Mountain Forum for Peace

Mountain Forum for Peace We are a local peace and justice group located in Nederland Colorado. Raising money to give it away! It was 1985. These experiences formed the basis of MFP today.

How we began...
A BRIEF HISTORY OF NEDERLAND'S
MOUNTAIN FORUM FOR PEACE

Part I
In a land far, far away and a time long, long ago was a village inhabited by mostly gentle folk from all walks of life: Nederland! Whilst a few were gathering for coffee around the table one morning, there arose the idea of organizing into a coherent group of peaceful warriors, hell bent on bringing sanity to an other

wise crazy world. Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term, with you-know-who as his vice. Mikhail Gorbachev became General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party. Both countries were well on their way to testing over 1500 nuclear bombs. This translated to 438 megatons of plutonium in our atmosphere, which is equivalent to a Hiroshima size bomb being dropped every 11 hours in the 36 years between 1947 and 1980. Arlene Strand, Ellen Moore, Barbara Farwell, Liz Caille, Jean Gardener, Phillys Wright, and Lori Sawyer (with Sally Grahn soon to join) gathered, hoping to make a difference. To quote Liz Caille, "A group of women met to discuss possible actions that would involve the mountain community in promoting peace and removing the threat of nuclear annihilation.” The first meetings brought people together to discuss, learn, and take action on socially pertinent matters, initially focusing on nuclear disarmament. Education was a primary focus, with speakers being invited to meetings attended by members and locals. The group participated in the antinuclear demonstrations at Rocky Flats, and some journeyed to the Nevada Test site, bearing witness and committing civil disobedience. The idea of a yard sale was initiated to raise funds for promoting peace education and projects. The first sale was held at Barbara Farwell's yard, and MFP's main fundraiser was born. It continues to be, after all these years, not only our bread and butter, but also a community event providing a space for repurposing everything under the sun.
..stay tuned for Part II!

We're selling a 1988 Toyota 4Runner at the Yard Sale this year! Come check it out at the Ned Community Center. We're her...
05/29/2026

We're selling a 1988 Toyota 4Runner at the Yard Sale this year! Come check it out at the Ned Community Center. We're here until 6PM today, 9AM-6PM tomorrow, and 9AM-1:30PM on Sunday.

The Mountain Forum for Peace Yard Sale 2026 is here! This is an incredible way to reuse, recycle, and repurpose while su...
05/29/2026

The Mountain Forum for Peace Yard Sale 2026 is here! This is an incredible way to reuse, recycle, and repurpose while supporting worthy causes. MFP is 100% volunteer powered, and every dollar raised goes directly toward making our community and the world a more peaceful place.
Thank you for offering your items for resale! Now we shop! See you at the Nederland Community Center today 9-6pm

Second day of Yard Sale drop-off is in full swing! We're here accepting donations until 6PM today.
05/26/2026

Second day of Yard Sale drop-off is in full swing! We're here accepting donations until 6PM today.

Yard Sale Drop-off at the Community Center has begun! Until 6pm today. 🎩 🕰️ 🏀🫖⛺️🔨🔭🧸🪑No drop-off tomorrow, Memorial Day...
05/24/2026

Yard Sale Drop-off at the Community Center has begun! Until 6pm today. 🎩 🕰️ 🏀🫖⛺️🔨🔭🧸🪑No drop-off tomorrow, Memorial Day. Drop-off continues Tuesday and Weds, 11-6pm.

MFP Yard Sale is coming up! (Email us at mfpnews@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved.)
05/06/2026

MFP Yard Sale is coming up! (Email us at [email protected] if you'd like to get involved.)

Join us for this collective moment of counter-programming from 10-11am, this Saturday June 14 at the Mountain Forum for ...
06/14/2025

Join us for this collective moment of counter-programming from 10-11am, this Saturday June 14 at the Mountain Forum for Peace Peace Garden (a short ways east of the roundabout in Nederland). Bring your signs. Make a stand for PEACE.

🌈 📷 Chris M. Hill

9-11:30 today everything goes for HALF PRICE! Yard Sale is closed for sorting from 11:30-noon.From noon to 1:30, EVERYTH...
06/01/2025

9-11:30 today everything goes for HALF PRICE!
Yard Sale is closed for sorting from 11:30-noon.
From noon to 1:30, EVERYTHING GOES FOR FREE!!!

Join us to help clean-up from 1:30 till it’s gleaming. Volunteers of 4+ hours get a fab organic cotton mfp tshirt and a free dinner on us!

TODAY is YARD SALE Kickoff day! The Sale runs 9-6pm today and tomorrow. On Sunday everything starts to go for half price...
05/30/2025

TODAY is YARD SALE Kickoff day! The Sale runs 9-6pm today and tomorrow.
On Sunday everything starts to go for half price.
We have a HUGE amount of items to peek through; camping gear, kitchen appliances, clothes, books, plants, housewares, craft supplies, toys, sporting goods, tools, healthcare items, furniture, rugs, jewelry and much much more!

All the funds raised get donated back into the community and to local and international peace causes. We hope you have a fun time shopping and find some things you love! ☮️ ✌️ 🕊️

05/24/2025
Mark your calendars! Drop Off clean goods at the Nederland Community Center (through the upper level doors to the multi-...
04/08/2025

Mark your calendars!

Drop Off clean goods at the Nederland Community Center (through the upper level doors to the multi-purpose room).
Sunday May 25, 11 -6pm
Tuesday May 27, 11 - 6pm
Wednesday May 28, 11 - 6pm
If there is space, you may park and unload unload at the side doors. The

YARD SALE
FRI. MAY 30, 9am - 6pm
SAT. MAY 31, 9am - 6pm
SUN. JUNE 1, 9 - 11:30am (half price) 12 - 1:30pm (free)

Mountain Forum for Peace donates all proceeds back into the community via grants & to local and international peace and justice causes.

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PO Box 1233
Nederland, CO
80466

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