When kids put their hands in the dirt and connect with nature, the results are awesome. Catamount Institute is dedicated to connecting kids with nature and helping them develop into ecological stewards. In this episode, recorded at the June Green Drinks event of the Green Cities Coalition, we learn about the activities of Catamount Institute and Generation Wild, a special Colorado program to provide nature experiences for youth.
Speakers:
Konrad Schlarbaum, Chair of Green Cities Coalition
Beth Austin, Education Program Coordinator, Catamount Institute
Nancy Perez, Marketing & Outreach for Generation Wild
Producers: Ellen Johnson-Fay and Dave Gardner
LINKS:
Generation Wild of the Pikes Peak Region
Survey: how can Green Cities Coalition improve Green Drinks?
UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:
Creek Week 2019
September 28 – October 6
Largest watershed-wide cleanup in Colorado
All citizens are encouraged to participate individually in a public event or form a Creek Crew of your own! More information here
Thursday, August 22, 2019
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Green Drinks
Podcasting to Save the Planet
Studio 809 / Citizen-Powered Media
2930 Orion Drive
Includes a musical performance by Lindsay Facknitz
More information here
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Pikes Peak Library District Green Team
Pikes Peak Group of Sierra Club
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