Creek Week Cleanup 2025

The Fountain Creek Watershed needs helping hands! It’s common for trash and debris to end up in waterways – clogging drainage systems, impacting wildlife, affecting water quality, and ruining the view of our natural landscapes. Be part of the largest watershed-wide clean-up in the state of Colorado! Creek Week volunteers Read more

Free

Richard’s Rubbish Roundup Sept. Week 4

Every Tuesday, 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Dedicated volunteers come together to clean up different locations throughout the Pikes Peak Region, positively impacting our community and environment. Afterward, we meet at various local restaurants to celebrate our hard work at discounted prices. All supplies are provided including safety gear.

Free

CSU Energy Wise Rates Begin

Reduce your electric bill by using energy during low demand "off-peak" hours. Learn more on the CSU website. Note that solar customers under the Renewable Energy Net Metering Service are not eligible. Watch for additional events on the calendar related to Net Metering charges.

Volunteer (More Dates Available)

Call Rick at 719-233-6725 to discuss opportunities. Online Work Party on Oct 1, 15, 22 or 29. A facilitator guides us as we call our local governments so we can report back on solar permitting costs. The goal is to find out how the US might be able to cut Read more

Climate T-Shirt, sticker sale, Colorado Farm and Arts Market

Shop local arts and produce while helping climate & environmental efforts in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond! Sustainably-made T-Shirts with handouts, website resources and a free monthly climate-science and local events newsletter on Substack.

Bear Creek Restoration Crew

Bear Creek Nature Center Bear Creek Nature Center 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

The Bear Creek Restoration Crew conducts quarterly restoration projects including fire mitigation, trail maintenance, and invasive species removal. Varying levels of difficulty for each project. Email [email protected] to join upcoming workdays!

Free

Climate T-Shirt, sticker sale, Colorado Farm and Arts Market

The Margarita at Pine Creek 7350 Pine Creek Rd,, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Shop local arts and produce while helping climate & environmental efforts in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond! Sustainably-made T-Shirts with handouts, website resources and a free monthly climate-science and local events newsletter on Substack.

CSU Energy Wise and Net Metering Open House (now at Ent Center)

Register in advance using the website link at bottom. The location has changed to the Ent Center because of strong interest. Learn about changes to our electric rates, including the new Energy Wise time-of-day rates and proposed unfair net metering changes that will penalize current rooftop solar owners and discourage new installations. When: Oct. Read more

Climate T-Shirt, sticker sale, Colorado Farm and Arts Market

The Margarita at Pine Creek 7350 Pine Creek Rd,, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Shop local arts and produce while helping climate & environmental efforts in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond! Sustainably-made T-Shirts with handouts, website resources and a free monthly climate-science and local events newsletter on Substack.

City Council Meeting – Solar Net Metering (see agenda for time)

Please attend to show your support for rooftop solar. CSU wants to add a monthly fee to rooftop solar customers that is unfair and disregards the many current and future benefits of having rooftop solar connected to the grid. The meeting starts at 9:00 AM but the Net Metering discussion Read more

Climate T-Shirt, sticker sale, Colorado Farm and Arts Market

Pioneer Museum, S. Tejon St. 215 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Shop local arts and produce while helping climate & environmental efforts in the Pikes Peak Region and beyond! Sustainably-made T-Shirts with handouts, website resources and a free monthly climate-science and local events newsletter on Substack.