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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.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  From solar panels and wind turbines to swapping out light bulbs and so much more, conserving energy today can help keep extra money in your pocket -- and can keep resources available for our kids and grandkids.

Thursday, April 29, 2010  Pikes Peak Earth Day presents Colorado Springs Recycles, a multi-material recycling event for residential customers.

Monday, April 19, 2010  Learn how to make money or fund a community project by recycling aluminum cans.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  PAWS For Life is a new, no-kill animal shelter planned for Pueblo that is going "green."

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.

Friday, May 08, 2009  "It's not a fad-- just something that everybody has to start doing."

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.

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.