News and Past Events
2010
Sunday, December 20
We convened a panel for our community to join in
a discussion with local leaders and delegates to
the U.N. International Climate Talks in Copenhagen
about outcomes and next steps. We asked our panelists
to discuss their experiences in Copenhagen, as well
as expectations and hopes for the coming months at
the local, national, and international levels.
Read more...
2009
Sunday, December 20
Holiday "Green Cuisine" Potluck Dinner at
Dan and Diane's. A fun celebration with local, organic
a low carbon footprint cuisine. Join us next year!
Sunday, December 6, 6:30 pm
This was an amazing and inspiring "small group"
presentation by Dr. Susan Solomon, Nobel Peace Prize winner
and recognized world leader in climate-change science.
Over 135 neighbors attended. We learned how to view the weather
data from a climate perspective, rather than the narrow 10-year
snapshots the critics focus on. We also got perspective on the
validity and origin of the weather data, as Dr. Solomon shared
photos of the committed individuals who have been collecting
weather data from many remote locations -- some for decades
and one family for over 100 years. Our call to action for
this event was to sign a petition on the Valmont power plant,
and to call our senators to urge support for the deliberations
in Copenhagen. If you attended this event and are excited to
help out with SNCA, please let us know with
this online form.
June 14, 2009: Energy Efficiency Tour
May 3, 2009: James Balog
April 19,2009: Earth Day hike lead by Open Space Naturalist Dave Sutherland that will focus on the mountain pine beetle.
March 28, 2009: Earth Hour
2008
December 7, 2008: December Holiday Party
Climate Science Series
The next climate science series will feature Dr. Martin Hoerling, Meteorologist at NOAA. His research focuses on decadal climate variability and climate change, including the role of air-sea interactions.
Invited Speakers
One of our next invited speakers will be Dr. Patty Limerick, the Faculty Director and Chair of the Board at CU's Center of the American West. A professor of history, Patty has dedicated her career to bridging the gap between academics and the public and to demonstrating the benefits of applying an historical perspective to modern conflicts.
Carbon Cutters Challenge
Thirty SNCA households participated in an important national pilot program with a local non-profit, the Green Heart Institute. The aim was to achieve sustainable, measurable reductions in energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions while creating a greater awareness of our connection to each other and to the planet.
The Carbon Cutters committed to the goal of lowering the group's carbon footprint
by 22% in one year. The Green Heart Institute provided the Carbon Cutters with the
expertise and software to measure and track the CO2 reduction. They also helped support
and motivate our group through monthly educational meetings.
The Green Heart program helps people see their lifestyles holistically from financial, and environmental perspectives.
2007
December 2, 2007: Holiday Skill Share - Social Gathering - Event Description - Download Flyer
September 30, 2007: Detlev Helmig's "The Two Headed Dragon on your Front Porch" - Climate Lecture Series Event Description - Download Flyer
May 8,2007: Beth Powell's "Clean Energy Action" - Invited Speaker
April 14,2007: Global Warming Rally - Walk for Change - Social Gathering - Download Flyer
February 18,2007: Neighborhood Solar Soiree Tour - Social Gathering - Download Flyer
June 24,2007: Mayor Ruzzin's "Creating Sustainable Communities while Reducing our Carbon Footprint" - Invited Speaker