Saguache County Sustainable Environment & Economic Development
COMMUNITY • ECONOMY • ENVIRONMENT
ScSEED (Saguache County Sustainable Environment & Economic Development), is a nonprofit community and economic development organization serving Saguache County in Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Founded in 1999, ScSEED brings residents, businesses, local governments, and community organizations together to strengthen the local economy, support community-led projects, protect the county’s rural character and environment, and expand opportunities for the people who live and work here.
OUR ROOTS
ScSEED’s roots reach back to 1997, when a diverse group of Saguache County residents began coming together to envision a sustainable future grounded in local strengths, community connection, and stewardship of the region’s rural character. Their efforts led to the formal founding of ScSEED in 1999.
Since then, ScSEED has helped turn community priorities into action through planning, public engagement, grant development, local business initiatives, downtown revitalization, environmental projects, historic preservation, and support for community organizations. Its work has also promoted healthy living, expanded educational and recreational opportunities for youth, and recorded and preserved the rural lifestyles, traditions, and stories that make Saguache County unique.
THE FOUR PILLARS OF OUR STRATEGY
ScSEED's projects fall into one of four main strategies
for Preserving our Heritage and Designing our Future in Saguache County
CIVIC & SOCIAL
CONNECTIONS
Encourage the communities and people of Saguache County to work together for mutual benefit.
COMPATIBLE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Support small businesses and cooperative enterprises that sustainably use and add value to county resources.
AGRICULTURAL & ENVIRONMENT CONSERVATION
Preserve and protect the rural agricultural community character and environmental health.
EDUCATION &
ENRICHMENT
Increase lifelong health care, educational, vocational, recreational and social opportunities.
DONATE TODAY!
Help ScSEED's efforts in Saguache County! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today.
ScSEED relies on various funding sources, including grants, fundraisers, and donations to support its vital environmental, community, and economic development work. Your donation will help provide ScSEED a valuable, unrestricted source of income to apply to key areas within the organization.
Click below to make a tax-deductible donation to ScSEED
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Join ScSEED for year-round community events!
Fiscally-Sponsored Affiliates & Events
Crestone Community Garden
A volunteer-driven initiative that promotes local food security, education, and community connection. Through sustainable gardening practices and partnerships with local organizations, the garden provides fresh produce for food banks, seniors, and community members while helping build a more resilient and self-sufficient Crestone community.
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Crestone Energy Fair
A volunteer-driven organization that promotes sustainability, education, and community resilience. Through workshops, demonstrations, and hands-on learning opportunities, the organization shares practical knowledge about renewable energy, natural building, land stewardship, and regenerative living while fostering community connection and environmental stewardship.
Crestone Artists
Supporting local artists, fostering creative collaboration, and enriching community life through the arts. Through exhibitions, studio tours, educational programs, and community events, the organization provides opportunities for artists to develop and share their work while strengthening the vibrant creative culture of the Crestone area.
Crestone Poetry Festival
Celebrating the power of poetry to inspire connection, creativity, and community. Through readings, workshops, open mic events, and educational programs, the festival brings together poets and audiences from across the region to share diverse voices, foster artistic expression, and deepen appreciation for the spoken and written word.
Fall Harvest Festival
The Fall Harvest Festival celebrates the agricultural heritage, local food traditions, and community spirit of the San Luis Valley. Hosted by the SLV Seed Exchange in Antonito each fall, the festival brings together farmers, gardeners, artisans, and community members to share seeds, knowledge, food, and traditions while promoting regional food resilience and sustainable agriculture.
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