Cottonwood Institute is known for our fun and creative events, which help raise critical funding to support our programs each year. Check out what we have coming up in 2025, Download our 2025 Sponsorship Opportunities, and reach out to Ford Church, Founder and Executive Director for more information at 303.447.1076 x700.
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HAPPY HOUR
Join Cottonwood Institute at the Rayback Collective in Boulder, CO on Wednesday, December 11th, 2024 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm for a little holiday cheer and connection. Cottonwood Institute is Rayback’s nonprofit beneficiary for the month of December. Let’s pack the place for some holiday fun!
BASE CAMP BASH
The Base Camp Bash is our main fundraising event and annual excuse to get together in person, have fun, celebrate our students and successes, and is a great opportunity to network with the movers and shakers of Denver.
The Base Camp Bash helps raise the critical funds we need each year to connect students to the outdoors and empower them to take action to improve their schools, the community, and the environment for future generations.
Save The Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 6-10pm at Upper Larimer in Denver, CO.
CHECK OUT THE 2024 RECAPTHE THROWDOWN
The Throwdown has become one of the best charity cornhole tournaments in Denver. This event is specifically designed for fun people who want to enjoy an afternoon outside playing cornhole with delicious food and beverages, while supporting a great local educational non-profit.
Whether you’re an expert or you’ve never heard of the game before, it is a great time for all. Relax, no experience is needed to participate!
Save The Date: The Throwdown 2025 is set for Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 10am – 3pmish at McGregor Square in Denver, CO.
LEARN MOREBEATS ON THE CREEK
Beats on the Creek is a summer concert series put on by Coohills Restaurant to support local non-profits. There will be live music, award-winning wines, craft beer, and cocktails. Admission is a $10 suggested donation that will support Cottonwood Institute.
Coohills Restaurant and bar will be open at 5:30pm. The bar area will have open seating- first come, first served! Patio tables require a reservation and are reserved for the entire evening during Beats on the Creek events. Interested in reserving? Call Coohills at 303-623-5700.
Stay Tuned: Stay tuned for our 2025 Beats on the Creek dates.
Learn MoreHARVARD GULCH GOLF INVITATIONAL
Join us at Harvard Gulch for drinks, food, prizes, and 9 holes of beginner-friendly par three golf! This tournament is presented by Ryan Feaster with Realty ONE Group Five Star and open to everyone age 21 and over. All net proceeds from the event will benefit Cottonwood Institute in memory of Rivers Stilwell.
Save The Date: The Harvard Gulch Golf Invitational is set for Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 9am – 5pmish at Harvard Gulch in Denver, CO.
Learn MoreBEER RELEASE PARTY
Our 2nd Annual Beer Release Party hosted by Woods Boss Brewing Co. and presented by Living a Stout Life (LASL), and Denver Founders Network to benefit Cottonwood Institute was a huge hit! Thank you to all who attended.
Stay Tuned: Stay tuned for our 2025 Beer Release Party date.
