Events
Monthly Board Meeting
Our monthly meetings are open to the public. Please feel free to join us!
The next meeting is December 8th, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Meeting Location: USDA Service Center 2738 Crossroads Blvd, #102, Grand Junction, CO 81506. Enter at the back of the building. To join virtually, click the link below to join the meeting!
City of Grand Junction Year-End Water Efficiency Rebates Now Available!
The City of Grand Junction is offering DOUBLE rebates now through Dec. 31, 2025. All items must be purchased and installed before applying. Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.
Water-saving rebate items include: toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, rain barrels, smart irrigation controllers, soil moisture sensors, rain sensors, high-efficiency rotor nozzles, and tree inline drip/drip irrigation conversion components.
Click the button below to learn more and to submit an application
Rebate Program Details:
Rebates are on a first-come, first-served basis
To qualify, the property must be located within the City of Grand Junction water service area.
All rebate applications must be submitted within 60 days of purchase, along with proof of installation, such as a photo.
Rebates will be applied as a credit to water bills unless renter/landlord does not directly pay the city for water. Checks may be requested, and a W-9 is required for checks of more than $600
Rebates must not exceed the price paid by customers for appliances, fixtures, or components. *Tax, delivery, and labor are not covered by the rebate; only the cost of the item is covered.
May be combined with other incentive programs if approved by City staff.
The Colorado Agricultural Stewardship Tax Credit Applications Open in November 2025
This tax credit is meant to encourage the practice of qualified stewardship practices on a farm or ranch, including any practice that:
Increases soil health
Improves water efficiency, or
Creates more diverse and beneficial ecosystems while maintaining the productivity of the farm or ranch.
Want to know more about this opportunity? Join the webinar on October 16th at 6 pm! Click the button to learn more and to register:
Plateau Chapter Meeting - Plant ID training and Winter Social Hosted by Maggie Gaddis
Where: 2328 Monument Rd, Grand Junction, CO 81507, USA
When: December 3rd, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come join the Native Plant Society to take your plant observation to the next level. Learn how to identify your field observations using iNaturalist, the second edition, Flora of Colorado, by Jennifer Ackerfield and a hand lens. We will also discuss the 2026 Annual Conference May 23rd.
We will have a potluck! Please sign up to bring food here. Bring books and seeds to share.
2026 RiversEdge West Riparian Restoration Conference
When: March 3rd-5th, 2026
Where: Colorado Mesa University, Grand Junction, CO
Since 2001, RiversEdge West has been hosting riparian restoration conferences focused on the challenges and opportunities of managing riverside habitat in the arid western U.S. These conferences reflect our commitment to advancing both the science and practice of riparian restoration.
RiversEdge West’s conferences bring together practitioners, students, and researchers to share the latest scientific findings, explore innovative restoration techniques, and highlight successful on-the-ground projects. Beyond presentations, they provide a unique space for networking and collaboration—connecting land managers, scientists, and community partners to spark new ideas, strengthen partnerships, and drive restoration efforts forward.