From Learning to Cast to Catching Crawdads, AXL Academy Students Got Hands-on Fishing Education with a Side of Aquatic Discovery Written by Monique Murillo, CI Field Instructor. After arriving at Chatfield State Park, the first activity of the day was this group of AXL Academy students was fishing. Students learned about the different parts of… Read more »
AXL Academy 7th Graders Dive into Creek Exploration, Discover Macroinvertebrates, and Gain Outdoor Skills During their Canyon Adventure Written by AXL Academy CAP Instructor Hannah Posedel. On Friday, September 4th, the AXL Academy 7th grade Community Adventure Program (CAP) class had their field day at Castlewood Canyon. Each student owned responsibility and leadership on this… Read more »
During Watershed Internship Workshops Students Explore the Connections Between Waterways, Land, Community & Change Written by Monique Murillo, CI Field Instructor. Over the course of four different days, students participating in our Watershed Internship Workshops explored the different buildings at CSU Spur campus as well as waterways outdoors. Shane, the Executive Director of Confluence Colorado,… Read more »
Students Discovered how Hydrological Learning can Flow into Unforgettable Adventures while Exploring Colorado’s Waterways Written by Cooper Perrine, Cottonwood Institute’s 2026 Rookie of the Year Instructor. This 4-day extravaganza of hydrological learning and adventure started where most great adventures do: the parking lot. After everyone found their way to the CSU Spur drop-off spot and… Read more »
The 26th CAP class at New Vista High School has come to a close with a great project on water quality in Boulder Creek and some fantastic reflection papers. We faced some challenges and learned a lot this quarter. Our biggest success as a group was the cohesiveness and friendship we found together. Melanie Wilkerson… Read more »
