Rock the Earth is seeking businesses to collaborate with on the 46rd anniversary of Earth Day, when events and celebrations take place throughout the month of April. By participating in a coordinated campaign, our impact can be more significant. Please consider donating a portion of your business's sales throughout the month of April to Rock [...]
Each year Americans throw out over 3 million tons of electronics, in turn sending tons of toxic materials to landfills. Cell phones contain lead, nickel, mercury, cadmium, arsenic and zinc, all of which are known carcinogens – many linked to birth defects. When sent to landfills, these substances threaten precious drinking water supplies. In fact, [...]
Since 2006, Rock the Earth has presented an annual Planet Defender award in three categories to inspirational defenders who uphold the ideals that Rock the Earth believes in. In 2015, RtE recognized Xavier Rudd in the "Musician" category, L. Hunter Lovins (Natural Capital Solutions) in the "Community Leader" category, and Tim DeChristopher (Bidder 70) in [...]
In the November edition of Rock the Earth Notes, we noted that the parties who entered into a historic settlement in 2014 to protect the vast majority of Colorado’s Roan Plateau were awaiting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to issue a highly-anticipated draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). The draft SEIS would lay out [...]
Building off the success of the last two years, last week we held our annual signature fundraiser in Denver: Colorado Dine Out for Earth. Headed up by our own Advisory Board Member and Celebrity Chef Charlie Ayers (Calafia Café, Google). We are happy to report this fourth iteration of the event was an unmitigated success, [...]
We want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who became a new or renewing member of Rock the Earth this past year, bid on an auction item, dropped a few bucks in a donation jar, or helped spread the word about our growing organization. It is only through the [...]
In December, Rock the Earth welcomed Paige Heydon as its new Executive Director. Paige brings more than 18 years of non-profit experience to Rock the Earth, including 10 years in senior management and leadership roles in Colorado's philanthropic sector. Past positions include Executive Director of Colorado League of Women Voters, The Park People and the [...]
Happy New Year! With the changing of the calendar to 2016 comes a big change for Rock the Earth: the arrival of our new Executive Director, Paige Heydon. With a lengthy background in nonprofit management, we couldn’t be more excited for Paige to start to make her mark on the organization! Meanwhile, as we look [...]
Rock the Earth is very excited to announce that on Sunday, January 24, 2016, we’ll be holding an event of epic proportions to celebrate the local food movement in Denver. Held at The Squeaky Bean, in the Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood of Denver, Dine Out for Earth 3 features celebrity chef and Rock the Earth Advisory Board member Chef [...]
Paige Heydon Joins to Lead Environmental Advocacy Organization to New Heights DENVER, CO--(Marketwired - Dec 21, 2015) - Rock the Earth, a national nonprofit environmental organization that works to protect America's natural resources, announced that Paige Heydon has joined as Executive Director. Heydon brings more than 18 years of non-profit experience to Rock the Earth, [...]
With the holiday season upon us, we know that Rock the Earth fans are looking forward to holiday cheer, hopefully slowing down, spending time with friends and family, and the traditional giving of gifts. In this edition of Rock the Earth Notes, we update you on our latest work on Colorado’s Roan Plateau, put out [...]
Dango Rose is a founding member, upright bassist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist in the band Elephant Revival. As a longtime resident of Nederland Colorado, Rose has gathered much inspiration from the mountains, valleys, rivers and streams he calls home. His wish is for future generations to be brought up to honor and respect the delicate balance [...]
Volunteer Jam provides an outlet to thank non-staff volunteers and supporters who have rocked it big time during the past month, and who have gone above and beyond in generous support of the Rock the Earth cause. We want to sincerely thank each of you for giving so generously of your time, and applaud you [...]
Cranking up the heat during the cold winter months can really take a toll on your bank account. If you’re the type to bump up the thermostat instead of bundling in some extra layers, there are other ways to be conscious of saving in the cold. Save on water this winter by following these very [...]
Thanks to our generous festival supporters, once again, if you're a Rock the Earth Member, you can take advantage of some incredible savings on tickets! Make sure your membership is up to date and then HURRY, as supplies for these discounted tickets are very limited! WinterWonderGrass Avon, Colorado (February 19-21) and Squaw Valley, California (April 1-3). [...]
It’s been a busy year for us and we have been extremely fortunate that several more foundations have recognized our organization as being worthy investments of their much sought-after grant dollars. We are grateful for the support of our most recent benefactors: - F. Allen and Louise K. Turner Charitable Foundation – $5,000 in support [...]
The Holidays are upon us! Can you believe it’s December already? This month, not only do we have some unique and rare items up for bid for the music lover in your family – like signed RtE prints by Dinosaur Jr. and by artists from Bonnaroo – but we also have a SONOS Play:1 smart speaker system [...]
Since 2006, Rock the Earth has presented an annual Planet Defender award in three categories to inspirational defenders who uphold the ideals that Rock the Earth believes in. In 2015, RtE Recognized Xavier Rudd in the "Musician" category, L. Hunter Lovins (Natural Capital Solutions) in the "Community Leader" category, and Tim DeChristopher (Bidder 70) in [...]
Mark your calendars now because Sunday, January 24, 2016 is going to be the tastiest event of the year! Celebrating the local food movement in Denver and held at The Squeaky Bean in the Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood of Denver, Dine Out for Earth 3 features celebrity chef and Rock the Earth Advisory Board Member Chef Charlie Ayers as [...]
In the November edition of Rock the Earth Notes, we highlighted the fact that the parties who entered into a historic settlement in 2014 to protect the vast majority of Colorado’s Roan Plateau were awaiting the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to issue a highly-anticipated draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). The draft SEIS would [...]
