July E-News: Celebrating Colorado with summer events.
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
We invest a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds in partner-led conservation and recreation projects across the state.
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We hope you're enjoying this sunny summer season and making the most of everything our state has to offer.?
Our partners at Colorado Open Lands published an amazing Conserved Colorado Summer 2023 Guide outlining products and services from businesses that own and operate on permanently protected land, some of which GOCO’s been proud to support with conservation grants. Find everything from locally grown produce, recreation areas to explore, educational programs, and other opportunities that will spruce up your summer plans while supporting land conservation.?
If that’s not enough to keep you busy, the Governor’s Office presents the second annual Celebrate Colorado, a 10-day event spree to inspire Coloradans to get out into their communities. Over 100 state agencies and organizations are creating free and affordable events for community connection and fun. From July 28 to August 6, check out local farmer's markets, music events, mini-golfing, museums, and just about everything imaginable. Navigate through this map to find events near you. Planning an event that you’d like to promote? Fill out this form.
Speaking of events, Generation Wild’s beloved furry friend Wilder has been attending events across the state encouraging kids and families to get out and explore nature. Most recently, he attended the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival at Sloans Lake. Haven’t had the chance to say hi? There’s still time! Check out this page to see where he’s headed next – Grand Junction, Boulder, and Leadville, we’re looking at you.
Cheers to an awesome summer! Questions or suggestions? Drop us a line at [email protected].?
Latest News
Generation Wild thanks all hopscotch-building communities
Did you know that Generation Wild has an official state holiday? Endorsed by Gov. Hickenlooper in 2018, June 21 officially marks Generation Wild Day to celebrate the start of the summer season.This year, to pay tribute to our World Record hopscotch course, 24 communities across Colorado built mini-hopscotch courses of their own, encouraging families to hop to it and spend more time outdoors. Thank you to all our ambassadors for keeping the Generation Wild magic alive!?
Meet GOCO Fellow Kristen Wilkinson
GOCO fellows gain experience in the fields of conservation, outdoor recreation, and stewardship while growing their professional skills. This month, we’re delighted to introduce Kristen Wilkinson from our second cohort of fellows. Kristen joined the City of Greeley Natural Areas & Trails Division in 2022, being drawn to the Division’s work and its community-wide natural areas program. She brings 10 years of experience working in environmental education and her dedication to connecting people with nature and addressing barriers to outdoor access. Outside of work, you’ll find Kristen exploring Colorado’s high-elevation environments in search of alpine wildflowers.
Stories from Generation Wild communities
In our latest blog from the Generation Wild storytelling series, Alana Bond from Dolores River Boating Advocates (DRBA) relives the magic that DBRA’s summer River Camp brings to participating youth. The cost-free, five-day adventure immerses kids in nature along the West Fork of the Dolores River. Youth participate in activities like rafting, fishing, hiking, and team-building exercises that create a transformative experience, fostering personal growth and responsibility. DRBA is a proud partner of the Generation Wild Montezuma Inspire Coalition.?
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Hop on board for RTD’s Zero Fare for Better Air
Heard the news? The Regional Transportation District’s (RTD) initiative Zero Fare for Better Air is offering free transportation across its system through July and August. The effort aims to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing the use of public transit, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment. Current RTD customers don’t need to purchase fare products, and non-customers can just hop on board. This program is made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180 and in partnership with the Colorado Energy Office.
Register now for Salazar Center’s Annual Symposium on Conservation Impact?
The Salazar Center’s fifth annual International Symposium on Conservation Impact centers around nature-positive solutions and their potential to propel communities towards resilient, high-impact outcomes concerning climate, biodiversity, and human well-being. Join diverse leaders from across North America as they share strategies and best practices for creating a nature-positive future. Discounted early-bird registration ends tomorrow!?
CPW’s Partners in the Outdoors listening sessions
Colorado Parks & Wildlife is hosting a series of six listening sessions in August with current and potential partners to gather perspectives on the Partners in the Outdoors Conference. The effort aims to engage, listen, and better understand how CPW can collectively work with the partner network towards common goals. Sessions will be conducted in Denver and Glenwood Springs, and via Zoom.
Apply now for VOC’s Stewardship Cairn Program
Volunteer for Outdoor Colorado is in search of mentors and students to participate in the Cairn Program. The program engages students and young adults aged 15-20 in monthly outdoor activities and stewardship projects across the Front Range. Under the guidance of young adult mentors, students will participate in outdoor adventures while developing leadership skills, fostering new friendships, and gaining insight into environmental issues facing Colorado. They’ll explore career paths and experience hands-on impact as they plan and lead their own stewardship projects. Apply to be a mentor or student by Aug. 31.?