Pikes Peak Earth Day

11/23/2016

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02/01/2016

Nominations for this year's Greenie Award are due TODAY, February 1. If you're snowed in today, what better way to spend a little time than nominating a favorite business, school, community, business, or individual? Nominations are easy – just tell us the name of the person or entity and give us a brief summary of why they should be considered for a Greenie Award. Be sure to include contact information – for you and the nominee. Nominations should be submitted to [email protected]!

01/27/2016

We are already starting to plan this year's Fashion Show and Greenie Awards benefiting the Rocky Mountain Field Institute. We need your help nominating people for this year's Greenie Award!

Do you know a business, a school, an organization, a community, or an individual who deserves recognition for its commitment to the environment? Then you should nominate them for a Greenie Award! The Pikes Peak Earth Day Committee is taking nominations for this year’s Greenie's in the categories of Business, School, Community, Organization, and Individual. Nominations are easy – just tell us the name of the person or entity and give us a brief summary of why they should be considered for a Greenie Award. Be sure to include contact information – for you and the nominee. Nominations should be submitted to [email protected] by February 1, 2016.

Please help spread the word so we can recognize the great work and passion for sustainability in our community!

04/27/2015

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GREENIE WINNERS!

2015 Greenie Award Winners:

Organization- Friends of Garden of the Gods

Buisness- Poor Richard's Downtown

Individual: Becky Elder

School: Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Community: Colorado Springs Food Rescue

Thank you to everyone who came and supported Rocky Mountain Field Institute!!!

04/27/2015

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GREENIE WINNERS!

2015 Greenie Award Winners:

Organization- Friends of Garden of the Gods

Buisness- Poor Richard's Downtown

Individual: Becky Elder

School: Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

Community: Colorado Springs Food Rescue

Thank you to everyone who came and supported Rocky Mountain Field Institute!!!

04/24/2015

Thousands of People within our community weighed in and voted for the 2015 Earth Month Fashion Show and Greenie Awards. Come to our show tomorrow at the Antler's Hilton and find out who won!

tickets available at any Veda Salon and Spa location and online at wwww.coloradoveda.com

General Admission $35

Premiere Seating $50

04/24/2015

Thousands of People within our community weighed in and voted for the 2015 Earth Month Fashion Show and Greenie Awards. Come to our show tomorrow at the Antler's Hilton and find out who won!

tickets available at any Veda Salon and Spa location and online at wwww.coloradoveda.com

General Admission $35

Premiere Seating $50

04/23/2015

Just 2 more days to purchase tickets for the Earth Month Fashion Show and Greenie Awards!

Go to any Veda Salon and Spa location or go to
www.coloradoveda.com to purchase online!

General Admission $35.00

Premiere Seating $50.00

Veda Salon and Spa offers hair cuts, colors and extensions, nail care, facials, waxing, massages, spa packages in Monument, Colorado Springs and Denver, CO.

04/22/2015

Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌏🌍
Make a vow to do something for our Earth today!
"Small Steps Can Lead To Big Changes."👣👣👣

04/20/2015

Have you voted for the Greenie Awards yet?
Wednesday is the LAST DAY TO VOTE!

Greenie Organization Category Spotlight:

* SouthEastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society

The Southeast Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES) is a chapter of CRES, whose members come from the Arkansas River drainage – Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the southeastern section of the state. SECRES was founded in June 2003 to promote, educate and advocate for solar and renewable energy.

04/20/2015

Have you voted for the Greenie Awards yet?
Wednesday is the LAST DAY TO VOTE!

Greenie Organization Category Spotlight:

* SouthEastern Colorado Renewable Energy Society

The Southeast Colorado Renewable Energy Society (SECRES) is a chapter of CRES, whose members come from the Arkansas River drainage – Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and the southeastern section of the state. SECRES was founded in June 2003 to promote, educate and advocate for solar and renewable energy.

04/17/2015

GREENIE NOMINEE SPOTLIGHT:

* UpaDowna

Community Event:
April:
Sun. 19th, 10am-noon: 3rd Sunday Adventure- Aiken Canyon
Tue. 21st, 6-8pm: Adventure on Tap Speaker Series @ The Ute & Yeti, 21 N. Nevada
Sat. 25th, 9:30am-12pm: UpaDowna Adopted Trail Earth Day Clean-Up @ ATB Park

Coming soon:
Thur. April 30th 5-8 pm, SUP Summer Kickoff, Prospect lake in Memorial Park, Stand Up Paddle Boards and all gear available for loan!
Wed. May 6th, 6pm: 2015 Pedal Party Ride KICKOFF!! NEW riders...SIGN UP HERE!
Sun. May 10th, 8-10am: CycloFemme Ride. A celebration of women on bikes. Hosted by UpaDowna and The Hub Bicycle Shop.
Sun. July 26th, 9am-3pm: UpaDowna hosts the "Shaboomee Same SUP Challenge" at the Rocky Mountain State Games (fee applies)
Sun. Aug. 2nd, 9am-1pm: ROAR in the City, Really Outrageous Adventure Race (fee applies)