2026 Eco-Expo
Lights, Camera, Take Action!
The Colorado Environmental Film Festival (CEFF) is a celebration of the power of film to inspire, educate, and motivate audiences to protect and preserve the environment.
Similarly, the CEFF Eco-Expo is designed to showcase environmental-action groups and environmentally-minded/purposed organizations and businesses as they share their ideas and wares, as well as to give CEFF attendees new approaches to being a part of environmental change through involvement, action, and economic and personal choices. The goal is to present an Eco-Expo that empowers and inspires attendees, gives them a few new tools for their environmental-action tool bag, and that is an interesting and enjoyable experience.
Applications are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis and are due no later than January 16. All applicants will be notified of their status by January 20, 2026.
Become a dynamic part of the Call2Action – apply today! Past participants have included environmental non-profits, governmental agencies, providers of energy conservation and renewable energy products, green builders and contractors, organic food stores, organic farms and gardening suppliers, bicycle shops, alternative fuel vendors, local agricultural producers and more!
2026 Eco-Expo Dates and Times
Friday, February 20 (5:30-7:15pm, Opening Night Film screening at 7pm)
Saturday, February 21 (9:30am-7:15pm, screenings @ 10, 1, 3:30, 7:15)
Sunday, February 22 (9:30am-3:30pm, screenings at 10, 1, 3:30)
*Note – Table does not need to be staffed at all times, and we encourage you to watch the films. Engagement typically happens before, after and between screenings as the theaters empty into the lobby and Eco-Expo area
Prices per Day
- Full Festival – $95 Non-profit/$140 For-profit (Best value!), includes one transferable pass to watch films all weekend and attend the Satuday Night Party
- Friday (Opening Night) – $30 Non-profit/$40 For-Profit, includes one transferable pass to watch film on Friday night
- Saturday (Includes reception + Silent Auction) – $50 non-profit/$75 For-profit, includes one transferable pass to watch films on Saturday and attend the Saturday Night party
- Sunday – $30 Non-profit/$40 For-Profit, includes one transferable pass to watch films on Sunday
2026 Community Partner Benefits
Join us–with other environmental businesses–at our Community Eco-Expo in 2026! Connect with potential volunteers and clients, and join the conversation around the 2026 CEFF films and showcased environmental issues.
Benefits:
- Receive one (1) Transferrable Film Pass – Provides access to watch films on the day(s) you exhibit. Additional passes may be purchased at a discount.
- Business/organization listing with your link on the CEFF website
- Two (2) Free, Single-Screening Virtual Tickets to giveaway as a promotion for your business.
Additional Opportunities:
- Your organization will be given the opportunity to provide a coupon or discount for your business, to be shared with all ticket-holders, to help generate business and new clientele
CEFF Eco-Expo – Lights, Camera, Take Action!
Connect with Local Environmental Action Groups and Businesses - FREE to Attend
- Friday, February 20 (5:30-7:15pm, Opening Night Film screening at 7pm)
- Saturday, February 21 (9:30am-7:15pm, screenings @ 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm, 7:30pm)
- Sunday, February 22 (9:30am-3:30pm, screenings at 10am, 1pm, 3:30pm)
CEFF Eco-Expo Community Showcase highlights local environmental-action groups and environmentally-minded/purposed organizations and businesses as they share their ideas and wares. CEFF attendees learn new approaches to being a part of environmental change through involvement, action, and economic and personal choices. Explore and connect with Eco-Expo partners below to be inspired, add a few new tools to your environmental-action toolbag, and have fun!
Take action and connect with each of these great organizations and businesses – check them out through the webiste links below.
350 Colorado
350 Colorado is building the local grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and transition to a sustainable future.
Cheese Ranch
Citizens' Climate Lobby
CCL empowers everyday people to work together on climate change solutions. Our supporters are organized in more than 400 local chapters across the United States. Together we’re building support in Congress for a national bipartisan solution to climate change.
Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center
The Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center showcases how clean energy generation and local food production can work together to improve land stewardship within solar arrays.
Colorado School of Mines Sustainability
The CSM Sustainability Program initiates programs and practices that integrate sustainability into the university operations and provides education and outreach to the campus about sustainability.
City of Golden Sustainability
The City of Golden’s Sustainability initiative has an integrated approach covering energy, transport, waste, water and buildings. It sets ambitious targets, implements concrete tools, and partners with community boards and stakeholders to achieve them.
Eco-Cycle
Eco-Cycle launched recycling in Colorado in 1976, and today is one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit recyclers and a leader of the Zero Waste movement. For nearly 50 years, our local Zero Waste models have helped transform our “take-make-waste” society, conserving natural resources and providing climate solutions. We work with every sector of the community to innovate, implement, and advocate for local and global Zero Waste solutions to foster a more regenerative, equitable, and climate-resilient future.
Gawad Kalinga
Gawad Kalinga USA aims to uplift the Philippines as a nation; to build a country full of hope. We envision a nation made up of sharing and caring communities dedicated to eradicating poverty and restoring human dignity. Amihan Artisans LLC was established in 2016 to support artisans and poverty eradication efforts in the Philippines through handmade and upcycled fashions.
Geo sapiens; The Earth-wise Human
Geo sapiens exists to inspire and equip people to live in harmony with Earth’s living systems. By integrating environmental education, energy literacy, and career readiness—especially for youth—Geo sapiens fosters a deeper understanding of humanity’s evolving relationship with the planet.
Golden Real Estate
Golden Real Estate is a model of environmental responsibility with its Net Zero Energy office and five electric vehicles. Indeed, the motto on its “for sale” signs is “Modeling and Promoting Environmental Responsibility.
I Pass Gas / Electric Vehicle Association
Electric vehicles are crucial for a cleaner, quieter future. By adopting this technology, we can reduce pollution and promote healthier communities. Together, let’s drive towards a sustainable environment for generations to come!
LightHawk
LightHawk is dedicated to accelerating conservation success through the powerful perspective of flight and seeks conservation projects and partners where we can use aviation to make a significant contribution.
Living with Harmony
To educate, motivate, inspire and demonstrate how people can live more gently on the planet while still having fun. We term this, “A PLANET-Based Life.”
Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary
Luvin Arms is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal sanctuary for abused or neglected farmed animals in Erie, Colorado. Our rescued residents include cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, horses, goats, sheep, and ducks. These beautiful residents were rescued from horrific situations including abuse and neglect cases, factory farms, religious rituals, slaughterhouse-bound trucks, bankrupt farms, and more. They were left with nowhere to turn and would have been slaughtered if they hadn’t been saved.
Moms Clean Air Force Colorado Chapter
Our mission at Moms Clean Air Force is to protect children from air pollution and climate change. Join us in taking action for healthy, safe communities.
Mountain Mamas
Mountain Mamas works to protect our air, water, climate and public lands for future generations.
New Energy Colorado (Denver Green Homes)
New Energy Colorado is a non-profit with deep roots in Colorado’s solar and environmental communities. We work to provide education on energy issues to citizens.
New Nature Foundation
The New Nature Foundation is empowering communities and saving forests in Uganda. 100% of African craft sales benefit the work!
Project Coyote
Project Coyote works to protect North America’s wild carnivores and promote compassionate coexistence through education, science, advocacy, and coalition building.
Project Learning Tree Colorado
PLT engages youth in learning about the environment through the lens of trees and forests. Empower your students to become next generation sustainability leaders.
PSR Colorado (Physicians for Social Responsibility)
Guided by the values and expertise of health professionals, PSR Colorado members and allies offer evidence-based education and advocacy, elevating the voices of health professionals to protect current and future generations from the health impacts of hydraulic fracturing, the climate crisis, and exposure to radionuclides and other toxic substances. PSR Colorado advocates for alternatives to reliance on fossil fuels and nuclear energy.
Regional Air Quality Council/Simple Steps. Better Air.
Simple Steps. Better Air. is a public awareness and outreach program created by Colorado’s Regional Air Quality Council (RAQC) to educate residents in the Front Range region about ground-level ozone pollution and actions they can take to improve our area’s air quality.
Southern Plains Land Trust
The Southern Plains Land Trust purchases land for prairie wildlife.
It is our mission to protect and rewild the Southern Plains by creating a network of prairie refuges to ensure a future for native wildlife.
So far, we’ve protected over 60,000 acres in our preserve network, providing urgently needed refuge to a wide variety of native grassland animals and plants. Piece by piece, we are restoring the American Serengeti.
Stewards of Golden Open Space
Stewards of Golden Open Space is a non-profit formed by Golden residents to provide the community vision and voice to understand, protect, and preserve Golden’s precious open space resources.
SunShare Community Solar
Available to all Xcel Energy electricity customers, SunShare Community Solar provides a free, no-hassle way to offset your fossil fuel electricity with solar energy.
Sustainable Golden
We are here to gather professionals who live in the city of Golden to support the City of Golden in meeting the city’s sustainability goals, and support additional sustainability initiatives that reduce waste and toxins that are poisoning our environment and wildlife.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
We are building a powerful grassroots movement of leaders to solve the climate crisis and ensure a fast and fair transition to a sustainable future. We connect people to hands-on stewardship projects across Colorado. Restore trails, protect habitats, and build community. Join a volunteer project and make a real impact!
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (WRV) is a nonprofit that organizes thousands of volunteers each year to complete more than 200 conservation projects throughout Colorado. By volunteering with WRV, you’ll meet great people while helping to heal the land and strengthen our communities. Sign up for a volunteer project today!
YMCA Metro Denver
The YMCA of Metro Denver is a place of belonging for all, providing community connection, family support, healthful movement, personal growth and life-long learning for all. We strive to meet the ever-evolving needs of our dynamic mile-high community and address current issues related to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In all that we do, we are fostering relationships, inspiring achievement and cultivating belonging in all that we do.