Cottonwood Institute (CI) continued its partnership with Re:Vision to help make the 4th annual Urban Farm Volunteer Project a success! 15 rock star volunteers gathered on a chilly fall Saturday morning, all with different connections to CI, but a shared interest in giving back their time to Re:Vision! CI Instructors, Advisory Board Members, Staff,… Read more »
The day started off with some sprinkles, but in the end, the sun showed up and it was a beautiful day for The Throwdown 2018, our annual charity cornhole tournament to benefit Cottonwood Institute! Denver’s Union Station was the perfect setting for our corporate and competitive teams to battle it out. Although a total… Read more »
Cottonwood Institute was featured in a radio segment called Life in Colorado – Outdoor Learning For Kids. This segment was hosted by Maria Oliver from Salem Media Group. Learn more about how Cottonwood Institute “pulls kids away from the screen and into the great outdoors.” Click below to listen to the podcast or download the… Read more »
The 2018 Base Camp Bash to benefit Cottonwood Institute (CI) was a huge success! We brought the spirit of the Big Easy to Denver with a fabulous New Orleans themed party at Great Divide Brewing Company’s amazing private event space in RiNo. It was the perfect venue for fun, socializing, music, and dancing. This… Read more »
One of our favorite months is upon us! Spring is in the air, baseball season is starting up, it’s a great time to get out and explore the great outdoors, and Cottonwood Institute is the Tap Room Beneficiary at Great Divide Brewing Company! For the month of April 2018, head over to Great Divide’s Arapahoe… Read more »
Wow, this is shaping up to be the Best. Bash. Ever! The 13th annual Base Camp Bash to benefit Cottonwood Institute is about a month away on Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at Great Divide in RiNo in Denver, CO and we wanted to give a sneak peek to some of the trips we have this… Read more »
There are many signs of early spring in March in the Front Range. As we anticipate more snow in the mountains, crocuses emerge in town, the days start lengthen, and lakes begin to thaw. Cottonwood Institute (CI) spring instructor training indicates the shift in season. CI instructors transition from winter field-days to spring overnights next… Read more »
The end of 2017 is rapidly approaching and we wanted to share 5 creative ways to donate to Cottonwood Institute today! 1. Donate Stock To donate a gift of appreciated stock to Cottonwood Institute, please contact your financial advisor. From your transferring account, fill out your custodian’s gifting form or letter of intent and include… Read more »
In 2017, Cottonwood Institute (CI) was working hard to change student’s lives by connecting students to the outdoors, increasing their environmental and self-awareness, and empowering them to become leaders to improve their schools, the community, and the environment. Below are just a few testimonies from students to highlight why CI deserves your donation on #COGivesDay! Connecting… Read more »
It is that time of year and we are excited to announce Cottonwood Institute’s annual Top 10 Inspiring Stories from 2017! So what were our students up to this year? Check it out! 2017 Ripple Effect Award Winners Change Their World Daily Camera Covers Angevine Middle School Action Project STRIVing For A Sustainable Future –… Read more »
