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"Sustainable Resilient Longmont collaborates with the Longmont community to cultivate a sustainable and thriving city. As the hub for education, advocacy and action, we support the three pillars of sustainability: environmental protection, responsible economic growth and social equity," states SRL's website.
This month the nonprofit is hosting several events supporting their mission.
HAPPENING Watch Party
Wednesday, January 16th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Longmont Library
- “Can we make enough renewable energy to supply the world and replace fossil fuels?
How will we do that, and will we do that?” asks filmmaker Jamie Redford.
- In HAPPENING: A Clean Energy Revolution, Redford embarks on a colorful personal journey into the dawn of the clean energy era as it creates jobs, turns profits, and
makes communities stronger and healthier across the US. Reaching well beyond
a great story of technology and innovation, “Happening” explores issues of human resilience, social justice, embracing the future, and finding hope for our survival.
- Co-hosted with Citizens Climate Lobby Longmont Chapter
- Light refreshments will be provided
- FREE!
- RSVP
- Facebook event
- Meetup event
Is Fracking Affecting Our Health?
Hosted by the Longmont Public Forum
Wednesday, January 23rd
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Longmont Library
- Join Longmont Public Forum for a panel discussion with scientists and physicians from Physicians for Social Responsibility to learn the truth about the effects of fracking in and around Longmont. Learn more about the network of activists working to protect our air, water and health.
- RSVP on Facebook
People, Pollinators & Permaculture
Hosted by Boulder County People & Pollinators Action Network
Tuesday, January 29th
6:30 p.m.
Longmont Library
- Join us for a presentation by nationally renowned permaculturist, Avery Ellis, as he describes how to create pollinator foraging habitat and food for people using the permaculture concept of "Food Forests." He will be describing threats that pollinators face due to diminishing habitats and pesticides, while focusing on real solutions that you can take home and immediately apply to your own home, yard, neighborhood and community!
- RSVP on Meetup
Sierra Club Legislative Potluck with Speaker KC Becker: It’s a New Year, It’s a New Legislature, What Will We Do?
Hosted by the Sierra Club Indian Peaks Group
Thursday, January 31st
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church
5001 Pennsylvania Avenue
Boulder, 80303
- Colorado has a new, pro-environment governor (from Boulder) and a new, pro-environment legislature (the Speaker of the House and Senate Majority Leader
are both from Boulder). So what do we do next?
- Join the Sierra Club Indian Peaks Group for a pizza-potluck. Speaker of the House KC Becker will share what the legislature is doing and how you can help the state achieve
clean-energy goals. Other elected leaders will be there as well.
- They will also be talking about environmental goals, celebrating environmental victories, and planning for the new year. Come share your thoughts with us.
- We’ll provide pizza, beer, and wine. Bring something if you’d like—a side dish,
salad, dessert, or a beverage.
- RSVP
