Green Week is coming September 21st through 26th, with free events on saving energy, saving money, and sustainable living. The kick off will happen that Monday night with the Climate Future Film Festival at the Salida Steamplant Theater. Tickets for the film are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/green-week-kickoff-climate-future-film-festival-tickets-1997510706294
Wednesday, learn what an energy audit really covers and how to find discounts for your home, happening at the Office Bar in Salida.
Thursday, hear real talk about battery backup systems from local homeowners at Elevation Beer Co. in Poncha Springs.
And Saturday morning meeting at the Salida Farmers’ Market, tour local homes built with the future in mind; solar, heat pumps, even hemp construction. s
Green Week is free (excepting Monday’s films) and open to everybody. See the full schedule at: https://www.chaffeecounty.org/government/sustainability/
Chaffee County’s vision through Sustainable Chaffee is to steward our resources in a manner that enhances community resilience and the natural environment for both our present day community and for future generations. With the adoption of the County’s first Sustainable Development Plan in January 2025, the Chaffee County Commissioners are helping realize that commitment to addressing the demands of community growth in light of environmental factors.
