Go Green

Ideas to help build a healthier and cleaner environment.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL DAY

In partnership with El Paso County, Widefield Parks & Recreation is proud to sponsor HHWD Day for Widefield/Security Residents. Properly dispose of residential household hazardous waste items! Friday, April 22 @ 9am – 1pm   Widefield Parks & Recreation, 705 Aspen Drive, 80911 Registration Required.  Widefield Parks & Recreation will be collecting money donations for the Aaron Gutierrez…

18,071 New Trees To Be Planted in Colorado Springs

Trees benefit our watershed in numerous ways. They provide shade and beauty, help control air pollution and are beneficial to wildlife. Did you know that tree roots can help absorb stormwater runoff, reducing flash flooding risks? Trees and roots also lessen erosion and pollution carried into our waterways by heavy rains. The right trees planted in the right…

FALLEN TREES FROM MARCH BLIZZARD TURNED INTO FREE MULCH FOR RESIDENTS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The City of Colorado Springs’ City Forestry division is grinding up fallen trees and debris recovered after this month’s blizzard into mulch. The mulch will be used in our local parks and playgrounds. Some of it will also be available at no charge to local residents. It’s available for pick up…

Help is Needed for Creek Week Cleanup

Creek Week 2018 is on! Join nearly 2,500 people across the watershed, from Palmer Lake to Woodland Park to Pueblo in the largest outdoor cleanup in the state of Colorado. It’s a chance to spend a beautiful autumn day outside, meet cool like minded people, and make a real difference in your community and your…

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal in Widefield

Household Hazardous Waste Disposal in Security and Widefield will be on  Saturday, March 31 @ 9am – 1pm at Widefield Parks & Recreation (use the Aspen Drive entrance) In partnership with El Paso County, Widefield Parks & Recreation is proud to sponsor HHWD! This event is for residents of Widefield/Security to properly dispose of residential household hazardous waste items. Please…

Arbor Day Event in Fountain, Colorado

FOUNTAIN, CO – Join the City of Fountain Parks Division by helping to plant trees on  Arbor Day.  This years event is at Heritage Park located off Winebrook Way.  Tree planting will be on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  Come by and help and  make our city parks beautiful. Refreshments provided by the City of Fountain…

Spring Dumpster Days in Fountain

FOUNTAIN, CO – The Fountain Spring Dumpster Days are here!! City of Fountain Residents may pay $10 a truck load to dump certain items at 2 monitored dumpster locations for their convenience. FOUNTAIN RESIDENTS ONLY LOCATIONS: Lorraine Bldg.—301 E. Iowa (East End of Bldg) Electric Dept. Yard—6745 Southmoor Drive Locations will be open for dropoff:…

Senior Citizen Curbside Service

FOUNTAIN, CO  – The City of Fountain Street Division is pleased to help our Fountain Senior Citizens (65+) with unwanted items for Curbside Pickup.  Items will be scheduled for pickup the week of May 10, 2017. Please do not put items out more than 24-hours. • Any items left at or along the curbside, which…