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
Category: Land
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
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
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.
Attend our Annual Seed Swap on April 1st
Bring extra seeds and swap with others who have extras too. Even if you don’t have seeds to share, please join us for a fun afternoon in the park.
Neighbors Learn How to Compost Together
We are hosting a free back yard compost workshop on Sunday November 6th 3-4pm70 S. Allison St. Lakewood, 80226 You will get hands-on with making compost using yard waste and kitchen scraps. Getting started at home Making compost- ingredients and process maintaining your compost how to use your finished compost Worm compost (vermicompost) Please bring… Continue reading Neighbors Learn How to Compost Together
We Recycled Gallons of Paint
The Citywide Paint Recycling event was on Saturday, October 15th, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., Lakewood. It was open to any Colorado resident and there’s no limit to the amount of paint you can drop off. Keep an eye out in October 2023 for the next… Continue reading We Recycled Gallons of Paint
Group Fruit Tree Picking Successfully Feeds Neighbors, Reduces Food Waste
We picked apples throughout the neighborhood.