High Country Conservation Center

Fifty years ago, a bold idea took root in Summit County: Protect this place we call home. Today, we're asking you to help that mission continue. Your support fuels local solutions for waste reduction, resource conservation, and climate action right here in our mountain community. ♻️ Early donations for Colorado Gives Day are now live! 🎉 Now through Tuesday, December 9th, your donation goes twice as far. As local climate impacts like wildfires and droughts intensify, your support is critical. Your gift will ensure the we keep protecting the mountains, rivers, and community we love. 💚 Join the statewide movement for good — visit the link in our bio to learn more and give today.

Hi there! We’re High Country Conservation Center—HC3 for short 👋 We’ve seen some new faces around here, we thought it might be time for a little introduction! We are Summit County's local environmental nonprofit that focuses on creating practical solutions for local resource conservation here in our mountain community. If you've ever spotted signs showing what goes in your recycling bin, visited the community garden, or composted your food scraps, you’ve already seen us in action.♻ Our programs tackle everything from waste reduction and energy efficiency to climate action and sustainable food systems. Basically, if it’s green, we’re all about it! Our mission? Protect this place we all love through local, boots-on-the-ground action. Want to get involved? Now’s the perfect time! Hit the link in bio to see how you can be part of the solution. Big shoutout to our awesome local partners like @breckenridgemtn and @keystone_resort who help make our work possible and share the same awesome goals of protecting our home mountains. #highcountryconservation #HC3 #EpicPromiseShareDay #summitcounty #environmentalnonprofit #climateaction #wastereduction #sustainability #keystone #breckenridge #vailresorts #epicpromise

Kick off summer with us at Water in the West on June 17th! We'll break down how climate change and water scarcity are impacting our region, and what we can do about it. Link in bio for details.

Clear the Clutter! Recycle your household hazardous waste for free on May 30th. Old paints, batteries, electronics & more— drop it all off for free at the Annual Hard to Recycle Event on May 30th, 8am–2pm @ the Summit Stage Bus Barn in Frisco.

Hey local businesses, HOAs, and organizations! Ready to make a difference and reduce waste in our community? Strong Future Grants are here to help—get up to $75K to fund your waste reduction projects! Act fast! Applications close May 18th at 5 PM. Follow the link in our bio to learn more and apply.

We're celebrating 50 years of conservation this year, and we want you to be part of it! From speaker series to community events, there's something for everyone. Check out our summer highlights and visit our website for details. 🌱🎉

The Risan Project Presents the Cresta Alta Film Tour at the Silverthorne Pavilion at 7pm on May 13th $10 Featuring a film screening of Cresta Alta, Risan Media’s climate science and sustainability documentary film, followed by a community sustainability panel discussion in partnership with the Friends of the Dillon Ranger District, the Blue River Watershed Group, High Country Conservation Center and the Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund. In Cresta Alta, join filmmaker, Todd Anders Johnson, on a 10 day backpacking expedition to the McCall Glacier in the Alaskan Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with Dr. Matt Nolan; setting up basecamp at the Gamma Glacier in the Olivares Basin, high in the Chilean Andes with Dr. Sebastian Mernild; trekking to Lake Pacacocha, situated at 15,000 feet in elevation, in the Peruvian Cordillera Blanca with Dr. Rachel Chisolm; joining the Icelandic Glaciological Society jeeping up the Vatnajökull ice cap to conduct ice core drilling and meeting with the President of Iceland to discuss his experiences and perspectives on climate change impacts in Iceland. Panelists: Robert Bennett, Marketing Manager, The Friends of the Dillon Ranger District Kristi D’Agati, Sustainability Coordinator, The Town of Silverthorne Jess Hoover, Climate Action Director, High Country Conservation Center Geoffrey Grimmer, Executive Director, Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund Reyna Schedler, Community Engagement and Grants Director, Blue River Watershed Group Troy Wineland, Local Water Expert @palmerfund @hc3summit @fdrd.summit @blueriverwatershed @crestaaltafilm @risanstudies @risanproject #sustainability #climatestorytelling #filmtour #documentaryfilm #climatescience

FREE. EASY. DRIVE-THROUGH. The Annual Hard to Recycle Event is May 30th from 8am–2pm at the Summit Stage Bus Barn in Frisco. Visit the link in our bio for more information on what's accepted.

We are still accepting Strong Future Grant applications! Apply now to receive up to $75k towards a sustainability project for your business, HOA, or organization. Application link in bio.

Feed the soil that feeds us! 🌱 It's International Compost Week, and we're celebrating one of nature's most powerful tools. Composting turns kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich soil— reducing landfill waste and giving back to the earth at the same time. ♻️ Check out the link in our bio to learn about our free composting program.

Glass recycling just got easier! You can now place all glass containers in your curbside recycling- no extra trips needed. Whether at home or work, glass recycling just became more convenient than ever. And yes, our free local drop-off centers are still available too!

April may be ending, but your impact doesn't have to. Make a donation of $100 or more before the month ends, and you'll be entered to win two lift tickets to Breckenridge or Keystone! 🎿 Donation link in bio.