Did you know that… 115 pounds of newspaper is the equivalent of one tree? Paper makes up about 34 percent of our garbage– the largest chunk? In Boulder you can now recycle plastics numbered 1-7, but only if the plastic is a certain shape? There are many other things you can recycle, like plastic bags,… Read more »
Posts By: Ford Church
Pick It Up!
Issue: Litter! During the fall semester of the 2008-2009 school year, the Cottonwood Institute collaborated with Manual High School to offer the Community Adventure Program. During this class, students are empowered to coordinate a student-directed Action Project to address a local environmental issue. Students jumped right in, rolled up their sleeves, and decided to tackle… Read more »
Action Project: Pick It Up!
Issue: Litter! During the fall semester of the 2008-2009 school year, the Cottonwood Institute collaborated with Manual High School to offer the Community Adventure Program. During this class, students are empowered to coordinate a student-directed Action Project to address a local environmental issue. Students jumped right in, rolled up their sleeves, and decided to tackle… Read more »
What does it all mean?? 1st Web Journal 3rd quarter
We’ve seen the impact of the “Average” American footprint on the planet, it doesn’t look good. We’ve hiked to Chautauqua to begin to learn our natural world, and to look at the environmental issues faced by Open Space and Mountain Parks in Boulder We’ve read a report on Boulder County’s environmental strengths and weaknesses…. Read more »
Every Drop Counts: Water Conservation Action Project
Did you know that the United States alone disposes of over 22 billion petroleum based water bottles every year, and that each of these bottles will take an estimated one million years to decompose? The second quarter Community Adventure Program (CAP) class at New Vista High School heard this and decided to take action! In addition to… Read more »
Welcome 3rd Quarter CAP
Third quarter–winter CAP– is here! This week we’ve been hiking, getting to know each other and our local environment, playing in the beautiful snow, and… more coming soon. “No problem is insurmountable. With a little teamwork, courage, and determination, a person can overcome anything.” –Peter Scott.
CAP Pre-Course Survey, 3rd Quarter 2009
Welcome to the Community Adventure Program. Before we get started, we need to get some feedback about your outdoor experience, your thoughts about the environment, your community, etc. Please answer this survey honestly and to the best of your ability. The good folks who fund this class use this information to assess the performance of… Read more »
CAP Pre-Course Survey, 3rd Quarter 2009
Welcome to the Community Adventure Program. Before we get started, we need to get some feedback about your outdoor experience, your thoughts about the environment, your community, etc. Please answer this survey honestly and to the best of your ability. The good folks who fund this class use this information to assess the performance of… Read more »
Students Clean up Creek as Part of Action Project!
Well done second quarter CAP! You’ve made a movie about water conservation. Submitted a proposal to BVSD encouraging them to replace appliances with low-flow versions. Gotten to the root of the rainwater collection laws in Boulder County. Cleaned up the Creek And a lot more! As a part of their action project students in second… Read more »
Upcoming Winter Survival Workshop for Adults!
Get ready to dawn your snow pants, hat and gloves, and join the Cottonwood Institute for a thrilling, action-packed day of winter survival! It may be snowy and cold, but that’s all the more reason the get out in the mountains to ski, snowshoe, camp, sled and play. While your enjoying you favorite winter activities it… Read more »
