The way we eat has huge impacts on sustainability. Classes in Colorado Mountain College’s Sustainability Studies degree explore sustainable agriculture among other topics, and we live in communities that place a strong value on supporting sustainable food.
One non-profit near our Steamboat Springs campus, The Yampa Valley Sustainability Council, (YVSC) explores sustainability topics each month through its “Talking Green” presentation series. “Talking Green” enhances awareness of varied aspects of sustainability by engaging community members in discussions on topics such as green building and green gardening. Last month, CMC sustainability studies bachelor’s degree student Ben Saheb documented YVSC’s presentation on sustainable gardens, getting the low down on the importance of going green in the garden. Watch some gardening green wisdom below!