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The CU Denver campus hosted a Sustainability Fair in honor of Earth Day this week and EcoJoia had the honor of being invited as a vendor to the event!
Members from local eco-businesses and organizations invaded campus in downtown Denver to educate students on all things sustainable.
EcoJoia Co-Owner Julia attended the annual Sprout Down fund raiser this week, benefiting Sprout City Farms, at the trendy Mercury Cafe here in Denver, Colorado. The event was packed and featured food from local eateries Same Cafe and Jonesies, a silent auction of art and plants, and a live auction of a beehive and a Trek bike.
Sprout City Farms cultivates urban farms on underutilized land, rooting community farms in the city and bringing good food to neighborhoods. The organization also works with the Denver Public School system to educate children on urban farming and even incorporates the veggies grown into the school lunch programs.
It is organizations like Sprout City Farms that strengthen the Denver community and make Colorado a great place to live.
With Colorado being the wonderful state that it is, of course it draws a multitude of lectures, events, and other extended learning experiences lead by this country's great leaders. Last night EcoJoia had the privilege of attending The Business of Outdoor Recreation Lecture Series put on by the University of Colorado's Leed's School of Business in Boulder, Colorado. This month's speaker was the brilliant Casey Sheahan, President of outdoor active wear giant Patagonia (and EcoJoia's business role model).
The focus of the hour-long lecture was business leadership by way of sustainability and environmentalism...right up EcoJoia's alley! Casey Sheahan couldn't have done a better job of explaining how his company, Patagonia, talks the talk, but seriously walks the walk. As the market leader in corporate environmentalism and sustainability, Patagonia is years ahead of the competition and their sales growth reflects it. The world is changing and business is changing with it. Patagonia has actually seen sales growth of 8-25% year over year since the bank collapse of 2008, proving that their core company values of sustainability, best product, and environmentalism really do resonate with consumers regardless of their higher-than-the-competition prices.
The night was an absolute pleasure for us and having these amazing learning opportunities right in our backyard makes Colorado an unbeatable place to live and do business.
Colorado Baby Boomers Making a Difference
A couple weeks ago, EcoJoia had the honor of being part of a panel discussion on local leadership in an Evolve workshop. Evolve is a leadership training program for Baby Boomers 50+ that want to make a difference in their communities. The attendees take an 8-month course and complete a project of their choice in their communities, within EcoJoia's home town of Denver, Colorado.
The panel discussion included topics like "What makes a great leader?" and "What do you see as the biggest needs in the Denver-Metro area?" We were happy to be a part of this wonderful workshop using our Generation Y entrepreneurial viewpoints. Big props to the attendees of Evolve for getting out there and making a difference in their own way!
Colorado Parks
EcoJoia had the chance to visit three of Denver, Colorado's parks. We went to Washington Park, Commons Park, and City Park. Colorado is known for its outdoors and the scenery. Denver alone has 22 developed parks and 24 mountain parks that reach over 14,141 acres of mountain property.
Washington Park is located near the ritzy Cherry Creek neighborhood and Denver University. This park has everything including a 2.6 mi jogging path, two lakes, two flower gardens, volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, two playgrounds, and more.
"Every Sunday my friends and I come here to play volleyball" - Dan, Denver
"I come here to get fresh air, walk my dog Bandit, and enjoy the scenery." - Maria, Denver
Commons Park is in the Heart of Downtown where young professionals live and hangout. This park is where Cherry Creek flows into the Platte River making it an ideal spot to go kayaking.
"I like coming to Commons to play frisbee and enjoy the outdoors" - Adam, Denver
City Park is a great family place that contains the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Ferril Lake, and trails throughout. In addition to this, City Park hosts free jazz concerts from June - August. Every Sunday at 6 p.m. the park comes alive with picnickers and jazz lovers.
"City Park is my second home, I am here all the time. I come here for all sorts of reasons like running, socializing, concerts, and just to get out of the house." Jeanette Denver
Horsetooth Reservoir
Last weekend EcoJoia had the opportunity to visit Horsetooth Reservoir. This beautiful reservoir is 6.5 miles long and sits on an elevation of 5,420 ft west of Fort Collins, Colorado. Surrounding this lake are the foothills where there are many areas to go camping, hiking, fishing, boating. There are cabins for visitors to rent or campgrounds to pitch tents. Many people looking for a fun outdoor vacation or a great place to spend the day come here. This is one of the many perks that makes Colorado so incredible.
On July 1st EcoJoia attended the Rockies baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Coors Field. Colorado's home team the Rockies, played an incredible game as they won 9-0. The game awed fans when Troy Tulowitzki hit two home runs. After the baseball game the fans enjoyed a spectacular firework show. The crowd was pleased with the fireworks as they lit up the sky. Each year Coors Field puts on a Firework show around the 4th of July. The Rockies and Coors Field bring a big energy into downtown Denver, which is another reason why EcoJoia loves Denver, Colorado.
EcoJoia applauds Denver Voice, a nonprofit street paper that creates jobs for Denver's homeless and gives them a chance to earn income. This program allows each person to purchase the paper for 25 cents and sell it on a donation bases. The suggested donation is 1 dollar. Denver Voice empowers our homeless and builds social change. As stated by one Denver Voice salesperson, "The Denver Voice helped my wife and I move off the streets." Great job Denver!
EcoJoia is a regular at Snooze. This a.m. eatery is not only known for their delicious food but also for their sustainable practices. Snooze's motive is to always do the right thing by focusing on practicing efficiency, sustainability, and awareness.
Seven ways Snooze makes a difference:
1. Energy and water efficiency and conservation
2. Recycle everything possible
3. Compost everything possible
3. Sustainable local food, organic ideally
4. Recycled, organic and/or chlorine-free paper products - check out the sugarcane by-product take-away containers and corn based straws!
5. Non-toxic cleaning and chemical products
6. Provide employee education and incentive to act accordingly
7. Snooze is beginning their foray into sustainable development and construction!
This “green” business is helping to set the standard of how a business should be. EcoJoia applauds Snooze for their incredible food and sustainability practices.
EcoJoia took a trip to visit the Museum of Outdoor Arts (MOA) in Englewood, Colorado. This museum believes in making art exist in everyday life, so their art is displayed in public places for everyone to view. These art collections are placed throughout the Denver metro area, but their headquarters are located at the Englewood Civic Center. The MOA was founded in 1981 with 19 art pieces, and now their collection as grown to over 200 pieces.
Novo Coffee has been a coffee lover's dream since 2002. EcoJoia went to Novo Coffee's open house at their Denver roastery, and we also visited their coffee shop located next to the Denver Art Museum.
The celebration kicked off at 2:00 pm on June 3rd. It was a fun way to spend the day because we were able to see the roasting machines, learn about the company, and enjoy drinks with friends.
Located on 14th avenue in Denver sits a Novo Coffee coffee shop where fans can get their favorite cup of joe and enjoy a great atmosphere.
EcoJoia created a line of organic t-shirts for Novo Coffee. The tees can be found at their coffee shops and roastery.
The Denver Art Museum is part of what makes Denver an incredible city. This enormous building is 356,000 square-feet and surrounded by beautiful sculptures. EcoJoia had the chance to go hang out at the Denver Art Museum to tour their sculpture garden and appreciate the incredible architecture. This museum is internationally recognized and has been critically acclaimed for encouraging art appreciation through interactive activities.
EcoJoia loves hiking through Coloradan summers and decided to "hike" it up a notch this year. Over the course of this hiking season, EcoJoia and a team of volunteers (team "Brush Goats") will meet several times to reach our goal of hiking 25,000 ft around Colorado’s beautiful Rocky Mountains.
The purpose of Brush Goats is to raise awareness about the poverty-stricken people living in the mountains of Ecuador. By the end of the summer we hope to raise $25,000 to donate to the people of Ecuador through the organization Peaks Over Poverty. Everyone is encouraged to join the Brush Goats and/or donate what they can to help this organization.
There are four major reasons why Peaks Over Poverty needs support from the community. First, 30% of the world’s undernourished population lives in the mountains of Ecuador. Second, agriculture is becoming more and more of a challenge for these mountain communities due to changes in climate patterns. Third, the money donated through Peaks Over Poverty will help implement sustainable development and preservation of Ecuadoran agriculture with new techniques. Lastly, Brush Goats will ascend a total of 25,000 ft in hopes to raise $25,000 to aid suffering in the mountain communities of Ecuador.
To learn more information about the Brush Goats or to donate to the cause, please visit the website http://brushgoats.peaksoverpoverty.org/.
Feeling thirsty, EcoJoia decided to visit the heart of Fort Collins and taste some of Colorado's favorite beers. The Odell Brewing Company and Fort Collins Brewery are only a bike ride or walk away from one another and offer tastes of beer and brewery tours. The tours showcase the process of making beer and the packaging system.
In 1989 Odell Brewing Company was the second microbrewery to open in Colorado. They started by "crafting" beer in a kitchen and discovered two perfect recipes- 90 shilling and Easy Street Wheat. Today Odell is 60 employees strong and is still dedicated to sharing their passion for delicious beer with their ever-growing family of fans.
The Fort Collins Brewery offers a tap club. By joining this club you can receive discounts on beers, newsletters, and a prize for every 10 growlers you fill.
For beer lovers, visiting these brewing companies is a wonderful way to spend the day. There is nothing quite like enjoying micro-brews with great people in a great town!
It is not everyday that you walk into a place that changes your perspective and inspires your heart. But when you do, you walk out with a little extra bounce in your step and a perma-grin. SAME Cafe truly is wonderfully different and is such a place. Located at 2023 E. Colfax Ave, this cafe offers more than just food; it offers belonging and community to everyone. The SAME Cafe philosophy is that everyone, regardless of economic status, deserves the chance to eat healthy food while being treated with dignity.
SAME Cafe does not have a set menu, nor do they have set prices. All food is offered on a donation basis and is made daily, using fresh and organic ingredients. A donation box is available at the front for customers to pay what they feel their meal was worth. Many customers leave a little extra to help those who cannot afford to leave much. If a customer is unable to leave a donation, they are encouraged to exchange their meal for an hour of service.
EcoJoia visited SAME Cafe on a beautiful spring day and fell head over heels. The food was fresh, healthy and amazing. The atmosphere was low key and inviting. Part of the Cafe's charm is the eclectic range of people it draws. No matter where any of the customers were from, everyone blended together peacefully and perfectly to enjoy a delicious afternoon lunch.
Before making our way back to our busy daily lives, we were offered a cookie and welcomed back. Needless to say, we all felt a little lighter as we stepped back into that sunny Coloradoan afternoon. Food may fill the belly but as SAME cafe has mastered, friendship and belonging fill the soul.
Here in Colorado one of the beautiful gems that attract people to this wonderful state is Red Rocks Amphitheater. An EcoJoia summertime favorite and handcrafted by Mother Nature, the amphitheater consists of two, three hundred-foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide acoustic perfection for any performance. Every crowd is amazed when visiting Red Rocks, from the tourist seeing it for the very first time to the Colorado native enjoying a concert or an afternoon hike.
In the summer Red Rocks Amphitheater is always buzzing with activity. From the thousands of concerts that are held there to the open-air movie nights called Film on the Rocks. You can even spend a day hiking around this beautiful area on the many trails and then head back to the amphitheater in the evening for a concert.
Entranced by the gigantic sandstone rocks encasing the amphitheater (which are both taller than Niagara Falls) it is hard to notice the back drop which features a panoramic view of Denver, which is breathtaking with the city lights at night.They have a museum that describes the geology of the rock formations and history of the area.
Once deemed one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Red Rocks Amphitheater is a never to be missed destination when in Colorado!
Last night, April 7th, EcoJoia was lucky enough to attend the TEDxMileHigh event in Denver. TED is a non-profit organization devoted to sharing ideas worth spreading to the masses through TED.com, annual conferences, an annual TED Prize, and local TEDx events. TEDx allows communities to host local and independently organized events that bring people together to share and inspire. Last night TEDx brought together Colorado thought leaders and innovators to educate, inspire, and stimulate change.
The line up consisted of 20 speakers including the Governor of Colorado, John Hickenlooper and Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, Inc. All included speakers currently reside in Colorado and truly motivated the attending residents to become active and aware members of the Coloradoan Community.
Couldn't make it last night? Not to worry! TEDxMileHigh will take place in Denver once a year and all of the talks from last night will be posted to TED.com soon! With access to such innovative events, it is no wonder we love Colorado so much.