WHAT? Learn about beautiful native plants that are great for your yard and our local environment. Help support beneficial insects, improve landscape resilience, capture carbon, and reduce yard watering needs. WHEN? Wednesday, May 13, 20266:30pm-8:00pm WHERE? South Lakewood Elementary Library (8425 W 1st Ave) Enter in the west side door off the parking lot We’ll […]
Are you ready to make an impact and earn rewards? The Jefferson County 2026 Spring into Sustainability Challenge will take place from May 1st – 31st! The Jefferson County Sustainability Commission holds its annual Spring into Sustainability Challenge to support the goals of Jeffco’s Climate Action Plan and raise awareness of simple budget-saving and planet-healthy actions that […]
Denver Water recently declared a Stage 1 drought and most of the water districts serving Lakewood residents receive their water from Denver Water and follow Denver Water’s watering restrictions. Drought restrictions limit watering this year to two days per week (based on your address), and only between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. on assigned days. […]
WHAT? Join your neighbors to learn how to turn your kitchen scraps, leaves and other organic waste into amazing soil! WHEN? Saturday, May 2, 20262:00-4:00pm WHERE? Backyard at 70 S. Allison Street
WHAT? Pick up trash on the ground and throw it away properly! WHEN? Sunday, April 26, 20262:00-4:00pm WHERE? Lakewood Park150 S Kipling St, Lakewood, CO Meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts Supplies (gloves, bags, etc.) will be provided!
Come by for free seeds and starters to get a jump on your spring planting! Meet neighbors and learn more about the South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhood group. If you have extra seeds or seedling starts on hand, feel free to bring those along to share. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 05:30 PM to 07:30 PM Join Lakewood’s Sustainable Neighborhoods (including South of 6th!), Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Lakewood’s Sustainability Division for an introductory workshop on planning for emergency preparedness at home. Disasters like heavy snow, wildfire, floods, and power outages can make us feel unsafe and a lack of control. Learn how to […]
Start 2026 with a simple habit that helps the planet! Residents will soon be able to drop off food scraps citywide for just $5/month. Join a free workshop to learn how it works and take home a free kitchen compost caddy to get started (you can attend any date that works best). Sign up: 👉https://lkwd.co/CompostingWorkshop
Join the South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhood, Lakewood’s Sustainability Division, Clean Energy Lakewood, New Energy Colorado (NECO) and Go Electric Colorado (GECO) on February 5th, 5:00-7:30pm, for a discussion with experts and home owners who have installed energy-efficient heat pump HVAC units. The panel will share their real world experience and debunk false information about […]
Don’t throw your Christmas tree away in the landfill – throw it in our truck for composting for FREE! The South of 6th Sustainable Neighborhood is hosting our 5th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling event on Sunday, January 4th, between 12:00pm and 2:00pm in the South Lakewood Elementary Parking Lot (west side). Trees ONLY – no […]