Climate Action Week
Overview
Climate Action Week is a week of events, culminating with Earth Day, to inspire climate action and highlight local climate action partners! Throughout the week, events will be held that encourage increased awareness and action on community-based climate solutions in Eagle County. Climate Action Week is organized by Walking Mountains Science Center and the Climate Action Collaborative.
Join us as we engage the Eagle County community around climate action and help us meet our Climate Action Plan goals of 50% greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction by 2030 and 80% GHG emission reduction by 2050.
View the 2024 Schedule Below:
Earth Week EthnoBotany Tour with Eagle Valley Land Trust
- When: 9:00-11:00am
- Where: Brush Creek Valley Ranch & Open Space, Salt Creek Trailhead
- Cost: Free!
- Partners: Eagle Valley Land Trust
Green Home Tours and Happy Hour!
Join Walking Mountains and the Town of Eagle for a tour of a local home currently undergoing retrofits for electrification and energy efficiency. Hear from homeowners about what the process is REALLY like, tips and tricks, costs, and more! After the tour join us at the Brush Creek Pavilion for a happy hour with information from partners and resources to start your energy journey.
- When: Tour starts at 5:30pm, Happy Hours at 6:30pm
- Where: Brush Creek Pavilion, Eagle CO
- Cost: Free!
REGISTER HERE for the tour, spots are limited and pre-registration required. Registration not required to attend the happy hour.
Cuida El Planeta con Una Noche de Cine Familiar
¿Quieres ir al cine gratis con todo y palomitas incluidas? No te puedes perder la noche familiar de cine de EVOM. En este programa basado en cuidar el planeta veremos la película de The Lorax completamente en español!
¿Cuándo? El 16 de Abril a las 6:30pm
¿Donde? El cine de Riverwalk en Edwards (Riverwalk Theatre)
¿Socio? EVOM (Eagle Valley Outdoor Movement), Ethos Landscaping & Holy Cross Energy
Sustainability Trivia with the Palmer Fund
Have some fun and learn about sustainability with the Palmer Fund’s Sustainability Trivia! Bring your friends for a beer or a snack at Second Street Tavern and test your knowledge.
- When: 6:00pm
- Where: 2nd Street Tavern, Eagle CO
- Cost: Suggested $10 donation
- Partners: The Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund
Advanced Registration is not required.
Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Join the Eagle River Watershed Council for an evening of beautiful and adventurous films to support fundraising for 2024 educational programming! The films are based on all things water and community, so there is something for everyone.
- When: Happy Hour begins at 5:30pm, first showing at 6:30pm and second at 7:30pm
- Where: Riverwalk Theater, Edwards
- Partners: Eagle River Coalition
Buy your tickets HERE
Our Peaking Snowpack: Backcountry Snowshoe
Join an instructor trained as a Certified Interpretive Guide on these leisurely half-day outings in the White River National Forest. Snowshoes are provided, but guests must bring their own sense of wonder and enthusiasm for spending time in the winter environment! Ages 16 and up.
- When: 9:00am-1:00pm
- Where: Starting and ending at Walking Mountains Avon, Tang Campus
Sustainability and Ecosystem Science Virtual Conference
Join Colorado Mountain College for The CMC Sustainability and Ecosystem Science Conference: Native Voices and the New Earth including keynote speaker Forrest Cuch from 11am-12pm. This event is virtual and will run from 9am-12pm.
- When: 9:00am-12:00pm
- Where: Virtual
- Partners: Colorado Mountain College, Edwards
Brush Valley Creek Ranch & Open Space Riparian Planting
Take some time to give back with this planting project that is a natural climate solution!
- When: 9:00am-1:00pm
- Where: Brush Creek Valley Ranch & Open Space
- Cost: Free! Pre-registration is required
- Partners: Eagle River Coalition & Eagle County Open Space
Fiesta de Sostenibilidad
Fiesta de Sostenibilidad es un evento para la comunidad Latina para que aprendan mas sobre sostenibildad y de las organizaciones del Condado de Eagle que lo usan diario.
- Cuando: 1pm-4pm, April 20
- Donde : Walking Mountains Science Center, Avon Tang Campus
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Brush Valley Creek Ranch & Open Space Riparian Planting
Take some time to give back with this planting project that is a natural climate solution!
- When: 9:00am-1:00pm
- Where: Brush Creek Valley Ranch & Open Space
- Cost: Free! Pre-registration is required
- Partners: Eagle River Coalition & Eagle County Open Space
Climate Hope Book Club
Join Charlotte Lin, green careers coach and Sustainablity Coordinator for the Town of Avon, for a conversation about the book Active Hope and how to use the power of hope to inspire sustainable action. Books will be available for pick up in early march. Spots are limted, details to come.
- When: 3:00pm-4:30pm
- Where: Walking Mountains Avon Tang Campus
- Cost: Free! Pre-registration is required
Revolution Power Yoga: Earth Day Yoga
Join Revolution Power Yoga for a wonderful earth day class centering on grounding and connecting to the earth. Leave feeling relaxed, empowered, and ready to be a good climate leader.
- When: 12pm-1pm
- Where: Revolution Power Yoga, Avon
- Partners: Revolution Power Yoga
Wiggle Worm Gardens Family Open House
Join us at an Earth Day open house at the new Wiggle Worm Gardens. Explore sustainable gardening practices, enjoy some tasty snacks, and learn how to make seed bombs at this awesome event!
- When: 2:00pm-5:00pm Open House
- Where: Wiggle Worms Gardens, Eagle
- Cost: FREE
- Partners: Wiggle Worm Gardens
Advanced registration is not required for this event.
