Read an update about Centaurus High School CAP Class’s water quality project on Coal Creek in Lafayette, CO. You can find the original article here. Our Spring 2022 fire/water Coal Creek project all started with the students. Their primary interest was contaminación de agua – or water pollution. When explored further, the students’ overriding view… Read more »
AXL Academy CAP students wrap up their term with an epic game of Capture the Flag during the overnight camping trip. Written by CAP Instructor Carly Winner. Escrito en español más abajo. See more photos here! AXL Academy 7th and 8th grade Trimester 1 students explored Cal-Wood Education Center for their fall overnight! Excitement was… Read more »
A double field day exploring Golden, Colorado. Written by Field Instructor Jessie Colin. Escrito en español más abajo. The first snow in Colorado is a special time as it signals the changing of the seasons, and this was the backdrop of STRIVE Prep Westwood’s double field day. We had originally planned an overnight, but with… Read more »
We’re excited to introduce Andrea Schwartz-Dulaney, who joined the Cottonwood Institute Board of Directors in the fall of 2022! Learn more about Andrea below, and read our other staff and board profiles here. How did you find Cottonwood Institute and what inspired you to join the board? I am so fortunate to have been introduced… Read more »
Escrito en español más abajo. Giving Tuesday and Colorado Gives Day are right around the corner, and we wanted to share an incredible way to maximize your impact with Cottonwood Institute: Help us unlock a $25,000 match by December 31st from four generous families! To unlock the match, Join The Seedling Monthly Giving Program or… Read more »
We are excited for you to see the New Cottonwood Institute Video! Hear from Cottonwood students, staff, and board members on why are programs are so different and so impactful for middle and high schoolers. Thank you to Eric Einstein for your work on this video with us. Want to help us spread the good… Read more »
Year in Review 2022: After another hike around the sun, it is time to reflect on what Cottonwood Institute accomplished this past 2021 – 22 school year, the challenges we faced, and our vision for the future. Accomplishments: Programming: It was a wildly busy school year emerging from lock downs and pandemic curveballs. Despite a… Read more »
Cottonwood Institute’s annual Happy Hour came back in 2022! The event brought staff, instructors, board members, donors, sponsors, and program partners together for a night of fun. We are so grateful to Jon Underkofler and AllianceBernstein for hosting us this year at their new gorgeous downtown offices. Click here for more photos from the event!… Read more »
A Q&A! In early October, the students from the Centaurus High School CAP class spent two beautiful days in the mountains at Cheley Outpost. They made fires, cooked a feast, went on a night hike, learned about fire ecology, and did a service project. Q&A (question and answer) with the students: Q:What was the most… Read more »
The Angevine Middle School CAP class loved their overnight camping trip to Cal-wood this fall. As part of their trip reflection, they did a custom Mad Libs on the bus ride home. We hope you enjoy their ______ (adjective) re-cap of their ______ (adjective) trip! Escrito en español más abajo. Our Camping Trip One __maroon__… Read more »
