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Lunch with the Locals Cutthroat Trout

Kendall Bakich, Aquatic Biologist with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, discusses how new DNA sampling techniques have reshaped our understanding of the genetics and distribution of Colorado’s . . .

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Beyond Lawns: The Lawn-Industrial Complex

Peter Wadden, the Vail Watershed Education Coordinator, dives into the history of how turf became ubiquitous in American landscaping, what some of the consequences of that are, and alternative landscaping options. In lieu of the COVID-19 outbreak this Lunch with the Locals is being held as a...Watch now »

Thu, 04/30/2020
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Native Plant Selection

Nick Courtens from the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens discusses the various native species you can plant in your gardens. In lieu of the CO-VID 19 outbreak this Lunch with The Locals is being held as a webinar.Watch now »

Wed, 04/22/2020
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Gore Creek and the Importance of Riparian Habitat

Pete Wadden from the Town of Vail discusses the importance of riparian habitat for Gore Creek. In lieu of the CO-VID 19 outbreak this Lunch with The Locals is being held as a webinar.Watch now »

Wed, 04/15/2020
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Water Conservation

Lyle Whitney and Tim York of the Aurora Water Department discuss the effective methods in which the city of Aurora has worked towards water conservation.Watch now »

Thu, 02/20/2020
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Update on Gore Creek Aquatic Health

Listen to renowned aquatic entomologist Dave Rees discuss the aquatic insects of Gore Creek and what they can tell us about the creek’s health. Dave will offer an update on Gore Creek aquatic health based on the most recent sampling data.Watch now »

Thu, 01/23/2020
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Recycling in Eagle County

Town of Vail and Eagle River Water and Sanitation District presents Lunch with the Locals: Recycling in Eagle County with Nina Waysdorf from Walking Mountains Science Center and Beth Markham form the Town of VailWatch now »

Thu, 11/21/2019
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Climate Change in Eagle County

Kim Schlaepfer of the Walking Mountains Science Center discusses the ongoing effort of the Climate Action Collaborative towards containing the impacts of Climate Change in Eagle County.Watch now »

Thu, 09/19/2019
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American Dipper

Peter Wadden, the Vail Watershed Education Coordinator presents a brief presentation on the American dipper talking about their adaptation, diet, locations and more other interesting facts.Watch now »

Thu, 08/15/2019
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Noxious Weeds

Gregg Barrie of Vail Public Works discusses the various noxious weeds that have been spotted in Vail, CO. In addition to identifying the various weeds, Gregg Barrie also discusses the different methodologies to deal with noxious weedsWatch now »

Fri, 07/12/2019
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NEPA 101 and Public Comments

Larissa Read of Common Ground Consulting LLC. discusses the ways to provide comments and feedback to your local Land Management Government Agency through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).Watch now »

Fri, 06/28/2019

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