Al Bartlett will address the connection between arithmetic, population, and energy consumption and their relation to non-renewable resources, particularly petroleum. Dr. Bartlett will discuss the importance of educating everyone on the arithmetic and consequences of growth, especially in terms of population and the… Read the rest of this post
RTD will be testing the SmartCard starting May 15. If you have a 2012 EcoPass and would like to volunteer, download the information NECO… Read the rest of this post
Back by popular demand… THE PROGRESSIVE DINNER! If you’ve lived in Newlands for a while, you may remember the annual Progressive Dinner. If you’re new to Newlands, the dinner is a great way to meet neighbors over a wonderful dinner and walk through the neighborhood. Schedule – May 19th Appetizers… Read the rest of this post
Check out the pictures from our GARDEN TALK. Sunday, April 15 a group of dedicated gardeners braved a little sun, rain, and snow to visit the newly established garden of LeAnn and Greg Fair. Laura Ruby, our “resident expert” gardener answered questions about soil amendments, weed control, companion planting,… Read the rest of this post
Garden Talk The Garden Talk is on! Temps. are predicted to be around 50 at 2pm with a 40% chance of showers. Wear rain jackets, bring an umbrella! April showers bring May flowers! Presented by Laura Ruby of Yummy Yards Meet in a newly created Newlands vegetable garden and young fruit… Read the rest of this post
CALL BY APRIL 22, 2012 AND MENTION NEWLANDS GREENLANDS TO RECEIVE YOUR DISCOUNT! Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a way to support your local, small-scale farmers, receive weekly shares of just-picked, organic produce, and lower your carbon footprint all at the same time. This year Newlands Greenlands is working… Read the rest of this post
April is our ‘Month of Truth’ if we are building the Monument this year in time for the USA Pro Challenge! The structure of the Monument was no small feat of engineering to plan, and requires no ordinary skill to build. The construction team is anxious to roll up sleeves and get to work. Giving two weeks to tie up all… Read the rest of this post
Present: Vernita, Cathy, Alison City of Boulder Sustainability Program: Cathy reported from last meeting that there has not been a good showing from other neighborhoods. Al Bartlett has agreed to speak at upcoming event. It will be held at the West Boulder Senior Center, May 6, 2:00-4:00. Al will… Read the rest of this post
A few Greenlanders attended the the inaugural Switch~ event on 3.6.12 at Absinthe in downtown Boulder…what a great event! Check out the next one when it comes! switch~ is about sharing sustainable energy ideas in an engaging, rapid-fire format. The concept is similar to TEDx and Ignite Boulder, where speakers have… Read the rest of this post
On February 9 a group of Greenlanders carpooled to Longmont to visit Simply Bulk Market…a terrific natural and organic Bulk Market! We filled our own containers with flours, nuts, coffee, household and body care products. We didn’t bring home plastic containers! Afterward, we continued on to Terrior and had a… Read the rest of this post
10 For Change announced its 2011 Achievement Awards during an event at the Boulderado Hotel held on February 22, 2012. Congratulations to Newlands’ own, Stephanie Bingham, for spear-heading the efforts that resulted in a total reduction of energy by 43% at the White Rock Building (downtown Boulder) and becoming a 10 for… Read the rest of this post
Help put ClimateSmart loan program back on track. It is essential for Boulder’s Climate Action Plan. The easiest way is to submit comments is to e-mail Alfred M. Pollard, General Counsel: RegComments@fhfa.gov. You must include “RIN 2590-AA53″ in the subject line of the message. All comments must be received… Read the rest of this post
City Council will be considering a bag ordinance in an effort to reduce waste and Boulder’s carbon footprint. In support of this process New Era, along with CU’s Ecenter, are putting on a screening of the Bag It movie on campus. Thursday, February 23rd at 6:30 Hale 270 at the University of Colorado at… Read the rest of this post
Minutes Newlands Greenlands Steering Committee January 24, 2012 Present: Kay Bingham, Vernita Cannon, Cathy Conery, Tim Eaton, Alison Rogers, Deborah Yin City of Boulder Sustainability Cathy gave a brief update of the last meeting she attended. We thought it would be a good… Read the rest of this post
Newlands/Greenlands Steering Committee invites interested Newlands neighbors to come to our first meeting of 2012. Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Time: 5:30 pm* time changed so we can watch State of Union Place: rsvp info@newlandsgreenlands.com for location Agenda: Brief update about City of Boulder… Read the rest of this post
Enjoy social time and green conversations the 2nd Tuesday of the month – watch for the announcement and RSVP! 
Strong neighborhoods are sustainable neighborhoods. RSVP and join us at the City of Boulder Neighborhood Sustainability meetings! 
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