The Alliance Center building is a model of commercial real estate sustainability in action. It is the first historic building in the world to receive 2 LEED certifications for existing buildings and commercial interiors and they are seeking Platinum certification for existing buildings operations and maintenance. They also just completed a major renovation to upgrade… Read more »
Posts By: Ford Church
Alumni Spotlight: Belen Colin
We recently had an opportunity to catch up with a former Cottonwood Institute (CI) student, Belen Colin, and wanted to find out what she is up to and how she was impacted by her CI experience. What are you up to these days? I currently work as an academic coach for an online school in… Read more »
CAP Students at New Vista Explore Planned Obsolescence
An action project in CAP (Community Adventure Program) is when we choose a local environmental issue to focus on and make a difference within our school and community. Our class’ topic was planned obsolescence. Planned obsolescence is the process of industries designing and manufacturing their products to fail after a couple of years of use,… Read more »
Math, Hobbits, and Garden Expansion: a spring update from the Learning Garden!
It has been a fantastic year for the Learning Gardens at New Vista High School! The action packed year was filled with student-initiated and implemented garden projects. There were many opportunities for students to engage with and learn in the garden during academic classes and Gardening Workshops. Students learned about gardening in Colorado and practiced… Read more »
Earth Task Force Hosts Bike Repair Day
On April 22nd 2014, to celebrate Earth Day, the Earth Task Force (ETF) hosted a bike repair day at the front of New Vista High School. This event inspired more students to bike to school, and provided a free opportunity for people to get their bike repaired or tuned up. Many students also enjoyed the… Read more »
Backpacking, Hiking, and Exploring with CAP
This spring, the Community Adventure Program (CAP) at New Vista High School had many amazing outdoor experiences! Each adventure built upon the last, as the students grew into competent and excited outdoor enthusiasts. On most Friday afternoons throughout their few months together, CAP class headed to the nearby trails at the base of the Flat… Read more »
2014 Base Camp Bash Results Are In!
Oh what a night! The 2014 Base Camp Bash was an outstanding success. What happens when you bring together amazing people, incredible sponsors, fabulous auction items, committed educational partners, present cool awards, enjoy delicious food and beverages, a great band, and toss in a “Change Your World” Selfie Booth? Well, for those of you who… Read more »
Game On! 9th Annual Base Camp Bash This Saturday
PLEASE NOTE: Online ticket sales are now closed. Tickets for the VIP party from 6-7pm and the main event from 7 – 10pm are still available, but must be purchased at the door. GAME ON! After months of planning, the 9th Annual Base Camp Bash to benefit the Cottonwood Institute is this Saturday, April 26,… Read more »
Earth Task Force Hosts “Bring Your Own Mug” Day
This past March, students from New Vista High School’s Earth Task Force (ETF) hosted an exciting community event called Bring Your Own Mug Day (BYOM). The purpose behind the event was to encourage students and staff to use their own reusable mugs, in place of taking advantage of disposable cups. Reusable mugs are an important… Read more »
Share, EEvolve, and Grow with Cottonwood Institute
Cottonwood Institute had a great time attending sessions and presenting at the 14th Annual Teaching Outside the Box Conference in March 2014! As always, the conference was inspiring and rejuvenating, filled with sessions, roundtable discussions, networking opportunities, and celebrations. Each year, the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education hosts the Teaching Outside the Box Conference. The conference… Read more »
