Learn what’s going on at the podcasting hub of the Pikes Peak region, the Studio 809 podcast collective. Over a dozen podcasts originating in the area can be found at studio809podcasts.com. Studio 809 founder Dave Gardner fills us in specifically on the environmentally focused podcasts originating in the “basement studio” – Peak Environment, the GrowthBusters podcast about sustainable living and The Overpopulation Podcast.
Also, local activist and singer/songwriter Lindsay Facknitz shares a couple of original songs and provides information and perspective on the current Colorado Springs Utilities initiative to create an updated Electric Integrated Resource Plan (EIRP).
Thanks to Pikes Peak Lemonade, Java Mountain Baking, Cindy Gardner, and Hobbs Family Farm for refreshment donations.
Be sure you’ve got the Peak Environment Podfest on your calendar for the afternoon of October 19. You’re invited to be part of the live audience at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center from noon to 4 as we present three panels and record their conversations to be episodes of the Peak Environment podcast. It’s free, and your chance to watch a podcast being made, AND be a part of it by asking questions or sharing a comment.
Invite friends, family and colleagues you think will be interested.
- Noon – Doors open
- 12:30 – Groundwater Contamination (firefighting foam)
- 1:40 – Making Local Food Flourish
- 2:45 – Colorado Springs’ Energy Future
LINKS:
Studio 809 Podcasts
Peak Environment podcast (archive and info page) (see buttons below to access in your app)
GrowthBusters podcast
The Overpopulation Podcast
Colorado Springs EIRP
Pikes Peak Lemonade
Hobbs Family Farm
UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:
Community Tree Planting in Manitou SpringsSaturday, October 12, 2019 10 am to 2 pm Meet at Manitou City Hall Info and Sign UpEvening Potluck after the Planting Bring hand tools, water for your own hydration, sack lunch, gloves, hat, sunscreen.
Sustainability in Progress Wednesday, October 16, 2019 7:30 to 9:00 am Wildcat Room at Ivywild SchoolFree Event. Coffee & pastries provided Peak Environment PodfestOctober 19, 2019, Noon to 4 pm Stargazers Theatre & Event CenterJoin the live audience participating in 3 podcast episodes, Learn from 3 important panels at this free event:
- Groundwater Contamination (firefighting foam - PFAS)
- Making Local Food Flourish
- Colorado Springs' Energy Future
Green Drinks Thursday, October 24, 2019 5:30 to 7:30 pm Westside Community Center1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Get a garden tour. Refreshments provided $5 donation requested
Pikes Peak Environmental ForumThe Dark Side of Renewable EnergyOctober 25, 2019 Noon to 2 pmMargarita at Pine Creek 7350 Pine Creek Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 Event is free; you buy your lunch RSVP here; very important
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Green Cities Coalition
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Pikes Peak Library District Green Team
Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club
Pikes Peak Permaculture
Keep up with all the organizations and events making our area a better place to live. Subscribe (free) on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss an episode:
