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Sustainable Resilient Longmont Upcoming Events

Climate Sustainability Roundtable  Presented by: Sustainable Resilient Longmont and the Longmont Museum Thursday, April 18th 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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Climate Sustainability Roundtable 

Presented by: Sustainable Resilient Longmont and the Longmont Museum
Thursday, April 18th
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Stewart Auditorium Longmont Museum

Explore the link between our global climate crisis and local sustainability efforts at this dynamic, interactive event. We will learn about the science of climate change and actions being taken at the state and local level. Find out more about what you can do to promote environmental conservation and sustainability. Speakers: Jim Butler, National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationElise Jones, Boulder County Commissioner and Air Quality Control CommissionMagnolia Landa-Posas, Just Transitions Collaborative, University of Colorado at BoulderJoan Peck, Longmont City CouncilEmily Gedeon, Colorado Sierra ClubKaren Dike, Sustainable Resilient LongmontModerated by:Liz Lane, Producer And News Host, KGNU Community RadioFREE. Registration Recommended. Register HERE.For more information please visit www.srlongmont.org/events or www.longmontmuseum.org

5th Annual Longmont Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Longmont Museum
Join us for the 5th annual Longmont Earth Day Celebration!This year's event promises to be the best yet. With 20 local and regional environmental education booths, performances, talks, butterflies, and even an eagle!Visit our website for more information.FREE and open to the public.

FULL PROGRAM SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED! KAISER EDUCATION CENTER

  • 10:30- 11:00 a.m.  Storytime with Amy Fontenot, Children’s Librarian, Longmont Public Library
  • 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Live Birds of Prey with Hawk Quest
  • 1:00-1:30 p.m. Backyard Vermicomposting with Growing Gardens
  • 2:00-3:00 p.m. Butterfly Gardens with the Butterfly Pavilion
  • STEWART AUDITORIUM10:30-11:15 a.m. Family Yoga with Elevated Yoga
  • 1:00- 2:00 p.m. Jeff & Paige Live Performance
  • RECYCLED ARTS & CRAFTS 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. in the Kaiser Education Center
  • ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EXPO 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. in the AtriumFor a full list of groups please visit our website.

Pints for the Planet

Monday, April 22nd (Earth Day!)
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
300 Suns Brewing
335 1st Ave, Longmont
Support your local community organization working on sustainability and climate!On Earth Day, $2 of each pint purchased will be donated to Sustainable Resilient Longmont. More information: www.srlongmont.orgSponsored by:

The Human Element: Rescheduled

Hosted by: Citizens Climate Lobby Longmont Chapter
Wednesday, April 24th
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Longmont Library
Join Longmont CCL and the Longmont Public Forum at a screening of The Human Element, rescheduled due to the brief, but severe winter storm on March 13th!  In this riveting and visually rich drama, we follow renowned photographer James Balog as he explores wildfires, hurricanes, sea level rise, coal mining, and changes in the air we breathe. With compassion and heart, THE HUMAN ELEMENT reveals how environmental change is affecting the lives of everyday Americans.Event is FREE and light refreshments will be served.RSVPFacebook event link.

What is the Green New Deal? 

Hosted by: Longmont Salon
Monday, April 29th
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Front Range Community College Community Room
Find out more about the Green New Deal and what you can do to get involved. More information: [email protected]Facebook event link.

SAVE THE DATE
Longmont Community Clean Up Day 

Saturday, May 11th
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The Zero Waste Committee is organizing this community clean up day! We are coordinating with the City to select a location closer to the date. Clean up trash to make our community greener and reduce pollution! Sign up here.  More information coming soon.