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Goal
The goal of the Education & Outreach project is to develop relationships and vehicles for outreach to Sustainabiity Alliance members, policymakers, and the community at large.
Activities
- Provide semi-monthly e-mail newsletter, E-News, with calendar, news, and ways to connect.
- Maintain website with information about our activities and links to articles and resources.
- Publish sustainability-related articles and op-eds in the Durango Herald and other local media.
- Hold educational and outreach events.
- Establish relationships with groups in the sustainability community to leverage or coordinate efforts and create synergies.
- Develop a Nonprofit Organization Resource Guide for La Plata County.
- Conduct an inventory of natural, human, economic conditions in the region to establish a baseline of current conditions and understand the carrying capacity of the region.
Events
- Appleseed Series: Exploring Local Sustainability. Past event topics have included solar power, local food, "leave no trace," and waste reduction.
- Four Corners Green Living Expo. Annual fundraising event for the Sustainability Alliance, organized by EcoLogic Events.
- Earth Day events
- Green Umbrella Networking Event (November 2007)
- Swadeshi Festival (through 2007)
- Beaming Bioneers (October 2007)
- Homegrown Food Conference, with Fort Lewis College Environmental Center (2007)
Contact Us
For more information or to participate in our activities, please contact Terry Woodward.