Under blue skies and the shade of towering cottonwoods, Cottonwood Institute alumni and Changemaker students teamed up to host our second annual Cottonwood Ancestral Skills Gathering at Ollin Farms—a day full of hands-on learning, cultural connection, and community building. Inspired by the success of our student-led gathering last year, our alumni invited participants to reconnect… Read more »
In a world where broken gear often means buying new, Changemaker students decided to take a different approach: repair, reuse, and keep it out of the landfill. As part of their spring action project, our Changemakers tackled two big issues in the outdoor industry—waste and accessibility. Outdoor gear isn’t cheap, and when it breaks, it’s… Read more »
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 for a good cause, there’s something for everyone this summer. Join us for these exciting… Read more »
What can make a day spent playing golf at the Harvard Gulch Golf Invitational, surrounded by friends, raising money for a good cause more fun? Why, adding costumes, croquet mallets, hockey sticks, and prizes of course! This year’s Harvard Gulch Golf Invitational to benefit Cottonwood Institute was a fantastic success! Collectively we raised over $12,000… Read more »
On Saturday July 13th, 2024, 30 teams gathered downtown at McGregor Square to participate in Denver’s favorite Charity Cornhole Tournament, The Throwdown! With proceeds from the tournament going to supporting Cottonwood Institute’s CAP Class at AXL Academy in Aurora, the tournament gives teams a highlight their cornhole prowess, win epic prizes, and participate in an… Read more »
August 2nd, 2024 Update: The 2024 Beats on the Creek summer concert series to benefit Cottonwood Institute is a wrap. A huge thank you to Tom and Diane Coohill and the Coohills Restaurant staff and volunteers for helping us raise over $23,000 to support our Colorado Watershed Projects with Lincoln Hills Cares this summer. And… Read more »
In a nutshell, 2024’s Base Camp Bash did not fall short of its theme as a “A Night of Wild Wonder.” On the evening of March 2nd, as attendees entered Upper Larimer event space in RiNo, they were greeted with a variety of sensory experiences: the scent of hundreds of fresh cut flowers, the sound… Read more »
Another Coohills Beats on the Creek summer concert series to benefit Cottonwood Institute has come and gone, but we had a blast and it had us “Dancin’ In The Moonlight”! Every summer Coohills Restaurant hosts a summer concert series to help raise money and awareness for Cottonwood Institute and our programs while folks live music… Read more »
Written by Ryan Feaster of Realty ONE Group Five Star, who puts on Harvard Gulch each year! Thank you so much for your support of Cottonwood, Ryan! What a day! The 2023 Harvard Gulch Invitational was filled with surprises, and we’re not done yet. Check out the photos here and please tag Cottonwood on social… Read more »
Beats on the Creek returns next Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 to the Wewatta Bridge! Come on down to Coohills Restaurant every Tuesday in August AND Tuesday, September 5th for live music, drinks, food, and community. This summer staple benefits Cottonwood Institute, so be sure to bring a $5 donation to gain entry to the bridge…. Read more »
