http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org Engaging Environmental Education and Project-Based Courses For Schools and Community Organizations - Based in Denver, CO Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:36:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Three Trees and a River Project is a series of field trips, overnight camping trips, and Action Projects for schools and youth organizations designed to connect students to the outdoors, to raise an awareness of water issues affecting Colorado, and to help them understand the importance of native trees ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/courses/students/three-trees-and-a-river-project/ We are excited to launch a new course in 2010 called the Organic Gardening Project. During this project, we will camp out under the stars for 3 nights and 4 days at a local organic farm in the Colorado Front Range. In the mornings we will explore our new surroundings, practice ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/courses/students/cesar-chavez-organic-gardening-project/ http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/blogs/blogs-hebrew-high-school/ http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/sitemap/ To help gear up for your Cottonwood Institute, we have included a list of online stores to help you buy the equipment and books you will need and to help book your travel reservations. By supporting our partners, you will support our educational programs and scholarship fund! - REI is ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/store/stores-for-students/ Welcome to the Cottonwood Institute Store where you can shop with a conscience! We have partnered with amazing organizations to set up an online store so our students can get the gear they need for our courses and visitors can shop for the holidays, birthdays, and special occasions. Everyone can ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/store/ci-merchandise/ Now you can shop online and support the Cottonwood Institute! By clicking on the links below, you can knock out all of your shopping for holidays, birthdays, and special occasions: GoodShop - Now you can shop for just about anything through GoodSearch.com. Enjoy shopping online with companies like: J. Crew, ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/store/goodshop/ Cottonwood Institute educational programs address a variety of topics including essential camping and wilderness survival skills, environmental education, and changing the world. We have had several requests for book recommendations, so we have compiled the following list that we have in our library. We recommend buying your books through a ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/store/recommended-books/ STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM: The Cottonwood Institute addresses 4 primary problems in the community: Civic Engagement: Problem: “While volunteerism has been increasing among young people, civic engagement has been declining.” Source: RMC Research Corporation. Civic engagement has been declining because many youth have a negative perception of volunteering and community service. Solution: Cottonwood ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/donate/statement-of-the-problem/ MEDIA ARTICLES AND RADIO SHOWS: Community Adventure Program Alumni at New Vista High School formed a student-directed club called the Earth Task Force to reduce their school's environmental footprint. Hear what they had to say on the Dot Org Show with Nikki Kayser on KGNU 88.5FM by Clicking Here. Vanessa Miller, from ... http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org/in-the-news/articles/