Climate Action Team

Engage with our community through education, stewardship, and actions by using grassroot efforts and advocacy to create a healthier planet.

When do we meet?

  • Twice monthly
    • At the Invisible Colorado Springs montly meeting
    • Zoom meeting
  • Climate action group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

Current Intent

  • Advocate for clean energy.
  • Preserve wildlife habitats and promote wildlife corridors.
  • Support cultural and ecological diversity.
  • Advance regenerative local food systems and organic practices
    Reduce personal plastic use, increase the recycling of clothing, shoes, and other items.
  • Maintain regular contact with our legislators and local leaders, in order to push climate friendly policies.
  • Work with other local environmental groups, including 350.org, Sierra Club, Food to Power, and Pikes Peak Permaculture.
  • Promote wildfire mitigation in our neighborhoods.

Focus topics

  • Protect the Drake land as a public resource; encourage community involvement in decisions about its future.
  • Promote native plant habitat,that encourages pollinators; qualify Colorado Springs for “Bee city usa” designation (Xerces society).
  • Minimize the number of trash and recycling trucks in Colorado Springs.