The final donations are still trickling in, but we are ready to declare the 2011 Base Camp Bash a smashing success. Because of our generous supporters, we were able to raise just shy of $44,000 to help support our 2011 programs to connect diverse youth to the outdoors. This represents close to a 110% increase… Read more »
We are a few days away from the sixth annual Base Camp Bash on Saturday, April 30th, 2011 to benefit the Cottonwood Institute and everyone is buzzing with excitement! If you don’t have your tickets yet, here are the Top 5 Reasons to come to the 2011 Base Camp Bash: 5. Amazing food from Snooze!… Read more »
The 2011 Base Camp Bash is almost two weeks away, but we couldn’t resist celebrating early at the Bash Patron Party last Thursday and people are still whistling Dixie. We met at the private home of Stephen and Genie Waters in Denver, CO and our theme was “Denver Welcomes New Orleans.” Guests were greeted by… Read more »
New leaders have been stepping up at the Cottonwood Institute the past few months. We are excited to have April Pishna, our Adventure Coordinator for the past two years, become our first Program Director! She will be responsible for working with our educational partners and instructors to make sure we deliver fun, high quality, high… Read more »
The Cottonwood Institute put together an incredible Environmental Leadership Summit for Johnson & Wales University Community Leadership Institute students on February 4th, 2011 at the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado in downtown Denver. Facilitated by Ford Church and Paige Doughty and students from New Vista High School’s environmental club called the Earth Task Force, the day… Read more »
As we set out for our annual Winter Staff Training, the snow flakes dumping in the cold mountain air, the excitement of Cottonwood Institute’s staff was hard to miss. Veterans and rookie instructors alike came together to learn about patience, compassion, and survival in the snow. Brainard Lake Recreation area provided the ideal location for… Read more »
If ‘change the world’ means bringing a positive change to some corner of the globe– affecting the lives of one, ten, a hundred, or a thousand people, then, in my opinion, the answer is yes. -David Bornstein, author of How to Change the World. As we reflect on another amazing year at the Cottonwood Institute,… Read more »
People often ask me about the impact that Cottonwood Institute programs are having and I am reminded of a quote by Paul Loeb that we share with students at the end of our programs: “We never know how the impact of our actions may ripple out. We never know who may be touched. That’s one… Read more »
Loosen up your tossing arm and get ready for the 2010 Cornhole Throwdown to benefit the Cottonwood Institute. Festivities begin this Saturday, October 9th, 2010 at 11am at the northwest fields of Washington Park in Denver, CO. Proceeds from this event will help support our courses to help connect public school students to the outdoors…. Read more »
We were honored to be invited to table at the Michael Franti and Spearhead concert at Red Rocks on Saturday, July 31st, 2010. During the concert, we featured a recycled art project and asked folks to share their thoughts and ideas about changing the world. To keep the project as environmentally friendly as possible, we… Read more »
