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 Earth’s finite resources.

After Dr. Barlett’s presentation stick around for an update on the City’s Energy Future project and information on how you can conserve energy in your home with EnergySmart services.

This event is sponsored by the City of Boulder’s Neighborhood Sustainability Program http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/LEAD/neighbors

To learn more about Mr. Bartlett click on the following links.

http://www.albartlett.org/about_al_bartlett/about_al_bartlett.html

http://www.friendsofboulderopenspace.org/bartlett_open_space.php

Where:  West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave.
When:  Sunday May 6 2:00 – 4:00 pm

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, fruit trees, compost, and watering.  Laura stressed experimenting, keeping a garden journal and having fun!   It was a great start to the gardening season.  We will meet again in August for a garden tour.

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 loose ends of checks in the mail & paper trail, starting May 15 we are going to need every daylight hour til August to bring this creation into being! It took 15 years to fund and build the Valmont Bike Park; in the big picture it will not be a huge crisis if we don’t make this goal. But in light of the singular and pertinent opportunity of international pro cycling’s ‘Homecoming’ this year, we are pulling out all the stops to help this happen! We have been studying what makes people decide it’s time to donate for their ‘Place in the Park’. It is clearly the enthusiasm of friends that makes the difference. Thanks for what you are doing in this regard, and step up the action if you get in the spirit of the sprint! Your energy does wonders, no exaggeration!
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From the U.S Cycling Monument Project

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 Change Champion 2011.

Top Honors at the 2011 Annual Achievement Awards went to:

• Ecoscape Environmental Design – 50% Electricity Reduction
• KGNU Community Radio – 31% Natural Gas Reduction
• Whiterock Building/Stephen Sparn Architects – 43% Combined Electricity and Natural Gas Reduction
• Ocean First Divers: Innovation in Energy
• Grubb & Ellis – Total metric tons of CO2 avoided: 912
• Ventyx, an ABB Company: Innovation in Water and Waste
• Amadeus Consulting: Innovation in Education/Outreach
• Boulder Beer Company: Sponsor of the Year

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