From Archery and Camp Cooking to Leave No Trace, Horizon Students Embraced First-Time Camping While Building Outdoor Skills, Strengthening Friendships, and Creating Lasting Memories Ten sixth-grade students from Horizons at Colorado Academy set off on an unforgettable two-day adventure to Staunton State Park and Serenity in the Foothills Campground, where they showed off their archery… Read more »
An Afternoon of Art, Storytelling, and Community Showcased Colorado 14er Landscapes While Raising Funds for Students’ Outdoor Adventures On June 17, Cottonwood Institute was honored to celebrate the Colorado 14ers watercolor artwork of local artist Mike Wilson at a reception at the Colorado State Capitol alongside community members, supporters, and the artist himself. About the… Read more »
Cottonwood Institute Instructors Discuss Student Leadership and the Value of Connecting with Nature on Fox31 Denver’s Colorado Conversations Written by CI Instructor and Communications & Administrative Coordinator Lori Powell. Sometimes the class you never planned to take ends up changing your life. That was the case for Cottonwood Institute alum Iona Kelly, who recently joined… Read more »
From Learning the 10 Essentials to Fishing and Unforgettable Games, DMLK Middle School Students Built Skills and Confidence During their Outdoor Adventure Written by CI Field Instructor Blaise Miles. On our recent camping trip with DMLK Middle School, students had the chance to build outdoor skills, challenge themselves, and make memories surrounded by mountain views… Read more »
Through State Park Outings and Overnight Camping Adventures, AXL Middle School Students Enjoyed a Trimester of Hands-On Experiences with Plants, Animals, and Planting Seeds of Change Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor & Social Media Coordinator Harmony Esqueda. AXL Academy Middle Schoolers experienced a spring trimester full of adventure and life lessons, and an opportunity… Read more »
At Mothapalooza, Community Members Explored the Vital Role of Nocturnal Pollinators through Hands-On Learning, Expert Presentations, and an Unforgettable Evening Under the Stars Written by Cottonwood Institute Instructor and & Social Media Coordinator Harmony Esqueda. At dusk on a warm summer night, a crowd eagerly gathered at Beech Open Space near Longmont for an evening… Read more »
Student-Led Learning Allowed Angevine Middle School Students to Follow their Curiosity, Learn from Community Experts, and Create Lasting Environmental Change on their Campus Written by Angevine Middle School CAP Instructor Sara Grillo. This semester, students in the Community Adventure Program (CAP) at Angevine Middle School took ownership of their learning in a way that made… Read more »
Ancestral Skills and Intergenerational Learning Come Together through Spoon and Gourd Bowl Making at Sandstone Ranch Written by CI Field Instructor Cooper Perrine. The Backyard to Backcountry ancestral skills workshop took place at the historic Sandstone Ranch in Longmont, a fitting place to learn skills practiced hundreds of years ago. This event drew such a… Read more »
The Story of a Mt. Sopris Alumni Adventure Told One Word, One Laugh, and One Challenge at a Time Written by Shira Nathan, Cottonwood Alum. From May 21st through 24th, as per annual tradition, a group of Cottonwood alumni set out on their summer trip: this year, to backpack Thomas Lake Trail and attempt to… Read more »
Give Where It Grows to Support 40+ Colorado Nonprofits that Provide Outdoor and Environmental Learning Experiences During Great Outdoors Month June is National Great Outdoors Month, and the Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education asks you to Give Where it Grows by donating to their incredible network of outdoor learning organizations, which includes Cottonwood Institute. Outdoor… Read more »
