solar Decathlon at Peña Station NEXT Oct 5 – 15
The Solar Decathlon is a competition among 15 university-based teams to build a full-sized solar-powered house that blends design excellence and smart energy production with overall innovation, market potential, energy efficiency and water efficiency.
Dinos Descend on the Zoo
Twenty-one life-sized dinosaurs, most of which move and make sounds, will be residing at the Denver Zoo until October 31.
Dinos Descend on Denver Zoo
The Front Porch visited the zoo as the last of the twenty-one life-sized animatronic dinosaurs were being installed. They will be on display at the zoo from July 1 to October 31.
Tap Your Inner Scientist
Scientific thinking is relevant, helpful, and something that we all can do.
United Expansion Takes Off
Stapleton residents may have recently noticed the hubbub of activity at 7500 E. 35th Ave., across from Swigert International School and Denver Discovery School.
Nature’s Amazing Machines at DMNS
Have you wondered why a duck’s feet don’t freeze in icy water?
Solar Energy Storage: Cutting Edge Technology Being Tested in Two Local Projects
Local residents will have a front-row seat in a two-year Xcel Energy pilot program testing the role of energy storage batteries at their homes.
Stapleton Homes First in the Country to Offer Tesla Power Suite
Thrive Home Builders is the first residential builder in the country to offer the Tesla “power suite” comprised of the Powerwall 2.0, rooftop solar and pre-wiring for electric vehicles.
Here’s Help for Living a Zero Waste Life
“A zero-waste life is a journey.”