What do you want Lakewood to be like in 2040? Join fellow neighbors in a participatory meeting where we dream up a future for our city together. South of 6th Neighborhood PlanFebruary 22, 2024 7pm-8pmLakewood United Church of Christ100 Carr St #1309Lakewood, CO 80226 This meeting will inform the larger Lakewood Comprehensive Plan that will… Continue reading February 22nd: Share Your Vision of Lakewood in 2040
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Seeds and Starts Giveaway March 30
Come by for free seeds and starters to get a jump on your spring planting. Snacks and lawn games will also be provided. If you have seeds or starters to share, we encourage you to share those as well! South Lakewood Elementary Community Garden8425 W 1st Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226Saturday March 30, 2-4pm
South of 6th Helps Neighbors Recycle Their Trees
On January 7th, 202 the sustainable neighborhood group took 16 Christmas trees to the city greenhouse for composting. As a city the estimated total amount of leaves collected was 3,500 yards, and 1,500 Christmas trees were recycled! All of the leaves and mulch from the trees will be reused as mulch and groundcover in Lakewood parks,… Continue reading South of 6th Helps Neighbors Recycle Their Trees
E-Bike and Energy Fair October 21st
Saturday October 21, 2-4pmSouth Lake Elementary Schoolyard8425 W. 1st Ave See demos of different e-bikes, learn about electric vehicles, and get info on rebates for eco-friendly homes.
Apple Gleaning and Making Applesauce Oct 14 & 15
It is looking like a great year for apple trees! Join us in helpingreduce the number of apples that end up in the landfill. If you’re interested in participating, email info@Southof6th.org for meeting locations and updates. Apple Gleaning – Saturday October 14th Making Applesauce – Sunday, October 15th
Food Truck Tuesdays Start June 13th
Join us for food and fun at Meadowlark Park every other Tuesday this summer. You bring the lawn games, we’ll bring the food trucks from 5pm-7pm June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, and August 22.
Pick up Litter and Play Lawn Games on June 15th
Thursday, June 15th at 6:30pmLakewood Park150 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO 80226 Join us as we pick up trash and then have fun playing lawn games. Trash bags, trash grabbers and lawn games will be provided. You’re invited to bring a picnic dinner for yourself and/or extra games.
Join the Community Bike Ride June 3rd
June 3rd, 9amMeadowlark Park8601 W 2nd Ave Bling out your bike, wear a costume, and ride the neighborhood with us. There will be some fun vendors, and prizes for the best costume/bike!
Neighbors Learned How To Backyard Compost on May 6th
Come get your hands dirty in the backyard compost workshop!
South of 6th Joins the Lakewood Celebration
On April 22, 2023 our sustainable neighborhood group ran a booth all about the “Sustainable Yard” at Lakewood’s Earth Day Celebration. We shared information about how to rebuild the soil in your yard and garden.