State of the Community
You are invited to connect at this annual community gathering, presented by the Lake County Community Fund, the City of Leadville, and the Leadville Herald Democrat!
The event this year will be held Thursday, April 17, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Freight, 320 East 9th Street, Leadville. We have some inspiring stories to share from the past 12 months and exciting plans for 2025.
Join us as we review the community’s 2024 successes/challenges. Learn how we will navigate through any challenges in 2025, as well as our plans for Leadville and Lake County.
In challenging times, Lake County has a history of rallying together, connecting. Collectively, our community has taken care of one another and provided stability. Together, we will weather this storm and emerge even stronger. As we have clearly demonstrated through deeds, we are stronger together!
CMC Sustainability Studies and Ecosystem Science & Stewardship: Rematriating the Rockies
CMC’s Sustainability Studies and Ecosystem Science & Stewardship present REMATRIATING THE ROCKIES
Virtual Conference, Friday, April 18, 2025, 9am-12pm
Keynote Presentation: Rematriating the Rockies
How do we shift environmental conservation toward a more equitable and balanced future? Gemara Gifford will share her research on the pathways and barriers to rematriation in the Southern Rocky Mountain Region. “Rematriation” is a movement supporting the direct return of lands to Indigenous Peoples, the return of buffalo to their homelands, and the reclamation and resurgence of Indigenous Knowledge, cultural practices, languages, and lifeways.
Register now for this free, public virtual event!
Please note — the morning session of the conference (9am-noon) is virtual and requires registration. See C4’s event page or sign up now. The afternoon sessions (more info below) are in-person at CMC.
Faculty Presentation, Capstone Poster Exhibition & Community Social 2:30 pm -5 pm (In Person)
Join CMC Leadville Campus and the greater Lake County Community and Partners as they showcase the original research of CMC's Ecosystem Science & Stewardship (ESS) students and faculty.
Attend capstone presentations by Senior ESS Students, learn about new faculty research, and participate in a social celebration of our community work!
BONUS — Come see farm superstar/CMC student/Mayor of Wormtown Ethan Moyer present his capstone research project!
Registration NOT required; admission is FREE.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Gemara Gifford, M.S.
Gemara Gifford, M.S., Owner of Mending Mountains Collective LLC, and Ph.D. Candidate at Colorado State University. A former wildlife scientist, with a background in community-based conservation, nonprofit leadership, and rematriation movements in Latin America, Gem advocates for environmental justice and Indigenous rights. With roots in the Southern Rocky Mountain Region, Gem’s family — Chicano labor rights organizers from the San Luis Valley and coal mining camps of Southern Colorado — instilled in her a deep love and responsibility for animals and the environment.
High Altitude Gardening Workshop
Dreaming of a thriving garden at 10,000 feet? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned grower, this free workshop will help you plan for success in our unique climate!
📅 Saturday, April 19
📍 Lake County Public Library
🕙 Two Sessions: 10 AM – 12 PM & 1 PM – 3 PM
Learn tips for high-altitude gardening, get access to resources and seed-starting supplies, and start planning your best garden yet!
Registration is required and space is limited—sign up today!
Earth Day Climate Action Workshop
Do you love nature? Want to learn about climate action and sustainability in our community?
Come to the C4 Earth Day Climate Action Workshop to share your thoughts and envision a sustainable future for Lake County.
Tuesday April 22nd from 6-7:30 pm in the CMC Library Annex. Snacks provided by C4.
Lake County Recycling Center Tour
Ever wondered what really happens to your recycling after it leaves the bin? Join us for a special Earth Week tour of the Lake County Recycling Center for a behind-the-scenes look at how our local waste is processed—and the people making it all happen.
Led by Robin Ekau-Moody, Lake County’s passionate and knowledgeable Landfill and Recycling Foreman, we’ll explore:
🔄 What materials are accepted and how they're processed
🚫 Why sorting matters & how contamination derails recycling efforts
💸 The costs, challenges, and complexities of local recycling
🌱 The county’s vision for more efficient and sustainable waste systems
Oh—and did we mention? The Lake County Recycling Center might just have the most beautiful mountain view of any recycling facility in the US. Come for the knowledge, stay for the views! 🏔️
You’ll leave with a new appreciation for the hard work that goes into keeping recyclable materials out of the landfill—and simple steps you can take to help make the system stronger.
CO Youth Climate Summit
What is the Colorado Youth Climate Summit (CYCS)?
The Colorado Youth Climate Summit (CYCS) is an educational initiative co-designed and co-led by youth leaders to
empower young people to address the impacts of climate change. By engaging with sustainability experts,
policymakers, and their peers, participants enhance their skills and resilience. The Youth Climate Summit is expected
to draw 50-100 youth from across the state. The program fosters critical thinking and leadership through problem-
based learning, enabling teens to develop their own climate action plans. CYCS provides access to cutting-edge
research and innovation science, connects with industry professionals, and showcases green career opportunities,
preparing youth to become climate advocates and leaders.
01 Learning: Dive deep into regional climate issues and realistic solutions
02 Connection: Build friendships and broaden your network of impact
03 Action: Choose, plan, and execute a local climate action project
The mission of the CYCS is to create engaging opportunities for rural Colorado youth to become empowered as climate action leaders and advocates statewide.
Pop-up Farm Market with Jaded Ladies Bakery
Coming soon — a collab between C4 and the ladies with the hottest baked goods in town!
Stay tuned for details and offerings
Writing Workshop & Author Talk with Pam Houston
Save the date and join us Saturday May 10th for an awesome afternoon and evening with Author Pam Houston!
In partnership with Cloud City Conservation Center, the Lake County Public Library is thrilled to announce acclaimed Colorado author Pam Houston as our special guest. Pam will be joining us Saturday, May 10th for a fun filled day of a writing workshop at the library in the afternoon followed by an author talk event in the evening at The Old Church.
Writing Workshop from 3 - 4:30 pm at the Library (115 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461)
Participation is free but registration is required and is limited to 26 participants. Sign up early to secure your spot! ---->Registration link can be found here<-----
Workshop Agenda:
The Physical Stuff of Your Life (and how to use it to gain access to the emotional stuff): A Generative Workshop
This will be a workshop in which we focus on all the ways the sensory details that surround us—the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures from the physical world, often the natural world—can give us access to that much more elusive interior landscape we are always trying to access when we write. If we write those details all the way down to the bone. If we sit in the dark with them and let them distill up from the swamps of memory. We will focus on what I believe to be the real artistry of prose writing: the way we dip our ladles into the bottomless pot of metaphor soup of our lived and witnessed experience and pull out what we need; the way we pick up hunks of the physical world and bring them back to the page, translated into language. We will be aiming for work in which the language is always working in at least two ways at once, where metaphors dance between meanings like beads of water on a too hot grill. We will work toward demystifying some of the essential components of prose writing (image, metaphor, structure, dialogue, character, scene, among others) and turning them into comprehensible tools that are at our disposal. We will all, no doubt, be humbled in the face of languages unlimited possibility as well as its limitation. At the same time we will honor (and hope for) the inexplicable flights of creativity (and madness?) that take a good story and make it great.
Author Talk 5:30-8:30pm @ The Old Church (801 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461).
Doors open @ 5:30pm
Free community dinner will be provided
6:30- Author Reading
7:00 - Author interview followed by audience Q&A
7:50 - Book signing
Free Books!
To prepare for Pam's arrival, we will have copies of her memoir, Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country and Cowboys Are My Weakness to give away to community members. Stop by the library to grab a copy before they're gone! Feel free to read it then pass it along to another community member when you're done so that more get the chance to familiarize themselves with her work.
About the Author:
Pam Houston is the author of the memoir Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country, as well as two novels, Contents May Have Shifted and Sight Hound, two collections of short stories, Cowboys Are My Weakness and Waltzing the Cat, and a collection of essays, A Little More About Me, as well as a book of essay between Pam and environmental activist Amy Irvine, called Airmail: Letters of Politics, Pandemics and Place. Her stories have been selected for volumes of The O. Henry Awards, The Pushcart Prize, Best American Travel Writing, and Best American Short Stories of the Century among other anthologies. She is the winner of the Western States Book Award, the WILLA Award for contemporary fiction, the Evil Companions Literary Award and several teaching awards. She teaches in the Low Rez MFA program at the Institute of American Indian Arts, is Professor of English at UC Davis, and co-founder and creative director of the literary nonprofit Writing By Writers, which puts on between seven and ten writers gatherings per year in places as diverse as Boulder, Colorado, Tomales Bay, California and Chamonix, France.
Pam’s passions include Icelandic Horses (especially the ones who live in Iceland, where she goes as often as possible,) Irish Wolfhounds, travel, mentoring and teaching, particularly teaching writing about the more than human world. She lives on a homestead at 9,000 feet near the headwaters of the Rio Grande in Colorado with her husband Mike and two dogs, a quarter horse, a miniature donkey, four Icelandic ewes, four hens and a rooster. Her forthcoming book, Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood and Freedom, will be published in September 2024.
Reserve la fecha y únase a nosotros el sábado 10 de mayo para disfrutar de una tarde y noche increíbles con la autora Pam Houston.
En colaboración con Cloud City Conservation Center, estamos encantados de anunciar la aclamada autora de Colorado Pam Houston como nuestra invitada especial. Pam se unirá a nosotros el sábado, 10 de mayo para un día lleno de diversión de un taller de escritura en la biblioteca por la tarde seguido por el evento de charla de autor en la noche en la Iglesia Vieja.
Programa de Eventos:
Taller de Escritura de 3 - 4:30 pm en la Biblioteca (115 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461)
La participación es gratuita pero es necesario inscribirse y esta limitado a 26 participantes. ¡Inscribete pronto para asegurar tu plaza! ---->Enlace de registro se puede encontrar aquí<-----
El taller de escritura es para mayores de 18 años.
Agenda del taller:
El material físico de tu vida (y cómo utilizarlo para acceder al material emocional): Un taller generativo
Este será un taller en el que nos centraremos en todas las formas en que los detalles sensoriales que nos rodean- las vistas, los sonidos, los olores, los sabores y las texturas del mundo físico, a menudo el mundo natural- pueden darnos acceso a ese paisaje interior mucho más esquivo al que siempre intentamos acceder cuando escribimos. Si escribimos esos detalles hasta el hueso. Si nos sentamos en la oscuridad con ellos y dejamos que se destilen desde los pantanos de la memoria. Nos centraremos en lo que creo que es el verdadero arte de la escritura en prosa: la forma en que sumergimos nuestros cucharones en la olla sin fondo de la sopa de metáforas de nuestra experiencia vivida y presenciada y sacamos lo que necesitábamos; la forma en que recogemos trozos del mundo físico y los llevábamos de vuelta a la página, traducidos al lenguaje. Trabajaremos para que el lenguaje funcione siempre al menos en dos sentidos a la vez, donde las metáforas bailen entre significados como gotas de agua parrilla demasiado caliente. Trabajaremos para desmitificar algunos de los componentes esenciales de la escritura en prosa (imagen, metáfora, estructura, diálogo, personaje, escena, entre otros) y convertirlos en herramientas comprensibles que estén a nuestra disposición. Sin duda, todos nos sentimos humildes ante la posibilidad ilimitada de los lenguajes, así como ante su limitación. Al mismo tiempo, honraremos (y esperaremos) los inexplicables vuelos de creatividad (¿y locura?) que toman una buena historia y la hacen grande.
Charla del Autor 5:30-8:30pm en La Antigua Iglesia (801 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461).
7:50 - Firma del Libro
7:00 - Entrevista con el autor seguida de preguntas y respuestas del público
6:30- Lectura del Autor
Cena gratuita
Apertura de puertas a las 5:30pm
¡Libros Gratis!
Para preparar la llegada de Pam, tendremos ejemplares de sus memorias, Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country y Cowboys Are My Weakness, para regalar a los miembros de la comunidad. Pásate por la biblioteca y hazte con un ejemplar antes de que se acaben. Siéntete libre de leerlo y luego pasárselo a otro miembro de la comunidad cuando hayas terminado para que más personas tengan la oportunidad de familiarizarse con su trabajo.
Sobre la Autora:
Pam Houston es autora de las memorias Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country, así como de dos novelas, Contents May Have Shifted y Sight Hound, dos colecciones de relatos cortos, Cowboys Are My Weakness y Waltzing the Cat, y una colección de ensayos, A Little More About Me, así como un libro de ensayos entre Pam y la activista medioambiental Amy Irvine, titulado Airmail: Letters of Politics, Pandemics and Place. Sus relatos han sido seleccionados para volúmenes de The O. Henry Awards, The Pushcart Prize, Best American Travel Writing y Best American Short Stories of the Century, entre otras antologías. Ha ganado el Western States Book Award, el WILLA Award de ficción contemporánea, el Evil Companions Literary Award y varios premios de enseñanza. Enseña en el programa Low Rez MFA del Institute of American Indian Arts, es profesora de inglés en UC Davis y cofundadora y directora creativa de la organización literaria sin ánimo de lucro Writing By Writers, que organiza entre siete y diez encuentros de escritores al año en lugares tan diversos como Boulder (Colorado), Tomales Bay (California) y Chamonix (Francia).
Las pasiones de Pam son los caballos islandeses (sobre todo los que viven en Islandia, adonde va siempre que puede), los perros lobo irlandeses, los viajes, la tutoría y la enseñanza, en particular la enseñanza de la escritura sobre el mundo más que humano. Vive en una granja a 3.000 metros de altitud, cerca de la cabecera del río Grande, en Colorado, con su marido Mike y dos perros, un caballo cuarto de milla, un burro en miniatura, cuatro ovejas islandesas, cuatro gallinas y un gallo. Su próximo libro, Without Exception: Reclaiming Abortion, Personhood and Freedom, se publicará en septiembre de 2024.
Plant Sale
Join C4 for our annual plant sale!
Featuring a variety of seedlings grown at Cloud City Farm and prepared for life at 10,000 feet. We’ll have other supplies & resources for home gardeners including soil, compost, and some pots and raised beds.
Camp & Run with Runners for Public Lands
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 from Friday, June 13th through Sunday, June 15th!
The weekend will include discussions with local experts, hands-on service projects, and time to connect with new friends. There will be opportunities to run, hike, swim, and explore the treasured landscapes of our iconic trail-running town throughout the weekend.
As a non-profit committed to creating inclusive communities that protect the environment, Runners for Public Lands, our partners, and our sponsors, welcome everyone to join us for this amazing experience. All activities accommodate runners of any pace or experience level. For anyone interested but unable to manage the fee, don't hesitate to email info@runnersforpubliclands.org to inquire about available ‘camperships.’
CAMPING INFORMATION
This year we are excited to base our camp on the property of Leadville's High Mountain Institute. Campers will have ample dispersed campsites to choose from and access to the school's facilities, including bathrooms and showers.
This is a fully accessible camping area that can accommodate participants with various accessibility needs. Please reach out to us at info@runnersforpubliclands.org if you have any accessibility needs that you would like to discuss. Campsite costs are included in the registration fee, other accommodation options would be at your own expense.
OVERVIEW
Each day will include opportunities to run/ hike as a group or, if you prefer, on your own. Throughout the weekend we will offer various activities to learn more about the history of Leadville and give back to the community through a hands-on service project. We will gather together for lunch and dinner each day, and in the evenings we welcome everyone to join us around the campfire as we share stories, chat about this beautiful place, and discuss topics relevant to trail running and the environment.
RUNS
Saturday Morning: Trail Run from Camp from 8am -12pm. Choose your distance!
Sunday Afternoon: Trail Run and Swim at Turquoise Lake. Choose your distance!
EDUCATION/ COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS
Saturday: Visit Melanzana to hear about the impact of recreation on small businesses in Leadville. Then, learn about regenerative farming with a tour and farm dinner at the Cloud City Conservation Center’s farm project and enjoy a farm dinner featuring an interactive conversation with Dani Reyes-Acosta.
Sunday: Join the U.S. Forest Service and Friends of Lake County on a Halfmoon Road Cleanup.
SPONSORS will be announced soon! Local Business Partners: Melanzana, Zero Day Coffee, High Mountain Pies, and more!
Parking : Please consider carpooling. There is ample parking and campers are welcome to sleep in their vehicles.
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.
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 28th.
Stay tuned for more details about available shifts and how to sign up!
Community Chipping Program - CR 17 Neighborhoods
Wildfire mitigation happens at many scales, including around the home. ARWC is partnering with Lake County, Colorado State Forest Service, Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue, and Lake County Conservation District to help empower our community to take action to protect their homes and properties before a wildfire ignites. The program assists residents who wish to reduce slash build-up on their properties, but lack proper disposal options. By bringing staff and equipment into high-risk communities to provide support, we hope to help increase the pace and scale of home hardening and defensible space creation, ultimately reducing the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires in our communities.
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 12th + Silver Rush 50 MTB on Sunday July 13th!
Stay tuned for more details about available shifts and how to sign up!
Community Chipping Program - CR 4 Neighborhoods
Wildfire mitigation happens at many scales, including around the home. ARWC is partnering with Lake County, Colorado State Forest Service, Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue, and Lake County Conservation District to help empower our community to take action to protect their homes and properties before a wildfire ignites. The program assists residents who wish to reduce slash build-up on their properties, but lack proper disposal options. By bringing staff and equipment into high-risk communities to provide support, we hope to help increase the pace and scale of home hardening and defensible space creation, ultimately reducing the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires in our communities.
Zero Waste @ Boom Days
Come support local waste diversion efforts - while you have fun AND get paid!
C4’s Zero Waste team will be out at Boom Days the weekend of August 1st - 3rd.
Stay tuned for more details about available shifts and how to sign up!
Community Chipping Program - Sylvan Lakes Area
Wildfire mitigation happens at many scales, including around the home. ARWC is partnering with Lake County, Colorado State Forest Service, Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue, and Lake County Conservation District to help empower our community to take action to protect their homes and properties before a wildfire ignites. The program assists residents who wish to reduce slash build-up on their properties, but lack proper disposal options. By bringing staff and equipment into high-risk communities to provide support, we hope to help increase the pace and scale of home hardening and defensible space creation, ultimately reducing the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires in our communities.
Community Chipping Program - Pan Ark Neighborhood
Wildfire mitigation happens at many scales, including around the home. ARWC is partnering with Lake County, Colorado State Forest Service, Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue, and Lake County Conservation District to help empower our community to take action to protect their homes and properties before a wildfire ignites. The program assists residents who wish to reduce slash build-up on their properties, but lack proper disposal options. By bringing staff and equipment into high-risk communities to provide support, we hope to help increase the pace and scale of home hardening and defensible space creation, ultimately reducing the likelihood of catastrophic wildfires in our communities.
Zero Waste @ LT 100 Mountain Bike
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 100 Mountain Bike on August 9th. Stay tuned for more details about available shifts and how to sign up!
Zero Waste @ LT 100 Run
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 100 Run the weekend of August 15-17th. Stay tuned for more details about available shifts and how to sign up!
Save the Date - 2025 Harvest Dinner!
Save the Date for C4’s annual Harvest Dinner - featuring farm-fresh local food, music, silent auction, and a celebration of community!
Community Garden Application Deadline
Because we have limited community garden plots, available plots will be assigned via a random lottery.
Please fill out this form to enter the lottery for a plot at Cloud City Community Garden for the 2025 season. Applications are due by April 1st and lottery winners will be announced by mid-April.
Community gardeners will be expected to help at the spring and fall community garden volunteer days, or volunteer 5 hours of their time throughout the growing season. The plot fee is a suggested donation of $30 to help support garden operations.
If you have any questions about the community garden please feel free to email Cloud City Farm Director Sarah@c4leadville.org.
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. //
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.
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. //
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.
Colorado Grain Summit
About the Colorado Grain Summit
The Colorado Grain Summit, hosted in partnership with the Northwest & Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center, aims to inspire businesses using local grains to envision pathways for sustainable growth and increased market impact. This single-day conference will feature curated networking sessions, expert panels, and keynotes highlighting innovative success stories across the grain supply chain. Our goal is to create an environment that fosters partnerships, provides pathways to market expansion, and connects grain producers with businesses across Colorado. See the agenda here.
AgriSummit 2025
About AgriSummit
One of the most inspiring agricultural events of the year, the theme of Guidestone's 10th annual AgriSummit Conference is Nurturing Connections, Nourishing the Future. We'll highlight the many deep-rooted and widespread connections at the heart of local food systems. The event will offer educational sessions, networking opportunities, and discussions focused on local food production, food access and agritourism in our region. All Friday sessions will include simultaneous interpretation in Spanish.
Event highlights include:
Keynote address
Workshops
Breakout sessions
Panel discussions
Social networking events
Resources for current producers and beginning farmers and ranchers
Avenues for community members to engage in supporting regional food systems
Open house seed swap & early farmer's market
In the spirit of connection, Guidestone is not only putting on the main event, Agrisummit, but also partnering this year with Colorado State University’s Food Systems Institute as the Mountain Region's Regional Food Summit partner and the Colorado Grain Chain for the first annual Colorado Grain Summit.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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. //
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.
Application Deadline: CO Youth Climate Summit
Apply today at https://coyouthclimatesummit.org/application-registration
What is the Colorado Youth Climate Summit (CYCS)?
The Colorado Youth Climate Summit (CYCS) is an educational initiative co-designed and co-led by youth leaders to
empower young people to address the impacts of climate change. By engaging with sustainability experts,
policymakers, and their peers, participants enhance their skills and resilience. The Youth Climate Summit is expected
to draw 50-100 youth from across the state. The program fosters critical thinking and leadership through problem-
based learning, enabling teens to develop their own climate action plans. CYCS provides access to cutting-edge
research and innovation science, connects with industry professionals, and showcases green career opportunities,
preparing youth to become climate advocates and leaders.
01 Learning: Dive deep into regional climate issues and realistic solutions
02 Connection: Build friendships and broaden your network of impact
03 Action: Choose, plan, and execute a local climate action project
The mission of the CYCS is to create engaging opportunities for rural Colorado youth to become empowered as climate action leaders and advocates statewide.
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. //
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.
Film Screening- 'Climatarium: A Rural Education Roadmap'
Join FFROGS, LCHS’ Environmental Club, at FREIGHT on Thursday, February 20th from 5:30pm to 8:30 to watch Climatarium: A Rural Education Roadmap
A documentary that captures the inspiring movement of integrating environmental consciousness and sustainability into career-connected learning across rural Colorado. The documentary features youth sharing their stories about the environmental work they've done to protect and sustain innovative, resilient communities in the face of one of the world's greatest challenges.
Filmed in Leadville, the Yampa Valley and Durango, the documentary features local youth!
Admission - $10, $8 for students
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. //
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.
Zero Waste Craft Series: Natural Tie-Dying
In partnership with Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC is offering a four-week afternoon activity series centered on making crafts and talking about sustainability. Attend one or all; snacks provided!
Wednesdays from 3-5 pm in CMC Pinnacle Commons.
1/15 DIY Energy Balls - Composting
1/22 Recycling Crafts - Recycling
2/5 DIY Toothpaste - Personal Sustainability
2/12 Natural Tie-Dying - Food Waste
This is a free series. All students and community members are welcome.
Junto con Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC está ofreciendo una serie de actividades en las que haremos manualidades y hablaremos sobre la sostentabilidad. Las actividades se realizarán los miércoles por la tarde durante cuatro semanas. Asista a una o todas; se proporcionarán botanas!
Los miércoles de 3 a 5 p. m. en Pinnacle Commons CMC Leadville
15/1 compostaje - Bolas energéticas caseras
22/1 reciclaje - Manualidades de reciclaje
5/2 sostenibilidad personal - Pasta de dientes casera
12/2 residuo cero- Tie-Dye natural
Esta es una serie gratuita. Todos los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos.
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. //
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.
Alex Blocker Benefit Concert for St. George Community Meals & Pantry
Sunday, February 9th at 7:00 p.m.
🎟️ $25 General Admission - Purchase Tickets Today
🍺 Snacks & beverages (including alcohol)
Alex Blocker breaks the boundaries of genre by combining elements of R&B, Hip-Hop, Alternative Rock, and Jazz with contemporary violin finesse to create an artistic style that is completely his own. Having shared stages with performers such as Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Boombox, Masta Ace, Nappy Roots, Gramatik, and more, Blocker's performance resume boasts several shows in top venues including Ball Arena, Broadmoor World Arena, Taste of Chicago, Bluebird Theatre, Fox Theatre, and Chicago State University.
Influenced by his Chicago roots, Blocker has expressed musical ingenuity as a producer, instrumentalist, and vocalist on several previous releases, gracing the cover of Westword, being featured as part of Narkita Gold's 'Black in Denver' Exhibit at Denver's Museum of Contemporary Art, being named as 'New Colorado Music You Should Know' by 303 Magazine several times, and garnering top accolades from premiere publications.
Leadville Community Kickoff
Come share what you love about our community, your hopes for the future, and help shape the values that will guide County and City decisions—all at lively events with great food and drinks!
Leadville and Lake County have launched the One Community Project, a year-long initiative to create a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the future of our community. This plan will shape the policies, programs, and projects of both the City and County for the next 10 years to ensure a future that reflects the values of our diverse community. Learn more at www.onecommunityproject.com
¡Venga a compartir lo que ama de nuestra comunidad, sus esperanzas para el futuro, y ayude a definir los valores que guiarán las decisiones del Condado y la Ciudad, todo en eventos animados con comida y bebidas deliciosas!
Leadville y el Condado de Lake han lanzado el One Community Project, una iniciativa de un año para crear una visión compartida y un plan integral para el futuro de nuestra comunidad. Este plan dará forma a las políticas, programas y proyectos tanto de la Ciudad como del Condado durante los próximos 10 años, asegurando un futuro que refleje los valores de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Twin Lakes Community Kickoff
Come share what you love about our community, your hopes for the future, and help shape the values that will guide County and City decisions—all at lively events with great food and drinks!
Leadville and Lake County have launched the One Community Project, a year-long initiative to create a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the future of our community. This plan will shape the policies, programs, and projects of both the City and County for the next 10 years to ensure a future that reflects the values of our diverse community. Learn more at www.onecommunityproject.com
¡Venga a compartir lo que ama de nuestra comunidad, sus esperanzas para el futuro, y ayude a definir los valores que guiarán las decisiones del Condado y la Ciudad, todo en eventos animados con comida y bebidas deliciosas!
Leadville y el Condado de Lake han lanzado el One Community Project, una iniciativa de un año para crear una visión compartida y un plan integral para el futuro de nuestra comunidad. Este plan dará forma a las políticas, programas y proyectos tanto de la Ciudad como del Condado durante los próximos 10 años, asegurando un futuro que refleje los valores de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Zero Waste Craft Series: Personal Sustainability and DIY Toothpaste
In partnership with Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC is offering a four-week afternoon activity series centered on making crafts and talking about sustainability. Attend one or all; snacks provided!
Wednesdays from 3-5 pm in CMC Pinnacle Commons.
1/15 DIY Energy Balls - Composting
1/22 Recycling Crafts - Recycling
2/5 DIY Toothpaste - Personal Sustainability
2/12 Natural Tie-Dying - Food Waste
This is a free series. All students and community members are welcome.
Junto con Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC está ofreciendo una serie de actividades en las que haremos manualidades y hablaremos sobre la sostentabilidad. Las actividades se realizarán los miércoles por la tarde durante cuatro semanas. Asista a una o todas; se proporcionarán botanas!
Los miércoles de 3 a 5 p. m. en Pinnacle Commons CMC Leadville
15/1 compostaje - Bolas energéticas caseras
22/1 reciclaje - Manualidades de reciclaje
5/2 sostenibilidad personal - Pasta de dientes casera
12/2 residuo cero- Tie-Dye natural
Esta es una serie gratuita. Todos los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos.
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. //
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.
Spanish-Language Community Kickoff
Come share what you love about our community, your hopes for the future, and help shape the values that will guide County and City decisions—all at lively events with great food and drinks!
Leadville and Lake County have launched the One Community Project, a year-long initiative to create a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the future of our community. This plan will shape the policies, programs, and projects of both the City and County for the next 10 years to ensure a future that reflects the values of our diverse community. Learn more at www.onecommunityproject.com
¡Venga a compartir lo que ama de nuestra comunidad, sus esperanzas para el futuro, y ayude a definir los valores que guiarán las decisiones del Condado y la Ciudad, todo en eventos animados con comida y bebidas deliciosas!
Leadville y el Condado de Lake han lanzado el One Community Project, una iniciativa de un año para crear una visión compartida y un plan integral para el futuro de nuestra comunidad. Este plan dará forma a las políticas, programas y proyectos tanto de la Ciudad como del Condado durante los próximos 10 años, asegurando un futuro que refleje los valores de nuestra diversa comunidad.
Community Conversation at Mountain View
Come share what you love about our community, your hopes for the future, and help shape the values that will guide County and City decisions—all at lively events with great food and drinks!
Leadville and Lake County have launched the One Community Project, a year-long initiative to create a shared vision and comprehensive plan for the future of our community. This plan will shape the policies, programs, and projects of both the City and County for the next 10 years to ensure a future that reflects the values of our diverse community. Learn more at www.onecommunityproject.com
Flash Tattoos and Pop-up Farm Market
Meet us at Tattoo Shop of Leadville for a first come first serve flash tattoo event with all proceeds benefitting C4! Local tattoo artists will be offering different size and price tattoos available for arms and legs only.
Not interested in a tattoo but want to support C4? We’ll have a pop-up farm market too, featuring some new winter crops and our C4 tote bags for sale.
More details and designs to come!
Future Town Tour: Dance Dance Revolution
Join Lake County Build a Generation & Warm Cookies of the Revolution on Thursday January 30th from 6-10pm at FREIGHT for:
Live Music - Interactive Art Installations - Delicious Food
We gather in Future Town to grow our commitment to collective health.
What does it mean to be healthy in mind, body, spirit, heart and emotions? What is community health/wealth? How can we strengthen ourselves, our connections, and our relations? What is NEXT? What are we ready to release and let go of? What are we ready to welcome IN?
Learn more about Future Town, where we’re going and where we’ve been.
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. //
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.
Harrison Park Public Open House
Hosted by the Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce, this is an excellent opportunity to meet with the Harrison Park project team, provide your input, and ask questions in person.
Can’t attend? Read more about the project here or take a survey to share your feedback
Zero Waste Craft Series: Recycling Crafts
In partnership with Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC is offering a four-week afternoon activity series centered on making crafts and talking about sustainability. Attend one or all; snacks provided!
Wednesdays from 3-5 pm in CMC Pinnacle Commons.
1/15 DIY Energy Balls - Composting
1/22 Recycling Crafts - Recycling
2/5 DIY Toothpaste - Personal Sustainability
2/12 Natural Tie-Dying - Food Waste
This is a free series. All students and community members are welcome.
Junto con Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC está ofreciendo una serie de actividades en las que haremos manualidades y hablaremos sobre la sostentabilidad. Las actividades se realizarán los miércoles por la tarde durante cuatro semanas. Asista a una o todas; se proporcionarán botanas!
Los miércoles de 3 a 5 p. m. en Pinnacle Commons CMC Leadville
15/1 compostaje - Bolas energéticas caseras
22/1 reciclaje - Manualidades de reciclaje
5/2 sostenibilidad personal - Pasta de dientes casera
12/2 residuo cero- Tie-Dye natural
Esta es una serie gratuita. Todos los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos.
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. //
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.
Harrison Park Public Open House (Morning Session)
Hosted by the Economic Development Corporation and Chamber of Commerce, this is an excellent opportunity to meet with the Harrison Park project team, provide your input, and ask questions in person.
Can’t attend? Read more about the project here or take a survey to share your feedback
Zero Waste Craft Series: DIY Peanut butter energy balls + composting
In partnership with Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC is offering a four-week afternoon activity series centered on making crafts and talking about sustainability. Attend one or all; snacks provided!
Wednesdays from 3-5 pm in CMC Pinnacle Commons.
1/15 DIY Energy Balls - Composting
1/22 Recycling Crafts - Recycling
2/5 DIY Toothpaste - Personal Sustainability
2/12 Natural Tie-Dying - Food Waste
This is a free series. All students and community members are welcome.
Junto con Cloud City Conservation Center (C4), CMC está ofreciendo una serie de actividades en las que haremos manualidades y hablaremos sobre la sostentabilidad. Las actividades se realizarán los miércoles por la tarde durante cuatro semanas. Asista a una o todas; se proporcionarán botanas!
Los miércoles de 3 a 5 p. m. en Pinnacle Commons CMC Leadville
15/1 compostaje - Bolas energéticas caseras
22/1 reciclaje - Manualidades de reciclaje
5/2 sostenibilidad personal - Pasta de dientes casera
12/2 residuo cero- Tie-Dye natural
Esta es una serie gratuita. Todos los estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos.
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. //
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.
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. //
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.