EPRD Green Team
The Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) Green Team is a dedicated group of EPRD staff members united by a shared commitment to sustainability. Their mission is to increase sustainability and improve environmental impacts of EPRD activities, events, and facilities. In collaboration with community partners and volunteers, the Green Team works to create a greener, more sustainable future for both the District and the Evergreen community as a whole!
EPRD is proud to be a certified Bronze-level member of the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN), a program of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and our dedication to building a greener future for Evergreen and the state of Colorado. As part of the CGBN, we also gain access to valuable resources and support that help us advance our environmental initiatives and continue making meaningful progress. Learn more about the Colorado Green Business Network by visiting cdphe.colorado.gov/co-green-business
EPRD is excited to launch E.C.O. (Evergreen Cleanup Operation) Hubs at our 2025 Summer Concert Series!
In partnership with the Crush It Crusade and Evergreen Sustainability Alliance, these staffed waste stations will provide designated areas for compost, recycling, and landfill sorting. With events generating some of our largest waste volumes, our goal is to divert at least 50% of concert waste from the landfill—and with the support of our partners and concertgoers, we’re confident we can reach it!
Each concert will feature two ECO Hubs, and these will be the only locations for waste disposal. Look for the yellow flags to find the hubs and do your part to help us reduce waste and protect our environment.
Want to get involved?
EPRD is seeking volunteers to help staff the ECO Hubs during the concerts. If you're interested in joining the effort, please contact Maddy Evans at mevans@eprdco.gov.
- ✅ Hire a new waste hauler that includes recycling services
- ♻️ Purchase EPRD-owned trash and recycling totes for use at events
- 🌊 Host Evergreen Lake Cleanup Events to protect our local environment
- 🌱 Implement xeriscaping at Buchanan Recreation Center to reduce water use
- 🥈 Achieve Silver Certification with the Colorado Green Business Network
- 🍃 Launch ECO Hubs at EPRD Summer Concerts to enable composting, recycling, and landfill sorting
EPRD’s Green Team was established in 2023—and we hit the ground running!
Here are some of the exciting sustainability milestones we’ve accomplished so far:
- Created Sustainable Events Guidelines to improve internal practices and reduce waste at District events
- Secured a $17,000 grant from the Crush It Crusade (Can’d Aid) to launch ECO Hubs and enhance recycling efforts at EPRD events and facilities
- Implemented a Green Construction Policy to prioritize sustainability and environmental impact in all EPRD construction and service contracts
- Organized ongoing community trash cleanup events throughout the year
- Launched a paid volunteer program for EPRD staff, supporting engagement with local nonprofits and environmental initiatives
- Achieved Bronze Certification with the Colorado Green Business Network (CGBN) through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
- Hosted community Earth Day celebrations
- Purchased the District’s first electric vehicle for operations
- Switched to a waste hauler that includes recycling services
We’re just getting started—and there’s more green progress ahead!
EPRD's Adopt A Park Program
Is your organization looking to do some team building that gives back to your community? Have a club that is passionate about wildlife and the outdoors?
Check out our Adopt-A-Park program: Adopt-A-Park - Evergreen Park & Recreation District
Volunteering with EPRD's Green Team
Passionate about sustainability? Join EPRD’s Green Team volunteer efforts and help with impactful projects like E.C.O. Hub waste sorting at events, community trash cleanups, and more—all working toward a greener, cleaner Evergreen! Contact Maddy Evans at mevans@eprdco.gov or 720-880-1020 for more info.