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Summer Fun with a Purpose: Join Us for Cottonwood Institute’s 2025 Events!
Written by Sara Grillo. Summer is just around the corner and Cottonwood Institute is gearing up for a season full of fun, community, and impact! Whether you’re into live music, golf, cornhole, or just kicking back with a cold beverage…
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AXL Academy Fishing Adventure in the Freezing Cold
Fire-building Skills Proved Useful During a Chilly Spring Fishing Adventure. Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy 8th graders in CAP class gathered on a frigid early Friday morning to head out on our fishing adventure. We…
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Digging into Service Learning at Ollin Farms
Digging in the Dirt Allowed New Vista High School Students the Opportunity to Connect with the Earth and Each Other. Written by CI Field Instructor Kelsi Massengale. On a bright and sunny Friday morning, students from New Vista High School’s…
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