Fall is finally here! With school back in session and crisp fall weather coming in, there are a variety of activities and events for you to explore. Whether it’s joining us at Ecotoberfest on Oct. 7 or learning about how to recycle and compost at the Superior Community Center, there’s something for everyone. As always, thanks for being a part of making Superior a sustainable, resilient, and vibrant community!
- Alexis Bullen, Sustainability Analyst
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Celebrate fall and sustainability at Ecotoberfest
Join us for Ecotoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 2 - 6 p.m. at Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive., hosted by the towns of Superior and Erie and the cities of Lafayette and Louisville to create healthy, resilient, and sustainable communities in Boulder County.
Invite your friends and family to this free event, open to all ages! From recycled jewelry to face painting for your little ghouls to enjoy, there is something for everyone.
- Explore over 50 exhibitors and vendors
- Enjoy the music from local bands Guerilla Fanfare and 90 Percent 90s while sipping on craft beers at the beer garden
- Take advantage of free small electronic recycling opportunities
- Participate in the Halloween costume exchange
Get even more involved!
Volunteering is a great opportunity to support sustainability in your community. If you are interested, please sign up for the time and task that you are available for here. Volunteers will receive a $10 food voucher for every two hour shift completed.
Halloween costume exchange
We are also collecting costumes for the Halloween costume exchange throughout the month of September! Drop off your gently used and good condition costumes at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) until Sept. 30, and then swing by Ecotoberfest where costumes will be displayed and distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Visit the Ecotoberfest event page for details and a complete schedule. See you there!
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Join the Boulder County Solar Co-op!
Have you thought about putting solar panels on your roof? Boulder County has partnered with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) to bring residents the Boulder County Solar Co-op this fall — a free group to help you go solar. This program is similar to the Town of Superior’s program from 2022, Solarize Superior, but now on a larger scale.
Together, co-op members will learn about solar energy and leverage their numbers to get competitive pricing and quality solar installations. After a competitive bidding process facilitated by SUN, a group of volunteers from the co-op will select a solar company to complete the co-op's installations. Note that the co-op is free to join, and members are not obligated to buy solar panels.
If you missed the Lafayette Library launch event, you can attend the Solar 101 event at the Boulder Library on Oct. 25 or the SUN virtual event to learn more on Nov. 15. You don’t need to attend an event to participate in the co-op, but it is helpful to learn about this unique and exciting process.
Want to learn more? Get all the details, see local events, and sign up for the co-op by visiting SUN’s webpage.
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Waste Corner
In this section in our newsletter, we focus on one waste-related topic in Superior. To keep it simple, remember the 4 R’s: Reduce the amount of waste you produce, Reuse items as much as you can before replacing them, and Repair and Recycle items wherever possible.
Spotlight: Sustainably Living Through the 3R’s & C: Reduce, Reuse, Recycling & Composting
It can be tough to keep track of all the recycling and composting guidelines in Boulder County, but Michelle Gazarik, Eco-Cycle Eco-Leader and Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability (ACES) member, is here to help! Join Michelle and your fellow Superior residents for a free monthly class to learn how to reduce you carbon footprint, practice zero waste, and learn about easy daily swap outs to live more sustainably.
Join the Advisory Committee for Environmental Sustainability and create a greener community!
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