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This project involves a public lecture and film series at the Longmont Museum starting in early in 2021 to raise awareness and foster discussion regarding the climate emergency that faces Longmont and our planet.
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EO.2"Big Picture" Climate Lecture Series
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The Office of Sustainability and Library partnered in 2026 to host a Plastic Free July event titled "Do Something Fantastic, Cut the Plastic". The successful event featured a panel discussion with local experts and an information fair.
A second event titled "Cool Summers, Warm Winters: A Heat Pump Info Night" was also hosted in collaboration with Longmont Power & Communications and Go Electric Colorado at the Library in 2026. The event was very popular and quickly reached full capacity. It featured a moderated panel discussion and opportunity to ask questions.
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- 07/02/2026
Plastic Free July: Do Something Fantastic, Cut the Plastic
Did you know every 1-liter plastic water bottle needs 3-liters of water to be made? More than 70% of plastic water bottles are only used one time before going to the landfill.
Plastic Free July is a global movement helping people solve the problem of plastic pollution. Come explore the issues and discover solutions with community resources and a panel featuring regional waste reduction and reuse experts.
When: Wednesday, July 8 from 6 – 7:30 pm
Where: City Council Chambers, 350 Kimbark Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501
This event will include:
- Resource and Information tabling with community waste leaders.
- A moderated panel discussion with speakers from Boulder County, Sustainable Resilient Longmont, Eco-Cycle, Green Girl Recycling, Vulture Collective, Resource Central, Longmont’s Waste Services and more. Panelists are subject to change.
- A FREE “Choose to Refuse” kit for attendees!
- Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Attend this event to learn more about how to reduce your waste and succeed in being plastic free! Presented in partnership with the City of Longmont Office of Sustainability.
- 04/06/2026
Cool Summers, Warm Winters: A Heat Pump Info Night
Curious about heat pumps? Join us to learn how this ultra-efficient technology can heat and cool your home, lower energy bills, and reduce pollution, all in one upgrade.
Hear practical advice from trusted local experts and learn how rebates and incentives could save you thousands on a heat pump for your home or business.
The evening will include:
- A moderated panel discussion with speakers from Go Electric Colorado, Efficiency Works, and Boulder County
- Step-by-step guidance on where to start and how to get rebates
- A brief heat pump workforce development discussion
- Free efficiency kits for the first 20 attendees
Heat pumps are the future of home comfort. They’re quiet, clean, efficient, and often more affordable than you think. Whether you’re just starting to explore options, or ready to upgrade, this event will help you take the next step with confidence.
Presented in partnership with the City of Longmont Office of Sustainability, Longmont Power & Communications, and Go Electric Colorado.
- 07/09/2025
Plastic Free July: Rethink Reuse
Join Longmont’s Sustainability office for Plastic Free July: Rethink Reuse at the Longmont Museum on July 9 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. This event will include resource tabling for the Longmont community and a guided panel discussion on reuse. Panelists include Boulder County, Sustainable Resilient Longmont, Eco-Cycle, Green Girl Recycling, Vulture Collective, and more!
- 07/18/2024
Plastic Free July: Plastic Pollution Solutions
Join your Longmont Librarians and the City’s Sustainability team from 6-7:30 pm on Thursday, July 18 for a free event that will provide resources and ideas to help you reduce single-use plastic waste every day at home, work, school and beyond—including a “Choose to Refuse” kit. Enjoy a panel discussion, children’s programming, an information fair and a special community activity.
- 10/29/2023
Climate Action Sunday: Revolutionizing Energy
The global transition toward sustainable energy will change how we live, build and move. “Revolutionizing Energy” provides an opportunity to learn more about these changes and how local providers are preparing to meet the clean energy demand. The film “Backlight: Beyond the Green Horizon” will provide a global perspective on the green revolution. It will be accompanied by a local look at the future of energy with a presentation of how Longmont’s electric utility, Longmont Power & Communications, and its wholesale power provider, Platte River Power Authority, are working together toward a 100% noncarbon energy mix by 2030. Following a discussion on local energy, attendees are invited to attend a sustainable energy fair. Here, they can discover local resources, watch induction cooking demos, explore electric vehicles, and get a chance to receive free energy-efficiency giveaways.
Watch Longmont Public Media's recording of the panel discussion.
- 09/10/2023
Climate Action Sunday: The Ways We Travel
We’ve suffered the unforeseen consequences of a car-consumed culture for more than a century. Transportation is now the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Join us to explore how people are thinking outside the car to make big impacts from climate change, to socio-economic inequality, to more livable cities. Featuring “The Engine Inside” (PG-13).
Watch Longmont Public Media's recording of the panel discussion.
- 02/26/2023
Climate Action Sunday: Our Water, Our Future
From dwindling snowpack to depleted reservoirs, the future of our water supply remains uncertain. Spend your Sunday afternoon at a family-friendly event learning practical solutions from local and regional water conservation and equity experts.
Read the Times-Call newspaper article about the event.
Watch Longmont Public Media's recording of the panel discussion. Skip ahead to the 17 minute mark.
- 10/16/2022
Climate Action Sunday: Watch Your Waste
Our trash can have a negative impact on the community from the contamination of soil and water to the production of greenhouse gas emissions. Spend your Sunday afternoon at a family-friendly waste management event featuring information tables, kids activities and a panel discussion to learn about practical steps that can be taken to reduce waste in the community.
- 09/18/2022
Climate Action Sunday: The Air We Breathe
From local wildfires to vehicles on the road, a multitude of factors impact our air quality. Spend your Sunday afternoon at a family-friendly air quality event featuring information tables, kids activities and a panel discussion.
- 04/22/2021
The Big Picture Climate Change Series
- Monday–Thursday, April 19–22, 7:30–8:45 pm
- All programs are FREE!
Join us as we take a big-picture view of how humans, largely by burning fossil fuels, have drastically altered the global climate system and living conditions on Earth. We will also explore how humans, from grassroots activists to national and global leaders, are seeking solutions. Our four panels–focusing on earth, air, fire, and water–bring together locally based scientists and other experts. The series is designed to move the public conversation forward, and to inform, engage and empower us all to think globally and act locally.
Watch Longmont Public Media's recording of the panel discussion.