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Wednesday, October 26, 2011  A month after it was approved by city council, Colorado Springs' new solar garden has found a home. The Pikes Peak Community Foundation announced the Venetucci Farm signed a lease with SunShare to house the community solar garden.

Friday, December 04, 2009  This holiday season FOX21 News is teaming up with the Colorado Springs Independent to profile local charities as part of the GIVE! campaign. This week's featured nonprofit organization is Pikes Peak Urban Gardens.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009  At UCCS' Family Development Center students learn the importance of Earth Day.

Wednesday, April 08, 2009  A new study out of Spain suggests new green jobs created by government subsidies could negativelt affect the economy.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Options for environmentally-friendly vehicles continue to grow.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  "Recycle Mania" is a campaign held at several schools across the country meant to reduce the amount of waste thrown out every day and increase the number of items recycled

Wednesday, January 28, 2009  At Skyway Elementary first grade students excitedly dug through their green packs -- eco-friendly bags filled with re-usable items, such as a water bottle and plastic containers. It was the kickoff to National Green Week.

Thursday, January 08, 2009  The bicycle trails in Colorado Springs continue to get better, even in the winter.

Monday, November 24, 2008  Some local churches are going green by preaching about being good to the planet.

Monday, November 17, 2008  When we think of wind power what we often picture are large-scale wind farms. But just like with solar panels, there is a growing movement for wind power on a smaller scale.

Monday, November 10, 2008  It's a product that claims to make your car more earth-friendly while saving you money, but does it work?