November E-News: Support Colorado conservation this holiday season
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
We invest a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds in partner-led conservation and recreation projects across the state.
Hi friends!
We hope you’re staying warm and starting up your favorite winter outdoor activities. To help you spend less time searching for gifts and more time outdoors, Colorado Open Lands launched its Holiday 2024 Guide featuring local produce, artisan foods, outdoor experiences, and lodging —all sourced from Colorado's conserved lands, including several supported by GOCO. Your purchase helps local landowners and businesses who are safeguarding ? Colorado’s landscapes, water resources, wildlife, and recreation.
Speaking of giving for our outdoors, Colorado Gives Day is happening now! Support outdoor advocates like Keep It Colorado or your local nonprofit land trust through Dec. 10 on the Colorado Gives website. Your donation will get a boost from their $1 million+ Incentive Fund.
Keep reading to explore upcoming events, hot jobs in the industry, and a blog post featuring CPW’s Youth Internship Program.
As always, we’d love to hear from you! Reach out with any questions or suggestions at [email protected].
Latest News
A Story from a CPW Youth Intern
Did you know that half of GOCO’s funding supports Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) conservation, recreation, and wildlife management efforts? This includes CPW’s Youth Internship Program (YIP), which provides young people with experience in park management, wildlife biology, environmental education, and more. Read a blog from former YIP intern Emma Schwartz, where she reflects on her learning experience and landing another seasonal role at CPW.
Coming Up
2025 Rising Leaders Fellowship Application
Deadline: Nov. 29
Applications are open for Justice Outside’s 2025 Rising Leaders Fellowship supporting entry to mid-level leaders in the outdoor and environmental justice sector. This eight-month program builds professional capacity and network opportunities through project-based cohorts focused on justice and racial equity in the outdoors. 60 fellows will be accepted to their in-person or virtual cohorts taking place Feb. - Sept.
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GOCO’s December Board Meeting
Dec. 6
The GOCO board will meet to announce grant awards for our Land Acquisition, Community Impact, Planning & Capacity, and Stewardship Impact programs, as well as investments in Conservation Service Corps and Keep It Colorado’s Transaction Cost Assistance Program. The board will meet in Sterling and members of the public are welcome to attend.
Become a Wright Challenge partner
Deadline: Dec. 12
The Wright Challenge connects Colorado higher-education students with businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to address challenges in the outdoor recreation industry. Know of a pressing issue affecting Colorado’s outdoor sector? Become a Challenge Partner to drive a solution with students in collaboration with The Wright and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office.
Fisher’s Peak Public Comment Period
Deadline: Dec. 13
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is seeking public feedback on the ten-year management plan for Fishers Peak State Park. Chime in to help inform future visitor experience, recreation, resource protection, and development priorities.
Job Opportunities