In an increasingly digital and divided world, young people are facing rising levels of disconnection from nature, from one another, and from a sense of purpose. Through a unique blend of outdoor experience and community action, our programs create opportunities for students to step outside the classroom and into their own power— cultivating the confidence and connection they need to become changemakers in their communities.
AXL Academy Students Unplugged, Explored Fall Foliage, and Connected with Nature During their Wellness Day of Outdoor Fun Written by Hannah Posedel, AXL Academy CAP Instructor. For AXL Academy’s second-ever Wellness Day, Cottonwood Institute and students took a Fall adventure…
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From Learning to Cast to Catching Crawdads, AXL Academy Students Got Hands-on Fishing Education with a Side of Aquatic Discovery Written by Monique Murillo, CI Field Instructor. After arriving at Chatfield State Park, the first activity of the day was…
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Our Headlamp Highlights Shine a Light on the People and Organizations that Help our Cottonwood Community Thrive. Meet Board Member D’Andre. We are excited to highlight our Cottonwood Institute (CI) Board Member, D’Andre Curtis, who previously served on the CI Board…
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We’re excited to reflect on all that we accomplished this past year through our 2025-26 Impact Report! Learn more about how many students we served, what communities we are working with, new Collective Impact Projects we are involved in, what students are saying about our programs, and more!
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