Earth Day is almost here - get a shirt to wear or a bumper sticker to proclaim it's time to "Fight Climate Change, Not Each Other." Enjoy the special ambiance of Poor Richards Downtown, be it in the cafe, the bookstore, the toy store or a good restaurant lunch!
Join us for our regular 350 Colorado Springs team meeting: A space for collaboration and collective action to address the times we're living in at the grassroots level. One of our main campaigns currently is to retire the Nixon coal plant on schedule and build a healthy, just energy future Read more
Our keynote speaker is Margaret Dolan, CEO of Pikes Peak Community Foundation, to discuss the "Our Spacious Skies" survey. Given the importance of this survey to a number of our initiatives, this promises to be a very informative meeting. I hope as many folks as possible can make it. Agenda Read more
Join the Essential Wellness Society's 22nd annual Pikes Peak Herb Fest, a longstanding community gathering dedicated to herbalism, wellness, sustainability and education. The Colorado Climate Advocates table, along with many other local holistic practitioners and vendors, will be there to make holistic knowledge accessible and foster meaningful community connections.
An open space for honest conversation about our planet. A welcoming, supportive gathering where we can connect, reflect, and share our thoughts, emotions, and questions about the changing world around us. No lectures, no judgment, just community, conversation, and care. When: Saturday, April 18th. Time: 12:00–1:30 PM Where: Sustainability Demonstration House, University of Read more
Create, taste, and connect in a fun, hands-on experience. Perfect for friends, couples, and anyone who loves food and culture. When: 18th April, 2026 Time: 1-3pm Where: UCCS Roaring Fork (4785 Clyde Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80918) Everyone is welcome, lets engage with our community!
Find out what other planet-minded people in our bioregion are doing and share with us what you’re doing! Followed by some networking time. Come for the coffee, stay for the Earth-conscious community cross-pollination & collaboration. Strange times are upon us! How shall we meet the moment together? First hour: Pass Read more
Browse the market for unique, locally produced crafts, foods, skin care and more ON YOUR WAY to grab a "Fight Climate Change, Not Each Other" shirt, hoodie, or bumper sticker (bumper magnets too). Long sleeve tri-blends may be there!
Wednesday, 22 April is Earth Day and time to show the Pikes Peak Region and beyond the growing number of citizens concerned by the climate crisis and paralyzing political polarization and misinformation! If you have time, join the subsequent Richards Rubbish Roundup special seed bomb and pick-up event!
Join us for an unforgettable Earth Day activity - a chance to help your community while enjoying nature with friends. Start the afternoon with our fun seed bomb class at Poor Richards Restaurant. You'll learn to make eco-friendly seed bombs with the Fountain Creek Watershed District. At 4:30 PM, we'll Read more
There will be a film screening of Earth's Greatest Enemy on Wednesday April 22 at Beth El Mennonite Church in honor of Earth Day. I hope you will be able to join us at 6pm for the film screening and discussion after the film. Here is a link to the trailer for the Read more
Community orgs collaborating to Celebrate Mother Earth, connect people of all ages with nature and support the ongoing land restoration at Concrete Coyote Community Park!