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The Circular Economy
The CLP strives to be zero waste by reusing and creating from what others would consider garbage. The circular economy is a similar concept that is needed to become bigger in today's world. This is the idea of taking and designing out of waste. With the work of over consumption oceans, lagoons, and parks are getting destroyed with landfill. While thrift stores help with redistributing items they throw out a mass majority of products because they are not immediately usab
Alexandra Shelffo
6 days ago1 min read
Colorado Gives Day
Hello plant lovers, this upcoming Tuesday is a very special day, Colorado Gives Day!! On this day we bring together our Colorado community to give back and celebrate each other. To be a part of this year's give day you can say kind remarks to others, share compliments and gifts and donate to your favorite organizations (the CLP). To do so, donate through https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/TheConsumptionLiteracyProject and your donation will be given back to our you
Alexandra Shelffo
Dec 4, 20251 min read
Butter braids final call
Hello lovely gardeners, this is a final reminder to place your orders for butter braids. These hand braided flakey pastries are so delicious and perfect to eat on a cold morning. Inside is a warm filling to melt you into comfort. Make sure you place your order through this website https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/SelectProducts/5bd0e57a-84aa-4fff-92b6-cebc36d1a1b4/4466891 and your order will provide a donation to the CLP. Pickup will be December 8th at the Spiral Garde
Alexandra Shelffo
Nov 29, 20251 min read
Butter braid fundraiser
Hello gardeners, I hope your fall is getting kicked off to a good start. Here at CLP we are still going to be having events during these colder months and would love for you to join us. This upcoming December we will be having a butter braid fundraiser to support our youth and community education programs! We will be having butter braids available for order online on our main page or in the link in our instagram bio. Please purchase a butter braid in support of youth. P
Alexandra Shelffo
Nov 12, 20251 min read


Gratitude
clp post october What a amazing event. Thank you all so much for attending our harvest festival of 2025. It was truly great seeing everyone at the festival this past September 27th. It has been a really great season in the garden with having opportunities to have individuals on internship come out and learn hands on about how to grow and maintain an organic, sustainable garden. We have really appreciated all of the help from these interns and community members who also come o
Alexandra Shelffo
Oct 15, 20251 min read
Harvest Festival @Eastside Growers Collective
There will be tons of hand-grown delicious vegetables from the garden up for grabs and fun activities. We would love for you to join us...
Alexandra Shelffo
Sep 2, 20251 min read
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