Climate change – are we paying attention yet? It does seem that the “general public” may be thinking a bit more about climate change and what it means to each of us as individuals – and to our country, even our planet as a whole. Unfortunately our human psyches respond to crisis – and though…
Sandy, the horror-cane was a powerful force in our country in many ways. The human suffering continues even a month after the event. The infrastructure damage caused by Sandy has the states of New York and New Jersey asking the federal government north of $50 billion in aid. Though warned of a storm of epic…
Are agriculture and heritage tourism potential growth industries? On Tuesday, November 13, the historic Wright Opera House in Ouray was the perfect setting for folks from the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) to gather with local farmers, ranchers, extension agents, and citizens to highlight the growth potential for this unique form of tourism in our region….
Last Friday, Sophia Cinnamon, our VISTA student, and I were pleased to join nearly 40 others in Montrose for the Farm to Cafeteria Conference put on by Carol Parker and the Valley Food Partnership. Elaine Brett of Slow Food Western Slope started us off with a quick overview of local food systems in the region….
What organism, along with its associated ‘community’ can process its own weight in waste each day – without special equipment, costly buildings and a degree in chemistry? Hints: a pound of them would contain about 1000 individuals, they like the dark, and they’ll be featured in a 9th grade science project in Telluride this week….
October EcoAction Roundtable (EAR) investigates the New Financial Frontier of Crowdfunding We are pleased to have Anthony Edwards – our neighbor from Silverton – coming over the hill on Friday, October 12, to give us an update on how crowdfunding can help revitalize our communities. The roundtable starts at 8:30 a.m. in the Program Room…
One song really sums up my feelings about the seasons in Telluride. “If Ever I Would Leave You” is a love song, yes, but not just to a queen from her lover. It is a love song to the seasons in the mythical kingdom of Camelot. Which is a lot like Telluride. I love the…
EcoAction Partners was pleased with a good turnout at last week’s Action Roundtable featuring Tyler Mize of Alternative Power Enterprises AND Chris Binner, Local Realtor. We discussed solar basics and got to see how beautiful and functional a solar-powered green home can look. Colorado is blessed with lots of sunshine: between 200 and 300…
The US Pro Cycling challenge blasted through Telluride on Monday, August 20, fast, furious and really fun.We here at EcoAction Partners did our best to help out with our usual compost/recycling and trash efforts. Three of us (thank you volunteers from our board!) worked the VIP tent and Elks Park while the rest did their…
This coming Sunday, July 29, the third annual Permaculture Design Intensive offered by the University Centers of the San Miguel begins just outside of town. Participating in a design course can be a life-changing, life- enhancing experience. I took my course at the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute in Basalt many, many years ago. I…