News & Events - Sustainability

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:51:00 GMT

South Suburban Parks and Recreation (SSPRD), will offer free Christmas tree recycling daily at two locations from December 26, 2024 through January 10, 2025.

2024 Earth-Friendly Events

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 19:22:00 GMT

Rose Pruning Workshop at the War Memorial Rose Garden Saturday, April 27 8 am-12 pm The Rose Pruning Workshop is a great opportunity to learn from professional horticulturists and rosarians. Join South Suburban, Master Gardeners, Denver Rose Society and other gardeners for a fun-filled and educational day. Please bring a sharp pair of bypass pruning shears and leather gloves for this hands-on training event. RSVP here. https://trello.com/c/LswPlFwH

Free Christmas Tree Recycling

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:30:00 GMT

Don't send your Christmas trees rot in a landfill! Drop them off at Cornerstone Park in Littleton or the Willow Spring Service Center in Centennial between Dec. 26 and Jan. 12 so that South Suburban can recycle them.

Grant Brings More Energy-Efficient Lawn Equipment to South Suburban

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:30:00 GMT

Diverting Waste, Reducing Emissions, and Improving Soil through Composting

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:21:00 GMT

As part of our commitment to identify and apply sustainable practices throughout the District, the Sustainability Committee has been exploring the feasibility of a waste disposal alternative that will divert biodegradable waste from landfills. Composting food scraps cuts back on biomass taking up space in landfills, reduces methane emissions, and enriches local soil with nutrient-rich planting material. With these great benefits in mind, South Suburban recently launched a composting pilot project in partnership with Compost Colorado at two South Suburban facilities.

Update: Pick Up Free Mulch in June

Fri, 12 May 2023 17:19:00 GMT

Load up on free mulch, just in time for gardening season! From now through the end of May, community members are invited to pick up mulch from the Willow Spring Service Center.

Sustainability Committee Secures Funding for Electric Lawn Equipment

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:21:00 GMT

South Suburban will be creating fewer emissions this summer, as employees in the Parks Department were awarded funding to purchase electric lawn equipment from the Regional Air Quality Council’s Mow Down Pollution Public Entity Lawn & Garden Grant.

Give Back at Earth-Friendly April Events

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:45:00 GMT

April is full of opportunities to celebrate the environment and protect the planet we call home! Join South Suburban at these green events throughout the month.

Free Christmas Tree Recycling Starts Dec. 26

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:41:00 GMT

Wrap up the season of giving in an environmentally-friendly way with South Suburban’s free tree recycling service.

Nature Program Expanding: New Classes, New Locations

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:28:00 GMT

South Suburban’s Nature program is spreading its wings! Classes for explorers of all ages are now available in parks across the District.