Zero Waste @ Silver Rush 50 Run & MTB
Come support local waste diversion efforts - while you have fun AND get paid!
C4’s Zero Waste team will be out at the Silver Rush 50 Run on Saturday July 11th + Silver Rush 50 MTB on Sunday July 12th!
Garden Upkeep & Problem-Solving Workshop
This is a chance for participants to bring their own gardening questions and challenges and get help from other experienced gardeners. Topics may include: planting, weeding, trellising, harvesting, pest control, nutrient management, and more!
Farm Volunteer Day - July
Monthly group volunteer days are the third Saturday of every month in the summer ( June- September) from 10:00-1:00.
Join us for a potluck to follow! Advance signup requested.
Weekly flexible volunteer opportunities are also available -please email Sarah@c4leadville.org or call 719-671-4273 to schedule.
Dates: 6/20, 7/18, 8/29, 9/19 (Spanish-speaking)
The American Southwest
THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST is a wild and unforgettable journey down the mighty Colorado River. Narrated by Quannah Chasinghorse, the film beautifully showcases the region’s abundant wildlife, confronts the ecological impacts of dams and river depletion, and boldly advocates for increased water and wildlife conservation. The Fin and Fur Films production travels through legendary landscapes from the viewpoint of some of the Southwest’s most charming characters… such as wetland-building beavers, bugling bull elk, and desert-adapted rattlesnakes. Made in association with Natives Outdoors, THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST highlights the region’s deep cultural history and the crucial need to better manage the river for both wildlife and society to thrive.
Doors at 6:00pm - movie starts at 6:30pm
All Ages - Rated G
Ticket proceeds benefit Cloud City Conservation Center & the Tabor Opera House
Backyard Garden Tours
Join fellow gardeners and garden enthusiasts on a tour of some of Leadville’s own flourishing backyard gardens! We will visit three different gardens around Leadville and learn tips and tricks from some of Leadville’s most experienced gardeners.
Farm Volunteer Day - August
Monthly group volunteer days are the third Saturday of every month in the summer ( June- September) from 10:00-1:00.
Join us for a potluck to follow! Advance signup requested.
Weekly flexible volunteer opportunities are also available -please email Sarah@c4leadville.org or call 719-671-4273 to schedule.
Dates: 6/20, 7/18, 8/29, 9/19 (Spanish-speaking)
SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Harvest Dinner
Save the date for our 2026 Harvest Dinner: Friday September 18th!
Spanish-Speaking Farm Volunteer Day - September
Monthly group volunteer days are the third Saturday of every month in the summer ( June- September) from 10:00-1:00.
Join us for a potluck to follow! Advance signup requested.
Weekly flexible volunteer opportunities are also available -please email Sarah@c4leadville.org or call 719-671-4273 to schedule.
Dates: 6/20, 7/18, 8/29, 9/19 (Spanish-speaking)
Energy Assistance Office Hours at Full Circle
Get help applying for C4’s FREE Energy Assistance Programs, which can help with past due utility bills, purchasing firewood or propane and more! No appointment needed - just stop by Full Circle’s Family Resource Center at 115 E 7th St on Wednesdays between 1-4pm.
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Reciba ayuda para solicitar los programas GRATUITOS de asistencia energética de C4, que pueden ayudarle con facturas de servicios públicos vencidas, compra de leña o propano y más. No se necesita cita previa, simplemente visite el Centro de recursos familiares de Full Circle en 115 E 7th St los miércoles de 1 a 4 p.m.
CDPHE EnviroScreen Feedback- Community Focus Group
Register for a virtual feedback session:
Community focus groups (In-depth discussion, for community members only)
June 18th, 6:00-7:30pm
June 30th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Informational webinars (for all participants)
June 4th, 3:00-4:30pm
June 25th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Help improve Colorado EnviroScreen, a statewide environmental health & justice mapping tool that is used to inform statewide policy, distribute grant funding, and help disproportionately impacted communities bring attention to issues they face.
C4 has partnered with the Colorado Office of Environmental Justice to ensure community members have the opportunity to provide feedback on upcoming updates to EnviroScreen. Community members who attend a virtual EnviroScreen session and complete a feedback form are eligible to receive a $45 gift card.
Zero Waste @ Leadville Trail Marathon & Heavy Half
Come support local waste diversion efforts - while you have fun AND get paid!
C4’s Zero Waste team will be out at the Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half on Saturday June 27th.
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market: Self Serve
Any produce we have remaining from our weekly Thursday farmer’s markets will be available as self serve on Fridays 9am-4pm at Cloud City Farm.
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market
Cloud City Farm's weekly Farmer's Market - Featuring Leadville grown Cloud City Farm produce, locally baked bread from Jaded Ladies & low waste products from Good Neighbors Mercantile.
Thursday 4-6pm + Self Serve Fridays 9am-4pm
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Keep an eye out for pop-up off site markets throughout the summer! Dates coming soon!
CDPHE EnviroScreen Informational Webinar
Register for one of the following feedback sessions:
Community focus groups (In-depth discussion, for community members only)
June 18th, 6:00-7:30pm
June 30th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Informational webinars (for all participants)
June 4th, 3:00-4:30pm
June 25th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Help improve Colorado EnviroScreen, a statewide environmental health & justice mapping tool that is used to inform statewide policy, distribute grant funding, and help disproportionately impacted communities bring attention to issues they face.
C4 has partnered with the Colorado Office of Environmental Justice to ensure community members have the opportunity to provide feedback on upcoming updates to EnviroScreen. Community members who attend a virtual EnviroScreen session and complete a feedback form are eligible to receive a $45 gift card.
CSU Extension: Rain Barrel Workshop
Rain Barrel Workshop:
Come join CSU Extension for a free workshop on Rain Barrels. Learn about the Colorado Regulations surrounding well water, and rainwater harvesting. We'll also talk about where you can get or make barrels and how to install them.
June 24th at 5pm at the Leadville/Twin Lakes Visitor Center, 460 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461
Additionally, there will be a limited number of rain barrel kits available for $30 through a grant from the Upper Arkansas Watershed Association. The kit will include a 55 gallon food grade barrel, spigot, and instructions for assembly. If you are interested in purchasing one of the kits, indicate it on the registration form, and plan to bring cash or a check to the workshop.
Energy Assistance Office Hours at Full Circle
Get help applying for C4’s FREE Energy Assistance Programs, which can help with past due utility bills, purchasing firewood or propane and more! No appointment needed - just stop by Full Circle’s Family Resource Center at 115 E 7th St on Wednesdays between 1-4pm.
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Reciba ayuda para solicitar los programas GRATUITOS de asistencia energética de C4, que pueden ayudarle con facturas de servicios públicos vencidas, compra de leña o propano y más. No se necesita cita previa, simplemente visite el Centro de recursos familiares de Full Circle en 115 E 7th St los miércoles de 1 a 4 p.m.
Farm Volunteer Day - June
Monthly group volunteer days are the third Saturday of every month in the summer ( June- September) from 10:00-1:00.
Join us for a potluck to follow! Advance signup requested.
Weekly flexible volunteer opportunities are also available -please email Sarah@c4leadville.org or call 719-671-4273 to schedule.
Dates: 6/20, 7/18, 8/29, 9/19 (Spanish-speaking)
Fire Resistant Landscaping
Learn how to create a firewise "lean, clean, and green" defensible space within 100 feet of your homes, utilizing native, high-moisture plants and non-combustible materials.
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market: Self Serve
Any produce we have remaining from our weekly Thursday farmer’s markets will be available as self serve on Fridays 9am-4pm at Cloud City Farm.
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
CDPHE EnviroScreen Feedback- Community Focus Group
Register for one of the following feedback sessions:
Community focus groups (In-depth discussion, for community members only)
June 18th, 6:00-7:30pm
June 30th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Informational webinars (for all participants)
June 4th, 3:00-4:30pm
June 25th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Help improve Colorado EnviroScreen, a statewide environmental health & justice mapping tool that is used to inform statewide policy, distribute grant funding, and help disproportionately impacted communities bring attention to issues they face.
C4 has partnered with the Colorado Office of Environmental Justice to ensure community members have the opportunity to provide feedback on upcoming updates to EnviroScreen. Community members who attend a virtual EnviroScreen session and complete a feedback form are eligible to receive a $45 gift card.
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market
Cloud City Farm's weekly Farmer's Market - Featuring Leadville grown Cloud City Farm produce, locally baked bread from Jaded Ladies & low waste products from Good Neighbors Mercantile.
Thursday 4-6pm + Self Serve Fridays 9am-4pm
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Keep an eye out for pop-up off site markets throughout the summer! Dates coming soon!
Energy Assistance Office Hours at Full Circle
Get help applying for C4’s FREE Energy Assistance Programs, which can help with past due utility bills, purchasing firewood or propane and more! No appointment needed - just stop by Full Circle’s Family Resource Center at 115 E 7th St on Wednesdays between 1-4pm.
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Reciba ayuda para solicitar los programas GRATUITOS de asistencia energética de C4, que pueden ayudarle con facturas de servicios públicos vencidas, compra de leña o propano y más. No se necesita cita previa, simplemente visite el Centro de recursos familiares de Full Circle en 115 E 7th St los miércoles de 1 a 4 p.m.
Intro to Power Tools for Womxn Workshop
This workshop is for womxn-identifying folks who want to learn the basics of using power tools for construction projects and gain confidence in a supportive environment. Workshop will include a hands-on building project that gives everyone plenty of opportunity to practice.
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market: Self Serve
Any produce we have remaining from our weekly Thursday farmer’s markets will be available as self serve on Fridays 9am-4pm at Cloud City Farm.
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market
Cloud City Farm's weekly Farmer's Market - Featuring Leadville grown Cloud City Farm produce, locally baked bread from Jaded Ladies & low waste products from Good Neighbors Mercantile.
Thursday 4-6pm + Self Serve Fridays 9am-4pm
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Keep an eye out for pop-up off site markets throughout the summer! Dates coming soon!
Pollinator Gardens Workshop
Come learn about how to select the correct plants to attract pollinators to your garden. We’ll be exploring the pollinator gardens at the Healy House museum and looking at real life examples of what plants will grow in Lake County.
Energy Assistance Office Hours at Full Circle
Get help applying for C4’s FREE Energy Assistance Programs, which can help with past due utility bills, purchasing firewood or propane and more! No appointment needed - just stop by Full Circle’s Family Resource Center at 115 E 7th St on Wednesdays between 1-4pm.
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Reciba ayuda para solicitar los programas GRATUITOS de asistencia energética de C4, que pueden ayudarle con facturas de servicios públicos vencidas, compra de leña o propano y más. No se necesita cita previa, simplemente visite el Centro de recursos familiares de Full Circle en 115 E 7th St los miércoles de 1 a 4 p.m.
Homebuyer Readiness Workshops - Creating a Spending Plan
Chaffee Housing Trust is offering two FREE interactive webinar series for Chaffee and Lake County residents. Webinars will be available at different times of the year. Participants can attend one or both depending on their interests!
“Preparing For Homeownership"
Participants will learn what to consider before becoming a homeowner, what to do to prepare for homeownership, and steps to help make the journey successful.
“Create a Spending Plan, Your Way”
Using an example participants will learn steps to create a spending plan, strategies to make adjustments, and tools to set up financial goals.
Camp & Run with Runners for Public Lands
Please join Runners for Public Lands, Cloud City Conservation Center, Friends of Lake County, and the Lake County Tourism Panel for an inspirational weekend in Leadville, Colorado from June 5 – 7!
Runners for Public Lands is a nonprofit committed to creating inclusive communities dedicated to protecting the environment. We are excited to offer this amazing opportunity in Leadville for the third year in a row, and we and our partners and sponsors welcome you to join!
This Camp & Run is based on the ancestral homelands of the Ute people. We express our gratitude for their understanding and stewardship of the living lands through which we run.
Details for the 2026 Camp & Run
Overview
Camp & Run weekend will include discussions with local experts and public lands advocates, hands-on community projects and advocacy actions, and time to connect with new friends. You will run, hike, swim, and explore the treasured landscapes of this iconic trail- running town, try new products from our brand coalition partners, including title sponsor Teva, and visit Melanzana for a private tour and shopping experience!
Location
High Mountain Institute
Leadville, CO
Cost
$325 per person for the weekend. For anyone interested in this event but unable to manage the fee, don’t hesitate to email us to inquire about available ‘camperships.’
Your registration includes:
Tent or car-camping, or rustic bunkhouse lodging, and use of facilities, including showers at High Mountain Institute.
Coffee, lunches, dinners, snacks, and refreshments.
Shuttle service to and from planned runs and activities.
Guided “Running Runes” activity on Saturday, and Private film showing including guided conversation with athlete advocate Dani Reyes-Acosta.
Private tour and shopping experience at Melanzana.
Learning opportunities with local experts, including a tour of the Cloud City Conservation Center Farm.
Three pairs of complimentary Teva shoes for the various activities throughout the weekend.
Advocacy education, opportunities to take action, and knowledge to take home.
Runs
There will be one planned run per day, including an optional run for early arrivals on Friday.
Trail Run from High Mountain Institute Basecamp
Trail Run from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Fish Hatchery, including “Running Runes” activity with Dani Reyes-Acosta
Trail Run and Swim at Turquoise Lake (Choose your distance!)
Community Projects and Learning
Friday (Campfire Conversation)
Learn about the environmental and outdoor recreation history of Leadville. Meet your host organizations and guests, including Emily Olsen, Executive Director, Cloud City Conservation Center, Adam Ducharme, Tourism and Economic Development Director, Lake County, CO; Jane Schaefer, Friends of Lake County; Kat Baker, Executive Director; Runners for Public Lands, Dani Reyes-Acosta, Filmmaker, Strategist, Speaker, Athlete; Bryant Baker, Director of Education and Advocacy, Runners for Public Lands, Naz Ahmed, Program and Experiences Manager, Runners for Public Lands, and more.
Saturday
Tour the Cloud City Conservation Center’s Regenerative Farm and enjoy an onsite and locally catered farm-to-table dinner. After eating, you will learn about public lands advocacy and take action to protect the places you love. After dinner, we will reconvene at High Mountain Institute for a film night hosted by Dani Reyes-Acosta followed by an interactive conversation exploring your personal connection to public lands.
Sunday
Join the U.S. Forest Service and Friends of Lake County on a Halfmoon Road Cleanup and illegal fire ring removal. Then visit Melanzana to learn about how this small outdoor business exists in the local economic ecosystem, then enjoy a private tour and shopping experience.
Thank you to the 2026 Camp & Run Title Sponsor:
Cloud City Farm Self Serve Farm Stand
Any produce we have remaining from our weekly Thursday farmer’s markets will be available as self serve on Fridays 9am-4pm at Cloud City Farm.
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Cloud City Farm Farmer’s Market: Summer 2026 Season Grand Opening
Cloud City Farm's weekly Farmer's Market is opening for the season on Thursday June 4th!
Featuring Leadville grown Cloud City Farm produce, locally baked bread from Jaded Ladies & low waste products from Good Neighbors Mercantile.
Thursday 4-6pm + Self Serve Fridays 9am-4pm
We accept cash, card, check & SNAP/EBT!
This year we will be participating in the SNAP Produce Bonus Program - get $1 back on your SNAP card for every $1 you spend at Cloud City Farm (up to $60 per month).
BYOB - Bring Your Own Bags Please!
Keep an eye out for pop-up off site markets throughout the summer! Dates coming soon!
CDPHE EnviroScreen Informational Webinar
Register for one of the following feedback sessions:
Community focus groups (In-depth discussion, for community members only)
June 18th, 6:00-7:30pm
June 30th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Informational webinars (for all participants)
June 4th, 3:00-4:30pm
June 25th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Help improve Colorado EnviroScreen, a statewide environmental health & justice mapping tool that is used to inform statewide policy, distribute grant funding, and help disproportionately impacted communities bring attention to issues they face.
C4 has partnered with the Colorado Office of Environmental Justice to ensure community members have the opportunity to provide feedback on upcoming updates to EnviroScreen. Community members who attend a virtual EnviroScreen session and complete a feedback form are eligible to receive a $45 gift card.
Energy Assistance Office Hours at Full Circle
Get help applying for C4’s FREE Energy Assistance Programs, which can help with past due utility bills, purchasing firewood or propane and more! No appointment needed - just stop by Full Circle’s Family Resource Center at 115 E 7th St on Wednesdays between 1-4pm.
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Reciba ayuda para solicitar los programas GRATUITOS de asistencia energética de C4, que pueden ayudarle con facturas de servicios públicos vencidas, compra de leña o propano y más. No se necesita cita previa, simplemente visite el Centro de recursos familiares de Full Circle en 115 E 7th St los miércoles de 1 a 4 p.m.