First Bite Boulder:  A Local Celebration of World Class Dining
First Bite Boulder is an annual week long event highlighting the Boulder dining scene. For one full week, Boulder's top restaurants offer a special three course prix fixe dinner menu. The week celebrates Boulder's exceptional dining community and will help bring a well-deserved reputation into the national spotlight. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the establishments that make Boulder the culinary destination it is.
Through Sat, Nov 21
Various locations, Boulder

Cornucopia of Local
Cornucopia of Local is an indoor/outdoor Farmer’s Market featuring more than 30 local farmers and vendors, presentations on eating local, displays, live music, and fun! Join the delicious fun at this free community event.  Cornucopia of Local is part of a national effort to educate folks on the importance of helping sustain the uniqueness our local businesses provide to Boulder County.  Talk with local farmers, watch food demonstrations, sample fresh food and celebrate with live music.
Sat, Nov 21, 9am-3pm
Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St, Boulder
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Taking transit is one of the most sustainable things a person can do. An individual switching to transit can reduce daily carbon emission by 20 pounds — that’s several tons a year.

Walk
Walking maps for area neighborhoods are available at a variety of places. Try mapmywalk.com and see the walks others in the Denver and Boulder areas have posted. Or use the Google Pedometer, a nifty tool to calculate how far you’ll be walking between two addresses on Google Maps (gmappedometer.com). More...

Solar hot water and solar electric power
Hot water heating can account for as much as 25% of home energy use, especially if you take long showers and have less efficient appliances. A solar hot water heater costs less than solar electric panels and can reduce 50-80% of your water heating bill. The system usually consists of a collector plate installed on the roof, and a series of pipes connecting the plate to a solar storage tank. For grey days or winter months, there is also a backup water heater.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (eere.energy.gov), the price of a solar hot water system included in a 30-year mortgage equates to about $15 per month, which compared to water heating costs may make a system immediately profitable. More...

Scrub the tub Mix baking soda with water for an abrasive scrubbing paste, or substitute castile soap such as Dr. Bronner’s in place of water for extra power. To disinfect the bathroom, spray with hydrogen peroxide and rinse with water.

Claim the drain Pour baking soda in the drain, add 1 cup white vinegar, and watch the volcano, just like in grade school. Flush with hot water and repeat if necessary.

All hands on the pans Mix white vinegar with enough salt to form a paste, and watch the grease slip away. Add 1 tsp lemon juice for scent and extra power. More...

“From the Ground Up” Workshop Weekend Featuring Will Allen of Growing Power
This two-day, intensive, hands-on workshop will show how sustainable, healthy local food production can be developed in an urban setting. This is a rare opportunity to experience Will Allen and the Growing Power program outside of Milwaukee.  This training offers the opportunity to learn, plan, develop, operate and sustain community food projects. Participants leave the workshop with improved skills that they can take back into their communities and pass on to others. These workshops are for both rural and urban projects.
Sat-Sun, Nov 14-15,
 Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-3pm
The Urban Farm at Stapleton, 
10200 Smith Rd, Denver

First Bite Boulder:  A Local Celebration of World Class Dining
First Bite Boulder is an annual week long event highlighting the Boulder dining scene. For one full week, Boulder's top restaurants offer a special three course prix fixe dinner menu. The week celebrates Boulder's exceptional dining community and will help bring a well-deserved reputation into the national spotlight. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the establishments that make Boulder the culinary destination it is.
Sat, Nov 14-Nov 21
Various locations, Boulder
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Colorado Environmental Film Festival
Inspired by films.  Empowered by education. Moved to action.
Thu, Nov 5 through Sat, Nov 7, All Day Events
American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St, Golden

Growing our Urban AgriCulture
This is a potluck and networking party for all those involved or interested in Denver’s urban agriculture scene.  Anyone doing interesting projects relating to urban agriculture – greenhouses, neighborhood-supported agriculture, community gardens, school gardens, urban ag education, restaurants that source local food and more!  This is a zero waste event- please bring your own food, silverware, plates, napkins, etc. as well as materials about your project to share and display on information tables.
Fri, Nov 6, 6-8pm
Green Spaces, 2590 Walnut, Denver
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Thanksgiving is all about the gathering of great people and amazing food. Use EcoMetro Guide's tips below to have a fun, healthy affordable holiday.

• Farmers Markets: Buying produce at the Farmers Market is a fun exploration of locally-produced fruits, veggies, cheeses, wines, and more. It's also a great way to support your local farms. Search ecometro.com to find the closest farmers market to you. Use your coupon for a Boulder Farmers Market tote bag to haul your produce around. More...

Have you ever thought about what sort of food grows around your neighborhood? The bounty of edibles found right around the corner, from apples and nuts to rosemary and greens, is astounding. The urban landscape is filled with fresh, free food if you just know what to look for. Plants you might normally ignore, like dandelions or nettles, can be cooked into healthy, delicious meals.

Many people first experienced wild foods in their childhood—learning to mushroom hunt with their grandfather or picking apples from a neighbor’s tree. Looking for wild fruits, veggies, and nuts is a fun family activity that helps teach kids the value of local, fresh food. In addition to having kids help you forage for your own kitchen, you can volunteer to help harvest urban edibles for those in need (see resources below). More...

Telluride's Mountainfilm on Tour
Telluride's Mountainfilm features films displaying themes of adventure, mountaineering, remarkable personalities, and important environmental and social themes. A benefit for Alpine Rescue, the program consists of two nights of different films varying in length and focus, from educational works about cultures and the environment, to portraits of remarkable people, of adrenaline-packed adventure, and of pure exploration. Cost: $10 for one night, or $18 for both nights
Fri, Oct 23, 7pm, 6pm
American Mountaineering Center, 710 10th St, Golden

Day 350: International Day of Climate Action
In 2008, NASA climatologist James Hansen and his team produced a landmark series of studies that showed that if we let the amount of carbon in the atmosphere top 350 parts per million, we can’t have a planet “similar to the one on which civilization developed and to which life on earth is adapted.” We’re currently at 390 parts per million. On October 24, people in more than 1000 communities around the globe will take action to make the number 350 visible to everyone.
For Denver Day 350 events, click here.
For Boulder Day 350 events, click here.
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Denver Zoo’s Conservation Night
Denver Zoo’s annual state of conservation presentation and special award presentation. Conservation photographer Michael Forsberg will give the keynote presentation. Forsberg has published his photos in National Geographic, Smithsonian, and numerous other magazines, and  specializes in the Great Plains of North America.
Thu, Oct 15, 7-9 pm
Mile High Station, 2027 W Lower Colfax Ave, Denver

Colorado Bioneers Conference
The annual Bioneers conference is a hub of visionary and practical solutions, gathering people at the crossroads of ecological restoration, human health, social justice and the sacred. Bioneers inspires, educates and connects people to act effectively with practical solutions and innovative social strategies for restoring the Earth's imperiled ecosystems and healing human communities. By linking internationally renowned speakers with local topics and experts, the Colorado Bioneers satellite conference inspires a potent 'global-local' approach towards local and regional solutions.
Fri, Oct 16
University of Colorado Environmental Center, 207 UCB, UMC 355, Boulder
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