The annual Fall Electronic Waste Event will take place in Telluride at the Carhenge parking lot both Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th. From 10a.m. to 2p.m. each day, community members can bring their electronic waste which includes anything that plugs in or runs on batteries, as well as batteries themselves. This event is made possible through San Miguel County and 3RTS, in partnership with EcoAction Partners.

Waste drop off is free, with the exception of a $30 fee for each TV. Please no refrigerants.

Accepted Materials Details:

• Anything that plugs in or runs on batteries

• Batteries

• Ink cartridges

• Cables

• Plastic film (clean and dry)

• Please no refrigerants

• There is a $30 fee for TV’s (this is the only fee associated with the event and all payment options are available)

The annual Fall Electronic Waste Event will take place in Telluride at the Carhenge parking lot both Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th. From 10a.m. to 2p.m. each day, community members can bring their electronic waste which includes anything that plugs in or runs on batteries, as well as batteries themselves. This event is made possible through San Miguel County and 3RTS, in partnership with EcoAction Partners.

Waste drop off is free, with the exception of a $30 fee for each TV. Please no refrigerants.

Accepted Materials Details:

• Anything that plugs in or runs on batteries

• Batteries

• Ink cartridges

• Cables

• Plastic film (clean and dry)

• Please no refrigerants

• There is a $30 fee for TV’s (this is the only fee associated with the event and all payment options are available)

Do you live in Ridgway? Interested in going more in depth with energy codes as they pertain to your community? Join us for a follow up event on Monday, October 13th from 5:00-7:00p.m. at the Decker Room, Space to Create to:

• Learn about the purpose of building energy codes and why the Colorado Energy Office developed the Low Energy and Carbon Code

• Understand Ridgway’s energy code adoption process

• Ask questions to local experts!

EcoAction Partners and San Miguel County invite you to a special screening of Common Ground on Thursday, October 23rd at the Livery in Norwood. Bring the whole family for a night that blends learning, connection, and local food!

The evening kicks off with kids’ crafts and a Fresh Foundation produce stand, followed by a hearty serving of complimentary Wild Gals soup and Blue Grouse bread. Then settle in for a 45-minute screening of Common Ground, an inspiring film about the power of healthy soil and resilient communities (sequel to Kiss the Ground).

After the film, stick around for a panel discussion with representatives from Shaven Conservation District, Montezuma Land Conservancy, County Commissioner, and local ranchers,  where you’ll have the chance to ask questions and dig deeper into how these ideas take root right in our community.

Event Details & Times:
5-6:30p.m.Gather, crafts, produce stand, food
6:30-7:15p.m.Common Ground film screening
7:15-7:45 p.m.  Q&A with local panel 

In a world facing growing environmental challenges, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Whether it’s grief for what’s been lost, anxiety about the future, or a deep sense of responsibility, these emotions are real, valid, and shared by many.

Join EcoAction Partners, Sheep Mountain Alliance, and the Wilkinson Public Library for a heartfelt and honest conversation about eco-grief, climate anxiety, and the emotional toll of living in the climate crisis. Together, we’ll hold space for these complex feelings, share personal insights, and explore ways to build emotional resilience and collective hope. This final Coffee and Climate Conversation before taking a break in November and December will be held at the Wilkinson Public Library Magazine Room on Thursday, October 30th from 8:30am.-9:30a.m. As always, coffee, tea and pastries are kindly provided!

Calling all High Schooler Students from across the  Region! Join us for the Sneffels Regional Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, November 15th from 9a.m.-5p.m. at the Telluride Science and Innovation Center. The Sneffels Regional Youth Climate Summit is a youth-driven conference designed to bring together high school students from across Southwest Colorado with a focus on San Miguel, San Juan, Ouray, and Montrose Counties, for a day of learning, connection, and action. Co-led by local students and EcoAction Partners and sponsored by Lyra Colorado, the Telluride Institute, and the Telluride Science and Innovation Center, the summit fosters resilience in rural mountain communities through climate science education, youth-led presentations, nature connection, a green career expo, eco-art, and hands-on projects like real life policy advocacy, a regional youth zine, and school- or community-based climate project planning.

Student sing up here.