{"id":3031,"date":"2016-11-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/thelakes\/news\/give-thanks\/"},"modified":"2024-09-17T19:06:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T19:06:01","slug":"give-thanks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/news\/give-thanks\/","title":{"rendered":"Give Thanks!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>November is a time of gratitude as we reflect on all the things that make The Lakes at Centerra such a great place to live, work and play. This month we&#8217;d like to highlight two of our community partners who are committed to preserving the beauty and longevity of Loveland.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/High-plains-EC.jpg\" alt=\"high-plains-ec\" width=\"426\" height=\"284\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>High Plains Environmental Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on The Lakes at Centerra grounds, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/amenities\/high-plains-environmental-center\/\">High Plains Environmental Center (HPEC)<\/a> is a living laboratory providing leading-edge examples of community design, land stewardship, eco-literacy and sustainable living.<\/p>\n<p>The HPEC explores connections between sustainable living and ecological processes, allowing The Lakes at Centerra residents to understand their impact and how they can live in a way that fosters personal and community well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the HPEC operates a four-acre Giving Garden. With the help of volunteers, it provides over 45,000 pounds of freshly-grown produce to the Larimer County Food Bank and the Loveland House of Neighborly Service annually. The Giving Garden also provides hands-on garden education with the goal of developing more community gardens throughout Loveland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/High-plains-school.jpg\" alt=\"high-plains-school\" width=\"423\" height=\"282\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>High Plains School <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>New this year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/amenities\/high-plains-school\/\">High Plains School<\/a> features a unique STEAM curriculum, which integrates a multifaceted range of concepts including science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Students are challenged to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, using a meaningful, problem-based learning approach.<\/p>\n<p>Leveraging its proximity with the HPEC, the High Plains School has direct access to the HPEC and its outdoor classrooms, greenhouses, natural learning environments and year-round activities.<\/p>\n<p>This community partnership paired with the school&#8217;s well-rounded curriculum provides students with an understanding of the importance of sustainability at a young age, benefitting our community for years to come.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/02\/HPEC-Ecoliteracy-300x225-570x380.jpg\" alt=\"hpec-ecoliteracy-300x225\" width=\"417\" height=\"278\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Lakes at Centerra understands that family comes first. That&#8217;s why the neighborhood was designed to closely link together the High Plains School and the HPEC, providing students with safe and enjoyable walking and biking routes to and from school.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to settle into the home of your dreams this holiday season, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/\">The Lakes at Centerra<\/a> offers more than just a home, it&#8217;s a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle. Visit us today to tour any of our 13 model homes, open daily for your convenience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November is a time of gratitude as we reflect on all the things that make The Lakes at Centerra such a great place to live, work and play. This month we&#8217;d like to highlight two of our community partners who are committed to preserving the beauty and longevity of Loveland. 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