Celebrate Earth Day Every Day in Colorado

DENVER, April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coloradans know that natural beauty makes their state an ideal place to live and work, inspiring them to be eco-friendly and preserve the state's dramatic landscape for generations to come. Below is a sampling of some of the many ways to "go green" in Colorado on Earth Day and beyond.

Colorado Earth Day Celebrations:

• Pikes Peak Earth Day Celebration (April 16) is a community event that showcases all things environmental through eco-friendly exhibitors, workshops, children's activities and more.  www.PikesPeakEarthDay.org
• Denver's 2011 Earth Day Fair (April 22) aims to inspire visitors to honor the Earth by showcasing numerous organizations that strive to make the world a better and cleaner place. www.DenverGov.org
• Earth Day Fort Collins (April 23) encourages the community to honor the Earth each and every day by celebrating the planet through a combination of activities and events for the entire family. www.SustainableLivingAssociation.org  
• Boulder's 9th Annual Earth Day 5k (May 1) offers an opportunity to start spring training the green way with an annual walk/run with all proceeds going to the Center for ReSource Conservation. www.ConservationCenter.org

Eco-Adventures Across the State:

• Colorado Fourteeners Initiative invites nature enthusiasts to volunteer time and funds to help protect and preserve the integrity of these incredible mountains. www.14ers.org
• Southwest Wilderness Outfitters provides unique eco-conscious, backcountry llama-trekking excursions into the untouched south San Juan Wilderness. www.SouthwestWildernessOutfitters.com
• The Continental Divide Trail Alliance gives volunteers an opportunity to build part of Colorado's history.  www.CDTrail.org
• The Colorado Trail Foundation invites visitors to protect Colorado's premier long distance trail from everyday wear and tear.  www.ColoradoTrail.org

Eco Educational Opportunities:

• The National Center for Atmospheric Research near Boulder offers guided tours to learn about one of the most important research centers for studying climate change and pollution. www.NCAR.UCAR.edu  
• The National Renewable Energy Lab in Golden is the country's primary facility for research and development relating to renewable energy offering guided tours and exhibits about the Earth's climate. www.NREL.gov
• The Environmental Learning Center in Beaver Creek showcases interactive displays portraying the resort's environmental efforts. www.BeaverCreek.com

For more information or a copy of the 2011 Colorado Official State Vacation Guide, visit www.COLORADO.com or call 800-COLORADO.

Contact:  Carly Grimes / 720-289-9366, [email protected]

SOURCE Colorado Tourism Office

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