In an increasingly digital and divided world, young people are facing rising levels of disconnection from nature, from one another, and from a sense of purpose. Through a unique blend of outdoor experience and community action, our programs create opportunities for students to step outside the classroom and into their own power— cultivating the confidence and connection they need to become changemakers in their communities.
From Sparks with Flint and Steel to Newfound Friendships, AMS CAP Students Light Up Their First Overnight Experience. Written by CI Field Instructor Monique Murillo. Ms. Grillo’s Angevine Siddle School CAP class started the morning with fishing at Waneka Lake…
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On a warm September evening, some of our Cottonwood Institute community gathered at Woods Boss Brewing Company in Denver to raise a glass, connect, and enjoy some time together outside of the classroom and the field. Our 2025 Happy Hour…
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We started our day at Ollin Farms with a greeting from Mark Guthridge, one of the owners and caretakers of Ollin Farms. Mark explained his family’s intergenerational journey to becoming a regenerative farm. He explained how regenerative farming actually builds…
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