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Registration is open for the 57th Annual Camp Rocky: www.coloradoacd.org/camprocky-241181.html![]()
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Camp Rocky is a week-long residential camp for youth ages 14-19 who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources. The Professional staff helps participants learn about the environment through hands-on experiences. The students work in teams, and each year, students choose a resource field for their area of study; Soil & Water Conservation, Rangeland Science, Fish & Wildlife Management, Forest Management. Other activities include nightly guest speakers from all aspects of natural resources and conservation, volleyball, basketball, hiking, kayaking, campfire, archery, group challenges, indoor/outdoor games, a talent show, and a dance. Campers gain valuable insight into natural resources management, agriculture, and the human impacts on the environment; while meeting new friends from across Colorado, eating delicious food, and having a great time!
Timeline PhotosWe've noticed a gap. Coloradans value conservation, but could do more to support it.![]()
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96% of Coloradans who live in counties served by a land trust have a favorable opinion of land trusts, and more than half say that actions related to conserving the land are extremely important responsibilities for land trusts to undertake. Yet, just over one-third have volunteered their time or money to support a wildlife or conservation nonprofit.![]()
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How will you give back to the state you love?![]()
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A classroom in the wild: Red Hill Elementary moves outside for a new kind of learning
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Three years ago, a teacher at Red Hill Elementary School approached Principal Eric Olsen with an idea to take advantage of the school’s outdoor environment, which includes a small creek on the west side of...
Eagle Valley Land Trust - Restoration Day at Sweetwater Lake (June 19 from 9:00am – 3:00pm)![]()
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The finish line is near, and we need your help getting Sweetwater Lake ready for the public!![]()
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Followers of the Sweetwater Lake Campaign know it’s been a process getting this iconic property conserved, forever. Eagle Valley Land Trust (EVLT) and the United States Forest Service (USFS) are teaming up to host a restoration day! They are looking to recruit 30-50 volunteers to come out for a day, help ready the area for public access, and participate in the final phase of this community-driven conservation project.![]()
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Learn more and sign up at evlt.org/community-land-connection-series-restoration-day-at-sweetwater-lake/
