Nondiscrimination Statement

Cottonwood Institute (CI) does not discriminate against any person or organization based on age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, national origin, native language, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, gender, veteran status, military status, political service, affiliation, or disability.

JEDI at Cottonwood Institute

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) are fundamental to our mission at Cottonwood, and we strive continuously to further our own understanding of and capacity for radical work that advances justice for and alongside the communities we serve. We hope to be in active alliance with our students, families, partners, and communities, and we welcome feedback on how we can better show up as individuals and as a team.

“Cottonwood has been a place where I feel like they actually model the JEDI principles that environmental education and nonprofits love to talk about.” – CI Field Instructor

Core Values

• Passion: We share enthusiasm and joy for our mission and our programs.
• Equity & Inclusion: Our commitment to a more just world is woven into everything we do.
• Collaboration: We build authentic partnerships with the communities we serve.
• Connection: We value relationships with each other, our community, and the natural world.
• Compassion: We care deeply about and invest in the growth and wellbeing of our students, families, and staff