{"id":3346,"date":"2017-06-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-06-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/thelakes\/news\/a-unique-amenity-spot-high-plains-environmental-center\/"},"modified":"2019-03-11T21:21:03","modified_gmt":"2019-03-11T21:21:03","slug":"a-unique-amenity-spot-high-plains-environmental-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centerra.com\/the-lakes\/news\/a-unique-amenity-spot-high-plains-environmental-center\/","title":{"rendered":"A Unique Amenity Spot \u2013 High Plains Environmental Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>One of the <em>best unique<\/em> amenities at The Lakes at Centerra is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/master-plan\/loveland-resources\/high-plains-environmental-center-master-silo\/\">High Plains Environmental Center (HPEC)<\/a>.<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A \u201cLiving Laboratory,\u201d HPEC shares with residents examples of community design, land stewardship, eco-literacy, and most importantly, sustainable living that teaches residents how to <strong><em>live in harmony with the land<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With Colorado&#8217;s continued growth, comes the importance of managing the natural development. High Plains Environmental Center <strong>specializes in <em>conserving and restoring<\/em><\/strong> the unique native biodiversity of Colorado in the midst of development and teaches others how to do the same. HPEC&#8217;s exhibits and extensive gardens demonstrate how to balance wildlife in our backyards and the ever-important conservation of water through the use of native plants.<\/p>\n<p>Boasting trails, a community garden, and a native plant nursery are just some of the many reasons why <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"\/master-plan\/loveland-resources\/high-plains-environmental-center-master-silo\/\">High Plains Environmental Center<\/a><\/span> is a valuable gem to residents living at The Lakes at Centerra. They offer monthly workshops and educational lecture series as well as hands-on activities for <strong><em>all ages<\/em><\/strong> that are sure to help you further appreciate your natural surroundings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Activities this summer you can&#8217;t miss:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 10, 10 am:<\/strong>\u00a0 Join other residents to plant pumpkins in the HPEC vegetable garden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 17, 8 am:<\/strong>\u00a0Take part in a guided bird walk around Equalizer Lake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 11, 6 \u2013 7 pm:<\/strong>\u00a0 Learn more about smart home technology from Joel Danforth of Platte River Power Authority.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Go visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/suburbitat.org\/events\/\">High Plains Environmental Center<\/a><\/strong><\/span> website for a full list of events and for more information on how to take the most out of this incredible amenity!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the best unique amenities at The Lakes at Centerra is High Plains Environmental Center (HPEC). 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