SUSTAINABLE GARDENING
These Best Practices for landscape design are derived from the seven principles of Xeriscaping, as well as GreenCo.s Best Management Practices. This Manual also makes design recommendations based on the regulations outlined in the Landscape Ordinance.  The intention for these Best Practices is to inform home and property owners about landscape and irrigation needs unique to Colorado, and to assist in creating responsible landscape and irrigation design decisions.
http://www.cityoflafayette.com/Files/Best%20Practices%20Manual.pdf

Recommended Trees for Colorado Front Range Communities

A Guide for Selecting, Planting, and Caring For Trees

Front Range Tree Recommendation List

Detailed information on many tree options

EVENTS
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LIVING LOCALLY
Businesses Practicing Sustainability
   Lafayette Farmer's Market
   Mojo Coffeehouse

RESIDENTIAL SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESOURCES
Recharge Colorado - Comprehensive resources for Colorado residential energy consumers, including information on available rebates and energy savings guides. http://www.rechargecolorado.com/

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/ 

Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association

Sign up for a free subscription to the Smart Energy Living Magazine and Newsletter http://www.smartenergyliving.org/

County's new EnergySmart services provide expert assistance to take the guesswork out of making your home or business more energy efficient

ENERGY EFFICIENCY RESOURCES
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.  http://www.energystar.gov/

The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to do it.  http://www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/consumer

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